FEBRUARY 2016 PROGRAMS @ AGINCOURT LIBRARY MONDAY
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Newcomer Youth BC & CC 4:00 – 5:30pm
NFB Mini Film Fest: Invisible City 6:00 – 7:30pm
Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop 6:00 – 8:00pm
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Newcomer Youth BC & CC 4:00 – 5:30pm
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THURSDAY
4 Smart Investing with Ellen Roseman 6:30 – 8:00pm
FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
6 Scarborough Poetry Club
6:30 – 8:00pm
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Adult Book Club 1:30 – 2:30pm
Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop 6:00 – 8:00pm
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Landing a Career in Accounting 6:00 – 7:30pm
Family Day
Self-Financing & Planning Your Own Start-up Business! 6 :30 – 8 :00pm
Library Closed
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Newcomer Youth BC & CC 4:00 – 5:30pm
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Home ECOnomics 6:00 – 8:00pm
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Teen Book Club 4:00 – 5:00pm
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How To File Your Income Tax 6:00 – 8:00pm
Tea & Books!
2:00 – 3:00pm
Rap ‘N Roll! 6:00 – 8:00pm
29 Newcomer Youth BC & CC 4:00 – 5:30pm Senior Licencing Renewal Process 1:00 – 3:30pm
*Please see other side for program and registration information
Agincourt Library 155 Bonis Avenue Toronto M1T 3W6 416-396-8950
FEBRUARY 2016 PROGRAMS @ AGINCOURT LIBRARY Newcomer Youth Book Club & Conversation Circle Monday Feb. 1, 8, 22, & 29; 4:00 – 5:30pm Newcomer youth ages 13-18 are invited to Agincourt library to meet new friends, learn and practice English, gain new skills, get volunteer hours and more. Call Wen at 647-388-3762 to register.
Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop Monday Feb. 1 & 8, 6:00 – 8:00pm We will help you pass the Canadian Citizenship Test! Topics covered include: Canadian history, Canadian government/politics, the rights of all Canadians and more. Practice questions and tests will be provided! Call Wen at 647-388-3762 or Agincourt Library at 416-396-8950 to register. Sessions will be held in 2 nd floor boardroom.
Smart Investing with Ellen Roseman Thursday Feb. 4th, 6:30 – 8:00pm Are you confused about how to save money and taxes when you invest? What is the difference between an RRSP and a TFSA (tax-free savings account)? How about an RESP and RDSP? Join us as Ellen Roseman, Toronto Star personal finance columnist as she explains the ins and outs of these financial plans, who should use them and how to make sure you follow the rules. Space is limited, call 416-396-8950 to register!
Scarborough Poetry Club Friday Feb. 5th, 6:30 – 8:00pm The group invites poetry enthusiasts and anyone curious about poetry to our monthly meetings. Activities include sharing and discussing favourite poems, poetry writing exercises, readings by guest poets, public reading events, & learning about resources for writing and publishing poetry. Enjoy the works of others and grow as a poet. For more information, please email
[email protected]
NFB Mini Film Fest: Invisible City Tuesday Feb. 2nd, 6:00 – 7:30pm Join us during Black History month for a free screening of the film Invisible City (Runtime: 75mins) Invisible City is a moving story of two boys from Regent Park crossing into adulthood; their mothers and mentors rooting for them to succeed, but their environment and social pressures keep tempting them to make poor choices. In partnership with the National Film Board of Canada, Toronto Public Library presents films that celebrate, discuss, and embrace diversity at branches across the city.
Adult Book Club Tuesday Feb. 9, 1:30- 2:30pm Calling all interested book lovers in the community! Discuss new books and old favourites with library staff. Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month. For more information call Agincourt Library staff at 416-396-8951.
Landing a Career in Accounting Tuesday Feb. 16th, 6:00 – 7:30pm Are you interested in obtaining a thriving career in Finance or Accounting? Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA) will discuss what it takes for you to become a pro at this information session. Learn about the internationally recognized CPA designation, qualifications, and the required practical work experience. Call 416-396-8950 to register, or sign up in library.
Self-Financing & Planning Your Own Start-Up Business! Thursday Feb. 18th, 6:30 – 8:00pm Learn how to start and self-finance your own business in the digital age! Author and business consultant, Iain Williamson, will show you where to find great ideas to start a business and figure out if there is a market for your product or service. Find out how much money you need to get started and if your business can finance itself once it is up and running! Space is limited, register in person or call 416-396-8950.
Rap n’ Roll! Monday Feb. 22nd, 6:00 – 8:00pm Is rap music the new rock n' roll? Why does this music form appeal to a virtual UN of multi-culti audiences across age, race, class, gender and religious designations? Author Dalton Higgins' new book Rap N' Roll looks at the politics, messages and global reach of hip hop and rap in today's pop culture.
Home ECOnomics Tuesday Feb. 23, 6:00 – 8:00pm Please join us for a discussion about energy efficient home upgrades that can save you money on your energy bills! We will discuss everything from small lifestyle changes to major appliance upgrades. Funded by the Ontario Power Authority and offered by Toronto Hydro Electric System Limited. Call 416396-8950 to register, or sign up in library.
Teen Book Club Wednesday Feb. 24th, 4:00 – 5:00pm Join us each month for a fun and lively Teen book club discussion group. For teens aged 13 to 18, held in the 2nd floor Teen Zone area. To register, please call 416-396-8950.
Tea & Books! Friday Feb. 26th, 2:00 – 3:00pm Join us for an entertaining and relaxing afternoon with tea, snacks, and a Librarian who will introduce you to compelling and exciting library material. For more information, see staff or call 416-396-8950.
Removing the Terror from the Senior Licence Renewal Process Monday Feb. 29th, 1:00 – 3:30pm A presenter from the Ministry of Transportation will deliver a presentation to help seniors understand and navigate the Senior Licensing Renewal Process! Space is limited, please call Agincourt Library to register at 416-396-8950.
