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Intermediate Computers
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Format a document, create folders and manage files.
To Register: 905-668-6531 x.2020 askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Lab
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Royal Readers @ Brooklin
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
What does it take to be a princess? And, JUST what ARE the requirements for being a prince?

Join us for this fun storytime with Beatrice the Mouse to find out the Secret Code of Conduct for being Regal!

We will create our own Royal Crowns as we share stories, songs and practice our Royal Wave.

Registration begins Wednesday, November 11.
For children ages 4-6. Participation is limited to 15.
905 655-3191
Brooklin Branch
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Monday November 23, 2009
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Toddler Time @ Central
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Time is a fun-filled half hour with active songs, stories and felt boards for children 19 months - 35 months of age and their caregivers.

This six week program runs from November 2 to December 7.

*Please note this is a change from Tales for Twos.*

Register in person on October 28,at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010

Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Computer Basics
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn about windows, create and save a document, preview printing, and more.
To Register: 905 668-6531 x.2020 askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Lab
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Stories for Threes and Fours @ Central
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Stories for Threes and Fours is an action packed half hour of stories, songs and rhymes for three and four year olds to enjoy. It is being offered on Mondays at 2 p.m. beginning November 2 and will run for six weeks until December 7.

Registration begins in person on October 28 at 9:30 a.m.

Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
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Teen Writers' Group
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Do you write stories? Poems? Novels? Plays? Meet other teen writers and share your work in a relaxed, social setting. Bring your notebook, creativity and join us! New members are always welcome. Great snacks provided at every meeting. For ages 12-19 *We meet the 4th Monday of every month beginning Sept 28, 09*
Teresa Gawman 905 668 6531 x 2010 tgawman@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Tuesday November 24, 2009
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How to Start a Small Business
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Whitby Public Library, in partnership with the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD), is pleased to host the BACD’s How to Start a Small Business program.

BACD’s experts will answer the most common questions entrepreneurs ask when starting a new business. Learn about business resources, financing, sales techniques and marketing.

To register, please contact the BACD directly at 905-668-4949, ext. 221 or email registration@bacd.ca.

Wenda Abel 905-668-4949 x 226 youth@bacd.ca
Central - Meeting Room 2
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Stories for Threes and Fours @ Central
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Stories for Threes and Fours is an action packed half hour of stories, songs and rhymes for three and four year olds to enjoy. It is being offered on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. beginning November 3 and will run for six weeks until December 8.

Registration begins in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m.

Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Toddler Time @ Rossland branch
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
A fun-filled half hour with active songs, stories and felt boards for 19 - 36 months of age and their caregivers.

Registration begins in person at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 28. Telephone registrations are accepted after 12:00 noon by calling 905-668-1886.
905-668-1886
Rossland Branch
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Reading Buddies for Grades 1 & 2 @ Central
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reading Buddies pairs teens and children for one hour a week to practice reading and play literacy-based games. It is offered to grade 1 and 2 students on Tuesdays, beginning October 13 and running for eight weeks until December 1.

Registration begins in person on October 3, 2009 at 9 a.m.

Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Wednesday November 25, 2009
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Babytime @ Central
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Infants (0-18 months) and their caregivers can enjoy this half hour of songs, stories and fingerplays in an interactive environment.

Register in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Toddler Time @ Brooklin Branch
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Toddler Time is a fun-filled half hour with active songs, stories and felt boards for children 19 months - 35 months of age and their caregivers. *Please note this is a change from Tales for Twos.*

This program is offered on Wednesday Mornings at 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. and will run for six weeks until December 9. Participation is limited to 15.

Registration begins in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. Phone calls accepted after 12:00 noon for any remaining openings.
Sherry 905 655-3191
Brooklin Branch
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Babytime @ Rossland
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Infants (up to 18 monts) and their caregiers can enjoy this half hour of songs, stories and fingerplays in an interactive environment.

Registration begins in person at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 28. Telephone registrations are accepted after 12:00 noon by calling 905-668-1886.
905 668-1886
Rossland Branch
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Babytime @ Central
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Infants (0-18 months) and their caregivers can enjoy this half hour of songs, stories and fingerplays in an interactive environment.

