February 2016 MONDAY
TUESDAY 1
Toddler Time 10:30-11 am
WEDNESDAY 2
THURSDAY
Newcomer Settlement Services 9 am-12 pm
After-school Club 3:30-5 pm
FRIDAY
3 Web Basics 3** 1:30-3 pm
9 Newcomer Settlement Services 9 am-12 pm
Writers’ Group* 2-4 pm
10 Debt and Credit Management* 6:30-7:45 pm
Small Claims Court: A Primer* 6:30-8 pm
Baby Time 10:30-11 am
After-school Club 3:30-5 pm
11 Blogging Basics** 1:30-3 pm
Excel Basics 2** 1:30-3 pm
6 Excel Basics 1** 9:30-11 am Family Time 11-11:30 am
ASL Conversation Group 6-8 pm
Excel Basics 1** 1:30-3 pm 8
5 Safari Tech & Business Books Online** 10-11 am
Baby Time 10:30-11 am
Toddler Time 10:30-11 am
SATURDAY
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12 Health Information Online** 10-11 am Estate Planning* 2-3 pm PA Day Movie: Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) 2-4 pm
Swallowing Clouds: A Physical Arts Workshop* 2-4 pm 13 Family Time 11-11:30 am Swallowing Clouds: A Physical Arts Workshop* 2-4 pm
Friday Knit Night 5-7 pm ASL Conversation Group 6-8 pm 15
16 Newcomer Settlement Services 9 am-12 pm
FAMILY DAY LIBRARY CLOSED
17 Low Income Retirement* 6:30-7:45 pm
18 Move That Mouse** 1:30-3 pm
Baby Time 10:30-11 am
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Seniors’ Drop-In 10-11:30 am
Excel Basics 2** 9:30-11 am
3D Design with TinkerCAD 1-3 pm
Family Time 11-11:30 am
Afternoon at the Movies: The Secret Life of Bees 2-4 pm
Word Basics 1** 1:30-3 pm
ASL Conversation Group 6-8 pm 22 Toddler Time 10:30-11 am
23 Newcomer Settlement Services 9 am-12 pm
Writers’ Group* 2-4 pm
Baby Time 10:30-11 am
After-school Club 3:30-5 pm
Word Basics 2** 1:30-3 pm
24 Career Exploration* 2-4 pm
25 Web Basics 1** 1:30-3 pm
26 Job Interviews* 10 am-12:30 pm
Income Tax and Benefits* 6:30-7:45 pm
Image Editing for Beginners 1-3 pm
Adult Book Club*: The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud 7-8 pm
Afternoon Book Club*: Life After Life by Kate Atkinson 2-4 pm
27 Family Time 11-11:30 am
ASL Conversation Group 6-8 pm 29 Toddler Time 10:30-11 am After-school Club 3:30-5 pm
Albert Campbell Branch Hours: Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday (seasonal)
9:00 am-8:30 pm 9:00 am-5:00 pm 1:30 pm-5:00 pm
Book-a-librarian: 30-60 minute sessions with a librarian to learn about library downloads, research databases, job searches, and more. Contact the library in person or by phone to book an appointment. Class Visits: bring your class to the library for a story and book exchange! Call us to find a date that works for you. * = Registration is required. Please visit the branch or call 416-396-8890. ** = Registration is required and starts the first business day of the month. Please visit the branch or call 416-396-8890. = Registration is required and must be completed using EventBrite: http://albertcampbell.eventbrite.com
Albert Campbell Branch 496 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario M1K 1N8 416-396-8890
February 2016 PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, SENIORS, AND NEWCOMERS COMPUTER CLASSES**
PERSONAL FINANCE
We offer a variety of hands-on computer classes each month to help you learn more about the Internet, email, Microsoft Office programs, and library databases. Registration is required and starts the first business day of the month.
DESIGN CLASSES This series of computer courses will help you get more comfortable with image editing, 3D design, and more. Registration is required and must be completed using EventBrite: www.albertcampbell.eventbrite.com
NEWCOMER SETTLEMENT SERVICES Tuesdays February 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd, 9 am-12 pm New to Canada? Need information on employment, housing, language learning, schools, or other topics? A Settlement Worker can help. Visit our branch or contact Ada Tao at 416-770-0312 or
[email protected]
CAREER & JOB SEARCH HELP CAREER EXPLORATION* Wednesday February 24th, 2-4 pm An employment counsellor from Cliffcrest Employment Services will present a 2-hour workshop covering career planning and exploration. Registration required.
