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We’ve gone virtual!

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we introduced a selection of virtual programs that you can enjoy from home on various digital platforms.


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2023
March
20
Monday

  • 360°kids Workshops

    Teen Programs
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Join us for workshops on a variety of topics including housing, employment, health & well-being, education, and more! For high school students, post secondary students and new adults.
 

  • Table Top for Teens

    Teen Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Explore the world of table top board games and card games @ the library. Bring your own games or choose from our selection.

  • Hebrew Music Time

    For Children & Families
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
    Learn and sing some new Hebrew and Israeli songs! Enjoy some musical games or play an instrument along with the music. For grades JK-1. In partnership with the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.

  • Kids' Book Club

    Children's Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Get the book, read the book, and then come and tell us what you thought of it while enjoying activities and games based on the story! For grades 3-7.

  • Make & Take: Cricut for Cosplay

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Do you make your own cosplay? Learn how you can use VPL's Cricuts for designs made of iron-on material. There will also be an EVA foam cutting demonstration. For grades 7+. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.

  • Bullying: During COVID-19 and Beyond

    Health Literacy
    Online Program
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Youth psychologist Dr. Grace Vitale discusses the new forms of bullying that kids and teens are experiencing and how parents can help. Session hosted on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Sci-Fi Book Club

    Adult Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    From discovering far away galaxies to alternate universes, join us to discuss a different Sci-Fi book each month, either in person or on Zoom! Register on Eventbrite.

  • Reading Buddies

    Children's Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    February 6, 2023 to April 24, 2023
    Mondays, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
    Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    March 6, 2023 to April 24, 2023
    Mondays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Join us for lively songs, bounces, rhymes and plenty of baby time fun. This program is designed for babies from birth to crawling.

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    March 6, 2023 to April 24, 2023
    Mondays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Join us for lively songs, bounces, rhymes and plenty of baby time fun. This program is designed for babies from birth to crawling.

  • Let's Go to the Movies

    Adult Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    March 6, 2023 to April 24, 2023
    Mondays, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
    Enjoy a variety of interesting contemporary films with other movie enthusiasts.

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    March 6, 2023 to April 24, 2023
    Mondays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    March 6, 2023 to April 24, 2023
    Mondays, 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.

  • Play VR with Family & Friends!

    Adult Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    March 6, 2023 to April 24, 2023
    Mondays, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Curious about Virtual Reality? Invite your friends and join us for a guided VR session with Oculus Quest. Up to six players at a time.

  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    March 6, 2023 to April 24, 2023
    Mondays, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Drop in and get hands-on assistance from volunteers for some basic technology questions such as navigating the internet, using your tablet or sending emails.

  • Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

    Children's Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    March 20, 2023 to May 1, 2023
    Mondays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Parlez vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

    Rejoignez-nous pour des activités et de la lecture, animées par des bénévoles francophones de notre communauté. Pour les enfants de la 2e à la 6e année.

 

Ongoing Programs

 

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    March 7, 2023 to April 25, 2023
    Tuesdays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Join us for lively songs, bounces, rhymes and plenty of baby time fun. This program is designed for babies from birth to crawling.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 2023
    Wednesdays, 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
    Join us for lively songs, bounces, rhymes and plenty of baby time fun. This program is designed for babies from birth to crawling.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 2023
    Thursdays, 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
    Join us for lively songs, bounces, rhymes and plenty of baby time fun. This program is designed for babies from birth to crawling.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 2023
    Thursdays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Join us for lively songs, bounces, rhymes and plenty of baby time fun. This program is designed for babies from birth to crawling.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    March 7, 2023 to April 25, 2023
    Tuesdays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Join us for lively songs, bounces, rhymes and plenty of baby time fun. This program is designed for babies from birth to crawling.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 2023
    Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Join us for lively songs, bounces, rhymes and plenty of baby time fun. This program is designed for babies from birth to crawling.
  • VMC Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 2023
    Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Join us for lively songs, bounces, rhymes and plenty of baby time fun. This program is designed for babies from birth to crawling.
  • Woodbridge Library   Contact
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 2023
    Thursdays, 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
    Join us for lively songs, bounces, rhymes and plenty of baby time fun. This program is designed for babies from birth to crawling.
 
