During October and November, award winning Canadian author Deborah Cooke is accepting manuscripts, blogging and taking part in several events as our Romance Writer in Residence.

Deborah is blogging for the library.
Read her blog.

Free one-on-one instruction in basic reading, writing and math for English-speaking adults. Adult volunteer tutors meet with learners in the library for two hours weekly. Call 416-395-5554 for details.
Mondays, ongoing, 12:30-5 p.m.
Tuesdays, ongoing, 12:30-8:30 p.m.
Fridays, ongoing, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

This library hosts The eh List, our premier author series of Canadian writers everybody's reading.

Lisa Moore
February
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m.

Adrienne Clarkson
Norman Bethune
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.

Colin McAdam
Fall
Thursday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m.

Denise Chong
Egg on Mao: The Story of an Ordinary Man Who Defaced an Icon and Unmasked a Dictatorship
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m.

A.F. Moritz
The Sentinel
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m.

Michael Wex
How to be a Mentsh (And Not a Shmuck)
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7, p.m.

Find out more about The Browsery

Book Club
Share your views on contemporary books.
Register by calling 416-395-5672.

Small Business Series Part I: Starting a Small Business
Find out how Canadian-Ontario Business Service Centre can assist
you. Information officers provide an overview of its information
resources and services for small business and entrepreneurs. Call
416-395-5613 to register.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6:30-8 pm
Auditorium

Transitions to Employment
Find about free employment programs and services.
Call 416-395-5104 to register.
Thursday, Sept. 10, Oct. 15, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, 9 am-12 pm
Room 1 (except Dec. 10 is in Room 2/3)

Job Search @ your Fingertips
Find out about the resources the Library has to help you with your
search.
Thursdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, 2-3:30 pm

Small Business Series Part II:
Canadian Market Research for Small Business Maggie Weaver, compiler of the Canadian B2B Marketing Research Sourcebook, Your Essential Guide shows you how to locate information about your customers, competitors and industry trends.
Call 416-395-5613 to register.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:30-8 pm
Auditorium

Small Business Series Part III:
Doing Business with the Chinese Community in Toronto Join speaker Christine Gao of Cultural IQ to learn about the cultural aspects of doing business with the Chinese Community in Toronto, the differences between the East and West. Call 416-395-5613 to register.
Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30-8 pm
Auditorium

Small Business Series Part IV:
Small Business Tax Issues A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency provides a general overview of the tax issues related to small business. Get a basic introduction to payroll deductions and registering for a GST number, along with other useful information on self assessment, audits, the rules for voluntary disclosure, and more.
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6:30-8:30 pm
Room 1

Legal Aid Clinic
An Ontario Legal Aid lawyer provides free advice and guidance
on a variety of legal issues. By appointment only. To book an
appointment, call 416-395-5613 or come in person to the Business &
Urban Affairs Department on the 4th Floor.
Tuesdays, Sept. 1-Dec. 29, 6:30-8:30 pm
Room 515

YMCA Employment Services Information Centre Drop-in Clinic
Need help finding a job? An employment worker from the YMCA Employment Information Services Warehouse answers questions and provides referrals to free employment related services.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 22, Oct. 13, 27, Nov. 10, 24, Dec. 8, 22, 1 pm

 More Information
Toronto Public Library offers a variety of training sessions that will help you explore the Internet, research databases and the library catalogue. These free, hands-on classes are individual units of instruction, not continuing courses. Call 416-395-5674 to register for classes.

Word Basics I: Create and Save a File
Tuesdays, Sept. 1, 29, 1:45-3:45 pm
Fridays, Sept. 25, 2-4 pm
Saturdays, Oct. 10, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, 10 am-12 pm
Mondays, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, 1:45-3:45 pm

Web Basics II
Thursday, Sept. 10, 1:45-3:45 pm
Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 am-12 pm
Mondays, Oct. 5, 9, 1:45-3:45 pm
Friday, Oct. 23, 2-4 pm
Monday, Nov. 9

Email Made Easy
Friday, Sept. 11, 2-4 pm
Monday, Sept. 28, 1:45-3:45 pm
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 am
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1:45-3:45 pm

Web 2.0: YouTube, Flickr, Wikis and More
Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 am-12 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1:45-3:45 pm
Fridays, Oct. 9, Dec. 4, 2-4 pm
Mondays, Oct. 26, Nov. 23, 1:45-3:45 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1:45-3:45 pm

