Research and building research skills is one of the biggest new areas when you enter high school. Last month this blog touched on issues related to plagiarism and in this post we'll expand on that into exactly how to avoid plagiarizing from the sources you use in your research. While you may recognize creating a […]
As a librarian who spends most of her days in Toronto high schools, I have sat in on a lot of staff room lunches and overheard a lot of talk that probably sounds familiar to you. “…and I was able to google parts of his assignment and found the exact website he copied from,” “I […]
Fall programming is in full swing here at North York Central Library. We are eagerly anticipating two very different and exciting programs coming up in early October. On Tuesday October 8th join us as we host Maureen Dennis, President and Founder of WeeWelcome and Paren’ting Expert for the Marilyn Dennis Show. She will be sharing […]
Is it just me or did the summer fly by? I can hardly believe that school starts tomorrow! In the spirit of the season, North York Central Library is hosting some ‘back to school’ programs especially for paren’ts. These programs aim to help paren’ts hone their paren’ting skills, get some helpful advice and tips and […]
As part of North York Central Library’s Aboriginal History Month programming this June, we will be hosting award-winning documentary filmmaker and activist Alanis Obomsawin and showcasing her new film The People of Kattawapiskak River. This is an incredible opportunity to meet one of the most vocal and engaging activists for Canada’s native community, as well […]
What a long, snowy winter we have had! Now that the last blast of winter is hopefully past us it is the perfect time to venture outside and enjoy the weather. There is no better way to enjoy our city than to partake in some physical activity throughout our more than 1600 parks. Whether running, […]
Are you a high school student looking to complete your 40 hrs of community service? The North York Central Library is proud to host our annual Volunteer High School Fair for Students on Monday November 7th, 2011 from 3:30-6 pm. 25 exciting agencies and organizations who are looking for youth volunteers will be present to […]
Image by Brett Lamb/Torontoist Imagine if we could start fresh and build a brand new city above our current one? ‘Upper Toronto: Envisioning a New City’ asks us to do just that and as citizens think creatively about what is important in creating a liveable city. Join us at the North York Central Library for […]
Researching a topic? Having trouble tracking down information? Want to brush up on your library and research skills for the next school year? North York Central Library offers one on one, personalized Book a Librarian Sessions. In these sessions you meet for up to 1 hr with a librarian to help with your individual research […]
Are you thinking of starting a family? Are you expecting a baby? Trying to get pregnant, being pregnant and becoming a first time paren’t can be very stressful times. Luckily, the North York Central Library has a collection of books to help make these exciting times more manageable. We have a large selection of books […]