It’s January, I’ve just returned from a comforting and festive holiday, and can you believe that I have writer’s block? If I wasn’t a librarian stationed in the Science & Technology Department I would be inclined to believe that my brain is malfunctioning. Luckily I know that a perfectly good explanation exists for such a […]
Shopping tips are welcomed no matter what time of the year it is. However, with the merry season here, shopping is on the rise, and you either love it or hate it. For those of you who love it, saving a buck or two is probably your objective. After all, you don’t want to worry […]
Get on with it! Don't let the Information Age pass you by! Register for a class and learn something new. Conducted by our skilled staff, sessions include: Move that Mouse, Web Basics I & II, MS-Word Basics Pts I (Create & Save a File) & II (Editing & Templates); E-Mail Made Easy; Facebook Pts I […]
The excitement of driving a new car can, for some, be unparalleled (especially if you’ve just purchased the newest Lamborghini Gallardo LP560/4 – my personal fave). But, prior to purchase, it’s important to consider many buying factors that are often ignored in lieu of the thrill of owning a new vehicle. Don’t get me wrong […]
In his poem I Sing the Body Electric, Walt Whitman writes, “If anything is sacred, the human body is sacred.” This is definitely an often quoted and deeply affecting line of poetry, but, was good ol’ Walt talking about the biological mysteries of our anatomies? Uh, probably unlikely. Scientists continue to discover extraordinary facts about […]
Recently, a colleague made a very accurate observation. Home renovations often begin with an exciting idea, a fun design and lots of DIY enthusiasm. However, it isn’t long before the anxiety and frustration set in, and you wish you hadn’t begun. Home owners generally don’t budget, schedule or contract accordingly. In fact, to “save a […]
Food is my most honoured guest at any party. Food smells great. Food is delicious. Food can even be art. These days, food creativity abounds, especially with television shows like Iron Chef and Top Chef Canada. That said, creative dishes and beverages considered unusual are still the most interesting to read about. The most unusual […]
Register now for a variety of FREE hands-on training sessions that will help you explore the Internet, research databases and the library catalogue. Call 416-396-8950 to register. Move That Mouse : Tuesday, July 12, 2011: 6-8 pm & Friday August 12, 2011 : 2-4 pm ; (In Cantonese) on Tuesday August 2, 2011, 2-4 pm [Learn basic mouse […]
1. SPLASH! TD Summer Reading Club - July 7 to August 25; Every Thursday @ 2-3 pm; Tickets available at 1:30pm : Climb aboard a pirate ship, Beach blanket BINGO, Gather 'round the campfire, WOW Science, Luau time & more… 2. Monday Movies – July 4 to August 29 3. Summer Storytime– Enjoy favourite stories, finger plays & songs. […]
Come to the library on Mondays and watch a movie on the big screen. Movies start at 2 pm on July 4 (Gnomeo & Juliet); July 11 (Atlantis); July 18 (Paren’t Trap); July 25 (Finding Nemo); August 8 (Surf's Up); August 15 (Mars Needs Moms); and August 22 (Lilo and Stitch). Ages 6 and up. Limited to […]