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WHAT’S ON
Let Us Surprise
you this Month!
Programs, resources & more
March 2021
Welcome Featured Services
ENRICHINSPIRETRANSFORM
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VISION
Enrich Inspire Transform.
Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) exists at the heart of our community,
providing an extensive collection of resources and welcoming spaces MISSION
Rose Savage
for learning, connecting and discovering. To grow our services and
evolve to meet the needs of our customers we will rely upon this Vaughan Public Libraries offers welcoming destinations that educate,
Strategic Plan that draws from the strength of our entire community excite and empower our community.
and will provide direction for what promises to be an exciting five
years. Invaluable feedback came from all age groups at virtual public
sessions and staff at all levels provided input. This plan has been
CORPORATE VALUES
shaped and honed by a dedicated and engaged group of trustees that INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM
compose the Vaughan Public Library Board.
Chair,
VPL supports all expressions of knowledge and intellectual
creativity providing access to a wide variety of information sources
By following the roadmap outlined in the following pages, we will and ideas.
ensure that VPL maintains its reputation as an innovative and nimble LITERACY
organization with an outstanding commitment to service excellence.
This is why community collaboration, partnerships and the constant VPL promotes and fosters an informed and literate community.
Vaughan Public Library Board pursuit of new methodologies to best serve our community will be ACCOUNTABILITY
priorities as we continue to evolve. It’s also why we will continue to VPL embraces efficient, effective and economical practices.
integrate technology as a vehicle for change, providing our customers INNOVATION
with better ways to connect with our services, use our spaces and VPL encourages and rewards innovation, creativity and visionary
engage with our staff. leadership.
2021– 2025
COLLABORATION
Vaughan is a world-class city, and you deserve a world-class library VPL enhances service to our community through collaboration and
system. Our commitment to you is that we will build on our already cooperation.
high standards, expand our services and collections and find new ways SERVICE EXCELLENCE
of connecting with everyone to enhance your experience at Vaughan VPL achieves excellence in all library services recognizing and
Public Libraries. We invite you to join us on this journey. responding to the needs of our community.
Rose Savage, Chair
Vaughan Public Library Board
Margie Singleton, Chief Executive Officer
Strategic Plan
Vaughan Public Libraries
All of us at VPL are committed to creating the BEST
possible Library experience for you; our customers.
2021-2025 Strategic Plan
We are happy to share some positive news with you.
On March 8, our three Resource Libraries (Civic Centre,
Pierre Berton and Bathurst Clark) will reopen! You
will be able to browse the collection, enjoy our
Discover our Future
spaces, continue programming virtually; however, VPL’s new Strategic Plan is now live! Check it out on our
the study/meeting rooms and creative spaces will website and discover our goals for the next five years and
remain closed. Curbside pickup remains in place at how we are working to make your libraries even better!
our library locations; except for our three Resource
Libraries. At our Maple library, our curbside pickup
is suspended as our renovations begin and the
attached Community Centre will be used as a
Surprise
vaccination site to help local efforts.
Our newly released Strategic Plan provides valuable
insights into our vision of a World Class Library
System. These guiding principles are based on
extensive public consultation, staff input and
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guidance from our library board. We encourage
you to read our 2021-2026 Strategic Plan.
VPL’s 2020 Annual Report will be released and
posted on our website. We have some remarkable
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achievements to celebrate and share with you;
our valued customers, and I am very proud of
everyone’s work as 2020 was a year like no other.
I hope you enjoy this month’s programming and
Surprise Me! Bundles
we hope to see you soon. We’re expanding our SURPRISE ME! Bundles to all ages!
Request a package via our curbside pickup page or when
Best regards, you pick up your holds and take home a mystery bag of
items just for you! Our bundle options include children’s
Rose
books, adult fiction/non-fiction, teen, movies, and more.
Surprise yourself today!
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virtual
Paper Bag This Paper Bag Princess Day
Princess
we are rebuilding the castle!
Enjoy stories, castle building
and more! For preschoolers
Day
to grade 2. Session is hosted
live on Zoom.
Saturday,
March 6 | 2 PM Register on Eventbrite
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Preschool
Virtual Baby and Preschool Activities Virtual Little Explorers Storytime on Instagram
Check out our weekly online activities and monthly videos. This program features songs, action rhymes, stories, and early
They can make learning at home with your little one lots literacy activities that you can enjoy anytime on IGTV! Fun for
of fun! For parents and children from infant to kindergarten. the whole family.