Registration begins in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
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Senior Wednesday Travel Program @ Central
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
On the last Wednesday of every month, we invite seniors in our community to join us at the Central Library to travel around the world through film, books, music and food.

Registration is not required for this program.
905-668-6531 x. 2010
Central - Meeting Room 1
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Reading Buddies for Grades 3-5 @ Central
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reading Buddies pairs teens and children together for one hour a week to practice reading and play literacy-based games. It is offered to students in grades 3-5 on Wednesdays, beginning October 14 and running eight weeks until December 2.

Registration begins in person on October 3 at 9 a.m.

Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010
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Drop-In Family Storytime@ Central
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Families are invited to attend this half-hour program on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:00 pm. This program will run from September 16-December 9.

We will listen to stories,sing songs and take part in finger play and action song activities.

All ages welcome.

No registration required.

Contact: Children's Dept. 905 668-6531 ext 2010
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Drop-In Family Storytime @ Brooklin Branch
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Unable to attend daytime programs?

Families are invited to join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and activities during this fun half hour program.

Drop-in Family Storytime is offered Wednesday evenings from 6:45-7:15 p.m. and will run for six weeks until December 9.

All ages welcome. Registration is not required.
905 655-3191
Brooklin Branch
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Email
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Set up an account, send and receive messages, and more, using Gmail.
To Register: 905 668-6531 x.2020 askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Lab
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Thursday November 26, 2009
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Babytime @ Central
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Infants (0-18 months) and their caregivers can enjoy this half hour of songs, stories and fingerplays in an interactive environment.

Register in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Toddler Time @ Central
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Toddler Time is a fun-filled half hour with active songs, stories and felt boards for children 19 months - 35 months of age and their caregivers.

*Please note this is a change from Tales for Twos.*

Register in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Stories for Threes & Fours @ Brooklin Branch
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Stories for Threes and Fours is an action packed half hour of stories, songs and rhymes for three and four year olds to enjoy.

This program is offered on Thursday Mornings at 10:15-10:45 a.m. and will run for six weeks until December 10. Participation is limited to 15.

Registration begins in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. Phone calls accepted after 12:00 noon for any remaining openings.
Susan 905 655-3191
Brooklin Branch
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Babytime @ Brooklin Branch (FULL)
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
We're sorry, this session is full.

Registration for our winter session begins in person on Wednesday, January 13 at 10:00 a.m. Phone calls accepted after 12:00 noon for any remaining openings.

Watch for more details.
Karin 905 655-3191
Brooklin Branch
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Stories for 3s & 4s @Rossland
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
An interactive half hour of stories, songs and rhymes for 3 & 4 year olds. Children attend on their own, while caregivers remain in the library.

Registration for Preschool Storytimes begins in person at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 28. Telephone registrations are accepted after 12:00 noon by calling 905-668-1886.
905-668-1886
Rossland Branch
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Intermediate Computers
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Format a document, create folders and manage files.
To Register: 905-668-6531 x.2020 askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Lab
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Monday November 30, 2009
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Toddler Time @ Central
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Time is a fun-filled half hour with active songs, stories and felt boards for children 19 months - 35 months of age and their caregivers.

This six week program runs from November 2 to December 7.

*Please note this is a change from Tales for Twos.*

Register in person on October 28,at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010

Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Mouse Skills
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Master the mouse and learn about a computer keyboard's functions. No experience necessary! This is the first session new computer users should take.

To Register: 905 668-6531 x. 2020 askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Lab
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Stories for Threes and Fours @ Central
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Stories for Threes and Fours is an action packed half hour of stories, songs and rhymes for three and four year olds to enjoy. It is being offered on Mondays at 2 p.m. beginning November 2 and will run for six weeks until December 7.

Registration begins in person on October 28 at 9:30 a.m.

Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Tuesday December 1, 2009
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Stories for Threes and Fours @ Central
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Stories for Threes and Fours is an action packed half hour of stories, songs and rhymes for three and four year olds to enjoy. It is being offered on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. beginning November 3 and will run for six weeks until December 8.

