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Weston and Mount Dennis public libraries are now accepting book returns through their drop boxes. Books that are returned this way are kept in ‘quarantine’ for a few days so don’t expect them to be checked off your account right away. Regardless, if you hang on to your books until the branches open up again, you won’t be charged a fine.
Read the fine print here.
The city is re-opening many sports, recreation, and library facilities. In Weston and Mount Dennis, you should be able to
For the time being, playgrounds, pools, and splash pads remain closed. The Weston Farmers’ Market will not open until mid-summer, at the soonest. The soccer field at Weston Lions Park, which had attracted players in violation of distancing rules, remains closed.
The Weston Public Library will reopen for curbside pickup of book holds on June 1. Borrowers will be able to return their loans through the drop box. The library is asking that you hold onto any large or fragile items.
Frances Nunziata announced some very good news: both the Weston and Mount Dennis libraries will be receiving youth hubs.
Youth hubs are
a welcoming place for teens after school and in the summer, where snacks, fun activities and helpful staff are always available. Drop in to connect with friends in a supportive environment and get help with your homework.
The hubs include gaming systems, iPads, computers, and specialized equipment. Tutors are available to help with homework.
Nunziata also announced that Pelmo Park will be getting a splash pad.
The Toronto Public Library will be bringing a pop-up learning lab to Weston in March.
The learning lab includes advanced software, robotics, 3D printing, VR, and all kinds of futuristic awesomeness.
The Toronto Star has a piece on the history of the Carnegie libraries, including the Weston Public Library, which were built with funds from a robber baron.
“That’s why you don’t really see Carnegie’s name on a lot of the libraries. The agreement was, ‘We’ll take his money but we won’t put his name up,’” said Woodstock Public Library chief executive officer David Harvie, whose library is one of the most architecturally stunning examples of the genre.
This Saturday, Cycle Toronto will host a one-hour workshop on basic bike maintenance at Weston’s treasure of a library on King Street. Rain or shine – meet in the library parking lot if the weather is fine and if not, the basement will be used. All ages welcome.
Numbers are limited so registration is required and can be done in person before Saturday or by phone at 416-394-1016. As of Tuesday, there was still room for a few more people.
Now if only we had some actual bike lanes in Weston / Mount Dennis! Over to you Councillor Nunziata.
If, like me, you forgot that your kids have the summer off, it’s not too late to keep them busy with something other than nightcrawler harvesting and Amazon warehousing.
The city has a few spots available in CR Marchant’s day camps. Grab them while you can!
UrbanArts also has limited spots in their summer arts camp.
If, on the other hand, your kids are more into STEM, Frontlines has that, and several other other camps, available this summer.
The Weston Library has a lot of programming this summer, including game programming, bike maintenance, environmental science, movies, and magic.