March - May 2017 Caledon Public Library is proud to service the Caledon and neighbouring communities. with seven branches. Conveniently located across Caledon, "you're never more than 15 minutes away from a library branch!"

Published by the Communications and Community Development Department of Caledon Public Library programs@caledon.library.on.ca Caledon Public Library Board The Caledon Public Library Board typically meets on the 3rd Monday of each month: Sept - June | 6 pm | Albion Bolton Branch 150 Queen Street South, Bolton Meetings are open to the public. Board Members 2014-2017 Chair: Janet Manning Vice-Chair: Susanne McRoberts Secretary/Treasurer: Colleen Lipp SOLS Representative: Paula Civiero Suzanne French, Lynne van Ryzewyk, Chris Gilmer, Alexander (Sandy) Keith, Councillor Gord McClure, Councillor Nick deBoer

Senior Staff

Colleen Lipp | CEO/Chief Librarian

Gillian Booth-Moyle | Manager

Technical Services

Laurie Groe | Manager Youth Services

Mary Maw | Manager Communications

and Community Development

Kelley Potter | Manager Public Service

Megan Renkema | Manager

Information Services

Mojgan Schmalenberg | Manager

Information Technology

Good Friday April 14

Easter Sunday April 16

Easter Monday April 17

Victoria Day May 22

The Belfountain Branch will be permanently closing on May 30, 2017; however, to continue to serve the needs of Belfountain residents, CPL is excited to introduce holds pick-up lockers at the Belfountain Community Hall. This innovative new service will allow customers to request items from the library catalogue, pick them up and return them to the lockers. *Please note in order to use the lockers, notification of material pick-up via email is required.

LIBRARY

Albion Bolton Branch (AB)

905-857-1400

MON-THURS 10 am - 8:30 pm

FRI 10 am - 5 pm

SAT 10 am - 4 pm

SUN* 12 noon - 4 pm

* following Labour Day - end of June

Alton Branch (ALT)

519-941-5480

TUES 2 pm - 8:30 pm

WED 12:30 - 8:30 pm

THURS 10 am - 6 pm

SAT 10 am - 4 pm

Belfountain Branch (BELF)

519-927-5701

TUES 4 pm - 8 pm

SAT 10 am - 4 pm

Caledon Village Branch (CV)

519-927-5800

TUES & THURS 2 pm - 8:30 pm

WED & FRI 10 am - 6 pm

SAT 10 am - 4 pm

Caledon East Branch (CE)

905-584-1456

During School Year

MON & FRI 9 am - 3 pm

TUES-THURS 9 am - 8:30 pm

SAT 10 am - 4 pm

During School Holidays

TUES & THURS 2 pm - 8:30 pm

WED 10 am - 5 pm

SAT 10 am - 4 pm

Inglewood Branch (ING)

905-838-3324

TUES & THURS 2 pm - 8:30 pm

WED 10 am - 5 pm SAT 10 am - 4 pm

Margaret Dunn Valleywood Branch (MDV)

905-843-0457

MON 2 pm - 8:30 pm

TUES & THURS 2 pm - 8:30 pm

WED 10 am - 6 pm

FRI 12:30 pm - 8:30 pm

SAT 10 am - 4 pm

New Resources Page 1

Adult Programs Page 2 - 3

Book Clubs Page 2

Author Visits Page 2

Contests Page 3

STEM Page 4

Kids Page 4 - 6

Discovery Club Page 5

Tweens & Teens Page 6

Blogs Page 7

Services & Resources Page 7

Branch Information Page 8

Gale Courses deliver hundreds of engaging online courses led by college instructors and experts in the field. Courses focus on professional and business development, technology skills, and personal enrichment to transform lives and encourage positive changes in your community. Having a CPL card makes registration and access to all of these 6 week courses free and easy. New courses start every month so what are you waiting for? Visit the library website today and get started on the path to ever-growing knowledge and learning.

UXL Encyclopedia of Science UXL Encyclopedia of Science is an incredible resource for children in Grades 6 - 10, who might need some science homework help, which is written in clear, nontechnical language. Human Diseases and Conditions This invaluable resource is another tool to use in the quest for optimum health. Articles in this resource include definitions of diseases or conditions, information on causes, symptoms and diagnosis, treatment or cure, and lifestyles.

Sign up now to stay informed. Choose from recommended reading lists of new titles, created by CPL staff, that will be emailed directly to your inbox on a monthly or bi-monthly basis.

