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March Break March 16-21, 2020

March BreakVisit the library for exciting and entertaining performances, live shows, educational and interactive workshops and much more! Here’s how:

• Ticket sales begin Saturday February 15. • Purchase tickets at the program location. • Purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment. • Each seat requires a ticket (lap babies attend free) • Ticket fees are non-refundable.

Children 10 years of age and younger must have a caregiver in the library at all times. Children 5 years of age and younger must be with a caregiver, even in programs, at all times. Library programs are for everyone. If a participant requires personal assistance, a support person is admitted at no charge.

Animals

Animal Talk with Animal Services Learn about various critters and animals from the experts! You’ll learn about responsible pet care and ownership and get to ask questions about animal safety and city wildlife. Presented by Mississauga Animal Services. Ages 9-12. 60 min

Frank McKechnie Wed Mar 18 | 2 pm Malton Thu Mar 19 | 2 pm South Common Tue Mar 17 | 2 pm

Hands on Exotics: Lion Tamer Are you ready to get silly and come face to face with a real live LION? How about an imposter? In this interactive animal show, we will learn all about wild cats and how to train other animals using positive, force-free training techniques. All Ages. 60 min. $3.

Malton Tue Mar 17 | 11 am Meadowvale Wed Mar 18 | 11 am South Common Wed Mar 18 | 2 pm Woodlands Tue Mar 17 | 2 pm

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Hands on Exotics: Safari Adventure This hands-on adventure is both informative and fun! Meet some exotic animals from around the globe while learning about basic animal biology, feeding habits, habitats, ecosystems, conservation issues, and more! All Ages. 60 min. $3.

Central Wed Mar 18 | 2 pm Churchill Meadows Wed Mar 18 | 11 am Frank McKechnie Fri Mar 20 | 2 pm Lakeview Fri Mar 20 | 11 am

Reptilia An educational and entertaining animal show filled with an assortment of scaly and fantastic creatures. Reptilia will introduce you to an amazing world of wondrous reptiles that you will not soon forget! All Ages. 60 min. $3.

Cooksville Thu Mar 19 | 11 am Mississauga Valley Thu Mar 19 | 2 pm Streetsville Tue Mar 17 | 11 am

Arts & Crafts

Crafty Creations for TweensFold, cut, glue, draw, paint. Get crafty at the library! Ages 9-12. 60 min.

Churchill Meadows Tue Mar 17 | 2:30 pm Churchill Meadows Thu Mar 19 | 2:30 pm Woodlands Wed Mar 18 | 2 pm

Miniature Model Painting for FamiliesPaint small 3D-printed models. All Ages. 90 min.

Meadowvale Tue Mar 17 | 3 pm

Paint Party for TweensHave fun while creating a masterpiece or disasterpiece! Ages 9-12. 90 min.

Lorne Park Thu Mar 19 | 3 pm

Paint Like Frida KhaloLearn about the artist and create a work in her style. Ages 9-12. 90 min.

Erin Meadows Mon Mar 16 | 2 pm

Stories & CraftsEnjoy a story with your child and make a craft related to one of the stories you just heard! All Ages. 60 min.

Central Tue Mar 17 | 7 pm Lorne Park Thu Mar 19 | 1 pm Port Credit Sat Mar 21 | 10 am

Groovin’ with Pete the Cat Streetsville Thu Mar 19 | 10:30 am

Springtime Cooksville Sat Mar 21 | 2 pm Erin Meadows Thu Mar 19 | 10:30 am Meadowvale Tue Mar 17 | 2 pm Mississauga Valley Fri Mar 20 | 11 am South Common Fri Mar 20 | 2 pm

3 = registration required  = ticketed events

Author Visits

Author Visit | Hilary LeungChildren’s author and illustrator Hilary Leung will talk about his book-making process and read from some of his popular board books (recommended for ages 0-5) such as Will Giraffe Laugh? and his award-winning Ninja Cowboy Bear series! Funded by the Friends of the Library. All Ages. 60 min.

Lakeview Fri Mar 20 | 2 pm Streetsville Fri Mar 20 | 11 am

Author Visit | Joel A. Sutherland Multiple award winning author (and Librarian) Joel A. Sutherland will share his journey to success as a children’s author. He will present some of his best works including the famous Haunted Canada series (with more than 400,000 copies in print), Summer's End and his newest series, Haunted which has been praised by Goosebumps author R.L. Stine! Funded by the Friends of The Library. Ages 9-12. 60 min.

Central Sat Mar 21 | 2 pm Malton Sat Mar 21 | 11 am

City Heroes

Mississauga Fire: Meet & GreetCheck out a working fire truck, meet some of Mississauga’s firefighters and learn what it takes to do their important job! All Ages. 60 min.

