Newmarket Public Library
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Have you wondered why an agent or publisher sends you the dreaded ‘form letter’ after reading the first chapter of your book? Join author and acquisitions editor MJ Moores of the Writers’ Community of York Region on Thurs., June 3 at 7 p.m. to learn the most common manuscript blunders writers make. After reviewing the errors, MJ will invite you to critique the first page of two different manuscripts. With practice, it will become easier to see your own writing foibles, allowing you to strive for cleaner copy before your next submission. Register now at https://bit.ly/3eYqEWC

Best wishes to all who celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim festival of "breaking the fast" on May 13 to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. https://libraryaware.com/2ASWX4

Our Newmarket Grows Seed Library, with vegetable and flower seeds, is open for curbside pickup. Email us at [email protected] and let us know the types of seeds you’re looking for. Please include your name, library card number and three choices for seeds, and two substitutions. We’ll email you when your seeds are ready for pickup. Happy growing!

So excited to have Nadia L. Hohn this Friday, May 14 at 2 p.m. for a special children’s event. Nadia’s book Malaika’s Costume will be given free to Grade One students across Canada this fall (check out the video https://youtu.be/uB1kzQQf9gs). Join her for a fun interactive online event. @NaccaNewmarket @LawPalomino Register http://bit.ly/nplhohn

Happy Mother's Day! These engrossing memoirs reveal many aspects of motherhood and are available from Newmarket Public Library. Place holds for curbside pickup. https://libraryaware.com/2APDK5

During lockdown you can still get your hands on the library’s extensive collection of print magazines by placing them on hold for curbside pickup. Choose from a wide variety of titles for every interest. How many magazines does NPL have? Check out our collection to place a hold on any of the 163 different print magazines available. http://bit.ly/magnpl

Are you caring for an aging parent, spouse, relative or friend? CHATS (Community & Home Assistance to Seniors) will be holding a free online workshop on Tues., Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. on how to navigate the Health Care System to find the support services that are available for caregivers. If you’re unsure of where to start in looking for assistance, then don’t miss this informative discussion. Register now at http://bit.ly/chatsnpl

Enjoy the colder weather inside, all while reading these fun winter stories! https://libraryaware.com/27SYZJ

Good news for anyone looking to trace their family tree, due to Covid-19 Ancestry Library Edition will once again be offering remote access on a temporary basis until March 31, 2021. That means you can access this popular online genealogy resource directly from home. Sign into your account and look for the link on the bottom right side of your page to access the database. Please contact us at [email protected] or ASKNPL if you have forgotten your PIN number. http://bit.ly/nplpac

Learn how vital natural heirloom seeds are to agriculture in the Emmy-nominated documentary Seed: The Untold Story (PG), presented in a special online screening by York Region Food Network and Newmarket Public Library on Tues., Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. Find out how 94% of seed varieties have disappeared, and how seed keepers and activists are working to protect our food legacy. Due to licensing limits only 50 participants allowed so register early. http://bit.ly/seednpl

Join us in December as NPL's Online Cookbook Club goes on a culinary journey with Round the World in Eighty Dishes by Lesley Blanch to try out some international recipes, with a meeting on Thurs., Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. to discuss the results. Next we’ll prepare for the holidays with some festive recipes from Mark Bittman’s Holiday Cooking and have a pre-holiday chat on Thurs., Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. Discover more great recipes and join the cooking camaraderie during our club meetings. https://bit.ly/cookdec

Nearly every cuisine has a trio of foundational ingredients that when cooked together form a flavour base. They are usually cooked together at the start of a di...sh, in some kind of fat, so that the flavours released become the signature flavour for soups, stews, and so much more. Join the discussion at our YRFN Lunch Table about what that looks like in your culture. When: Wednesday, Nov 18th Topic: The Roots of a Dish Where: Online, ZOOM Time: 11 AM 12 PM Register here: http://ow.ly/sPJI50Cl2uH

York Region is now in the Red (Control) zone of the COVID-19 Response Framework. Library services are unchanged: you may enter to pick up items on hold, ask staff to retrieve items while you wait, or access limited computer or study spots. However, we will now be limiting visitors to a maximum of 10 people in total. https://www.ontario.ca//covid-19-response-framework-keepin

Second Career is an Employment Ontario program that helps laid-off workers with skills training to help them find jobs in high-demand occupations. The program is run by ACCES, which is an Employment Ontario Service Provider for Newmarket. ACCES will be presenting two workshops on Tues., Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. and Tues., Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. to introduce the Second Career program and provide advice on applying to the program. Register now for these informative sessions https://bit.ly/secondcareernpl

