Agincourt District Libraries Blog

TD Summer Reading Club @ Steeles Branch!

Kids, join us for some fun activities at Steeles Branch.

August Weekly Themes:

Ages 18 months - 6, Tuesdays 2-3pm*

August 7 – Dragons

Discover the wonders of dragons and other mythical creatures with Carol Barett and Friends

August 14 – Puppet Show

Castlemoon Theatre presents “The Snail and the Whale”  Help the snail save the whale. Children will participate in the performance and make a snail puppet.

 

 

Ages 7-12, Fridays 2-3pm*

August 3 – Imagination Catchers

Harness your power of imagination and capture it with your own imagination catcher!

August 10 – Time Travel

Discover the time travel as you go back in time with special guests Carol Barett and Friends to create your own coat of arms and banner!

August 17 – OMG Drama!

Seth Gumbs, storyteller, children's author, and theatrical  enthusiast hosts this program. Come see what all  the fun is about and learn a thing or two!

*Space is limited, please arrive at 1:30pm to get a free ticket.

Book Rporting: Once a day until August 31!

Summer Movie Time @ Steeles Branch

Come and enjoy a cool movie this August at Steeles Branch!

August's Free movie for adults and teens: ***YOU PICK THE FLICK!***

Friday, August 3 @ 4:30PM Choose between American Reunion or 21 Jump Street.

    VS.    

Free popcorn will be served!

 

TD Summer Reading Club : Once Upon a Time…

On Tuesday July 24^th, Agincourt hosted a special fairytale puppet show, the Paper bag Princess.  The program was geared to children ages six to eight. Though, a number of younger kids also came to participate.  Staff member Debbie was the puppeteer for the show. While Bev, was the main “star”, the one and only, the Paper bag Princess. She was decked out in a stylish PC paper bag “princess dress”. With such enthusiasm from staff, the kids thoroughly enjoyed the show.  There were forty-four participates for Agincourt’s puppet show. Overall, the program was a success!

So if you love fun and adventure, come on out and visit Agincourt Library!

  

Health Fair @ Agincourt Branch

It's time to get healthy this summer, so drop by our Health Fair happening Tuesday August 21 from 2-4:30pm.

Meet with representatives from health agencies in the community featuring information on:

• Nutrition and health promotion
• Diabetes prevention and management
• Caregiver support services
• Family planning
• Alzheimers
• Osteoporosis
• Mental Health
• ....and much more for the entire family

Drop by the Meeting room at Agincourt Branch any time between 2:00 - 4:30 pm for this fun and informative event.  Enter for a chance to win a prize, too!

 

Action for Neighbourhood Change Community Connection Event

On Saturday, July 14, Bridlewood Branch was invited to particpate in the 2nd Annual Community BBQ with Beautiful Ministries at the Action for Neighbourhood Change Steeles-L'Amoreaux's Community Connection Event at 323 Glendower Circuit.

 

Although it was a quiet event, the 2 Youth Advisory Group members, Arthi and Misbah were able to promote the TD Summer Reading Club to 10 new children who had never heard of the popular summer program before.  This event was also the first time that Bridlewood Branch was able to open a booth and and be able to visit some of the regular and potential new customers in this Toronto Community Housing neighbourhood.

Summer Tech Expo @ Agincourt Branch

Interested in downloading FREE eBooks and eAudiobooks, but don't know how?  Not sure how to use your eBook reader?  Want to purchase an eReader, but want some advice first?

Then join us on Saturday July 21 for our first ever Tech Expo @ Agincourt Branch.

Library staff will be available to answer your questions during two session: 9:30-11 am and 2-3:30 pm.

Learn about :

• downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks
• Using and checking out materials with OverDrive
• How to use your Sony or Kobo eReader
• ....and much more!

Look for us in the Main Foyer of Agincourt Branch between 9:30-11am and 2-3:30pm.  No registration is necessary, just drop by with any questions you have.  Can't make it to the library that day?  Watch for upcoming Tech days at Agincourt Branch happening this Fall.

 

S'more Camping Books for Your Next Outdoor Adventure!

I love the idea of camping (and making s'mores), though I've never actually been myself.  I love hiking, and being out of doors but the idea of sleeping on the ground in a tent (so close to bugs), cooking outdoors on an open fire (so close to bugs), not being able to use my hair dryer or curling iron (urrrgh).... I know I wouldn't last one night. 

However, luckily for you adventurous folks who ARE planning  a camping trip this summer, there are lots of great books available to help the whole family have fun!

For more information on camping, you can also check out the Ontario Parks website, which has lots of advice on visiting or staying at a park, and even help for those new to camping. 

The Camping in Ontario website has a directory of campgrounds.... and for that ultimate campfire treat involving graham crackers, chocolate and roasted marshmallows all smooshed together- the s'more- you can develop your own "recipe" and build a virtual s'more at the Hershey's website! Mmmmm.

 

Agincourt Branch FAQ: Do you have WiFi?

Another Frequently Asked Question we get here at Agincourt Branch is whether or not we have free Wireless access?  Can I bring in my laptop and use it in the library??

Absolutely! Agincourt Branch has WiFi.

In fact, free wireless access is available at EVERY branch of the Toronto Public Library.  Come in with your laptop or other wireless device, and study or relax in a warm, welcoming and comfortable environment!  You should connect automatically to our network, no password or sign on is needed.  However, you do have to agree to the Toronto Public Library Wireless Internet Access Service Guidelines before connecting.  You cannot print from your own laptop or device, either, but you can from any of the free public access computers in the branch. 

 If you still have questions or problems connecting at the library, ask staff or check out the Using the Library page of the Toronto Public Library website, or our  Wireless Internet Access Tips.