Information desk and children area at Pierre Berton Resource Library.
What's On
2008
July
23
Wednesday
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Internet for Beginners - Part II
2:00 PM to 3:30 PMDesigned for adults with some Internet experience, this workshop will help you develop effective techniques for searching the Internet. ... more
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Wacky Wednesday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PMIt’s a Wacky Wednesday at the library, where weird and wacky adventures will keep you wondering what will happen next. Wear your wackiest hairdo and your weirdest outfit while we work together to find and fix all the mixed up funny things.... more
Ongoing June 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008
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Born to Read
June 4, 2008 to August 27, 2008
Wednesdays 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursdays 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us for an interactive program for parents and caregivers with infants up to 18 months. We will share stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home!... more
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Let's Go to the Family Movies
June 4, 2008 to August 27, 2008
Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMMore than just a great place to get books, the library is also a fun place to enjoy a family film... for FREE! Refreshments provided. Children must be accompanied to the movie by a parent or adult caregiver. See you at the show!... more
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Microsoft Word
June 17, 2008 to June 24, 2008
Tuesdays 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM... more
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Olympic Trivia Challenge
June 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008Drop by the Information Desk throughout the summer and let your family test their knowledge and research skills in our bi-weekly Summer and Winter Olympics quiz!... more
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Ready to Read
June 3, 2008 to August 26, 2008
Tuesdays 2:00 PM to 2:30 PMJoin us for a half-hour of stories, fingerplays and activities for children aged 5 years and under and their parents and caregivers. Come share great ideas for developing early literacy skills and a love of reading.... more
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Stories and More
June 2, 2008 to August 25, 2008
Mondays 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMListen, laugh and create! Join us Mondays for a book or two. Then explore the stories through hands-on activities and sensory play. For ages 4-6. Please drop in. ... more
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Toddling To Read
June 4, 2008 to August 27, 2008
Wednesdays 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Thursdays 11:30 AM to 12:00 PMThis program features stories, songs, and action rhymes for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, with their parents and caregivers. Toddlers will enjoy lots of stimulation and activity.... more
Other Programs Coming Up
2008
Jul
24
Thu
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E-Mail Made Easy - Part II
2:00 PM to 3:30 PMLearn how to send attachments and how to use an address book and junk mail filters.... more -
Totally Absurd Inventions
4:30 PM to 5:30 PMTake a look at the ingenious, wacky and sometimes brilliant world of patents and inventions. Can you believe that there are four patents for escapable coffins? Come put your thinking caps on, be amazed, and join in some fun activities.... more -
Adult Summer Reading Club
7:00 PM to 8:00 PMFour books, four parties, and unlimited opportunities to make your voice heard! Face off against the Champions and your fellow readers as we select the funniest book of the lot. Each vote counts - to pick a winner and to win you prizes! Come to one party, come to them all, and vote as many times as you like!... more
2008
Jul
26
Sat
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Information Sessions For Seniors At Bathurst Clark Resource Library In Chinese (Mandarin)
10:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe New Canadian Community Centre presents a series of weekend programs for newcomers, including health seminars, exercise, dancing, book chats and more. For details, please call (905) 653-READ ext. 4135.... more
2008
Jul
29
Tue
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Monkeying Around!
3:00 PM to 4:00 PMAre you in the mood for some monkeying around? Come to the library to enjoy songs, stories and games about everyone’s favourite hilarious mischief makers!... more
2008
Jul
30
Wed
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Senior Social
2:00 PM to 3:30 PMSeniors of all ages are invited to attend this free program featuring book chats, activities, computer & library training, guest speakers, and special information workshops on topics important to seniors. Refreshments provided.... more
2008
Jul
31
Thu
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ESL Conversation Circle
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM... more -
Sekai No Anime Jr
6:30 PM to 8:30 PMCan't get enough anime? Is manga the only thing you read? Do you love Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and InuYasha? Then come watch anime especially for you! Watch new shows and old favourites with your friends!... more
2008
Aug
1
Fri
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Grossology
2:00 PM to 3:00 PMSometimes it's stinky. Sometimes it's crusty. Sometimes it's slimy. What’s the grossest thing you can imagine? Puke? Snot? Let’s explore the science behind it. ... more
2008
Aug
2
Sat
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Information Sessions For Seniors At Bathurst Clark Resource Library In Chinese (Mandarin)
10:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe New Canadian Community Centre presents a series of weekend programs for newcomers, including health seminars, exercise, dancing, book chats and more. For details, please call (905) 653-READ ext. 4135.... more
2008
Aug
6
Wed
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Internet for Beginners - Part I
2:00 PM to 3:30 PMLearn searching techniques to help you find the information you’re looking for on the Internet.... more -
Bad Fads
3:00 PM to 4:00 PMDid people really wear that? Who ate that? What were they thinking? Delve into bad fads of the past, present and predict the bad fads of the future!... more -
Knit In
5:00 PM to 6:00 PMDo you like knitting? Curious, but don't know how? Don't worry, we'll help you out! Materials will be supplied. If you have your own needles, please bring them with you. Beginner and advanced knitters of all ages welcome! ... more
2008
Aug
7
Thu
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Introduction to Computers - Part I
2:00 PM to 3:30 PMIntroduces adults with no computer experience to basic computer skills such as using the mouse and keyboard. Space is limited, and at least 2 participants are required to run a session. ... more -
Tongue Twisters
3:00 PM to 4:00 PMEnjoy some tongue twisting tales, try saying the world’s most difficult tongue twister and stump your friends by creating your own tongue twisters. ... more -
Book Chats
7:00 PM to 8:00 PMPick up your copy of the book at the library, read it, and then come and let us know whether you loved it or hated it! Refreshments will be served. ... more
2008
Aug
9
Sat
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Information Sessions For Seniors At Bathurst Clark Resource Library In Chinese (Mandarin)
10:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe New Canadian Community Centre presents a series of weekend programs for newcomers, including health seminars, exercise, dancing, book chats and more. For details, please call (905) 653-READ ext. 4135.... more
2008
Aug
12
Tue
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Bad Hair Day!