Teens will be at the AB Branch to gladly assist all patrons with all their tech needs. Please drop by during any of our scheduled Tech Savvy Teen times, no appointment necessary. Tuesdays | 5 - 7 pm Thursdays | 5 - 7 pm Saturdays | 12 - 2 pm

March 4, 7, 9, 11, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 | April 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 | May 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13,16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27

ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED | REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED UNLESS NOTED

LIBRARY LIVING

ADULT

INDEPENDENT BOOK CLUBS

In partnership with Brampton Caledon Community Living, the library is pleased to offer a FREE monthly program designed specifically for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Guest speakers, crafts, stories, music, information and, of course, light refreshments. Fridays: February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23 AB Branch | 1:30 - 3 pm

APPY HOURS

One-on-one free assistance for your device, whatever it may be. Mondays | AB Branch | 4 - 5 pm | Call 905-857-1400 ext. 237 to schedule an appointment.

KNIT & KNATTER This adult program is dedicated to providing space for fellow needlers to come together to … well, knit and natter. FREE drop-in Albion Bolton Flock | Wednesdays | 6 - 8:30 pm Margaret Dunn Valleywood Flock | Fridays | 1 - 3 pm Caledon Village Flock | Thursdays | 6 - 8:30 pm Alton Flock | Wednesdays | 7 - 8:30 pm

ADULT

ALBION BOLTON 2nd Thursday 7 pm

ALTON 1st Tuesday 7 pm

ALTON SENIORS 3rd Wednesday 1 pm

BELFOUNTAIN 1st Tuesday 7 pm

CALEDON EAST 3rd Thursday 7 pm

CALEDON EAST SENIORS 1st Tuesday 10 am

CALEDON VILLAGE 2nd Tuesday 7 pm

CALEDON VILLAGE SENIORS 1st Friday 10:30 am

SENIORS BC @ the EXCHANGE 4th Thursday 1:30 pm

INGLEWOOD 4th Tuesday 7 pm

MARGARET DUNN VALLEYWOOD 4th Thursday 7 pm

MARGARET DUNN VALLEYWOOD SENIORS

3rd Wednesday 2 pm

Caledon Public Library Book Clubs offer book lovers the opportunity to meet and discuss books and authors with others. Book clubs provide the perfect venue for enhancing your understanding of a book and gathering a new perspective. New members always welcome.

WRITERS’ INK This program provides a venue for experienced and aspiring writers, novelists or poets to meet regularly and share their works in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Three chapters for your convenience and writing pleasure:

ALBION BOLTON 1st & 3rd Mondays 7 pm

MARGARET DUNN VALLEYWOOD 2nd Friday 1 pm

ALTON 1st Wednesday 6:30 pm

AUTHOR

Independent adult book clubs or discussion groups can borrow multiple copies of one book in a Book Club in a Bag set. For more information, call Gillian Booth-Moyle at 905-584-1456 or email gboothmoyle@caledon.library.on.ca

Thursday, March 9

Please join us at the Albion Bolton Branch for one or both of these exciting evenings with trending Canadian authors. 7 pm

Tuesday, May 23

The Prison Book Club relates to Ann’s experiences as a volunteer prison book club organizer for inmates at the Collins Bay and Beavercreek Institutions in Ontario. The Prison Book Club recently won the prestigious 2016 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Nonfiction,

An instant bestseller in Canada, Still Mine is a dark and twisting novel that leaves readers on the edge of their seats and hungry for more. Join us for an exciting evening with Amy as she discusses her inspiration for her novel and maybe gives us a hint of the sequel that she is working on.

SERVICES & RESOURCES

You can pay your Caledon property taxes or pick up garbage tags at all 7 branches.

Caledon Public Library works in partnership with Stewardship Ontario and ecoCaledon to help reduce our ecological footprint. We accept batteries, both button cell and alkaline, at all 7 branches. The Albion Bolton Branch will also accept the following items: used cell phones, print cartridges, mp3 players, adapters, portable devices and digital cameras.

There are bulletin boards and display spaces for community

information at all branches.

eNEWSLETTER

To stay up-to-date with all that’s happening at your community library, visit our website to sign up for our monthly electronic newsletter.

PAMA/TRCA and CVC FREE FAMILY PASSES Library patrons are invited to learn more about their community through these passes to 12 parks and/or the Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives. And now, as an added bonus, CPL has binoculars available for borrowing at all 7 branches.

All branches have public access computers.

Free wireless internet is available at all branches.