Using the Library Catalogue
Monday, Sept. 14, 6:30-8:30 pm
Thursday, Oct. 8, 1:45-3:45 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1:45-3:45 pm

Word Basics II : Editing and Templates
Tuesdays, Sept. 15, Nov. 24, 1:45-3:45 pm
Fridays, Sept. 25, Oct. 16, Nov. 13, 2-4 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1:45-3:45 pm
Thursday, Oct. 29, 1:45-3:45 pm
Monday, Dec. 14, 1:45-3:45 pm

The Library @ your Fingertips
Learn how to find information on different topics at these drop-in
sessions from 12-1 pm.

Web Basics for Seniors Part I
Learn basic mouse and keyboard skills. An introduction to the World
Wide Web. For those with little or no Internet experience.
Call 416-395-5674 to register.
Wednesdays, Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, 1:45-3:45 pm

Web Basics for Seniors Part II
Learn to search the Internet. An introduction to the World Wide
Web. For those with little or no Internet experience.
Call 416-395-5674 to register.
Wednesdays, Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9, 1:45-3:45 pm

Surfing Seniors Drop-in
Have you taken Internet workshops but want more practice?
Come on in.
Thursdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 26, Dec. 10, 1:45-3:45 pm

Web Basics III
Tuesdays, Sept. 22, Oct. 13, 2-4 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1:45-3:45 pm
Fridays, Oct. 30, Nov. 27, Dec. 11, 2-4 pm

Internet Genealogy
Discover genealogical sources on the Virtual Reference Library.
Explore Canadian, Engilsh and American censuses and vital
records on Ancestry Library Edition. Search for obituaries in the Toronto Star and Globe and Mail online. Call 416-395-5623 to book a free onehour and hands-on workshop.

Memoirs into Story: An Introduction to Memoir Writing
Tap your memory and creativity with fun exercises, memory
prompts and tips from bestselling authors. Workshop presented by
Allyson Latta, esteemed literary editor and writer. Four sessions.
Space is limited. Free. Preregistration is required by calling
416-395-5623.
Thursdays, Nov. 12-Dec. 3, 10 am-12 pm
Room 1 (except Nov. 12 is in Room 2)

The Fortress of Louisbourg
French cleverness or French foolishness? What went wrong with
this modern fortress and a bustling seaport in the eighteenth century. A presentation by Roland Salvas.
Saturday, Nov. 14, 1-3 pm
Room 1

The following programs are cosponsored with the Toronto Branch
of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS). Register with payment by
mail to OGS Toronto Branch at least 14 days prior to program.
You will be notified only if there is a problem. Late registrations
may be accepted if there is space. Registration forms available at
torontofamilyhistory.org and at the 6th floor information desk.
Contact OGS Toronto Branch at 416-733-2608 or courses@
torontofamilyhistory.org or 416-733-2608 for more information.

Basic Genealogy and Family History
Designed for those just beginning to research or looking to upgrade
basic research skills. This course covers terminology, types of
sources, the use of online resources, libraries and archives that apply to a wide variety of geographic areas.
Fee: $132 for eight sessions, $120 for OGS members.
Wednesdays, Sept. 23-Nov. 11, 7-9 pm
Room 2/3

Beyond the Basics
Have you hit a brick wall in your genealogical research? These
classes are discussion-oriented and content is geared towards
the interests and needs of the participants. Register early and
submit your genealogical questions two or three weeks in advance
of the class start date. Fee: $66 for four sessions, $60 for OGS
members.
Wednesdays, Sept. 30-Oct. 21, 1-3 pm
Auditorium

Introduction to Eastern European Genealogy Research
Ancestors from east of Germany? People researching Poles, Czechs,
Slovaks, Ukrainians, Russians, Germans in Ukraine or Russia, or
Jews in those countries benefit from this course. Includes resources in
Toronto, USA and overseas. Fee: $66 for four sessions, $60 for OGS
members.
Tuesdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 24 (except Nov. 10), 7-9 pm
Room 1

Disease Distress and Disaster
A full-day workshop that explores how our ancestors survived
or succumbed when met with physical adversity. Lectures for
all family historians - or those who might like to be. For program
details and registration, visit torontofamilyhistory.org after Sept. 1.
Saturday, Nov. 28, all day
Auditorium

TOEFL Preparation Classes
Prepare for your Test of English as a Foreign Language. Participants
must show identification with address and status in Canada at the
first class. Fee: $10. Registration begins Sept. 8 at 5:30 pm in
Room 1. Call the Toronto District School Board, Continuing Education
Department at 416-338-4300 for detailed information. Registration
for the next session is on Dec. 8 in Room 1 at 5:30 pm
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sept. 8-Dec. 17, 6-8:30 pm
Room 1

Feminist Book Discussion Group
The GTA's chapter of the Older Women's Network invites women,
midlife and older, to meet and share views and ideas about selected
books. The focus is on feminist issues. New members are welcome.
For more information call 416-395-5639.