Burnhamthorpe Wed Mar 18 | 10:30 am Clarkson Thu Mar 19 | 10:30 am Frank McKechnie Mon Mar 16 | 10:30 am Meadowvale Tue Mar 17 | 10:30 am Mississauga Valley Tue Mar 17 | 2 pm Woodlands Fri Mar 20 | 10:30 am

Gaming

Chess ClubCheck-mate! Test your wits and play. Ages 9-12. 60 min.

Erin Meadows Wed Mar 18 | 3 pm

Game TimeChallenge your family members to a game of your choice. All Ages. 90 min.

Churchill Meadows Fri Mar 20 | 2:30 pm Churchill Meadows Sat Mar 21 | 2:30 pm Clarkson Fri Mar 20 | 4 pm Cooksville Tue Mar 17 | 7 pm Erin Meadows Fri Mar 20 | 7 pm Meadowvale Fri Mar 20 | 2 pm Mississauga Valley Fri Mar 20 | 2 pm South Common Thu Mar 19 | 2 pm

Tween GamingGet your game on with other tweens to play a variety of board and video games. Ages 9-12. 60 min.

Burnhamthorpe Tue Mar 17 | 3:30 pm

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Magic

Bentastic’s Magic Show With his big personality and captivating talents, Ben is magically fantastic! Bentastic will take the audience on a magical adventure with lots of audience participation and fun for the whole family! All Ages. 60 min. $3.

Central Thu Mar 19 | 11 am Burnhamthorpe Fri Mar 20 | 2 pm Erin Meadows Fri Mar 20 | 11 am Meadowvale Thu Mar 19 | 2 pm

Bumbling Bert’s Comedy Magic Show Bumbling-fumbling comedy, dazzling magic and loads of audience participation! Bert will shock and amaze the entire crowd with his silly, zany whirlwind of jokes and magic. All Ages. 60 min. $3.

Central Mon Mar 16 | 2 pm Courtneypark Wed Mar 18 | 2 pm Mississauga Valley Wed Mar 18 | 11 am Port Credit Tue Mar 17 | 2 pm Sheridan Tue Mar 17 | 6 pm

Wij The Magician This show combines clever magic with hilarious banter throughout. Wij leaves audiences both mesmerized and howling with laughter! All Ages. 40 min. $3.

Churchill Meadows Mon Mar 16 | 2:30 pm Clarkson Wed Mar 18 | 11 am Cooksville Tue Mar 17 | 2 pm Frank McKechnie Tue Mar 17 | 11 am Lorne Park Wed Mar 18 | 2 pm

Money Smart

Art MarketUse “Art Market Dollars” to “buy” your own art supplies or help share the costs with others! Then make your own craft to take home. Ages 9-12. 90 min.

Malton Fri Mar 20 | 2:30 pm

Movies & Music

CRASH Rhythm Drumming An alternative, dynamic and engaging approach to music education and exploration! CRASH uses bucket drumming to tie together teamwork, creativity and fun while presenting the basics of music, composition, rhythm and drumming. All Ages. 60 min. $3.

Lakeview Wed Mar 18 | 2 pm Port Credit Wed Mar 18 | 11 am South Common Thu Mar 19 | 11 am Woodlands Thu Mar 19 | 2 pm

Family MoviesJoin us for a family-friendly movie. 2 hr. All Ages.

Central Thu Mar 19 | 2 pm Central Fri Mar 20 | 2 pm Burnhamthorpe Thu Mar 19 | 2 pm Churchill Meadows Mon Mar 16 | 6 pm Erin Meadows Wed Mar 18 | 12:30 pm Erin Meadows Thu Mar 19 | 12:30 pm Lakeview Thu Mar 19 | 2 pm Malton Mon Mar 16 | 6 pm Meadowvale Thu Mar 19 | 6 pm Port Credit Fri Mar 20 | 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm South Common Fri Mar 20 | 3 pm Streetsville Wed Mar 18 | 2 pm Woodlands Fri Mar 20 | 2 pm

Family Music Makers | GlockenspielLearn basic music theory and experience the joy of making music. No musical experience necessary. Instruments provided. All Ages. 90 min.

Cooksville Wed Mar 18 | 4 pm Cooksville Thu Mar 19 | 2 pm

Team T&J Join us for some high energy, uplifting entertainment for the whole family. Team T&J create an environment where kids can explore and express their imaginations through the excitement and freedom of live music interaction. A super-powered show that encourages participation! All Ages. 60 min. $3.

Burnhamthorpe Mon Mar 16 | 2 pm Courtneypark Mon Mar 16 | 11 am

5 = registration required  = ticketed events

Nature & Science

Bubbleology Bubble Science Miss T the Bubble Queen and her team of Bubbleologists will surprise and enchant the audience with her huge array of exciting bubble tricks and tools! From the teeniest of bubbles to those the size of a mammoth, see different bubble shapes and maybe even some glow-in-the dark bubbles! Be prepared to see the barriers of science broken down in front of you! All Ages. 60 min. $3.