Keep up with all the latest news with Pressreader, the new service from NPL that has over 2,000 digital newspapers. Toronto Star, USA Today, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, Le Figaro, all the major newspapers from around the world are here and you get instant translation of up to 18 languages. With automatic downloads that never expire Pressreader is your virtual newsstand. Find it in our Online Library under eMagazines and eNewspapers https://bit.ly/2HXQE5M

Are you up for a reading challenge that will take you beyond your reading comfort zone? Then prepare for NPL’s Winter 2021 Reading Challenge, with 10 different categories to explore. Keep track of your reads on a checklist and then bring it into the library to enter it in a prize draw at the end of April. Ready, set, let’s read! To access the checklist online and for more information visit http://bit.ly/winterreadnpl

November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance in Ontario. This day was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. More information: queerevents.ca/tdor

Celebrate Children's Day this Friday with this list of classic books beloved by all ages! https://libraryaware.com/26QZYB

Like magazines? Then you’ll want to do some virtual browsing in Pressreader, the new service from NPL that has over 4,000 digital magazines from around the world. Style At Home, Popular Science, Toronto Life, Hockey News, Bazaar, Rolling Stone, House and Garden, all these and so much more in 28 different categories, including news, sports, fashion, outdoors, music and more. With automatic downloads that never expire Pressreader is your virtual magazine stand. Find it in our Online Library under eMagazines and eNewspapers https://bit.ly/2HXQE5M

Yellow Brick House presents Healthy Homes: Understanding Healthy Relationships on Tues., Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. This 60-min. workshop for adult newcomers and immigrants will be an interactive discussion about identifying the warning signs of abuse, how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of abuse, and the importance of safety in our community. Information on relevant community resources will be provided. Register now to find out more about the program and safety information https://bit.ly/healthynpl

Support your community and shop local this year!

The Franco-Ontarian flag is flying at the Peace Park in the @townofnewmarket ! Thank you Mayor, Patricia Montgomery-Rundle and Jackie Playter. Thank you MonAve...nir School Advisors in York, and Ms. Melanie, councillors, dignitaries, retired teachers and families present for our flag raising day!! Happy day Franco-Ontarians and Franco-Ontarians. See more

This fall childrens entertainer Russ is back for two free online family concerts ideal for kids 6 months to 5 years on Sat., Oct. 24 at 10 and 11 a.m. Russ concerts are fun for everyone. Young fans will be glad to know that its time once again for songs, laughter, and the great time that the incomparable music man Russ provides. Register now and get ready to party! http://bit.ly/russoctnpl

Bonne Journée Franco-ontarienne! En homage à ce fête du 25 septembre voilà une liste de livres jeunesse des auteurs Franco-ontariens de nos amis de la Bibliotheque de Toronto. Happy Franco-Ontarian Day! In honour of this September 25 celebration heres a list of Franco-Ontarian childrens books from our friends at the Toronto Public Library. https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/books-video-music/books/booklists/booklist.jsp?listTitle=La+litt%E9rature+jeunesse+franco-ontarienne&listId=1ZW_XAZpv-F4nJRk65CfrVBNrCUzsAQA2s_2PyGKyorI&sheetId=ocms1zw

The library raised the holds limit to 25 several weeks ago. We apologize for the inconvenience of holds limits, but they have been necessary because holds are the primary way our users are accessing books and other material, and this has meant long lists of items (average 200 per day) for us to pick from the shelves. The limit helps serve you faster.

Are you on the hold list for a popular new book at Newmarket Public Library? While waiting, ask a librarian for recommendations or use Novelist to find similar titles and authors. https://libraryaware.com/25B618

Weve added new titles to our popular Book Club Kits, including The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi, a compelling novel of a young woman trying to make a life for herself as a henna artist in India, and From The Ashes, indigenous writer Jesse Thistles remarkable memoir of hope and resilience. Each book club kit has 10 copies of a title and discussion questions. To borrow a kit contact us at [email protected] or enquire at the Adult Services Information Desk on the lower level. Discover all of NPLs book club kits http://bit.ly/bkclubkits

The celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year begins tomorrow evening, Friday, September 18 and ends Sunday, September 20. These children's books are available either as print copies or ebooks from Newmarket Public Library. https://libraryaware.com/256EKN

The Library would like to wish you a Happy Rosh Hashanah. September 18-20, 2020 Photo by Igal Ness on www.unsplash.com

Our Black History Month author, Zalika Reid-Benta, who spoke at the library in February has been long-listed for the 2020 Toronto Book Awards for her book Frying Plantain. Check out that book and others from the long-list at the Newmarket Public Library. https://www.toronto.ca//toronto-/2020-toronto-book-awards/

