APRIL 2015 PROGRAMS @ AGINCOURT BRANCH MONDAY
TUESDAY
WED.
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THURSDAY
2 Cantonese Book Club 1:30 – 3:00pm
FRIDAY
3
4 GOOD FRIDAY
Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop 6:30 – 8:00pm
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7
8
9
EASTER MONDAY
SATURDAY
LIBRARY CLOSED
10
11
Senior Licence Renewal Process 2:00 – 3:00pm
Roma Festival 4:00 – 6:30pm
LIBRARY CLOSED
13
14
Falls Prevention Program 10:00 – 12:00pm
15
16
17
Lessons from Immigrant Entrepreneurs 6:30 – 8:00pm
Adult Book Club 1:00 – 4:00pm
Newcomer Youth Book Club & Conversation Group 4:00 – 6:00pm
18 Newcomer Women’s Support Group 1:30 – 4:30pm
English Conversation Circle
6:00 – 7:30pm
20
21
Falls Prevention Program 10:00 – 12:00pm
22
23
Landlord and Tenant Rights 11:00 – 12:30pm
100 in 1 Day Toronto Community Workshops 6:00 – 8:00pm
29
30
Newcomer Youth Book Club & Conversation Group 4:00 – 6:00pm
24
25
Old Age Security Workshop 1:30 – 3:30pm English Conversation Circle
6:00 – 7:30pm
27
28
Falls Prevention Program 10:00 – 12:00pm
Computer DropIn 2:00 – 3:00pm
English Conversation Circle
6:00 – 7:30pm
*Please see other side for program and registration information
APRIL 2015 PROGRAMS @ AGINCOURT BRANCH
Removing the Terror from the Senior Licence Renewal Process th Friday, April 10 ; 2:00 – 3:00pm Lisa Thompson from the Ministry of Transportation will deliver a presentation to help seniors understand and navigate the Senior Licensing Renewal Process. Space is limited please phone Agincourt Library to register. 416396-8950
Newcomer Women’s Support Group th Saturday, April 18 ; 1:30 – 4:30pm Newcomer women are invited to share and learn about one another's experiences in a welcoming environment. Participants will gain knowledge and discuss important issues relevant to newcomer women. For more information please call 647-388-3762. (Note: Saturday sessions are from 1:30-4:30pm)
Cantonese Book Club nd Thursday, April 2 ; 1:30 – 3:00pm Please join fellow book lovers to share and discuss contemporary Chinese literature once a month in a relaxing manner at Agincourt Branch. Registration required at Info desk or call 416-3968950.
Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop nd Thursday, April 2 , 6:30 – 8:00pm We will help you pass the Canadian Citizenship Test! Topics covered include: Canadian history, Canadian government/politics, the rights of all Canadians and more. Practice questions and tests will be provided! Call Wen at 647-388-3762 or Agincourt Library at 416-396-8950 to register.
Roma Festival th Friday, April 10 ; 4 – 6:30pm A festival of Romani arts and culture! Join Agincourt library as we host Stories in Celebration of Roma, by Gyorgy Varga. Falls Prevention Program th th th Monday, April 13 , 20 , 27 ; 10:00am – 12:00pm Aimed at seniors 65+ who have fallen or are at risk of falling. Endurance, strengthening, stretching, and balance exercises will be covered. Participants will be scheduled to take an assessment at the start of the class. For information and registration, please call the CareFirst Seniors & Community Services Association at 416-847-8939. Newcomer Youth Book Club & Conversation Group th th Monday, April 13 , 20 ; 4:00pm – 6:00pm For newcomer youth to practice English, learn new skills, and get volunteer hours. Please call LSP worker Wen at 647-388-3762 to register. English Conversation Circle th th th Monday, April 13 , 20 , 27 ; 6:00pm – 7:30pm Are you a newcomer looking to improve your English language skills? Join us for weekly sessions to practice your English conversation and listening skills in a welcoming environment. Please call LSP worker Wen at 647-388-3762 to register.
Old Age Security Workshop (in English) th Monday, April 20 ; 1:30 -3:30pm This workshop will help you find out what Old Age Security (OAS) is, who is qualified to apply for these senior benefits, how to apply, how to calculate them and related questions and answers. Lessons from Immigrant Entrepreneurs th Thursday, April 16 ; 6:30 – 8:00pm Starting a business is never easy but doing it in a new country can be a real challenge! This session will feature a panel of immigrant entrepreneurs who will share their experiences starting businesses in Canada. Adult Book Club th Tuesday, April 14 ; 1:30pm – 2:30pm Calling all interested book lovers in the community! Discuss new books and old favourites with library staff. Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month. For more information call Agincourt Library staff at 416396-8951. 100 in 1 Day Toronto Community Workshops rd Thursday, April 23 ; 6:00 – 8:00pm People of all ages and backgrounds are invited a workshop to discuss our dreams and hopes for our city, and to devise ideas and plans on how to execute an urban intervention in the Agincourt Branch neighbourhood on June 6, 2015. Computer Drop-In th Thursday, April 30 ; 2:00 – 3:00pm Practice makes perfect! Drop-in to practice the skills you've learned in our computer classes or ask questions about your Tablet & eReader devices. A librarian will be available to answer your questions and provide assistance. Computers are first come, first served; No registration required.