Registration begins in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m.

Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Toddler Time @ Rossland branch
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
A fun-filled half hour with active songs, stories and felt boards for 19 - 36 months of age and their caregivers.

Registration begins in person at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 28. Telephone registrations are accepted after 12:00 noon by calling 905-668-1886.
905-668-1886
Rossland Branch
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Computer Basics
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn about windows, create and save a document, preview printing, and more.
To Register: 905 668-6531 x.2020 askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Lab
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Reading Buddies for Grades 1 & 2 @ Central
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reading Buddies pairs teens and children for one hour a week to practice reading and play literacy-based games. It is offered to grade 1 and 2 students on Tuesdays, beginning October 13 and running for eight weeks until December 1.

Registration begins in person on October 3, 2009 at 9 a.m.

Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Wednesday December 2, 2009
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Babytime @ Central
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Infants (0-18 months) and their caregivers can enjoy this half hour of songs, stories and fingerplays in an interactive environment.

Register in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Toddler Time @ Brooklin Branch
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Toddler Time is a fun-filled half hour with active songs, stories and felt boards for children 19 months - 35 months of age and their caregivers. *Please note this is a change from Tales for Twos.*

This program is offered on Wednesday Mornings at 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. and will run for six weeks until December 9. Participation is limited to 15.

Registration begins in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. Phone calls accepted after 12:00 noon for any remaining openings.
Sherry 905 655-3191
Brooklin Branch
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Babytime @ Rossland
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Infants (up to 18 monts) and their caregiers can enjoy this half hour of songs, stories and fingerplays in an interactive environment.

Registration begins in person at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 28. Telephone registrations are accepted after 12:00 noon by calling 905-668-1886.
905 668-1886
Rossland Branch
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Babytime @ Central
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Infants (0-18 months) and their caregivers can enjoy this half hour of songs, stories and fingerplays in an interactive environment.

Registration begins in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Reading Buddies for Grades 3-5 @ Central
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reading Buddies pairs teens and children together for one hour a week to practice reading and play literacy-based games. It is offered to students in grades 3-5 on Wednesdays, beginning October 14 and running eight weeks until December 2.

Registration begins in person on October 3 at 9 a.m.

Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Drop-In Family Storytime@ Central
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Families are invited to attend this half-hour program on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:00 pm. This program will run from September 16-December 9.

We will listen to stories,sing songs and take part in finger play and action song activities.

All ages welcome.

No registration required.

Contact: Children's Dept. 905 668-6531 ext 2010
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Drop-In Family Storytime @ Brooklin Branch
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Unable to attend daytime programs?

Families are invited to join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and activities during this fun half hour program.

Drop-in Family Storytime is offered Wednesday evenings from 6:45-7:15 p.m. and will run for six weeks until December 9.

All ages welcome. Registration is not required.
905 655-3191
Brooklin Branch
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Intermediate Computers
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Format a document, create folders and manage files.
To Register: 905-668-6531 x.2020 askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Lab
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Thursday December 3, 2009
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Babytime @ Central
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Infants (0-18 months) and their caregivers can enjoy this half hour of songs, stories and fingerplays in an interactive environment.

Register in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Toddler Time @ Central
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Toddler Time is a fun-filled half hour with active songs, stories and felt boards for children 19 months - 35 months of age and their caregivers.

*Please note this is a change from Tales for Twos.*

Register in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Stories for Threes & Fours @ Brooklin Branch
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Stories for Threes and Fours is an action packed half hour of stories, songs and rhymes for three and four year olds to enjoy.

This program is offered on Thursday Mornings at 10:15-10:45 a.m. and will run for six weeks until December 10. Participation is limited to 15.

Registration begins in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. Phone calls accepted after 12:00 noon for any remaining openings.
Susan 905 655-3191
Brooklin Branch
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Babytime @ Brooklin Branch (FULL)
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
We're sorry, this session is full.

Registration for our winter session begins in person on Wednesday, January 13 at 10:00 a.m. Phone calls accepted after 12:00 noon for any remaining openings.