Matilda, The Witches, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, James & The Giant Peach, and The BFG. What do all these childrens books have in common? They were all hatched in the incomparable mind of Roald Dahl, who was born today, Sept. 13, in 1916. Dahls books are renowned for their quirky stories and have remained popular over the years. Many of them have been adapted into successful feature films as well. Some interesting facts about Dahl: he was a fighter pilot during World War II, created the hit 80s British TV series Tales of the Unexpected, and wrote the screenplay for the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice. See what NPL has on Dahl and his enduring childrens classics. http://bit.ly/rdahlnpl

This fall, we will be taking a modified approach to reopening so that we can continue to serve you safely. Heres whats new: 1 Our fall programs will be sca...led back to ensure they can be delivered in line with Public Health Guidelines. More programs will be added gradually over the next few months based on demand and the changing COVID-19 landscape. 2 The pool at the Magna Centre will be reopening on September 14 for lane swim, public swim and aqua fitness. New health and safety rules will be in place and you will be required to book a time slot in advance. 3 Group Fitness classes will resume at the Magna Fitness Centre by the end of the month and will also require you to book a time slot in advance. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3iqr48w

Our STEAM storytime is both fun and interesting for children 3 to 6 years old and their caregivers. Well be engaging your childs natural curiosity about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through stories, songs and more. Join us for this online experience starting Tues., Oct. 6 from 4:15 to 5:00 p.m. http://bit.ly/nplsteam

Smart Commute invites you to explore #YorkRegion communities by bike. Take part in our Ride and Seek scavenger hunt by taking photos of your bike at pre-selec...ted landmarks and enter for a chance to win one of six $50 or a grand prize $150 e-gift card! September and we invite you to explore York Region by bike! Pledge to join, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sc_bm2020_pledge. #yorkregiongovt #townofnewmarket #townofaurora #kingtownship #explorebybike #scavengerhunt #explorenewroutes #exploreyorkregion Town of NewmarketTown of Aurora Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Town of East Gwillimbury King Township Trevor Morrison - Newmarket Ward 4 Councillor See more

Experience the classic one-act mystery play Trifles on Thurs., Oct. 1 at 7:00 p.m., read by Shadowpath Theatre performers and local theatre enthusiasts. Trifles is an early 20th century play about two women who solve the murder of Mr. Wright while looking for clues in the now abandoned farmhouse he shared with his wife. This entertaining mystery will be presented live by talented performers in a free online reading via Zoom. To enjoy this classic play register at https://bit.ly/shadowpathtrifles

Need help accessing the librarys Online Library and all its digital resources on your device? Interested in learning more about web-based applications like social media and e-mail? NPLs Tech Help is ready to assist you. Contact us by email at [email protected] or give us a call at 905-953-5110. Well help answer your questions so you can take full advantage of all our digital services.

Staying safe at this time means we cant offer childrens programs in the library. But you can bring some of those programs right into your home with our online versions of NPLs Babytime, Toddlertime, and Tales For Threes. Always popular, these programs provide you and your child with some great interactive learning and enjoyment. Well sing songs, listen to rhymes, do fingerplays, and share some good times together. Register now for Babytime (6 to 23 months) starting Wed., Oct. 7 http://bit.ly/nplbabytime, Toddlertime (24 to 35 months) starting Tues., Oct. 6 http://bit.ly/npltoddler or Tales For Threes (3 years) starting Tues., Oct. 6 http://bit.ly/nplthree

Do you have an 8-12 year old who isn't sure which chapter book to pick up next? Look no further than the newest additions to our juvenile fiction! https://libraryaware.com/24XKVF

Britannica Library is an ideal resource for back to school, with information for all ages. Its easy to use, and packed with articles, maps, audio clips, video clips, and recommended websites for more data on a particular subject. With a search function for both Children and Young Adults, its perfect for doing research, homework or school projects. Find Britannica Library in our Online Library under eResearch, Encyclopedia and Reference https://bit.ly/2HXQE5M

Breaking News! Pressreader is now available from NPL. This great new service provides you with 100s of digital publications from around the world. Browse and read newspapers from different countries, and magazines in a wide variety of categories including parenting & family, sports, outdoors, business, music, health & fitness, gaming, and more. With automatic downloads that never expire, easy to use keyword search tools, and instant translation of up to 18 languages so you can read publications from different countries. Stay informed with Pressreader in our Online Library under eMagazines and eNewspapers https://bit.ly/2HXQE5M

Join YRFNyouth for an online youth panel discussion Lets Talk Food on September 3 at 3:00 pm. Details and registration here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-talk-food-what-is-york-reg

In case you missed it, the virtual Anti-Black Racism workshop, hosted in partnership with Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association, has been posted onli...ne. #NewmarketCouncil is also recruiting members to join the Anti-Black Racism Task Force. Learn what the task force is about and how to get involved: https://bit.ly/2EGaAuf See more

Having first day jitters? Enjoy these back to school recommended reads! It's sure to start a conversation and get your little one ready for the big day back. https://libraryaware.com/24RBY4