JOB INTERVIEWS* Friday February 26th, 10 am-12:30 pm In this job interview workshop presented by a representative from Neighbourhood Link, you will learn what to expect from different types of interviews, questions to anticipate and strategies for answering them, interview prep secrets, and what to do after an interview. Registration required.
BOOK CLUBS & WRITERS GROUPS ADULT BOOK CLUB* Wednesday February 24th, 7-8 pm Join us for a lively group discussion of a specific book at each meeting. This month’s book: The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud. Registration required.
AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB* Friday February 26th, 2-4 pm We meet the fourth Friday of every month and are open to all interested book lovers in the community. This month’s book: Life After Life by Kate Atkinson. Registration required.
WRITERS’ GROUP* Mondays February 8th & 22nd, 2-4 pm
YOUR MONEY AND YOU: HANDS-ON FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS* Debt & Credit Management Wednesday February 10th, 6:30-7:45 pm Low Income Retirement Wednesday February 17th, 6:30-7:45 pm Income Tax & Benefits Wednesday February 24th, 6:30-7:45 Offered in partnership with WoodGreen Community Services, these workshops will help to increase your knowledge about financial information and resources and empower you to make financial decisions with confidence. Registration required.
SMALL CLAIMS COURT: A PRIMER FROM START TO FINISH* Thursday February 11th, 6:30-8 pm Personal injury lawyer Adrian Lomage provides an overview of the Ontario Small Claims Court, from drafting a demand letter or filing a lawsuit, to negotiating a settlement or preparing for trial, learn how it works so you can safeguard your rights and advance your claim. Registration required.
ESTATE PLANNING* Friday February 12th, 2-3 pm A representative of the Chartered Professional Accountants will provide an overview of the estate planning process, powers of attorney, wills, joint accounts, gifting, trust, and highlight facts on life insurance. Registration required.
HOBBIES, CRAFTS & GAMES FRIDAY KNIT NIGHT Friday February 12th, 5-7 pm Beginners and pros alike are welcome to join our knitting group! Come and learn the basics, or practice some advanced techniques. Some supplies provided, please bring your own if you have them. Drop-in.
AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Friday February 19th, 2-4 pm Enjoy a free movie at the library! Everyone welcome. This month’s movie: The Secret Life of Bees. Drop-in.
CULTURE, ART & ENTERTAINMENT ASL CONVERSATION GROUP Fridays February 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, 6-8 pm Practice American Sign Language (ASL) and make new friends. Basic knowledge of ASL is encouraged as no instruction is provided. Drop in.
Meet other writers and enthusiasts. Find inspiration and share your work in an informal, supportive environment. Writers of all genres are welcome. Registration required.
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB Mondays February 1st, 8th, 22nd & 29th, 3:30-5 pm
FAMILY TIME Saturdays February 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th, 11-11:30 am
Looking for something to do after school? Join our after-school club to play, create, and have fun! For kids ages 9-12. Drop-in.
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children age 5 and under with their parents or caregivers. Drop-in.
TODDLER TIME Mondays February 1st, 8th, 22nd & 29th, 10:30-11 am
SWALLOWING CLOUDS: A PHYSICAL ARTS WORKSHOP* Saturdays February 6th & 13th, 2-4 pm
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children age 19 months to 3 years with their parents or caregivers. Drop-in.
Professional dancers, musicians and authors will guide participants through an inspiring creative journey, leading up to an exciting performance for the parents. Registration required.
BABY TIME Tuesdays February 2nd, 9th, 16tt & 23rd, 10:30-11 am Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers. Drop-in.
PA DAY MOVIE: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 Friday February 12th, 2-4 pm Come to the library on your day off school to watch this hilarious sequel. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before the show.
* = Registration is required. Please visit the branch or call 416-396-8890. ** = Registration is required and starts the first business day of the month. Please visit the branch or call 416-396-8890. = Registration is required and must be completed using EventBrite: http://albertcampbell.eventbrite.com
Albert Campbell Branch 496 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario M1K 1N8 416-396-8890