English Conversation Circle
Practice speaking English and learn about the community in a friendly atmosphere. This is a free program. You must be at least 18 years of age and have landed immigrant or refugee status to participate. For program location and to register, call 416-636-2600,ext. 25. This program is co-sponsored by North York Community House, Host Program.
Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11 room 1
Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16 room 2/3

Tea and Entertainment
 More Information
Enjoy a wide variety of films followed by refreshments. A flyer
listing the films is available at the 2nd Floor information desk or call
416-395-5639.
Fridays, Sept. 4-Dec. 18, 2-4 pm
Auditorium

English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)
Bring ID with address and status in Canada to the first class.
Registration begins Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. in the library's auditorium. Call 416-338-4300 for more information.

Now Books
Penny Rose leads discussions of contemporary literature. Fee: $25
for six sessions. Pre-register with payment by Sept. 23 at the 2nd floor information desk.
For information call 416-395-5639. Booklist:

Citizenship Classes
Prepare for the Canadian Citizenship test. Topics include: Canadian history, geography and government. This is a compressed course. English level must be at the CLB 5+ or higher. Registration at the first class. Cosponsored by the Toronto District School Board. Registration fee $7. Call 416-395-5660 for information.
Mondays, Oct. 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 6-8:30 p.m.
Location: Room 2/3

Volunteer Toronto Workshop
Volunteer Toronto helps you find out what is involved in volunteering
and explore the opportunities that match your skills, interest and time
availability. Free. Call 416-395-5660 to register.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2-4 pm
Room 1

Paris 1919
Inspired by Margaret MacMillan's landmark book of the same name, the film takes us inside the peace talks that followed the First World War. This historic meeting shaped the face of 20th century Europe. Directed by Paul Cowan, this engaging film was an official selection of the 2009 HOTDOCS festival and the 2008 International Documentary Festival Amsterdam. This screening is being sponsored by TVO. Free. Seating is limited. Call 416-395-5660 to register.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m.
Auditorium

Canadian Children's Book Week
Meet Dusan Petricic, illustrator of Two-Two on the High Seas by Cary
Fagan.
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 10:30 am

A Picture of Me
Make a life size drawing of yourself using pastels and blow pens. Ages
6-8. Registration begins Sept. 8.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2-3:15 pm
Auditorium

Magic Tricks Workshop
Celebrate Halloween with magician Steve Baker. Learn the history of
magic and perform tricks. Ages 9-12.
Registration begins Sept. 8.
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2-3:30 pm
Auditorium

Stories and Structures
Are you a Lego maniac? Then join our awesome club. Listen to stories, design and build LEGO structures and share building tips and tricks. Ages 7-12. Registration begins Sept. 8.
Saturdays, Nov. 7-Dec. 12, 2-3:15 pm
Storyroom

Ready for Reading Storytimes

Baby Time, Toddler Time, Preschool Time, Family Time and Pyjama Time are part of the library's Ready for Reading early literacy program. Learn more. Registration begins Sept. 8.

More Information

Baby Time
Wednesdays, Sept. 23-Oct. 28, 10-10:30 am OR 11-11:30 am
Storyroom

Baby Time
Wednesdays, Nov. 4-Dec. 9, 10-10:30 am OR 11-11:30 am
Storyroom

Toddler Time
Thursdays, Oct. 1-Dec. 10, 10-10:30 am
Auditorium (except Oct. 22 – Concourse level)

Preschool Time
Wednesdays, Sept. 23-Dec. 9, 2-2:30 pm
Storyroom

Family Time
Saturdays, Sept. 5-Dec. 19, 11-11:30 am
Auditorium (except Oct. 17, Nov. 14, 28 – Concourse level)

Programmes en français gratuit pour enfants et adultes
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