The Centre of Equitable Library Access (CELA) is a new

service which is available through your public library that

provides reading materials in accessible formats to patrons

with print disabilities. CELA offers thousands of resources in

accessible formats, for all ages and reading levels. If you or

someone you know is interested in signing up for CELA

services, please email mrenkema@caledon.library.on.ca

REFERENCE Looking for the next great read? Not sure what topic to choose for your next book report? Stumped on an ISU topic? Our reference experts are here to help. Call, text, email or even drop in to any branch. Send a text message to 416-828-7086

BLOGS FOR EVERYONE

MORE RESOURCES

DONATIONS Caledon Public Library will gladly accept most materials in good condition. For more details and guidelines, please visit our webpage. Please note that the library reserves the right to refuse donations which it deems unsuitable to its policies and best interests.

LENDING A CPL card is free to all who live, work, attend school or pay Town of Caledon property taxes. Card/key tag must be shown each time you borrow materials.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS Caledon Public Library works collaboratively with other organizations and agencies to achieve mutual goals and enhance our expertise in delivering exceptional service to our community.

INAS Every Tuesday | AB Branch | 10 am - 5 pm | Free Istituto Nazionale Assistenza Socilae is a social assistance institution which will be offering outreach services to anyone in the community requiring assistance with applications for old age\retirement pensions, disability pensions, CPP death benefits, unemployment and more. A detailed list of all INAS’ services and support can be found on the library website.

TEEN READS This interactive blog is where teens can read reviews of the newest titles, recommendations and tips on what to read next, suggestions for school projects, reports and essays. We want to hear from you too - let us know what you’re reading or would like to see on the shelves. This is your space too and the Youth Services crew looks forward to sharing it with you. 24/7 Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? Need to find ancestors for the family tree? How about a bit of homework help? Imagine having newspapers from countries around the world at your fingertips. Caledon Public Library’s digital resources offer all this and more! Need more help? We’ve launched this new blog to keep you up-to-date on all the latest and greatest digital resources offered through Caledon Public Library. KIDZ KORNER Welcome to the junior book blog! This is where you’ll read blogs, posted by the Youth Services Department, about all the new titles as well as some old favourites. We want to hear from you as well - this is the place to share your love of reading. WRITERS’ INK A blog where members of all Caledon Public Library’s Writers’ Ink chapters are encouraged to share their work. Look for it under Adults on our website. REASONS 2 READ Caledon Public Library’s adult readers’ advisory blog - check it out!

A new quick, browsing collection at the AB Branch that will give you an opportunity to find hot titles without having to wait in the holds queue.

PROGRAM REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED UP TO ONE WEEK PRIOR TO PROGRAM START

Caledon Public Library is excited to tell you that soon you will be able to sign up for a library card online! This temporary card will allow you to place holds, access our online databases and eBooks for a short time until you can

get into a branch to pick up your permanent card! Watch for more details to follow!

COMING SOON

to a branch near you

TWEENS & TEENS

Escape the cold and settle down on Thursday evenings at Caledon Public Library for some freshly popped popcorn and a great movie. All films screened will be rated G, PG or PG-13. Titles subject to change based on availability. Allergy alert AB Branch | 6:30 - 8:15 pm Ages 12 and under | Free drop-in

April 6 The Huntsman Winter’s War

April 13 Dr. Strange

April 20 Despicable Me 2

April 27 The Little Mermaid

May 4 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

May 11 Troll Hunters

May 18 Sing

May 25 Mulan

Caledon Public Library reserves the right to cancel programs due to unforeseen circumstances

Friday, March 24 | AB Branch | 5:30 - 7 pm | Ages 12+ Allergy Alert Bring your own Nerf gun and join us for epic games of Capture the Flag and Protect the President while the library is closed. Celebrate your victory with pizza afterwards.

Sunday, March 26 | AB Branch 12:30 pm - 2 pm | Ages 12 - 17 This program matches youth with a variety of engaging, age-appropriate volunteer opportunities throughout the year at all branches. Students must attend volunteer orientation in order to volunteer with the library. All students interested in volunteering must send an email to ysvolunteers@caledon.library.on.ca one week prior to registration. Please note: registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis; all participants must have a parent/guardian present for first 30 minutes of orientation.

Wednesdays: March 22, April 19, May 17 | AB Branch 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Ages 12+ Are you between the ages of 12 and 17? Do you want to earn community hours, build relationship skills and meet new teens in your community? Be sure to join CPL’s TAG (Teen Advisory Group) where you can suggest/implement additions or changes to our teen collections as well as recommend teen programs and events. Please contact Natalie at nspaan@caledon.library.on.ca for more information.

Wednesday, April 19 | AB Branch | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Ages 12+ Compete to be crowned our Super Smash Bros. champion! Prizes will be awarded for place winners.

The Exchange (55 Healey Road, Bolton) 5:30 - 7 pm | Ages 10+ Allergy Alert

SILLY SLEEPOVER SNACKS Monday, April 24: We’re going to get creative and design the tastiest snacks you have ever tried. Your friends will be begging to have more sleepovers at your place. Warning: these snacks are not “mom-approved” and don’t contain fruit and veggies!