New activities every Friday on our website Mondays | 9:30 am
Friday, March 12 | New video on YouTube & Instagram Wednesdays | 10:30 am
Virtual Baby Storytime Virtual Mandarin Storytime 中文故事会
Enjoy weekly videos with songs, lap rhymes, and early Join us on Instagram and Youtube for fun songs and joyful
literacy tips. For babies and their parent or caregiver. rhymes in Mandarin and English! Suitable for the whole family.
Thursdays | New video on YouTube No previous knowledge of Mandarin required.
欢迎小朋友们和家人每周一收看中英双语故事会！
Virtual Little Explorers Storytime
New video every Monday on YouTube & Instagram
These weekly videos feature songs, action rhymes, and
early literacy activities that you can enjoy anytime! Fun
for the whole family!
Tuesdays & Saturdays | New video on YouTube
OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY
Outside In My Best Friend Hug?
by Deborah Underwood by Julie Fogliano by Charlene Chua
& Cindy Derb & Jillian Tamaki
eBook
eBook eBook
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Children
STEAM Videos Virtual Kids' Book Chat
Follow along with VPL staff as we demonstrate fun and Want to talk about great books you've been reading? Join
educational DIY activities, the coolest new technologies, the kids' book chat and discuss a popular title each month.
and experiments! This month, we are reading The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis.
Wednesday, March 10 | New video on YouTube For grades 3–7. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register
on Eventbrite.
Virtual Fun With French FR
Thursday, March 11 | 7 pm
Practice French with stories and fun activities! Complete virtual
activities, play games, and practice reading skills with student Virtual Kids' French Book Club FR
volunteers. For grades 2–6. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Do you enjoy reading in French? Join us on Zoom for a fun
Register on Eventbrite. discussion and activities. Each month, there’s a new theme and
Pratique ton français avec des histoires et des activités amusantes! you can read any book you want, according to the theme. For
Complète des activités et des jeux virtuels ensemble et lis avec des grades 3–6. Register on Eventbrite!
bénévoles de la communauté. Pour les enfants de la 2 e année à la 6e année. Aimez- vous lire? Rencontrez-nous sur Zoom à chaque mois pour une
En direct sur Zoom. Inscris-toi sur Eventbrite. discussion et pour des activités amusantes. Choisissez le livre que vous
Wednesdays | 7 pm voulez correspondant au thème du mois! Pour les enfants de la 3e année à
la 6 e année. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.
Virtual GameLab
March Theme | If you like Dog Man and Harry Potter...
Learn how to develop your own game using Game Maker Studio
2 and bring the game of your dreams to life! For grades 5–8. Thursday, March 18 | 7 pm
Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. Virtual STEAM Careers
Saturday, March 27 | 10 am Ever wonder what it's like to be a coder? Or a comic artist?
Join us as we invite special guests to talk about their careers
Virtual Hooked on Books
and how they got there. For grades 3–8. Session is hosted
Join us for fun weekly activities and also monthly book chats
live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
about your favourite books on Zoom! This month, we are reading
Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess by Shari Green. Topic | Video Game 3D Modeler
Register on Eventbrite. Saturday, March 13 | 3 pm
Tuesday, March 30 | 7 pm Virtual STEAM Club
STEAM Club is now on Zoom! Come and join us for activities
Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program and experiments. No kits required, just curiosity! For grades
name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com 3–8. Register on Eventbrite.
Tuesday, March 2 & 16 | 7 pm
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Family
Digital Escape Rooms FR Virtual Paper Bag Princess Day
Put your thinking caps on and get ready to pit your wits This Paper Bag Princess Day we are rebuilding the castle! Enjoy
against various challenges to escape! Each room is online stories, castle building and more! For preschoolers to grade 2.
and ready to play! Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
March 31 | Saving the Library! / Sauver la bibliothèque! Saturday, March 6 | 2 pm
New content uploaded to VPL at Home
Virtual French Storytime FR
Stories, songs, rhymes and activities in French! Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program
There is a new video twice a month. name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com
Des histoires, des chansons, des comptines et des activités en français!
Deux nouvelles vidéos tous les mois.
Saturday, March 6 & 20 | New video on YouTube & Instagram
OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY
All Because You Matter Boxitects Our Little Kitchen
by Tami Charles by Kim Smith by Jillian Tamaki
& Bryan Collier
eBook eBook
eBook
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Teen
Allyship and Social Justice for Teens Virtual Teen Book Club
Learn what it means to be an ally who cares about social justice Join us once a month for a virtual book club where you and
in this talk with author Nadine Williams. Classes are welcome. other teens can discuss the book of the month. This month we
Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. are reading Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman, available
Wednesday, March 10 | 10:45 am through Hoopla. Sessions are live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
Wednesday, March 31 | 7 pm
Toastmasters for Teens Online
Have you ever felt nervous about public speaking? Join
Toastmasters for Teens and conquer those fears! Develop
Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program
communication and leadership skills with the guidance name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com
of a facilitator. For grades 8–11. Live on Zoom. Register
on Eventbrite.