3:00 PM to 4:00 PMBedheads! Mullets! Crazy Perms! Mess your hair and join us for an afternoon of stories and activities about funny and weird hairstyles!... more
2008
Aug
13
Wed
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Internet Maps
2:00 PM to 3:30 PMJoin us for a demonstration of Google Maps - find out what it is, what it does and how you can use it. And, when the demonstration is finished, try your hand at making maps of your own.... more -
Sekai No Anime
4:00 PM to 6:00 PMDo you like Japanese animation? Do you read manga as if your life depended on it? Do you want to see new shows and old favourites? Then come to Sekai no Anime and meet fellow otaku to talk about anime, manga, cosplay, conventions - you name it!... more
2008
Aug
14
Thu
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Introduction to Computers - Part II
2:00 PM to 3:30 PMLearn how to work with Microsoft Windows, including how to create and save a file. Space is limited, and at least 2 participants are required to run a session. ... more -
Weird and Wacky Words
2:00 PM to 3:00 PMLearn to speak ig-pay atin-lay! Find some stories to tickle your bunny fone! Backwards words read to try! All this and more at the weird and wacky library!... more -
ESL Conversation Circle
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM... more
2008
Aug
15
Fri
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Street Magic
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM"I bring the magic, you bring the smile!" Magician extraordinaire David Latinsky will be performing his street magic at the library. Be prepared to be amazed!... more
2008
Aug
19
Tue
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L'Heure Du Conte
4:00 PM to 4:30 PMQu'obtenez vous quand vous mélangez des histoires à l'amusement? Venez nous voir pour un programme d'une demi-heure incluant des histoires, des chansons, et des activités pour toute la famille. Venez pratiquer votre francais avec nous! Le programme est gratuit. Aucune inscription requise.... more
2008
Aug
20
Wed
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Internet for Beginners - Part II
2:00 PM to 3:30 PMDesigned for adults with some Internet experience, this workshop will help you develop effective techniques for searching the Internet. ... more -
Silly Sock Puppets
3:00 PM to 4:00 PMToo old for sock puppets? Not if you add a funny flair to them! Join us for a little tongue-in-cheek fun as you create your own silly sock puppet and perform jokes or funny stories! You'll never look at sock puppets in the same way again!... more
2008
Aug
21
Thu
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E-Mail Made Easy - Part I
2:00 PM to 3:30 PMCreate a free hotmail account and learn how to send and receive e-mail.... more -
And Now for Something Completely Different…
7:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin us for a celebration of all things Monty Python, from killer rabbits to dead parrots and silly walks. But don’t expect the Spanish Inquisition; just come on by for trivia, games and other activities inspired by Monty Python’s Flying Circus and the Python films.... more
2008
Aug
22
Fri
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Monster Madness
3:00 PM to 4:00 PMPrepare for a monstrous afternoon at the library. Delve into the world of mythical and modern monsters, play monster games and create your own monster!... more
2008
Aug
23
Sat
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Information Sessions For Seniors At Bathurst Clark Resource Library In Chinese (Mandarin)
10:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe New Canadian Community Centre presents a series of weekend programs for newcomers, including health seminars, exercise, dancing, book chats and more. For details, please call (905) 653-READ ext. 4135.... more
2008
Aug
26
Tue
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Finding Stuff @ The Library
10:30 AM to 11:30 AMDo you have school on the brain? Dreading all those assignments? The library is offering a crash course on finding stuff. This one hour program offers training in how to search the catalogue, databases, and find actual books on the shelves. If you think you might need some of this stuff to help you have a successful school year, sign up now! Space is limited.... more -
Library Olympics!
3:00 PM to 4:00 PMAre you cut out to be a Library Olympian? Join us for the Library Olympics and find out!... more
2008
Aug
27
Wed
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Senior Social
2:00 PM to 3:30 PMSeniors of all ages are invited to attend this free program featuring book chats, activities, computer & library training, guest speakers, and special information workshops on topics important to seniors. Refreshments provided.... more
2008
Aug
28
Thu
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E-Mail Made Easy - Part II
2:00 PM to 3:30 PMLearn how to send attachments and how to use an address book and junk mail filters.... more -
ESL Conversation Circle
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM... more -
Sekai No Anime Jr
6:30 PM to 8:30 PMCan't get enough anime? Is manga the only thing you read? Do you love Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and InuYasha? Then come watch anime especially for you! Watch new shows and old favourites with your friends!... more
2008
Aug
30
Sat
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Information Sessions For Seniors At Bathurst Clark Resource Library In Chinese (Mandarin)
10:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe New Canadian Community Centre presents a series of weekend programs for newcomers, including health seminars, exercise, dancing, book chats and more. For details, please call (905) 653-READ ext. 4135.... more
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