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  • Budget Lunch Social

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    April 13, 2023 to May 4, 2023
    Thursdays, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    A weekly lunch together - on a budget! Join us for this 4-week series to learn some kitchen skills and meet new cooking friends. Registration is $15 for all 4 sessions, on Eventbrite.
 
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  • Chess Club

    For Children & Families
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    March 7, 2023 to April 25, 2023
    Tuesdays, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Drop in and test your strategies, learn some new skills, or battle it out with our talented Chess in the Library student volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
  • Maple Library   Contact
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 2023
    Thursdays, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Drop in and test your strategies, learn some new skills, or battle it out with our talented Chess in the Library student volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    March 4, 2023 to April 29, 2023
    Saturdays, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Drop in and test your strategies, learn some new skills, or battle it out with our talented Chess in the Library student volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
 
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  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    January 17, 2023 to April 25, 2023
    Tuesdays, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Game on! Join in on the action and adventure as we campaign our way through the world of Dungeons and Dragons. No previous gaming experience required. For grades 6-12. Register on Eventbrite.
 
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  • Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 2023
    Thursdays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Parlez vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

    Rejoignez-nous pour des activités et de la lecture, animées par des bénévoles francophones de notre communauté. Pour les enfants de la 2e à la 6e année.

  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 2023
    Wednesdays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Parlez vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

    Rejoignez-nous pour des activités et de la lecture, animées par des bénévoles francophones de notre communauté. Pour les enfants de la 2e à la 6e année.

 
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  • Italian Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Woodbridge Library   Contact
    March 2, 2023 to April 30, 2023
    Thursdays, 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
    Ciao a tutti! Join us for fun stories, songs and rhymes in Italian that you can enjoy with your whole family.

    Ciao a tutti! Vi invitiamo a partecipare con tutta la famiglia al nostro programma di storie, canzoni e rime divertenti in italiano.

 
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  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 2023
    Thursdays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 2023
    Thursdays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    March 5, 2023 to April 30, 2023
    Sundays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    March 3, 2023 to April 28, 2023
    Fridays, 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    March 7, 2023 to April 25, 2023
    Tuesdays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • Kleinburg Library   Contact
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 2023
    Thursdays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    March 7, 2023 to April 25, 2023
    Tuesdays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 2023
    Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 2023
    Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    March 4, 2023 to April 29, 2023
    Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 2023
    Thursdays, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
 
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  • Minecrafters Club

    Children's Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    March 11, 2023 to April 29, 2023
    Saturdays, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
    Mine with friends, craft your worlds, and challenge yourself to a whole new level of building at the library! Master builders or beginners, all are welcome.
 
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  • Reading Buddies

    Children's Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    February 7, 2023 to April 25, 2023
    Tuesdays, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    February 7, 2023 to March 28, 2023
    Tuesdays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    February 8, 2023 to May 3, 2023
    Wednesdays, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    February 2, 2023 to April 29, 2023
    Saturdays, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.
 
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  • Stop-Motion Animation

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    VMC Library   Contact
    April 4, 2023 to April 25, 2023
    Tuesdays, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
    Join us while we experiment with different elements of stop-motion animation. Have fun shooting video, editing, recording sound and designing props in this four week program. For grades 3-6. Register on Eventbrite.
 
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  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 2023
    Wednesdays, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Drop in and get hands-on assistance from volunteers for some basic technology questions such as navigating the internet, using your tablet or sending emails.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 2023
    Wednesdays, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Drop in and get hands-on assistance from volunteers for some basic technology questions such as navigating the internet, using your tablet or sending emails.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    March 4, 2023 to April 29, 2023
    Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Drop in and get hands-on assistance from volunteers for some basic technology questions such as navigating the internet, using your tablet or sending emails.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 2023
    Thursdays, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Drop in and get hands-on assistance from volunteers for some basic technology questions such as navigating the internet, using your tablet or sending emails.
  • Woodbridge Library   Contact
    March 7, 2023 to April 25, 2023
    Tuesdays, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Drop in and get hands-on assistance from volunteers for some basic technology questions such as navigating the internet, using your tablet or sending emails.
 