Library introducing walk-in service: we will now retrieve items for you from the shelf on the spot for immediate borrowing. Details here: https://www.newmarketpl.ca/Modules/News/index.aspx snapd Newmarket

Presented by the EarlyON Child and Family Centre, the Parent-Child Mother Goose program focuses on communication, language and social relationships for children ages 3 to 10 months. Stories, songs, rhymes and more will be used to help educate and entertain. This 10-week online program starts on Thurs. Sept. 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Register now for a great time for you and your child. http://bit.ly/earlyonmothergoose

While you're at the library this weekend August 28-30, we invite to you shop and dine at local businesses to support Canada United Weekend. Earn a chance to win one of 25 $10,000 cash prizes! More info at www.gocanadaunited.ca #CanadaUnited Gocanadaunited

Check out some local socially-distanced virtual theatre from our friends at Shadowpath Theatre Productions. Jxsse's Story is based on the experiences of a youth at 360kids in Richmond Hill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_6xGhoqmtc

If you're missing the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce YOUR BUSINESS magazine in print at the library, check it out online! https://issuu.com/newmarketchambero//2020-august-mag-final

Join us for our virtual Family Storytimes, starting Sat., Sept. 5 from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m., an online experience for children 6 months to 5 years. Well share stories, songs, rhymes, finger-plays and more. Interactive fun for your little one will come right into your home this fall. Register now at http://bit.ly/storyfamily

Our friends at the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association are hosting an Anti-Black Racism Workshop online with Town of Newmarket Council. Everyone is welcome to view online!

Fans of horror fiction know the towering influence of author H.P. Lovecraft, born on August 20, 1890 in the U.S. Lovecrafts reputation rests on his creation of the Cthulhu Mythos, stories of alien immortals that reside in the shadows of our world. He wrote mainly short stories and novellas, including The Dunwich Horror, The Colour Out of Space, The Call of Cthulhu, From Beyond, and others. His creation of the Necronomicon, a book of ancient magic, has had a vast influence on writers and filmmakers in the horror genre. Dozens of books and films have been based on his Cthulhu mythos including the new HBO TV show Lovecraft Country produced by Jordan Peele. See what the library has on Lovecraft and his eerie work. https://bit.ly/authornpl

Looking to keep the kids occupied with some interesting online activities that will not only get them thinking but learning too? World Book Kids is a great source of knowledge and fun. It has interesting information, pictures, videos, maps, as well as fun games and activities that include logic puzzles, treasure hunts, quizzes, crosswords and more. World Book Kids provides children with a fun way to learn. Look for it in our Online Library under Kids Online Library, eResearch. https://bit.ly/2HXQE5M

If cooking is your passion then join us for NPLs Online Cookbook Club starting Thurs., Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. You dont have to be a chef to participate. All you need is the desire to stir things up and try something new. Each session will focus on a different theme such as Tarts & Pies, Soups & Stews, Thanksgiving, and more. And well suggest a related cookbook from the library you can use to get some ideas. Our recipe is to learn, have fun, and show others the results. Lets get cooking! Register now https://bit.ly/nplcookbookclub

The Word on the Street Toronto Book and Magazine Festival is going virtual this year including two weeks of free programming for kids and teens. Daily events include storytelling, author events and writing workshops. Check out the imaginative offerings of the Summer Spectacular http://ow.ly/e91250AXrwJ

For our users who have been frustrated by the temporary limit of holds of 10 per card, we have now raised the limit to 25. We apologize for the inconvenience but without browsing allowed in the library, the number of books for staff to pick for holds is still high (about 400 a day). Now you can place up to 25 holds on our website and you will be notified when the items are ready for pickup: www.newmarketpl.ca

The library is proud to have been part of this project!

Join author Kim McDougall of the Writers Community of York Region for the free online program Dont Stress, Write Happy! on Tues., Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. and learn how to be creative even with a busy lifestyle. Whether youre writing a memoir or a novel, get tips on organizing your work, revising a rough draft and motivating yourself to get your book finished. Kim has written fiction novels, childrens books, and the how to book Revise to Write. Register now to find your happy place and become a productive writer. https://bit.ly/dontstresswritehappy

Lots of great fiction and non-fiction bestsellers will be available this fall at NPL. Comedian Jerry Seinfelds Is This Anything? is his hand-picked collection of funny stuff from five decades. Ruth Wares latest thriller, One by One, is about a company retreat at a luxury chalet where co-workers begin to disappear. Q: What famous game show host has an autobiography out this fall? A: Who is Alex Trebek with his book The Answer Is, a look back at his life and career. One of Canadas foremost authors, Thomas King, returns with Indians On Vacation, a humorous novel about an Indigenous couple on vacation in Europe. Check out our Fall 2020 bestseller lists for all the books coming soon. https://bit.ly/2TvugWk