Watch for more details.
Karin 905 655-3191
Brooklin Branch
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Stories for 3s & 4s @Rossland
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
An interactive half hour of stories, songs and rhymes for 3 & 4 year olds. Children attend on their own, while caregivers remain in the library.

Registration for Preschool Storytimes begins in person at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 28. Telephone registrations are accepted after 12:00 noon by calling 905-668-1886.
905-668-1886
Rossland Branch
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Free Film Night [LP]
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
"Joyeux Noel"
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This is the true life story of the spontaneous Christmas Eve truce declared by Scottish, French and German troops in the trenches of World War I.

Whitby Central Library 405 Dundas Street W. Thursday Dec.3rd. 7:00-9:00pm. Meeting Room 1A&B

Please call 905 668-6531 ext 2020 , visit the 2nd floor Information desk or e-mail askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca to reserve seat. Admission is FREE
Reference Desk ext. 2020
Central 1A & 1B
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Friday December 4, 2009
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Resumé Workshop
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Resumés are your foot in the door of the job market and a good one is a crucial step in landing a job.

So, in partnership with the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre, we’re holding monthly Resumé Writing Workshops at the Central Library. The experts from the Help Centre will give you the information you need to help you craft a new resumé or punch up your current one.

To register, please contact the library at 905-668-6531, ext. 2020 or at askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca

Central - Meeting Room 2
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Monday December 7, 2009
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Toddler Time @ Central
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Time is a fun-filled half hour with active songs, stories and felt boards for children 19 months - 35 months of age and their caregivers.

This six week program runs from November 2 to December 7.

*Please note this is a change from Tales for Twos.*

Register in person on October 28,at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010

Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Stories for Threes and Fours @ Central
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Stories for Threes and Fours is an action packed half hour of stories, songs and rhymes for three and four year olds to enjoy. It is being offered on Mondays at 2 p.m. beginning November 2 and will run for six weeks until December 7.

Registration begins in person on October 28 at 9:30 a.m.

Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Tuesday December 8, 2009
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Stories for Threes and Fours @ Central
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Stories for Threes and Fours is an action packed half hour of stories, songs and rhymes for three and four year olds to enjoy. It is being offered on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. beginning November 3 and will run for six weeks until December 8.

Registration begins in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m.

Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Toddler Time @ Rossland branch
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
A fun-filled half hour with active songs, stories and felt boards for 19 - 36 months of age and their caregivers.

Registration begins in person at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 28. Telephone registrations are accepted after 12:00 noon by calling 905-668-1886.
905-668-1886
Rossland Branch
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Introduction to the Internet
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Navigate web pages using browser software.
To Register: 905 668-6531 x.2020 askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Lab
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Wednesday December 9, 2009
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Babytime @ Central
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Infants (0-18 months) and their caregivers can enjoy this half hour of songs, stories and fingerplays in an interactive environment.

Register in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Toddler Time @ Brooklin Branch
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Toddler Time is a fun-filled half hour with active songs, stories and felt boards for children 19 months - 35 months of age and their caregivers. *Please note this is a change from Tales for Twos.*

This program is offered on Wednesday Mornings at 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. and will run for six weeks until December 9. Participation is limited to 15.

Registration begins in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. Phone calls accepted after 12:00 noon for any remaining openings.
Sherry 905 655-3191
Brooklin Branch
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Babytime @ Rossland
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Infants (up to 18 monts) and their caregiers can enjoy this half hour of songs, stories and fingerplays in an interactive environment.

Registration begins in person at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 28. Telephone registrations are accepted after 12:00 noon by calling 905-668-1886.
905 668-1886
Rossland Branch
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Babytime @ Central
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Infants (0-18 months) and their caregivers can enjoy this half hour of songs, stories and fingerplays in an interactive environment.

Registration begins in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Drop-In Family Storytime@ Central
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Families are invited to attend this half-hour program on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:00 pm. This program will run from September 16-December 9.

We will listen to stories,sing songs and take part in finger play and action song activities.

