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Wendy
North York Central Library
Opinionated librarian; v. avid eReader.
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Free Birds of Toronto Booklets Now Available at Your Local Branch
Posted Oct 28, 2019 at The Buzz...About Books
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I hope you like it this time! I was just talking to another friend who read it on my recommendation, and didn't like it at all... you just never know.
Commented Oct 21, 2019 on A Book You Previously Tried to Read and Gave Up On: Staff Picks for the 2019 Reading Challenge at The Buzz...About Books
A Book You Previously Tried to Read and Gave Up On: Staff Picks for the 2019 Reading Challenge
Are you participating in our reading challenge? So are library staff all across the city. These are some of their picks for the category "A book you previously tried to read and gave up on." Quite possibly the most difficult challenge to complete! Pauline's pick: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott...
We hope you'll enjoy it!
Commented Aug 8, 2019 on Stream Live Classical Concerts and more with Medici.tv at Digital Library Services
Stream Live Classical Concerts and more with Medici.tv
Have you ever wished you could jet off to Switzerland to attend a music festival in the Alps? Or take a master class in your instrument with a world-famous musician? We've got the next best thing. Medici.tv is an online channel offering streaming video of classical music concerts, operas and b...
That's a great idea!
Commented Aug 7, 2019 on Listen While You Read with All-in-One Read-Alongs at Growing a Reader: Kids' Books, Tips and More
Listen While You Read with All-in-One Read-Alongs
Do you have a kid who’s learning to read? Or one who can't read yet, but loves to hear a good story? We have a fun new format for them to try: All-in-One Read-Alongs. All-in-one Read-Alongs are picture books with a built-in audio player, so kids can listen to the story as they read. They incl...
Charlotte's Web is so, so good.
Commented Aug 7, 2019 on TOpicks: Lions and Tigers and Books, Oh My! at The Buzz...About Books
TOpicks: Lions and Tigers and Books, Oh My!
Whether they serve us, or we serve them, animals are often our most loyal (and sometimes furry... or scaly) best friends. Throughout our history many have worked alongside us through each step of our evolution and progression to where we are today. We may not be privy to an animal’s rich interna...
Oh, good ones! I blush to admit I've never read Watership Down (I think I started when I was too young and was traumatized out of it...)
Commented Aug 7, 2019 on TOpicks: Lions and Tigers and Books, Oh My! at The Buzz...About Books
TOpicks: Lions and Tigers and Books, Oh My!
Whether they serve us, or we serve them, animals are often our most loyal (and sometimes furry... or scaly) best friends. Throughout our history many have worked alongside us through each step of our evolution and progression to where we are today. We may not be privy to an animal’s rich interna...
You never know what squid might be getting up to. Best to keep a close eye on them.
Commented Aug 7, 2019 on TOpicks: Lions and Tigers and Books, Oh My! at The Buzz...About Books
TOpicks: Lions and Tigers and Books, Oh My!
Whether they serve us, or we serve them, animals are often our most loyal (and sometimes furry... or scaly) best friends. Throughout our history many have worked alongside us through each step of our evolution and progression to where we are today. We may not be privy to an animal’s rich interna...
Valerie's Picks: Fall 2019
Posted Aug 7, 2019 at The Buzz...About Books
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Listen While You Read with All-in-One Read-Alongs
Posted Aug 2, 2019 at Growing a Reader: Kids' Books, Tips and More
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I feel like "Anne vs. Emily" could be a personality test question on the Myers-Briggs or something.
Commented Jun 11, 2019 on TOpicks: Throwback Tuesday – Favourites From Your Childhood at The Buzz...About Books
TOpicks: Throwback Tuesday – Favourites From Your Childhood
Most people have cherished childhood books which inspired their imaginations and nurtured their love of reading. The same can be said about our favourite movies and music from our early years – they inspired or shocked us in ways that still influence us today. These memories help us grow and sha...
Right?!! So many memories!! Did you encounter John Bellairs (The House with the Clock in its Walls, etc.)? And Susan B. Cooper? I feel like those would also fit on this list. Reading as a kid was the best.
Commented Jun 11, 2019 on TOpicks: Throwback Tuesday – Favourites From Your Childhood at The Buzz...About Books
TOpicks: Throwback Tuesday – Favourites From Your Childhood
Most people have cherished childhood books which inspired their imaginations and nurtured their love of reading. The same can be said about our favourite movies and music from our early years – they inspired or shocked us in ways that still influence us today. These memories help us grow and sha...
My mom used to read me these! I loved them, too. "I wonder WHAT will happen tomorrow?"
Commented Jun 11, 2019 on TOpicks: Throwback Tuesday – Favourites From Your Childhood at The Buzz...About Books
TOpicks: Throwback Tuesday – Favourites From Your Childhood
Most people have cherished childhood books which inspired their imaginations and nurtured their love of reading. The same can be said about our favourite movies and music from our early years – they inspired or shocked us in ways that still influence us today. These memories help us grow and sha...
Hi Janet, Wendy here again. You're right - I looked at the Ontario Author Project page, and it does say May 31st. The contest is not organized by the library, so there must have been some crossed wires about the dates. The good news is, there's still time to sort this out!
I'm currently on vacation, but I recognize how frustrating this must be for you, so I'm trying to help. As I said I would in my email, I have forwarded your questions to the organizers of the contest, and am awaiting their reply. I will get back to you as soon as I hear from them. Thanks for your patience.
Commented May 26, 2019 on Indie Authors: Enter a Province-Wide Writing Contest! at Digital Library Services
Indie Authors: Enter a Province-Wide Writing Contest!