SPLENDID SOUPS Monday, May 15: Are you tired of eating the same old soups like chicken noodle or tomato? Well, sign up for this workshop to learn how to create new mouthwatering soups.

Caledon Public Library hosts this ongoing program designed to showcase art in our

library all year around.

Caledon Public Library is pleased to celebrate aspiring authors, poets and photographers in the community with its Click.Create.Celebrate contest. This is a compilation of many of the library’s contests and includes: Adult Short Story, Elizabeth Scavetta Memorial Teen Short Story, Children's Short Story (2 age categories), Adult Poetry, Young Adult Poetry, Photography (3 categories) and Young Reels. We’re changing things up a bit this year, with contests being held at different times throughout the year in order to celebrate our 2017 theme of Celebrating Canada 150. SHORT STORY CONTESTS February 1 - March 31, 2017 Adult Short Story | ages 18+ Elizabeth Scavetta Memorial Teen Short Story | ages 13 - 17 Children Short Story | ages 6 - 8 and ages 9 - 12 POETRY CONTESTS April 1 – 30, 2017 Adult Poetry | ages 18+ Teen Poetry | ages 13 - 17 PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST July 1 - August 31, 2017 Children | Teens | Adults YOUNG REELS This contest for youth in high school culminates in a special screening of all films bringing together all participants, teachers, mentors, friends, family and CPL staff. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, March 8 at Landmark Cinemas in Bolton. Cost is $10 at the door. Doors open at 6.

Enjoy viewing and discussing selected TED Talk videos with your friends and neighbours. Sessions will be facilitated by our expert library staff. Each month will address a different theme. AB Branch | 7 - 8:30 pm Thursday, April 6: success Thursday, May 11: culture Thursday, June 15: technology

CONTESTS

Programs are provided for information only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of CPL

Need some help navigating the modern world of technology? Have no fear, expert library staff are here to help with easy-to-understand workshops on a variety of topics. Register for one or all today! SHINE WITH INSTAGRAM Wednesday, March 22 | CE Branch | 6:30 - 8 pm FUN WITH PINTEREST Wednesday, April 26 | MDV Branch | 6:30 - 8 pm GET LINKEDIN Wednesday, May 24 | AB Branch | 6:30 - 8 pm

Art washes away from the soul the dust of every day life. Pablo Picasso

For more details or to book an exhibit: Adults: contact Patricia Duffy 905-857-1400 x 249 Students: contact Natalie Spaan

905-857-1400 x 248

We display art free of charge at all of our branches. We celebrate photographers,

painters, sculptors, graphic designers - in fact artist of all descriptions and abilities.

No exhibit is too big or too small.

All levels of ability welcome. Ages 18+

1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month Alton Branch | 10 am | drop-in

ARTFUL LIBRARY @ CPL : ALTON GROUP This vibrant group of local artists gets together at

the Alton Branch to share ideas, books, resources, techniques, works in progress and to offer support

and encouragement to each other.

ADULT

The library

BOOK SALE is happening

this April! More details

coming

soon.

Wednesdays: April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24 AB Branch | 5:30 - 6:15 pm | Ages 6 - 10 This is a registered program for children to spend time each week reading aloud with a trained buddy. For more information about this program, please contact ys@caledon.library.on.ca; alternatively Leo Scardicchio at 905-857-1400 ext.239 by March 27. Please note that the number of registrants accepted is dependent upon the number of available volunteers. First come, first served.

Mondays: April 3, 10, 24; May 1, 8, 15 | AB Branch 5:30 - 6:15 pm | Ages 6 - 12 This club brings together kids who like to write or would like to practice their writing skills. Share ideas and brainstorm with others. Create, draw and write your inspirations!

Wednesdays: April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24 AB Branch | 7 - 8 pm | Ages 6 - 12 Come and play chess with old and new friends! If you have a chess board, you are welcome to bring it. All levels of skill welcome.

Thursdays: April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25 | AB Branch 5:30 - 6:15 pm | Ages 5 - 10 A fun activity based program which encourages independent reading through discussion, activities and crafts. Each week children will choose an age and reading level appropriate book to practice reading independently at home.

Saturdays: April 8, 15, 22, 29 | MDV Branch 10:30 am - 12 noon | Ages 12 and under Build the biggest castle or compete in a timed building challenge. Each week we will explore a different structure and objects that can be built using LEGO. Bring your friends and start building! The activities in this program are designed for children ages 5+ to work independently. Children under 5 years are invited to participate with adult accompaniment. This is a self-directed activity.