All ages welcome.

No registration required.

Contact: Children's Dept. 905 668-6531 ext 2010
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Drop-In Family Storytime @ Brooklin Branch
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Unable to attend daytime programs?

Families are invited to join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and activities during this fun half hour program.

Drop-in Family Storytime is offered Wednesday evenings from 6:45-7:15 p.m. and will run for six weeks until December 9.

All ages welcome. Registration is not required.
905 655-3191
Brooklin Branch
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Internet Searching
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Conduct effective Internet searches, saving time and frustration.
To Register: 905 668-6531 x.2020 askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Lab
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Thursday December 10, 2009
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Babytime @ Central
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Infants (0-18 months) and their caregivers can enjoy this half hour of songs, stories and fingerplays in an interactive environment.

Register in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Toddler Time @ Central
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Toddler Time is a fun-filled half hour with active songs, stories and felt boards for children 19 months - 35 months of age and their caregivers.

*Please note this is a change from Tales for Twos.*

Register in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Stories for Threes & Fours @ Brooklin Branch
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Stories for Threes and Fours is an action packed half hour of stories, songs and rhymes for three and four year olds to enjoy.

This program is offered on Thursday Mornings at 10:15-10:45 a.m. and will run for six weeks until December 10. Participation is limited to 15.

Registration begins in person on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. Phone calls accepted after 12:00 noon for any remaining openings.
Susan 905 655-3191
Brooklin Branch
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Email
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Set up an account, send and receive messages, and more, using Gmail.
To Register: 905 668-6531 x.2020 askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Lab
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Babytime @ Brooklin Branch (FULL)
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
We're sorry, this session is full.

Registration for our winter session begins in person on Wednesday, January 13 at 10:00 a.m. Phone calls accepted after 12:00 noon for any remaining openings.

Watch for more details.
Karin 905 655-3191
Brooklin Branch
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Stories for 3s & 4s @Rossland
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
An interactive half hour of stories, songs and rhymes for 3 & 4 year olds. Children attend on their own, while caregivers remain in the library.

Registration for Preschool Storytimes begins in person at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 28. Telephone registrations are accepted after 12:00 noon by calling 905-668-1886.
905-668-1886
Rossland Branch
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Mouse Skills
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Master the mouse and learn about a computer keyboard's functions. No experience necessary! This is the first session new computer users should take.

To Register: 905 668-6531 x. 2020 askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Lab
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Saturday December 12, 2009
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Computer Basics
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Learn about windows, create and save a document, preview printing, and more.
To Register: 905 668-6531 x.2020 askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Lab
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Tuesday December 15, 2009
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Teen Advisory Group
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Want to meet other teens, contribute to library services and programs, and earn community service hours? Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and discuss books, programs, websites, movies, music, and more. Here’s your chance to help develop outstanding library services for youth! You can create displays, assist with special events, and create a library newsletter. If you are between 12 and 19 years of age and would like to get involved, please apply to join the TAG at the Whitby Central Library. The TAG meets the third Tuesday of every month except when there is a holiday and then we meet the following Tuesday. Come out and join the party!!!! Free Food at every meeting!
Teresa Gawman 905 668-6531 X 2010 tgawman@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Wednesday December 16, 2009
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Senior Wednesday Travel Program @ Central
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
On the last Wednesday of every month, we invite seniors in our community to join us at the Central Library to travel around the world through film, books, music and food.

Registration is not required for this program.
905-668-6531 x. 2010
Central - Meeting Room 1
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Tuesday December 22, 2009
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How to Start a Small Business
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Whitby Public Library, in partnership with the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD), is pleased to host the BACD’s How to Start a Small Business program.

BACD’s experts will answer the most common questions entrepreneurs ask when starting a new business. Learn about business resources, financing, sales techniques and marketing.

To register, please contact the BACD directly at 905-668-4949, ext. 221 or email registration@bacd.ca.