Are you an indie/self-published author based in Ontario? Do you have a novel burning a hole in your hard drive? From April 1 to 31, you can submit it to the Ontario Author Project for a chance to win a cash prize and promotional opportunities. Prizes The winners of this contest will receive: ...
Read Glass Beads with Canada-Wide eBook Club
Posted May 15, 2019 at The Buzz...About Books
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Valerie's Picks: Spring and Summer 2019
Posted Apr 18, 2019 at The Buzz...About Books
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International Dublin Literary Award Shortlist Announced
Posted Apr 4, 2019 at The Buzz...About Books
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Hi Joey,
I just heard back from the Collections Specialist, and unfortunately we don't offer access to the Replica edition of the NYT through either NYTimes.com or Pressreader. Sorry about that!
Wendy
Commented Apr 2, 2019 on Good News: Your Library Card Now Gives You Access to NYTimes.com! at Digital Library Services
Good News: Your Library Card Now Gives You Access to NYTimes.com!
Photo by Janne Räkköläinen. Licensed under Creative Commons. At the library, we want you to have access to all the news, all the time, when and where you want it. That's why we provide online access to: PressReader - 7, 000+ international newspapers and magazines including the Globe and Ma...
Good to know - thanks! For what it's worth, I'm getting the same result as you. I suspect it's because we don't have access to the NYT via the library's PressReader account, but I'll try to confirm that with the specialist. If I learn more, I'll let you know!
Commented Apr 1, 2019 on Good News: Your Library Card Now Gives You Access to NYTimes.com! at Digital Library Services
Good News: Your Library Card Now Gives You Access to NYTimes.com!
Photo by Janne Räkköläinen. Licensed under Creative Commons. At the library, we want you to have access to all the news, all the time, when and where you want it. That's why we provide online access to: PressReader - 7, 000+ international newspapers and magazines including the Globe and Ma...
Hi Joey,
I'll pass your question on to the specialist who works with the Times. Quick question - are you logging on with your personal, paid PressReader account, or the one you access with your library card?
thanks,
Wendy
Commented Apr 1, 2019 on Good News: Your Library Card Now Gives You Access to NYTimes.com! at Digital Library Services
Good News: Your Library Card Now Gives You Access to NYTimes.com!
Photo by Janne Räkköläinen. Licensed under Creative Commons. At the library, we want you to have access to all the news, all the time, when and where you want it. That's why we provide online access to: PressReader - 7, 000+ international newspapers and magazines including the Globe and Ma...
The people in line after you send their thanks!
Commented Mar 12, 2019 on Ebook Etiquette: Return When Done and Share the Fun! at Digital Library Services
Ebook Etiquette: Return When Done and Share the Fun!
via GIPHY. Image description: A boy returns a book to a friendly librarian. The caption reads: "eBooks: Return when done and share the fun!" You're not imagining it – waiting lists for some of the most popular ebooks and eaudiobooks are getting longer. These formats are incredibly popular in ...
How frustrating! I'll check in with our OverDrive person and see if I can find out what was going on there. I've never heard of it presenting that behaviour before.
Commented Mar 12, 2019 on Ebook Etiquette: Return When Done and Share the Fun! at Digital Library Services
Ebook Etiquette: Return When Done and Share the Fun!
via GIPHY. Image description: A boy returns a book to a friendly librarian. The caption reads: "eBooks: Return when done and share the fun!" You're not imagining it – waiting lists for some of the most popular ebooks and eaudiobooks are getting longer. These formats are incredibly popular in ...
Hi AC,
Sorry, you can't - you have to stop it manually.
Commented Mar 11, 2019 on Listen to Audiobooks the Easy Way, with Playaways! at Digital Library Services
Listen to Audiobooks the Easy Way, with Playaways!
Digital audiobooks are the fastest-growing format in the world of books. It's not hard to see why – you can listen to them while you're commuting, exercising, doing housework, or going to sleep. Even if you have a hard time reading print or holding a physical book, you can still listen to audi...
This looks incredible.
Commented Mar 6, 2019 on A Body in a Library: Eiko Otake at the Toronto Reference Library at Arts & Culture
A Body in a Library: Eiko Otake at the Toronto Reference Library
The Toronto Reference Library is very pleased to host a free performance by world renowned movement-based artist Eiko Otake. Eiko has been performing solo and as part of Eiko & Koma since 1972. Eiko has been a recipient of Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellowships, two “Bessie’s” and has been commiss...
Hi Terry,
You can! In http://tpl.ca/overdrive ,
1. Search for a title. If we don't have it:
2. In the left-hand navigation menu under Availability, select Recommend To Library.
3. Browse the list of suggested matches. If you find the book you're looking for, select "Recommend" underneath the book. (You may have to log in with your library card to complete the transaction.)
4. A purchase request will be sent to library staff, and you'll be notified by email if the book is acquired.
If the book you want to recommend doesn't appear in that list, it means that it's not available through OverDrive.
You can recommend one new title per month.
Commented Mar 4, 2019 on Ebook Etiquette: Return When Done and Share the Fun! at Digital Library Services
Ebook Etiquette: Return When Done and Share the Fun!
via GIPHY. Image description: A boy returns a book to a friendly librarian. The caption reads: "eBooks: Return when done and share the fun!" You're not imagining it – waiting lists for some of the most popular ebooks and eaudiobooks are getting longer. These formats are incredibly popular in ...
Banned and Challenged Books: Staff Picks for the 2019 Reading Challenge
Posted Feb 25, 2019 at The Buzz...About Books
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