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The Ontario Library Association's Evergreen Award program was introduced in 2005 to give adult library patrons the opportunity to vote for a work of Canadian fiction or non-fiction that they have liked the most. Read any or all of the nominated titles and vote for your favourite. Voting takes place in October.

For more information, view the poster: Payback movie poster


 

Keswick Branch Programs Schedule

Legend of a Warrior movie posterLegend of a Warrior

May 23, 1pm & 7 pm

This movie follows Corey Lee's efforts to reconnect with his father, martial arts legend Frank Lee. Frank is happy to play the role he's cultivated, but his son, filmmaker Corey Lee, wants to look beneath the superhero mask. To do this Corey must enter Frank's world, a world where fighting rules.

For more details, view the poster: link to poster about income tax clinics

 

 

Lady sitting on beach reading eReadereReader Workshops

Are you going on vacation? Want to learn how to download eBooks? Do you have an eReader or mobile device and can't figure out how eBooks work? We can help.

Learn how to search for, download, and enjoy eBooks.
Please bring with you your fully charged eReader or mobile device, a laptop if you have one, and your library card. 

June 12, 7:00--8:30 pm Keswick Branch

View the Keswick Branch poster: eReader Workshop

 

We Were Children movie posterWe Were Children

June13, 1pm & 7pm

In this emotional film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is conveyed unflinchingly through the eyes of two children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. We Were Children gives voice to a national tragedy and demonstrates the incredible resilience of the human spirit. Thanks to the NFB for providing the film.

For more details, view the poster: link to poster about income tax clinics

 

Keswick Book Club logoKeswick Book Club
Meets the last Tuesday of every month @ 7 pm 
Newcomers always welcome! View the poster: Book Club Poster

May 28 ~ Blessings by Anna Quindlen

We are taking a break after May and will resume on
September 24 ~ The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

Do you have some book suggestions you would like to make?
Contact Lynn at 905-476-5762, ext.100 or by email llefebvre@georgina.ca

Reading for the Love of It! @ your library

 

Computers for BeginnersComputers for the Complete Beginner Classes

Watch for more computer programs in the Fall.

Join us for a 4-week course on computer basics and the Internet.
You will learn keyboard & mouse skills, the parts of the computer and how they interact, some Word processing, and how to use the Internet.

 

Conversation circleEnglish Conversation Circle for Newcomers in Keswick

Want to practice your English with a group of newcomers? Get connected to your community and share your settlement experience in Keswick.

Keswick Branch every Thursday from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
For more information or to register please mailto: mobileunit@welcomecentre.ca

For more information, view the poster: English Conversation Circle poster

 

Purls & ChainsPurls & Chains Club
Our club meets on Sundays in Keswick @ 2pm.
All skill levels welcome!

For more information, view the poster: Purls and Chains poster


Purls and Chains information sheet: Purls and Chains poster

 

 

A group of eReadersNeed help downloading to your eReader or mobile device?
No problem. We are here to help.

You can book a one hour instructional session with our eServices Library Technician at the Keswick Branch. Call (905) 476-5762 ext. 109 to book an appointment.

We have lots of information on how to download ebooks onto your computer, your eReader, and your mobile device on our website: Click here.

 

 

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch Programs Scheduleowstton)

Legend of a Warrior movie posterLegend of a Warrior

May 17, 2 pm

This movie follows Corey Lee's efforts to reconnect with his father, martial arts legend Frank Lee. Frank is happy to play the role he's cultivated, but his son, filmmaker Corey Lee, wants to look beneath the superhero mask. To do this Corey must enter Frank's world, a world where fighting rules.

For more details, view the poster: Poster of Legend of a Warrior

 

Healthy Living Now posterHealthy Living Now workshop
May 23 - June 27 from 10 am--12:30 pm **Please note new program date**

This workshop is for adults of all ages with chronic health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Learn effective strategies that will help you improve your quality of life.

View the poster: Healthy Living Now workshop poster

To register call 905-895-4521 ext. 6656 or register online at
www.healthy-living-now.ca

 

We Were Children movie posterWe Were Children

June 7, 2pm

In this emotional film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is conveyed unflinchingly through the eyes of two children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. We Were Children gives voice to a national tragedy and demonstrates the incredible resilience of the human spirit. Thanks to the NFB for providing the film.

For more details, view the poster: link to poster about income tax clinics

 

Lady sitting on beach reading eReadereReader Workshops

Are you going on vacation? Want to learn how to download eBooks? Do you have an eReader or mobile device and can't figure out how eBooks work? We can help.

Learn how to search for, download, and enjoy eBooks.
Please bring with you your fully charged eReader or mobile device, a laptop if you have one, and your library card. 

June 11, 7:00--8:30 pm Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch

View the Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch poster: eReader Workshop


Sutton Book Club logoSutton Book Club
Meets the second Wednesday of every month @ 7:30 pm
A casual evening to discuss books, enjoy tea, coffee and cookies with friends. Newcomers always welcome!

June 12 ~ ButterFlies Dance in the Dark by Beatrice MacNeil

We will be taking a summer break, after June, and will resume
on September 11 ~ Chai Tea Sunday by Heather A. Clark

View the poster: Book Club Poster

Reading for the Love of It! @ your library

 

A group of people practicing yoga movesYoga

Yoga classes will resume in September.

 

 

 

Computers for BeginnersComputers for the Complete Beginner Classes

Watch for more computer programs in the Fall.

Join us for a 4-week course on computer basics and the Internet.
You will learn keyboard & mouse skills, the parts of the computer and how they interact, some Word processing, and how to use the Internet.

 

Purls & Chains

Purls & Chains Club

Our club meets on Saturdays at 2 pm in Sutton.
All skill levels welcome!

For more information, view the poster: Purls and Chains club poster

 

 

A group of people writingWriters Group
Attention Rookie Writers: informal support group meets twice a month,
on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, and runs through until May 28.

This is a free, drop-in program ~ bring your work!
Facilitator: Barb Jacobsen

For more information, view the poster: Writer's Group poster

 

A group of people playing scrabbleScrabble Club
Calling all word nerds!
The Sutton Scrabble Club meets the last Sunday
of every month from 1- 5 pm

Everyone welcome! (no meeting in December or on statutory holidays)

 

 

 

Pefferlaw Branch Programs Schedule

We Were Children movie posterWe Were Children

June 1, 2pm

In this emotional film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is conveyed unflinchingly through the eyes of two children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. We Were Children gives voice to a national tragedy and demonstrates the incredible resilience of the human spirit. Thanks to the NFB for providing the film.

For more details, view the poster: link to poster about income tax clinics

 

Cartoon pictures of books sitting on a chairPefferlaw Book Club
Meets the first Thursday of every month @ 1:30 pm
Newcomers always welcome! 

June 6 ~The Arrivals by Meg Mitchell Moore

We will be taking a summer break, after June, and will resume
on September 5 ~ Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny

Reading for the Love of It! @ your library

 

A group of people practicing yoga movesYoga (14+yrs)
Practice the more traditional 'Hatha' Yoga postures for strength, flexibility, and balance. The sessions begin and end with breath awareness to promote relaxation and stress reduction. Please bring a small mat and small pillow. Both new and experienced participants welcome.

Next class starts July 4 from 7 - 8pm and runs for 8 weeks.

This program is operated by the Town of Georgina, Recreation and Culture at 705-437-2210 ext 2236 or online at www.georgina.ca

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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