Wenda Abel 905-668-4949 x 226 youth@bacd.ca
Central - Meeting Room 2
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Thursday December 24, 2009
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CLOSED - CHRISTMAS EVE
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All Library Branches are closed.
Central Library
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Friday December 25, 2009
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Christmas Day
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All Library Branches are closed.
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Saturday December 26, 2009
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Boxing Day
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All Library Branches will be closed.
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Monday December 28, 2009
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Teen Writers' Group
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Do you write stories? Poems? Novels? Plays? Meet other teen writers and share your work in a relaxed, social setting. Bring your notebook, creativity and join us! New members are always welcome. Great snacks provided at every meeting. For ages 12-19 *We meet the 4th Monday of every month beginning Sept 28, 09*
Teresa Gawman 905 668 6531 x 2010 tgawman@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Thursday January 7, 2010
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Free Film Night
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free Film Night
Reference Desk Ext. 2020
Central 1A & 1B
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Monday January 18, 2010
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Movies without Borders
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Do you like foreign films? Are you a newcomer to Durham Region or are you just interested in other cultures? The Movies without Borders foreign film series will screen movies in other languages with English subtitles on the third Monday of each month. Here's an opportunity to engage in conversation with people from other countries and share experiences while enjoyinig examples of international cinema.
Registration Required. Call the Reference Desk 905-668-6531 x. 2020 askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central 1A & 1B
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Tuesday January 19, 2010
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Teen Advisory Group
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Want to meet other teens, contribute to library services and programs, and earn community service hours? Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and discuss books, programs, websites, movies, music, and more. Here’s your chance to help develop outstanding library services for youth! You can create displays, assist with special events, and create a library newsletter. If you are between 12 and 19 years of age and would like to get involved, please apply to join the TAG at the Whitby Central Library. The TAG meets the third Tuesday of every month except when there is a holiday and then we meet the following Tuesday. Come out and join the party!!!! Free Food at every meeting!
Teresa Gawman 905 668-6531 X 2010 tgawman@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Monday January 25, 2010
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Teen Writers' Group
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Do you write stories? Poems? Novels? Plays? Meet other teen writers and share your work in a relaxed, social setting. Bring your notebook, creativity and join us! New members are always welcome. Great snacks provided at every meeting. For ages 12-19 *We meet the 4th Monday of every month beginning Sept 28, 09*
Teresa Gawman 905 668 6531 x 2010 tgawman@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Wednesday January 27, 2010
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Senior's Travel Show
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us as we travel the world to new and exotic destinations.
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Thursday February 4, 2010
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Free Film Night
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free Film Night
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Central 1A & 1B
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Monday February 8, 2010
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Movies without Border
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Do you like foreign films? Are you a newcomer to Durham Region or are you just interested in other cultures? The Movies without Borders foreign film series will screen movies in other languages with English subtitles. Here's an opportunity to engage in conversation with people from other countries and share experiences while enjoyinig examples of international cinema.
Registration Required. Call the Reference Desk 905-668-6531 x. 2020 askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central - Meeting Room 1
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Tuesday February 16, 2010
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Teen Advisory Group
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Want to meet other teens, contribute to library services and programs, and earn community service hours? Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and discuss books, programs, websites, movies, music, and more. Here’s your chance to help develop outstanding library services for youth! You can create displays, assist with special events, and create a library newsletter. If you are between 12 and 19 years of age and would like to get involved, please apply to join the TAG at the Whitby Central Library. The TAG meets the third Tuesday of every month except when there is a holiday and then we meet the following Tuesday. Come out and join the party!!!! Free Food at every meeting!
Teresa Gawman 905 668-6531 X 2010 tgawman@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Monday February 22, 2010
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Teen Writers' Group
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Do you write stories? Poems? Novels? Plays? Meet other teen writers and share your work in a relaxed, social setting. Bring your notebook, creativity and join us! New members are always welcome. Great snacks provided at every meeting. For ages 12-19 *We meet the 4th Monday of every month beginning Sept 28, 09*
Teresa Gawman 905 668 6531 x 2010 tgawman@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Wednesday February 24, 2010
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Senior's Travel Program
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us as we travel the world and explore new and maybe familar destinations.
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Thursday March 4, 2010
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Free Film Night
