We have uncovered more websites for job hunters. Here is a selection of some that we have indexed lately in the Job Search and Careers category of Recommended Websites on the Toronto Public Library website. Alberta Oil Sands Employment – from ServiceCanada Vicinity Jobs – find jobs close to home in cottage country and other […]
Starting today at Lillian H. Smith branch, staff from Service Canada will be available on four Monday afternoons, 4:30 – 6pm. This free service is for 15 to 30 year olds. For more information, see this blog post. Service Canada is offering in-branch services and programs at other branches, other dates and times. See the […]
Some upcoming job fairs and career sessions for you from July until September, 2011. Canada Job ExpoWednesday July 6, 2011, 10am – 3pmNorth York Civic Centre, Members' Lounge, Lower LevelSee the website for more details, including directions and TTC info. Toronto Police ServicesInfo sessions – mandatory before any mentoring session.Next scheduled session is Tuesday July 12, 2011, […]
Several staff at Lillian H. Smith branch have been reading or listening to the Hunger Games trilogy. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot, characters and the themes of these teen books. The author paints a compelling picture of a dystopian world with corrupt leadership and a strong rebellious heroine. However we find it hard to blame […]
So says the World Health Organization (WHO). I find Natural Standard easy to use and very helpful for finding information on non-prescription drugs, vitamins and alternative remedies. The Natural Standard homepage says that it was "founded by healthcare providers and researchers to provide high-quality, evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies. Grades reflect the level […]
Coming up this Saturday, June 18th, 2-4 pm. There is still some space at this free workshop. While this is a program for adults, interested children are most welcome. Call Lillian H. Smith branch at 416-393-7746 to register. We are located 1 block east of Spadina on College street, convenient for the College and Spadina […]
According to Wikipedia, vermicompost is a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer and soil conditioner and contains water-soluble nutrients. Vermicompost tea has been shown to cause a 173.5% increase in plant growth by mass over plants grown without castings. Pretty impressive! If you are interested in a hands-on demonstration, you are in luck! On Saturday June 18th, 2-4 […]
The popularity of this program made us reassess the number of participants we could accommodate. If you are on the waiting list for this program, be assured that you are now registered! People on the wait-list have been promoted to the "registered" list for this program on Saturday, June 4th, 2-4 pm. Reminder: Please do […]
We have been waiting for it! Nylon finally arrived. If you are interested in fashion, this is for you. New also are Hello! Canada and Food Network magazine . These were both popular requests. We know that many of you will be pleased to hear that we have started to get Taunton's Fine Cooking again. […]
I like working on the Globe and Mail cryptic crossword puzzles. Not that I can solve them. Nope, it takes two of us to collaborate and even then, we have gaps, lots of gaps! Toronto Public Library has help, especially for anagrams with Credo Reference's online crossword solver. Once you log in with your library […]