Agincourt District Libraries Blog

TD Summer Reading Club- Imagine

This year’s TD Summer Reading club is full of surprises…

So put on your “imagination cap” as we enter into a world of Imagine!

Please join us for our book reporting.

First day of book reporting is Tuesday July 3^rd.

Kids can choose any books in their age category. 

You can also earn a “magical” sticker that allows you to unlock a code.

This code will allow you to access a locked scavenger hunt

Don’t forget to participate in our library programs!

See details at the Agincourt District Children’s desk,

or call at 416-396-8943

 

Evening Family Time at Agincourt Library

 

Agincourt’s evening family time… a success!

Approximately, 30 adults and kids (ages 2 and up) participated.

Kids and adults had a blast with our themed Storytime and songs, such themes varied from
transportation to monsters.

Remember to check out our next Evening Family story time in the Fall!

 

 

Like being read to?

Thrilling Tales

(A Story Time for Adults)

Agincourt Library

Program Room

Thurs. June 28, 2-3 pm

(tea and cookies too!)

 

 

Teen Programs @ Agincourt Branch this Summer!!

SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE...

Exams are over, school is out, now what?  Beat the summer boredom blues and head on over to Agincourt Branch for some crafty fun and dance the afternoon away!

 

Origami 101. 

Tuesday July 10th 4-5pm

Learn the basics of the Japanese paper folding art and make a paper crane or flower.  If you are an experienced paper folder yourself, why not join us and share your skills!

 

 

 

 

Cute Stuff!!  Make Your Own Felt Mascot. 

Tuesday July 24th 4-5pm

Inspired by the book Cute Stuff by Aranzi Aronzo, we're ready to get our needle, thread (or glue) ready to mak a SUPER CUTE felt doll.  We'll supply the materials, you supply the creativity.

 

 

Gamez Time at Agincourt Branch.

Dance off with the X-box Kinect.

Think you have the moves?  Prove it!  Bring your friends and dance away to classics and popular songs.  Try some other games on our PS3 or browse some cool teen books while you are waiting.

Fridays July 13, 24, August 3 from 2-4pm.

All programs are drop in, no registration necessary, in the Agincourt Meeting Room. For Teens and Tweens Ages 10+

Groups, please call ahead (416) 396-8950.

Bridlewood Branch Celebrates @ Chester Le Community Anniversary

Leo and Angela at the TPL table

Sounds of laughter and the smell of delicious BBQ food was all around as the Chester Le Community Corner celebrated another year of serving the neighbourhood on Saturday, June 16.

Bridlewood Branch staff, Angela Wong, was there to show ongoing library support to this priority neighbourhood by providing drop-in storytimes and just in time crafts for Father's Day.

Agincourt Branch FAQ: How do I Print!?!

One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at Agincourt Branch is how to print a document from one of our free public access computers.  It may seem a bit complicated at first,  but once you know what you are doing it is extremely fast and easy.  Here are a few tips to get you started in printing success. 

Print stations at Agincourt Branch are located on the first floor beside the adult paperbacks, and on the second floor beside the express computers.  They also function as photocopiers.

You will need to add money value to your library card, or purchase a copy card to print.  Our copier/printers do not take coins.  Print outs are 15 cents per page.  See staff at the Customer Service Desk on the lower level to add money value to your card.

• You will be asked to provide a User ID and PIN when you print.
  • USER ID: 4-8 letters or numbers.  You can use your first name, computer number etc.  DO NOT USE YOUR LIBRARY CARD NUMBER.
  • PIN:  4-8 NUMBERS ONLY.  For example: 1234
    • Tip: If you are printing multiple documents, use the same pin for each one and print them all together.
    
• Make sure the print station is set to “Printer”.
• Touch “Print Jobs” on the menu screen.  Find your User ID and highlight your print job.  Insert your card into the card reader. Use the key pad to type in your pin number, then touch “print” on the screen, and “yes” to confirm.  Your print job will be released.  Remember to remove your card when you are finished printing.
  • Tip: Always highlight your print job first, then insert your card into the reader to avoid printing unwanted documents.
  • Tip:  Sometimes you will be asked for paper size, select the correct size and resume printing.
  
• If you run into problems ask staff for assistance!

And that, in a nutshell, is how you print from our multi-function print stations at Agincourt Branch.

 

 

Making Space for Culture: Public Consultation @ Agincourt Library

Ward 40 Public Consultation

Monday June 18 4-6pm.

Agincourt Public Library (155 Bonis Ave.)

Auditorium

 

Ward Planning for vibrant, sustainable cultural infrastructure

What kind of space does your neighbourhood need to make art, music, dance? To film, play, practice and perform? We’re coming to your neighbourhood to hear your thoughts. We want to know what's needed, who needs it, and how we might work together to help make space for culture in your community.

 Making space for culture is a major recommendation of the Creative Capital Gains report, unanimously adopted by Toronto City Council in May 2011. Finding, building, and sustaining cultural space requires partners from all sectors, private, non-profit, and government. In order to make wise, long-term plans, Toronto Cultural Services has embarked on a ward-by-ward consultation and planning process to determine local priorities. Twenty ward consultations will be conducted in 2012; more information is available here:

http://www.toronto.ca/culture/cultural-spaces.htm

What does your neighbourhood need? 

Questions: makingspace@toronto.ca

Download the Making Space for Culture Flyer here:Download MSflyer_Ward40[1]

June Fun @ Steeles Branch!

Come on over to Steeles Branch this June for some exciting programs:

Adult / Teen Movie  ** YOU PICK THE FLICK **

Friday June 8th 4:30 pm

Underworld Awakening vs. One for the Money

        Vs.     

Family Movie

Saturday June 9th 11 am

Treasure Planet

 

 

Father's Day Craft!  Make a special something for Dad!

Friday June 15th 4 pm

 

 

Summer Reading Club Launch

Saturday June 23rd 1 pm

P.A. Day Movie

Friday June 29th 2 pm

Bedtime Stories

Tea and Books @ Agincourt Branch

Have you thought about joining a book club and engaging in lively discussions about books and reading, but can't commit to reading a set book each month?  Or are you interested in finding some great reading recommendations from your local librarians and fellow readers?  Then come to our monthly Tea and Books sessions at Agincourt Library!  It's an informal book discussion group where we talk about what we are reading now and get some great suggestions.

Join us for an entertaining and relaxing afternoon and listen to librarians review and discuss recent publications, upcoming titles, and their all time favourite books.

 

Enjoy a cup of tea, listen to some fantastic book talks and maybe bring along some of your own favourite recent reads to share. 

Upcoming sessions at Agincourt Branch include:

• Tuesday June 19 from 2-3pm

• Monday July 30 from 2-3pm

• Tuesday August 28 from 2-3pm

• Tuesday September 18 from 2-3pm

**All sessions will be held in the Agincourt Library Meeting Room and no registration is required.

Hope to see you there!