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Interview with Brinda Sampathkumar
The Sampathkumars are longtime residents of Weston. Three generations of their family have used the Weston Library. Here, Brinda speaks about her experience using the Weston Branch.
Interview with Lois Lane
Lois, a long-time resident of Weston, was Alderman of York in the early 1970s and has served as the Secretary of the Weston Ratepayers Union.
Interview with Mary Louise Ashbourne
Mary Louise is the president of the Weston Historical Society and lifelong resident Weston, who recounts witty tales from the past.
Interview with Audrey Turner
Audrey, Weston Branch's one-and-only centenarian patron, shares her memories of the Weston library and of life in the Weston community.
Interview with Ruth Cameron
Ruth is a long-time resident of Weston, whose family has been heavily involved in the Weston Library's rich history.
Interview with Mark Grainger
Mark is a long-time resident of Weston, who actively takes part in his community. He is also a frequent customer of the Weston Branch, who, armed with his iPad, takes advantage of the print and electronic resources by the Toronto Public Library.
Daniel Interviews Antanas Sileika
This image shows Daniel DiSanto (Youth Advisory Group Member, Weston Branch) interviewing Anatanas Sileika.
Raakave Works on a Display Board for the Weston Library Centenary Project
Aside from helping film, edit and conduct interviews, digitize documents and photographs, volunteers were involved in other aspects of the project as well. Many helped with publicizing the project as well. Here is Raakave helping prepare a display…
Linda Davis prepares for her interview
Here, Linda Davis is seen reviewing her notes, before the camera starts rolling! Linda was Branch Head at the Weston Branch, before and after Weston was amalgamated into York.
The Set
The interviews were filmed in the program room, on this set. Green screen technology was used to insert a backdrop of the adult fiction section. This allowed for the interviews to be conducted in a quiet area of the library during open hours, to as…