DIY Activities @ your library There’s always something to do at the library, including DIY (do-it-yourself) activities that you can enjoy anytime you visit. Informal activities can appeal to children of all ages and may be ongoing or spontaneous. They offer wonderful ways to discover, create, explore and interact, all while in the comfort of your community library.

Tuesday, April 18 | MDV Branch | 6:45 - 7:45 pm Ages 6 - 12 Finally - program designed for the artistically challenged! Love art but can't paint like Van Gogh? Create beautiful canvases without using a traditional paint brush. Participants will use a variety of common household items as their paint brush. Your paint brush will include items such as funnels, straws, marbles, sponges and cardboard.

KIDS

CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 10 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

Help celebrate by making your own shape and collage poems using provided materials and instructions. This is a do-it-yourself activity.

STEM Village is a leading-edge online education solution where youth develop skills for today’s changing world. Students are guided through development paths in science, technology, engineering, and math using fun learning tools,

games and assessments that identify knowledge gaps and direct new learning.

We’ll be introducing this new resource during our March Break programming with demonstrations at most branches. Another great resource - available for FREE with your CPL library card! Visit CPL’s website for more details.

PARENTS/CAREGIVERS MUST REMAIN ON PREMISES DURING PROGRAMS

DISCOVERY CLUB AGES 6 - 12

FREE with advance registration

Tuesday, April 4 | CE Branch | 6:45 - 7:45 pm Pull up a log or a toadstool and join us as we learn the fun and fantastic history of fairies. If you’re lucky you might even catch a fairy to take home!

Tuesday, April 11 | ING Branch | 6:45 - 7:45 pm The Pigs have snuck onto Bird Island and kidnapped the eggs. Help the Angry Birds rescue their eggs by building catapults, parachutes and nets using your math and engineering skills. Once you have prepared your machines, it’s time to invade the Pigs’ fortress - attack!

Saturday, April 8 | AB Branch | 10:30 - 11:30 am Dr. Strange, Captain America…..who is your favourite superhero? Join us for a variety of activities such as Superhero Jeopardy, Marvel Mania Trivia and even test your strength. Which superhero are you most like?

Tuesday, April 25 AB Branch 6:45 - 7:45 pm Have you ever wondered what makes you able to stand up tall, exactly how many bones you have or how your lungs actually work? Explore the fascinating science behind how you breathe, eat and move.

Tuesday, May 9 | BELF Branch | 6:45 - 7:45 pm Win prizes in our Diary of a Wimpy Kid trivia contest, decorate your own personal diary, drawing contest and more!

Tuesday, May 23 | ALT Branch | 6:45 - 7:45 pm CPL challenges you to test your skill and try to break some of the current world records. Can you toss a boiled egg 102 yards? Have some fun learning about different world records and trying a few out yourself. Can you beat them? Allergy Alert

Saturday, April 29 | ALT Branch | 1 - 2 pm | Ages 2 - 6 Get out of the house and get artistic! We’ll decorate box cars and then watch a short movie while enjoying a popcorn snack. Zoom away after the program for some at home fun! Allergy Alert

Saturday, April 29 | ALT Branch | 2 - 4 pm | All Ages Enjoy the Disney movie Sing (2017) while snacking on delicious popcorn. Allergy Alert

Saturdays: April 22, 29; May 6 | AB Branch 10:30 am - 12 noon | Ages 8 - 12 Have you ever wanted to learn how to code or just to improve your coding skills? Now’s your chance - join us as we compete in weekly coding challenges and learn how to make games, animated stories and interactive art that can be shared with others. To get the most out of this program, participants need to attend all three sessions.

Tuesday, May 2 | CV Branch | 6:45 - 7:45 pm | Ages 6 - 12 Learn about Canadian artist Ted Harrison and paint your own landscape based on his unique art style.

Saturdays: May 6, 13, 20, 27 | ALT Branch 10:30 am - 12 noon | Ages 12 and under Build the biggest castle or compete in a timed building challenge. Each week we will explore a different structure and objects that can be built using LEGO. Bring your friends and start building! The activities in this program are designed for children ages 5+ to work independently. Children under 5 years are invited to participate with adult accompaniment This is a do-it-yourself activity.

Saturday, May 27 | AB Branch | 10:30 - 11:30 am Ages 2 - 6 Get out of the house and get artistic! We’ll decorate box cars and then watch a short movie while enjoying a popcorn snack. Zoom away after the program for some at home fun! Allergy alert

Tuesday, May 16 | AB Branch | 6:45 - 7:45 pm Ages 8 - 12 Make your own short animation using stop motion filming techniques and paper characters.

KIDS