Whats On at the Pickering Public Library for Sept - Dec 2012

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LAPTOP BAR AT THE CENTRAL LIBRARYBe comfy, be connected, be plugged in. The Central Library has a new laptop bar filled with comfortable seats, plugs to keep your laptop powered and FREE wifi to keep you connected.

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HOLIDAY HOURS All branches will be closed:Sunday, September 2nd and Monday, September 3rd for Labour Day.

Sunday, October 7th and Monday, October 8th for Thanksgiving.

Monday, December 24th at 1 p.m. for Christmas Eve.Tuesday, December 25th for Christmas Day.Wednesday, December 26th for Boxing Day.

Monday, December 31st at 1 p.m. for New Years Eve.Tuesday, January 1st for New Years Day.

Don’t forget, we’re open 24/7 online! You can still get ebooks, request items, read reviews and browse!

What’s New?

CAREGIVERS & KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS

Books to Go (Caregivers & Kindergarten)Need materials on a special topic? We can help!Just call the Library and describe your topic. We’ll gather a selection of books, sound recordings, and rhymes for you.

Please give one week’s notice. We are unable to do fiction holiday themes.

Class Visits (Elementary or High School)Get your kids familiar with their local library by scheduling a class visit. Visits are available throughout the school year for both daycare centres and elementary schools. Please contact us to book a member of our Children’s team.

We’ll come to you or you can come to us. Contact: Pickering Central Library(905) 831-6265 ext. 6226

HALLOWE’EN @ YOUR LIBRARYAttention all costumed Trick or Treaters: Be sure to drop in to your local library branch and get a special treat. Treats are available at all branches.

See you on October 31st!

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What’s New?YOUR HEALTHSeptember is Arthritis Awareness Month, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and November is Diabetes Awareness Month.

The Health Display on the second floor of the Central Library will present information on prevention, treatment and support for these three prevalent conditions.

The following websites provide additional information:www.arthritis.cawww.cancer.cawww.diabetes.ca

Be healthy, be well.

ONLINE RESOURCES AT PICNET.ORG

Homework Help is Only a Click Away!

Check out the Library’s online research tools to get a head start on your school projects. There is something for every subject and every grade level. Simply go to www.picnet.org. Under Online, select Resources, then Homework Help or Research and start the school year off right!

Happy studying!

CLIENT APPRECIATION GIVEAWAYOntario Public Library Week is October 14th - 20th, 2012 and we are celebrating with a client appreciation giveaway. The Library loves its clients and is giving a shout out to all members.

Come to the Petticoat Creek Branch or Central Library during the week of October 14th - 20th, 2012 and fill out a ballot to win a Library gift bag that includes an eReader and library swag! The official draw will be held at 3:30 p.m. and the ballots must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 20th to be eligible.

We will be celebrating all day Saturday, October 20th with giveaways for kids. Don’t miss it!

Why? Because you are appreciated.

*Must be a current Pickering Public Library member in good standing to enter the draw. Giveaways will be available while supplies last.

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YOUR PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

Coming soon.

JOHN SABEAN

RUVETTE COELHO

MARY K. ANDERSON

COUNCILLOR KEVIN ASHE

BARBARA CLIFFORD

COUNCILLOR DOUG DICKERSON

BRIAN JAMES AFSAR NAQVI

ALEXANDER SHANAHAN

CANDACE JULIEN

BOARD MEETINGS ARE PUBLIC AND ARE HELD EVERY 4TH THURSDAY FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE. MEETING MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. CONTACT THE BOARD AT [email protected].

• Stimulate their Imagination• Succeed in School • Discover their Roots• Satisfy their Curiosity• Create Young Readers

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STORYTIME SOCIAL (BIRTH TO 3 YEARS)Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to spend time with others enjoying refreshments, while celebrating books and music. Library staff will kick off the social hour with stories and activities for the children followed by time to enjoy the company of other parents. Registration is required.At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Session One: September 10th to October 22nd (except October 8th)Registration begins Friday, September 7th at 9:30 a.m. Session Two: October 29th to November 26thRegistration begins Monday, October 15th at 9:30 a.m.

TODDLER TIME (18 TO 36 MONTHS)Toddlers are invited to bring a caregiver and join us for stories, songs, wiggles and giggles. Toddlers will have a great time listening and learning.At the Central Library:Mondays at 10:00 a.m.September 10th to November 26th At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m. September 12th to November 28th

For ChildrenBABYTALK (BIRTH TO 18 MONTHS)Join us for songs, books, bounces, and giggles galore.

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their babies and share in this special time.

