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When her 17th book, 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World, was published in 2019, Elif Shafak became one of the first Turkish writers to be nominated for ...a Booker Prize. The list of nominated works that year included Margaret Atwood, Bernadine Evaristo and others, but Shafak’s book was one of the sole works that came at an enormously high personal cost. As one of Turkey’s best-known and most widely read authors, Shafak has long challenged Turkey’s official state narrative relating to its own history, its sexual violence, its treatment of its minority populations and other official stories and Shafak has faced great challenges due to her subject matter and her challenging of these official Turkish narratives. This included a charge of insulting Turkishness which carried the threat of jail time in Turkey (the charge was later dismissed). In 10 Minutes, Shafak explores the life of a woman, Leila, and her outcast friends as Leila lies dying, murdered on the rough and violent streets of Istanbul. In a daring and unconventional use of form to tell the intertwined stories of a single death and its impact on a group of women, Shafak again shows us her formidable storytelling skills and the lives under the surface of the official narrative. Elif Shafak talks about 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World and how art is her voice of challenge. Register and tune in LIVE on March 4 at 12-1pm EST or watch the replay at: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/shafak/

Celebrate #FreedomToReadWeek and our right as Canadians to intellectual freedom by participating in our challenge Read a banned or challenged book and share the title with us in the comments! Check out our list for reading suggestions: https://bit.ly/2ZDejjp Visit freedomtoread.ca

If your children enjoy building and making, they'll love this event! On February 23 from 6:30-7:30 pm, our local hobby expert Randy will demonstrate some basic techniques for building great models and miniatures Register: http://bit.ly/36XmB9S

In Deacon King Kong, McBride masterfully tells the story of the shooting of a neighbourhood drug dealer by the local deacon and the subsequent blowback felt by ...the people who witnessed the shooting. In true McBride style, this story is a vivid portrayal of the tumultuous swirl of New York in the late 1960s that brings to life distinct characters who must face their own fears and secrets in order to survive. James McBride speaks with award-winning author and journalist Omar El Akkad (American War) in this special event. Register and tune in LIVE on November 19 at 7-8 pm EST or watch the replay at https://www.crowdcast.io/e/onepagemcbride

You can use your Pickering Public Library card to access JobNow on Brainfuse JobNow offers live job coaching and additional services, including: Resume Assistance... Interview Prep Career Resources Skills-building Local Job Postings Visit https://bit.ly/32zywsf

Microsoft Word is one of the most used software programs in the world New to Word? Need a refresher? Register for MS Word: Basics & Alternatives on November 23 at 2 pm to learn the basics of the software, as well as some free alternatives you can use: https://bit.ly/32U7DPG

Our next "Online Divorce Information Session" is tomorrow from 6-8 pm. These sessions are conducted by a family lawyer & provide an overview of the areas of law that are relevant to divorce/separation. Register NOW https://bit.ly/2ThFQnb

On November 30 from 7-8 pm, learn the basics of editing digital video files using the free and open source software, #Shotcut. Attendees will also learn how to do basic cuts, transition effects and more Visit https://bit.ly/2J95dpi to learn more and register.

A friendly reminder that Recreation Pickering's Seniors Centre Without Walls - Spotlight Series is taking place tomorrow! Register to participate by calling 905.420.4660 ext. 2080 or email [email protected].

Join us on November 25 from 7-8 pm to learn how to listen to and collect vinyl Learn about equipment, online resources, and how to track your collection! Visit https://bit.ly/38QOP7T to register.

The Regional Municipality of Durham is committed to ensuring a range of programs, services and supports are available and accessible to all residents. Share your feedback about accessibility barriers by completing this short online survey: bit.ly/2IGw1xv.

Have you had the chance to explore our new website? Watch our website tour video to learn how to navigate around: Ready to explore on your own now? Visit http://pickeringlibrary.ca

Calling all Pickering teens! FreeTeen Stuff is hosting an Online Teen Art Show Visit http://ow.ly/UWgn50C5nPR for details.