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(please don’t) Kill Shakespeare

August 9, 2011 | Maciek | Comments (0)

  (click on the picture to place the hold) Word Out comes to Cedarbrae! Meet the creators of one of this year's Word Out graphic novel picks: "Kill Shakespeare", a high adventure mash-up that pits all of Shakespeare's noble heroes against his most despicable villains. Learn all about this great read and get tips on […]

Internet safety for adults and older adults, CANCELLED

July 6, 2011 | Maciek | Comments (1)

  We regret to inform that this program has been   CANCELLED.     Are you concerned about your safety online? If so, we would like to invite you to join our special computer class about security issues and safe browsing online. This class will be presented in easy-to follow format, specifically designed for adults […]

I am a TV. Do I belong in the library?

June 21, 2011 | Maciek | Comments (2)

  As you probably noticed, there is a number of libraries (including Cedarbrae) with flat screens in different parts of the branch. They are mostly used for displaying library info and advertise programs, but some of them do have cable and show TV channels – the library decided that we want to provide access to […]

The library value, or how the invaluable becomes tangible.

May 27, 2011 | Maciek | Comments (4)

  Did you ever wonder how much you would have to pay for services that are available for free at the library? You can actually find out with the Library Value Calculator, provided by Friends of Canadian Libraries group. You might fill the numbers in yourself and come with your own estimate (the website also […]

What’s that scratching sound?…

May 4, 2011 | Maciek | Comments (0)

  Are you between 12 and 19 years of age and interested in becoming a DJ?… On Friday May 20th the Scratch Lab, Canada’s first and premier facility for the training of DJs is coming to the Cedarbrae Library! Please join us for an interactive intro lesson on DJing and a chance to participate in […]

How do I find books and movies in my language?…

April 20, 2011 | Maciek | Comments (0)

You probably know that Cedarbrae library has a number of collections in languages other than English:  Bengali (books, DVDs)Chinese (books, DVDs, CDs, magazines)French (books, DVDs, CDs, CD audiobooks, graphic novels, magazines)Gujarati (books, DVDs, CDs, magazines)Hindi (books, DVDs, CDs, magazines in Indic English and Hindi)Korean (books, DVDs, CDs, magazines)Persian (books, DVDs, CDs, magazines)Polish (books, DVDs, CDs, […]

FREE Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

April 18, 2011 | Maciek | Comments (3)

  Do you live in western part of Toronto and would like to improve your writing, vocabulary or pronunciation skills? Weston library is offering free English LINC classes for newcomers: LINC level 1 to 3 (Tuesdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). LINC level 4 to 6 (Saturdays 10:30 […]

ESL paren'ts, unite!

April 13, 2011 | Maciek | Comments (1)

  If you are an ESL paren’t (like myself) and you are worried that your children might not be sufficiently fluent in English… then don't worry 🙂 First of all, DO NOT talk to them in English at home. Young minds are extremely flexible and they do not mind learning more than one language at […]

Hadron Collider in Cedarbrae Library

April 6, 2011 | Maciek | Comments (4)

  Ladies and gentlemen, please allow us to introduce you the Cedarbrae Library SORTER!     Of course everyone knows what sorter is, but I'll remind you 🙂 To make a long story short – it's a big device that accepts, registers and sorts returned library items. At this moment we only have one in […]

Study rooms in Cedarbrae Library

March 29, 2011 | Maciek | Comments (0)

  You probably noticed that after the renovation our library added three brand new study rooms! Two of them are for up to four people and the "collaborative study room" accommodates up to eight people. If you would like to use one you need to book it first (library card is required): booking is in […]