Mondays, March 22–May 17 | 6:30 pm
OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY
Furia Dear Justyce Assassination Classroom,
by Yamile Saied Méndez by Nic Stone Volume 1
by Yusei Matsui
AudioBook eBook
eBook
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Adult
Backyard Birds Reflecting on Racism & Discrimination:
Learn about common nesting, wintering, and migratory An Overview of Canadian Slavery
birds in the GTA, and how to attract, feed and observe them This session of our ongoing lecture series will explore various
throughout the seasons! Session is hosted live on Zoom. aspects of the enslaved experience in Canada. Presented by
Register on Eventbrite. Dr. Charmaine A. Nelson. Session is hosted live on Zoom.
Thursday, March 25 | 2 pm Register on Eventbrite.
Thursday, March 25 | 7 pm
Custom Coaster with Glowforge
Learn how to design your own coaster and let us make it with Staying Social During COVID
our new laser cutter, a Glowforge machine. Pick up your coaster Improve your health and make new connections. Learn the
at the resource library of your choice. Session is hosted live on importance of self-care, social connections and healthy
Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. relationships during COVID-19. Session is hosted live on
Wednesday, March 17 | 7 pm Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
Thursday, March 11 | 2 pm
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Learn how to meet nutrition goals while on a budget, with
possible health challenges in mind. In partnership with
Vaughan Community Health Centre. Session is hosted live
Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program
on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com
Thursday, March 4 | 2 pm
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Adult (cont.)
Virtual Adult Book Club Virtual Tech Training
Join us for a live discussion about our favourite books. Get hands-on, virtual help while you learn how to use various
Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. online tools. Each session features a new topic. Sessions are
Thursday, March 11 | 7 pm hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
Ribbons of Scarlet: A Novel of the French Revolution’s Women Topic | Microsoft Word: Intermediate
by Kate Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie, Sophie Perinot, Wednesday, March 31 | 2 pm
Heather Webb & E. Knight
Thursday, March 25 | 7 pm Virtual Writer’s Room
The Collector’s Apprentice by B.A. Shapiro Join us for an online chat with local writers. It's a great place to
discuss topics like plot, character, and style! Sessions are hosted
Virtual ESL Café live on Zoom. Please register on Eventbrite.
Newcomers and ESL learners can practice their English Tuesday, March 16 | 7 pm
in an informal environment with adult volunteers. Sessions
are hosted live on Zoom. For further information, contact Will Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Work for You?
us through Email Librarian or our Live Chat services. This webinar uses experiential learning and real-world examples
Tuesdays, March 9 & 23 | 1:30 pm to illustrate the principles behind a front-line treatment for
anxiety and depression. Session is hosted live on Zoom.
Virtual French Meetup for Adults FR
Register on Eventbrite.
Practice your French in good company! Through this six-week
Wednesday, March 24 | 2 pm
program, you will learn useful and exciting French as well as
practice with other learners. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.
Register on Eventbrite.
Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! À travers ce
Please pre-register on Eventbrite. Search by program
programme de six semaines, vous apprendrez du français intéressant en
name at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com
plus de pratiquer avec les autres participants. Le programme est en direct
sur Zoom. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.
Tuesdays, March 2, 9, 23 & 30 | 7 pm
OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY
Daughter of Black Lake The Psychology Of Money The Wrong Family
by Cathy Marie Buchanan by Morgan Housel by Tarryn Fisher
eBook eBook AudioBook
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Reflecting on
Racism & Discrimination
a monthly lecture series
An Overview of
Session 2 Canadian Slavery
Thursday, March 25 7:00pm
Presented by Tier 1 Canada Research
Dr. Charmaine A. Nelson Chair in Transatlantic
Black Diasporic Art &
Community Engagement
Session 3 Title to be
April 2021 Determined
Register on Eventbrite
www.vaughanpl.info WHAT’S ON MARCH 2021 | 10WHAT'S ON is published monthly by the Editor Robert Symes
Marketing & Communications Department 905-653-7323, Ext: 4608
of Vaughan Public Libraries. robert.symes@vaughan.ca
For more information about programs, please Design & Layout Chantal Chen
visit our website or email librarian.librarian@ 905-653-7323, Ext: 4633
vaughan.ca. All programs and events listed chantal.chen@vaughan.ca
are free of charge unless otherwise noted.
For general information about this publication Design Mark Pagliaroli
contact the following. 905-653-7323, Ext: 4633
mark.pagliaroli@vaughan.ca
Vaughan Public Libraries
2191 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, Ontario, L6A 4W2
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