Central Tue Mar 17 | 2 pm Clarkson Tue Mar 17 | 11 am

Family Gardening Workshop Begin your garden with a seedling! Learn how to start your own garden through hands-on activities with your family. Presented by Ecosource. All Ages. 60 min.

Cooksville Fri Mar 20 | 10 am Courtneypark Tue Mar 17 | 10 am Erin Meadows Mon Mar 16 | 10 am Lakeview Thu Mar 19 | 10 am Lorne Park Wed Mar 18 | 10 am

Mad Science | Up, Up and Away! This spellbinding show introduces children to the principles of air pressure and illustrates how it affects the world around them. See how pressure can be used to create special effects and experience other wondrous powers! All Ages, 45 min. $3.

Erin Meadows Tue Mar 17 | 11 am Lorne Park Tue Mar 17 | 2 pm Malton Wed Mar 18 | 2 pm Streetsville Wed Mar 18 | 11 am

Nature Talk… in the CityDid you know that Mississauga has over 7,500 acres of parkland and open space? Learn about preserving the City’s natural areas and enhancing urban forests. Go on an (indoor) scavenger hunt and make your own seed bomb to take home! Presented by Mississauga Forestry. All Ages. 60 min.

Churchill Meadows Thu Mar 19 | 11 am

Pollinator Workshop for KidsLearn about different pollinator species. Build a bee house from recycled materials and take a tour of your local pollinator garden. Ages 6-12. 90 min.

Lakeview Sat Mar 28 | 10 am Port Credit Thu Mar 19 | 2 pm

Storytimes

Family StorytimeJoin us for a weekly interactive program with stories, songs, rhymes and early literacy activities that the whole family will continue to enjoy at home! All Ages. 30 min.

Central Tue Mar 17 | 10 am Central Fri Mar 20 | 10 am Churchill Meadows Tue Mar 17 | 6:30 pm Cooksville Wed Mar 18 | 7 pm Cooksville Sat Mar 21 | 11 am Courtneypark Thu Mar 19 | 2 pm Frank McKechnie Mon Mar 16 l 2 pm Meadowvale Wed Mar 18 | 7 pm Woodlands Thu Mar 19 | 10:15 am

World Language Family StorytimeJoin us for an interactive program with stories, songs, and rhymes in multiple languages, including English. Be prepared to participate in your language too! All Ages. 30 min.

Clarkson Fri Mar 20 | 11:15 am

Stay & PlayPlaying is an important early literacy activity that helps children put thoughts into words. We welcome you and your child to “stay & play” after storytime! All Ages. 30 min.

Courtneypark Thu Mar 19 | 2:30 pm

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Maker March Break3D Design & Printing

3D Design with Tinkercad for TweensLearn the basics of 3D design with Tinkercad. Ages 9-12. 60 min.

Streetsville Fri Mar 20 | 2 pm

3D Printer Introduction Learn about 3D printing and the process for printing your own designs. All Ages (under 12 with adult). 30 min.

Burnhamthorpe Tue Mar 17 | 6:30 pm Courtneypark Mon Mar 16 | 2 pm Erin Meadows Mon Mar 16 | 11:30 am

Building

Junior BuildingJoin us at the library for construction fun! Use KEVA planks and MakeDo screws to build structures. Ages 4-8. 60 min.

Mississauga Valley Thu Mar 19 | 10:30 am

LEGO® ClubDrop in and build with LEGO®. Playing with LEGO® encourages STEAM learning, promotes teamwork, problem solving, cooperation and social skills. Ages 6-12. 60 min.

Central Wed Mar 18 | 10 am Burnhamthorpe Tue Mar 17 | 2 pm Burnhamthorpe Sat Mar 21 | 2 pm Churchill Meadows Mon Mar 16-Fri Mar 20 | 10 am Cooksville Tue Mar 17 | 3 pm Cooksville Fri Mar 20 | 2 pm Courtneypark Tue Mar 17 | 6:30 pm Courtneypark Sat Mar 21 | 2 pm Erin Meadows Tue Mar 17 | 2 pm Malton Mon Mar 16 | 2:30 pm Mississauga Valley Sat Mar 21 | 11:30 am Streetsville Tue Mar 17 | 6 pm Woodlands Tue Mar 17 | 7 pm

Minecraft Join other Minecraft fans at the library and create a world together. Ages 9-12. 60 min.

Churchill Meadows Mon Mar 16-Fri Mar 20 | 10 am

Circuits

Learn the basics of how electricity and circuits work with the easy to use Snap Circuits, Squishy Circuits, Makey Makey, and other circuit making kits. 60 min.

