By Uxbridge [ August 16, 2010 at 10:19 am ] · Filed under Events
Everyone invited to attend a DELICIOUS luncheon featuring Jeanette Lynes, author of’ ‘The Factory Voice’, a novel set in World War 2. Event to run 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Jeanette will discuss the research for her novel, based on the true life story of Elsie MacGill, a Canadian woman who played a large part in airplane design during the war era. A great fall outing to enjoy a tasty home-made meal and a relaxed chat with friends-door prizes too! Cost: Legion members and spouses $6.00, non members, $8.00. Please purchase tickets in advance at the Uxbridge Library. For further details call Pamela Noble,program director, at 905-852-9747. email: pnoble@uxlib.com
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By Whitby [ August 5, 2010 at 4:41 pm ] · Filed under Events, Whitby
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Join us for an evening with Jeanette Lynes featuring an on-stage interview, reading, and Q&A hosted by local author Susanna Kearsley. Copies of The Factory Voice will be available for purchase and signing. Learn more about the crafting of this novel directly from the writer!
Please register
online at www.whitbylibrary.on.ca;
call the Reference Desk at 905-668-6531, ext. 2020, or
email askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca. |
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By Whitby [ August 5, 2010 at 4:22 pm ] · Filed under Events, Whitby
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Popular local historian Ted Barris will give a talk and visual presentation about his book Behind the Glory: Canada’s Role in the Allied Air War. When Britain and free-Europe cried out for help to defend themselves against the German Luftwaffe Canada responded by launching the largest wartime military air training scheme in history. Plan to attend to learn more about our country’s aviation history.
Please register
online at www.whitbylibrary.on.ca;
call the Reference Desk at 905-668-6531, ext. 2020, or
email askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca. |
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By Whitby [ August 5, 2010 at 4:13 pm ] · Filed under Events, Whitby
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The best-selling author of Inside Camp X, Lynn Philip Hodgson will visit the library to discuss the camp and his latest book, Dispatches from Camp X. Copies of his books will be available for purchase. Join us for this wartime local history program.
Please register
online at www.whitbylibrary.on.ca;
call the Reference Desk at 905-668-6531, ext. 2020, or
email askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca. |
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By Whitby [ August 5, 2010 at 3:59 pm ] · Filed under Events
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Children ages 8-11 are invited to find out what a newsie is at our “Be a Newsie” program. Celebrate the Pass the Book novel’s newspaper theme. Attendance will be limited to the first 20 children. |
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By Oshawa [ July 23, 2010 at 9:13 am ] · Filed under Events, Oshawa
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To celebrate the 2010 Pass the Book title The Factory Voice by Jeanette Lynes, the Oshawa Public Libraries will be hosting a unique and exciting wrap-up gala. Join us for this 1940’s social and dance experience with:
Big Band Music
Swing Dancing
Vintage Cars
Prizes for the best 40’s outfits
Hors d’oeuvres & Desserts
Friday, September 24 at 7:00 pm
Jubilee Pavilion, Lakeview Park
(55 Lakeview Park Avenue, Oshawa)
Tickets $25 each
Available at any branch of the Oshawa Public Libraries
and the Oshawa Community Museum
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By Oshawa [ July 22, 2010 at 11:08 am ] · Filed under Events, Oshawa
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The wedge sole shoe, the turban, the siren suit and the kangaroo cloak – what do they all have in common? Come and find out as Curator, Melissa Cole of the Oshawa Community Museum takes us back in time to the 1940’s to look at the fashion trends made popular during the Second World War. Free registration at any branch.
Jess Hann Branch
Wednesday, September 8 at 2:00 pm
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By Oshawa [ July 22, 2010 at 11:05 am ] · Filed under Events, Oshawa
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Stop by and play a video game set during World War II. From Blazing Angels 2 to Call of Duty, this free, drop-in gaming session will leave you wanting more. For teens and adults.
McLaughlin Branch, Children’s Services
Wednesday, September 15
at 6:30 pm
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By Whitby [ June 5, 2010 at 10:18 am ] · Filed under Whitby
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Visit the Local History Room on the second floor of the Whitby Central Library to see how women were involved in the war effort and an exhibit of medals and other memorabilia. You can also check out the photo collection of Whitby Women in the Second World War at Our Ontario www.ourontario.ca/whitby.
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By Ajax [ June 2, 2010 at 7:35 pm ] · Filed under Events
Do you have WWII artifacts? During the month of September, the Library would like to display (under lock and key), the WWII artifacts owned by local residents. Join us on August 11 to share your stories and artifacts. Brenda Kriz, the Town of Ajax’s Records Manager will be on hand to offer any comment or insight that she may be able to share regarding the artifacts.
Ajax Public Library
Main Branch
55 Harwood Avenue South
Wednesday, August 11th
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
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