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See yourself in Canadian locations you’ve never had a chance to visit with the library’s Canada 150 Green Screen Fun. In celebration of Canada’s 150 th anniversary, the library’s Maker Hub is ready to transport you to a number of Canada’s most well-known locations. Using green screen technology, we’ll place you in your choice of Lake Louise, the Rocky Mountains, the Bay of Fundy, and other iconic places. Then afterward we’ll email...
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Tell us what Canada means to you and you could win one of two Canadian novels gift baskets. In celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary, the library is having a draw that you can enter at the Customer Service Desk on the main floor. Use the provided 'maple leafs' to jot down your thoughts on what our country means to you, and then fill out a ballot to enter the draw. You may win a basket filled with novels -- by such renowned Canadian authors as Carol Shields, Alice Munro,...
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What’s better than getting outside during a warm summer day? Why, getting outside with a good book, of course, especially during Canada’s 150 th anniversary. Summer is a great time for outdoor play, and for kids to keep up their reading skills while school’s out. We have great summer book clubs for kids, with registration beginning Saturday, June 17, at the Children’s Services Information Desk.
 This year’s TD Summer Reading Club invites...
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It’s now easier than ever to register for a program. You can go to our Programs and Activities calendar on the homepage, select the program you want to attend, and click on the ‘Register Online’ button you’ll find at the bottom of the program’s calendar page. If the program has a fee, you’ll be able to pay online using Visa or Mastercard. We’re pleased to offer you the convenience of online payment, and in-person and phone registration...
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It’s time to get spinning at the library’s Maker Hub by printing your very own 3D Fidget Spinner. If you’re wondering exactly what a Fidget Spinner is, think spinning top but with two, three or more branches. Some are all plastic, others have metal bearings inserted. There are hundreds of 3D files on websites like Thingiverse that you can download and print, everything from the Batman symbol to Star Wars tie-fighters. Get in on the latest fad embraced by kids...
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