At the Central Library:Mondays at 11:00 a.m. and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. September 10th/13th to November 26th/29th

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FAMILY STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS)Family storytimes are aimed at children ages 2 to 5, but everyone is welcome to join us for a toe-tapping, finger-snapping good time!At the Central Library: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. September 11th to November 27th Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.September 15th to November 24th

Please note: There will be no Family Storytime on Saturday October 27th. Please join us for the Halloween program at 2:00 p.m.

WISEGUYS HOMEWORK CLUB (8 TO 11 YEARS)Snacks, homework help, computer lab and all kinds of fun educational games and activities! Learn to use the Library and the Internet to find the information you need for school. Registration is required.At the Central Library: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.October 2nd to November 22nd.Registration begins Friday, September 7th at 9:30 a.m.

KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND!(3 TO 5 YEARS)This hands-on, six week program, is designed for Parents/Caregivers and their children to learn important early literacy skills that will help children to succeed in school. Parents/Caregivers will learn fun activities they can do at home with their child to continue the early literacy learning. Parent/Caregiver participation is required. Children must be between the ages of 3 and 5 upon registering. Siblings are not allowed to attend. Registration is required.At the Central Library:Session One: Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. September 10th to October 22nd (except October 8th)Registration begins Friday, September 7th at 9:30 a.m. Session Two: Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. October 29th to December 3rd Registration begins Monday, October 15th at 9:30 a.m.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. October 26th to November 30th Registration begins Monday, October 15th at 9:30 a.m.

Petticoat Creek Branch: Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. September 11th to November 27thSaturdays at 10:30 a.m. September 15th to November 24thClaremont Branch:Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. September 13th to November 29th

FALL FUN PUPPET SHOW (ALL AGES)Join us for fall songs, stories and puppet shows on this Durham Catholic School Board PA Day. It will be fun-filled day for the whole family! At the Central Library: Friday, October 19th at 10:00 a.m.At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Friday, October 19th at 2:00 p.m.

At the Claremont Branch:Thursday, October 25th at 10:15 a.m. (Please note: Thursday, October 25th is not a PA Day)

PA DAY BOARD GAMES (6 TO 12 YEARS)Play board games at the library on this Durham Catholic School Board PA Day. Bring a friend, check a mate, climb a ladder. Who knows, you might win!At the Central Library: Friday, October 19th at 10:00 a.m.At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Friday, October 19th at 2:00 p.m.

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HALLOWEEN HOWL (ALL AGES)

Boo! Join us for a howling good time at the Central Library’s Halloween party. We’ll have loads of stories, games and activities for the whole family.At the Central Library: Saturday, October 27th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

LEGO BUILDING CLUB (6+ YEARS)Come and use your imagination and building skills with other kids. Lego is provided. Parents of children 6 to 9 years are asked to stay in the room. At the Central Library: Saturday, September 15th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 13th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 10th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.


For ChildrenCELEBRATE WINTER: PUPPET SHOW (ALL AGES)Join us for winter songs, stories and puppet shows on this Durham District School Board PA Day.

It will be snow much fun for the whole family!At the Central Library: Friday, November 16th at 2:00 p.m. At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Friday, November 16th at 10:00 a.m.

CELEBRATE WINTER: COOKIE TIME (ALL AGES)Run, run, as fast as you can. Can you catch the gingerbread man? Have a deliciously fun time listening to yummy cookie stories and songs.

Decorate your own cookie to take home with you. Dress for mess!

Registration is required and begins Monday, October 15th at 9:30 a.m.

At the Central Library: Saturday, November 17th at 2:00 p.m.Saturday, November 24th at 2:00 p.m.Sunday, December 2nd at 2:00 p.m.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Saturday, November 17th at 10:30 a.m.Saturday, November 24th at 10:30 a.m.Saturday, December 1st at 10:30 a.m.

CELEBRATE WINTER: PA DAY BOARD GAMES (6 TO 12 YEARS)Looking for something fun to do out of the cold on this Durham District School Board PA Day? Come play board games at the library. At the Central Library: Friday, November 16th at 2:00 p.m. At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Friday, November 16th at 10:00 a.m.


CELEBRATE WINTER: PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT (9 TO 12 YEARS)How well do you think you know the library? Want to show off your photo-taking skills? Join us for our photo scavenger hunt!

Teams will roam the library, taking pictures of differ-ent things with different poses from a list.

Don’t have a digital camera or camera phone? Don’t worry! We have digital cameras for you to use.

Teams who complete the scavenger hunt will be entered in a draw for a gift card for Pizza Pizza. Mmmm, pizza.

Registration is required if you intend to borrow one of our cameras.

Registration begins Monday, October 15th at 9:30 a.m.At the Central Library:Saturday, December 1st between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Saturday, December 15th between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

BOOK COVER RE-DESIGNEver look at the cover of a book and think you could do better?Now you can! To celebrate the release of The Hobbit and Twilight: Breaking Dawn movies, we’re challenging you to redesign their book covers for a chance to win tickets to see the movie, courtesy of Famous Players Pickering 8!