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free Film Night
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Central 1A & 1B
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Tuesday March 16, 2010
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Teen Advisory Group
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Want to meet other teens, contribute to library services and programs, and earn community service hours? Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and discuss books, programs, websites, movies, music, and more. Here’s your chance to help develop outstanding library services for youth! You can create displays, assist with special events, and create a library newsletter. If you are between 12 and 19 years of age and would like to get involved, please apply to join the TAG at the Whitby Central Library. The TAG meets the third Tuesday of every month except when there is a holiday and then we meet the following Tuesday. Come out and join the party!!!! Free Food at every meeting!
Teresa Gawman 905 668-6531 X 2010 tgawman@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Monday March 22, 2010
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Teen Writers' Group
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Do you write stories? Poems? Novels? Plays? Meet other teen writers and share your work in a relaxed, social setting. Bring your notebook, creativity and join us! New members are always welcome. Great snacks provided at every meeting. For ages 12-19 *We meet the 4th Monday of every month beginning Sept 28, 09*
Teresa Gawman 905 668 6531 x 2010 tgawman@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Wednesday March 31, 2010
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Senior's Travel Program
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Thursday April 1, 2010
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Free Film Night
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free Film Night
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Central 1A & 1B
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Monday April 5, 2010
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CLOSED - EASTER MONDAY
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
ALL BRANCHES CLOSED
Central Library
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Tuesday April 20, 2010
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Teen Advisory Group
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Want to meet other teens, contribute to library services and programs, and earn community service hours? Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and discuss books, programs, websites, movies, music, and more. Here’s your chance to help develop outstanding library services for youth! You can create displays, assist with special events, and create a library newsletter. If you are between 12 and 19 years of age and would like to get involved, please apply to join the TAG at the Whitby Central Library. The TAG meets the third Tuesday of every month except when there is a holiday and then we meet the following Tuesday. Come out and join the party!!!! Free Food at every meeting!
Teresa Gawman 905 668-6531 X 2010 tgawman@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Monday April 26, 2010
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Teen Writers' Group
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Do you write stories? Poems? Novels? Plays? Meet other teen writers and share your work in a relaxed, social setting. Bring your notebook, creativity and join us! New members are always welcome. Great snacks provided at every meeting. For ages 12-19 *We meet the 4th Monday of every month beginning Sept 28, 09*
Teresa Gawman 905 668 6531 x 2010 tgawman@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Wednesday April 28, 2010
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Senior's Travel Program
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Joins as we visit exotic world destinations.
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Thursday May 6, 2010
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Free Film Night
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free Film Night
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Central 1A & 1B
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Tuesday May 18, 2010
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Teen Advisory Group
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Want to meet other teens, contribute to library services and programs, and earn community service hours? Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and discuss books, programs, websites, movies, music, and more. Here’s your chance to help develop outstanding library services for youth! You can create displays, assist with special events, and create a library newsletter. If you are between 12 and 19 years of age and would like to get involved, please apply to join the TAG at the Whitby Central Library. The TAG meets the third Tuesday of every month except when there is a holiday and then we meet the following Tuesday. Come out and join the party!!!! Free Food at every meeting!
Teresa Gawman 905 668-6531 X 2010 tgawman@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Children's Program Room
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Monday May 24, 2010
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CLOSED - VICTORIA DAY
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
ALL BRANCHES CLOSED
Central Library
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Wednesday May 26, 2010
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Senior's Travel Program
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Thursday June 3, 2010
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Free Film Night
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free Film Night
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Central 1A & 1B
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Thursday September 2, 2010
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Free Film Night
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free Film Night
905 668-6531 ex 2020
Central 1A & 1B
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Thursday October 7, 2010
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Free Film Night
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free Film Night
905-668-6531 ex 2020
Central 1A & 1B
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Thursday November 4, 2010
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Free Film Night
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free Film Night
905-668-6531 ex 2020
Central 1A & 1B
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Thursday December 2, 2010
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Free Film Night
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free Film Night
905-668-6531 ex 2020
Central 1A & 1B
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