Circuitry for FamiliesAll Ages.

Cooksville Wed Mar 18 | 2 pm

Coding & Robotics

Learn to code through different activities. Coding programs can include Hour of Code, Scratch, robots, games and much more.

Junior Coding Ages 4-8. 60 min.

Churchill Meadows Tue Mar 17 | 11 am Churchill Meadows Wed Mar 18 | 2:30 pm Malton Fri Mar 20 | 10:30 am

Tween CodingAges 9-12. 60 min.

Erin Meadows Wed Mar 18 | 10:30 am Erin Meadows Thu Mar 19 | 3 pm Erin Meadows Fri Mar 20 | 2:30 pm Malton Wed Mar 18 | 6:30 pm Meadowvale Mon Mar 16 | 3:30 pm Meadowvale Fri Mar 20 | 3:30 pm

7 = registration required  = ticketed events

Digital Editing

Green Screen FilmmakingMake a movie using our green screen and insert any background of your choice. Bring a USB so you can take your video home. Ages 9-12. 60 min.

Meadowvale Mon Mar 16 | 2 pm

Green Screen Photography Have your picture taken with a professional camera and lights in front of a green screen, then edit in backgrounds and objects. Ages 9-12. 90 min.

Mississauga Valley Tue Mar 17 | 11:30 am

Stop Motion Animation for TeensDirect LEGO® characters in a stop motion animation movie using Lapse-It Pro on a tablet. Ages 13-19. 60 min.

Malton Wed Mar 18 | 3:30 pm

Handicraft

Fusion Beads for TweensUse colourful plastic beads to create simple works of art. Ages 9-12. 60 min.

Meadowvale Thu Mar 19 | 1 pm Streetsville Thu Mar 19 | 2 pm South Common Mon Mar 16 | 11 am

Hand Sewing for TeensDiscover a new technique and take home your creations. Ages 13-19. 90 min.

Mississauga Valley Wed Mar 18 | 4:30 pm

Hand Sewing for TweensLearn to sew simple projects by hand. Ages 9-12. 60 min.

Woodlands Sat Mar 21 | 2 pm

Sewing Machine IntroductionLearn the basics of working with a sewing machine! All Ages (under 12 with adult in program). 90 min.

Malton Thu Mar 19 | 6 pm Mississauga Valley Wed Mar 11 | 4:30 pm

Sewing Machine Introduction for TweensLearn the basics of working with a sewing machine! Ages 9-12. 90 min.

South Common Mon Mar 16 | 2 pm

STEAM Clubs

Tween STEAM ClubGet inspired, become a critical thinker, create and discover new things! Ages 9-12. 60 min.

Malton Tue Mar 17 | 2:30 pm

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March Break for TeensArts & Crafts

Paint Party for TeensSet your inner artist free with our step-by-step paint session. Learn the basics and create a beautiful painting to take home. Ages 13-19. 60 min.

Central Tue Mar 17 | 2 pm Malton Tue Mar 17 | 6 pm

Game On

Board Games Feeling competitive? Play board games with old friends and new. Ages 13-19. 90 min.

Courtneypark Fri Mar 20 | 2 pm Frank McKechnie Fri Mar 13 | 3:30 pm

Dungeons & DragonsPlay the world’s most famous role playing game! Everything will be provided to play. Ages 13-19. 2 hr.

Central Fri Mar 20 | 2 pm

Escape RoomWork with other players to solve a series of puzzles while trying to escape! Ages 13-19. 30 min appointments.

Meadowvale Fri Mar 20 | 1-5 pm Sheridan Thu Mar 19 | 3-8 pm

Mystery RPGParticipate in your own episode of intrigue and suspense! Decipher clues as the drama unfolds and try to find the suspect before it’s too late! Ages 13-19. 3 hr.

Central Mon Mar 16 | 2 pm

Teen GamingGet your game on and play against friends old and new. Ages 13-19. 90 min.

Cooksville Fri Mar 20 | 4 pm Courtneypark Wed Mar 18 | 6 pm Lakeview Sat Mar 21 | 2 pm

Super Smash Bros. Central Wed Mar 18 | 2-5 pm

Movies & Music

Teen MoviesCatch a classic, documentary or new release. Bring a friend or meet new ones. Ages 13-19. 3 hr.

Central Thu Mar 19 | 2 pm Courtneypark Mon Mar 16 | 6 pm Lorne Park Fri Mar 20 | 3 pm

Socials

Teen SocialHang out and make new friends while participating in games and activities. Ages 13-19.90 min.

Churchill Meadows Wed Mar 18 | 5 pm Frank McKechnie Thu Mar 19 l 2 pm

9 = registration required  = ticketed events