Pick up a templete and complete contest entry form from any branch. Contest opens Monday, October 1st. Entries are due by Monday, October 29th at 9 p.m.

For Teens


DIVERGENT TATTOO GIVEAWAY You cannot prepare for this test in any way. What Faction are you? If you are truly Dauntless, come in and get your divergent tattoo and enter a draw to win a Divergent poster. At the Central Library:Saturday, September 22nd, 9:00 a.m. until supplies run out At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Saturday, September 22nd, 9:00 a.m. until supplies run out

HARNESS YOUR INTUITION WITH RUNES!Learn how to interpret this old Viking alphabet to gain mystical insights! Our resident expert will teach you about Runes, how to use them and how to make your own set out of paper. At the Central Library:Thursday, November 29th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For Teens

OPEN GAMING NIGHTIt’s ‘Game On’ again.Enjoy competing with other players on PlayStation 3.

Tell your friends! They’ll thank you.

Snacks and fun will be available to all.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Friday, October 19th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS? BE A REVIEWER FOR PPL!Earn your community service volunteer hours for reviewing library materials for the Library catalogue and Facebook pages.

Volunteer instructions and applications are available at any library branch and on the Library website - www.picnet.org.


For TeensCELEBRATE WINTER: PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT (12+ YEARS)How well do you think you know the library? Want to show off your photo-taking skills? Join us for our photo scavenger hunt!

Teams will have to roam the library, taking pictures of different things with different poses from a list. Don’t have a digital camera or camera phone? Don’t worry! We have digital cameras for you to use.

Teams who complete the scavenger hunt will be entered in a draw for a gift card for Pizza Pizza.Mmmm, pizza.

Registration is required if you intend to borrow one of our cameras.

At the Central Library:Saturday, December 8th between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Saturday, December 1st between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

BEADING BONANZA!A representative from Inspired by Beads will lead a workshop for participants to design and create a jewellery item.

Come out, get creative and join the beading bonanza!

Registration is required.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Thursday, September 20th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

For Adults


MOVING FOR SENIORSFollowing on her June presentation, Kathy Zaremba, owner of Felicity - So much more than moving, is back to continue her presentation and discussion on moving for seniors. Kathy covers the gamut of making the choice to move out of the family home or stay, considerations of renting versus owning and clarity on the different types of home options available. Kathy provides some thought provoking conversations to have with yourself, spouse, other family members or friends. Registration is required.At the Central Library:Thursday, October 11th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

EATING WELL FOR THE HOLIDAYSMiranda Malisani, the Nutrition Expert for the Marilyn Denis Show and owner of Live Light Nutrition, will explain how to eat well for the holidays. Miranda will offer some tips and tricks to feel great over the holiday season and as answer your nutrition and wellness questions.At the Central Library:Thursday, November 15th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

ONGOING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS Coming This Fall! Your library will have afternoon technology classes every Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the months of September, October and November. Our experts will guide you through these sought after applications and have you up to speed in no time! In addition, it’s allFREE. All you have to do is register. Registration is required.

Contact us by phone at the Central Library at 905-831-6265 or 1-888-831-6266, by email at [email protected] or visit the website at www.picnet.org for full descriptions and registration information! Join our emailing list for updates as soon as they are available!

1. Introduction to Computers September 5 October 3 October 312. Introduction to Windows 7 September 6 October 4 November 13. Introduction to Word 2010 September 12 October 10 November 74. Introduction to Excel 2010 September 13 October 11 November 85. Introduction to Hotmail/Outlook September 19 October 17 November 146. Introduction to Gmail September 20 October 18 November 157. Facebook Fundamentals September 26 October 24 November 218. Introduction to Twitter September 27 October 25 November 22


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Community ReportSP

READ Pickering has One of the

Most Used Library Systems in the Province!

The Ontario Public Libraries Act directs Council to appoint a Library Board which is charged with operating a comprehensive, efficientpubliclibraryservicethatmeetsthecommunity’sunique needs. In Pickering, 10 appointed members of the library Board (8 citizens and 2 councillors) meet monthly in a public forum to ensure that the public is being well-served.

I invite all residents of Pickering to attend regular meetings of the Board as well as focus groups which explore various decisions that the Board must make such as a Central Library Expansion or a new Strategic plan. If you are not able to attend the events, you can provide feedback via email to the [email protected] or you can speak to any Board member at various community events that we attend. I am very pleased to report that the performance of the Pickering Public Library has been exemplary over the last year. We continue to be one of the most used, most award

winning libraries in the province, as our performance measures can attest.

As we move into a changing future, our Library will continue to evolve to meet the changing demographic and technology needs of our community retaining those essential principles of public libraries – the ability to inspire, connect, and enrich all members of our community, which make the Pickering Public Library the heart of an engaged and creative, 21st century city.

HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE YEAR

• Growing ebooks service now includes preloaded ebook readers for loan• Upgraded wi-fi service• New furniture at Central and Petticoat Creek provides easily accessible power • New Library website • Visit from the Digital Bookmobile• Spread the Word campaign increased circulation and membership• National recognition for the Library’s Summer Reading Club• Renewed commitment to customer service through the creation of a Client Charter • First Living Library focused on our community’s artists• Powerful Durham Region Library partnership benefited Pickering residents through Battle of

the Books / Pass the Book / Ride to Read & resulted in a visit from the Minister of Culture• Coming soon: New RFID system for more efficient checkout, re-carpeted children’s area

and Microsoft Office on client workstations

John Sabean, Chair Pickering Public Library Board

John W. Sabean

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

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Community Report2011 FINANCIALS

93%

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MUNICIPAL SUPPORT

PROVINCIAL SUPPORT

FEES &OTHERRECEIPTS

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MUNICIPAL SUPPORT $4,891,689PROVINCIAL SUPPORT $162,781FEDERAL SUPPORT $19,057FEES & OTHER RECEIPTS $187,463

TOTAL $5,260,990

2011 FACTSTOTAL ITEMS BORROWED 1,193,956

ACTIVE MEMBERS 43,543VISITORS 624,500PROGRAM ATTENDANCE 31,296INFORMATION ASSISTANCE 56,550USE OF INTERNET WORKSTATIONS 235,050WIRELESS USE 33,950E-BOOKS / ONLINE ITEMS BORROWED 71,824

TOTAL LIBRARY USE 3,100,002

YOUR PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

Coming soon.

JOHN SABEAN

RUVETTE COELHO

MARY K. ANDERSON

COUNCILLOR KEVIN ASHE

BARBARA CLIFFORD

COUNCILLOR DOUG DICKERSON

BRIAN JAMES AFSAR NAQVI

ALEXANDER SHANAHAN

CANDACE JULIEN

BOARD MEETINGS ARE PUBLIC AND ARE HELD EVERY 4TH THURSDAY FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE. MEETING MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. CONTACT THE BOARD AT [email protected].

The Pickering Public Library exists so that all Pickering residents have equal access to resources, information, and ideas that will enrich their civic, corporate, and personal lives. Accordingly, Pickering Library Service

will allow each resident to: • Connect to the Online World• Connect & Engage with their Community• Visit a Comfortable Place • Express Creativity

• Stimulate their Imagination• Succeed in School • Discover their Roots• Satisfy their Curiosity• Create Young Readers

BOARD’S PRIORITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY

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& @ your libraryCentral LibraryOne the Esplanade 905-831-6265 ● 1-888-831-6266Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Petticoat Creek Branch470 Kingston Road 905-420-2254Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Claremont BranchClaremont Community Centre905-649-3341Tuesday 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Greenwood Branch3540 Westney Road 905-683-8844 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Wednesday 2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Whitevale Branch475 Whitevale Road 905-294-0967 Monday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Wednesday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Automated Telephone Renewals: 905-831-8209 or renew your items at www.picnet.org

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People! Ideas! Communities! Information! Canada’s libraries foster connections between people, ideas, communities, and information.

We are pleased to announce that October is Canadian Library Month and October 14th - 20th is Ontario Public Library Week. Visit your Library and celebrate with us. There will be lots happening all week including a draw to win an eReader!

This year’s theme, Libraries Connect is a great reminder of just how essential libraries are in the interconnected world in which we live. Libraries are at the centre of our communities, providing a public space for people to meet, learn, connect and grow. From coast to coast, libraries help direct the flow of information and resources. They are places of endless opportunity and provide Canadians with equitable access to important resources.

Every day, year round, libraries across the country are committed to expanding and developing their resources in order to link patrons with the services they need and foster connections between people, ideas and communities. Print collections, reference services, public programmes, downloadable books, music, movies, Internet access, electronic databases, eReaders, gaming and social media are just some of the services libraries offer to help people find what they need.

Libraries, including public, academic, school and special libraries, make an enormous contribution to the personal, professional, academic and creative growth of Canadians. As well, Library and Archives Canada, the country’s national library, collects and preserves Canada’s documentary heritage. Let’s all celebrate Canadian Library Month in October 2012 because… Libraries Connect! Visit your library today.

ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEKOCTOBER 14TH - 20TH, 2012

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Whats On at the Pickering Public Library for Sept - Dec 2012