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Programs Coming Up

2023
Mar
21
Tue

  • STEAM Club for Homeschoolers

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Hands-on activities that explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. For grades 3-8. Just drop in!

  • Teen Virtual Reality Club

    Teen Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Want to use lightsabers, golf clubs, scuba gear and more? Experience fun games and programs with our Virtual Reality headsets. For grades 8-12.

  • Death Café: Let's Talk!

    Adult Programs
    Online Program
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Meet others for a group-led discussion on death. Learn from each other and make the most of your time and time with loved ones. Session is hosted on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Kids' French Book Club / Club de lecture

    Children's Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Every month, read something new in French and come join us to share your ideas! Activities and games will follow the discussion. For grades 2-6. Register on Eventbrite.

    A chaque mois, lis quelque chose de nouveau en français et viens nous en parler. Activités et jeux après la discussion! Pour les enfants de la 2e à la 6e année. Inscription sur Eventbrite.

 
2023
Mar
22
Wed

  • Italian Storytime on Zoom / Storytime in italiano su Zoom

    Pre-school Programs
    Online Program
    10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Ciao a tutti! Join us for fun stories, songs and rhymes in Italian that you can enjoy with your whole family. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

    Ciao a tutti! Vi invitiamo a partecipare con tutta la famiglia al nostro programma di storie, canzoni e rime divertenti in italiano. Le sessioni saranno in diretta su Zoom. Registratevi su Eventbrite.

  • Hebrew Storytime / שעת סיפור בעברית

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
    Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays in Hebrew and English. In partnership with the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.

    .הצטרפו אלינו לסיפורים שירים, ומשחקי אצבּע בעברית ובאנגלית .בשיתוף עם הפדרציה היהודית המאוחדת של טורונטו רבתי

  • Kids' Book Club

    Children's Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
    Get the book, read the book, and then come and tell us what you thought of it while enjoying activities and games based on the story! For grades 3-7.

  • STEAM Club

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Woodbridge Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
    Drop in and have fun exploring new STEAM topics with guided, hands-on activities about science, technology, engineering, art and math. For grades 3-8.

  • STEAM Club

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Maple Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Drop in and have fun exploring new STEAM topics with guided, hands-on activities about science, technology, engineering, art and math. For grades 3-8.
 
2023
Mar
23
Thu

  • The Aging Well Club

    Adult Programs
    Woodbridge Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    This series is for adventurous older adults who want to give back to the community and interact with others. It will feature different topics and guests. Join in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Hack Your Resume

    Teen Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Hack your resume with tips from Next-Steps Employment Centre to land that summer job. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Kids' Book Club

    Children's Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Get the book, read the book, and then come and tell us what you thought of it while enjoying activities and games based on the story! For grades 3-7.

  • STEAM Club

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Drop in and have fun exploring new STEAM topics with guided, hands-on activities about science, technology, engineering, art and math. For grades 3-8.

  • Teen Book Club

    Teen Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
    We'll pick an exciting, hot new read each month. Get a copy, read it, and then come tell us what you think! For grades 8-12. Join us in-person or Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
 
2023
Mar
25
Sat

  • Babysitting Course with Heart2Heart

    Teen Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Learn important skills for becoming a top-notch babysitter in this one-day course. Registration is $70. For ages 11-15. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Design in 3D - For Kids

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Design your very own 3D creations using Tinkercad. For grades 4+. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Spring Seed Swap

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Thinking about spring planting? Drop in and exchange seeds, connect with other gardeners, and receive gardening tips from York Region Food Network staff.

  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Game on! Join in on the action and adventure as we campaign our way through the world of Dungeons and Dragons. No previous gaming experience required. For grades 6-12. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Design in 3D - For Kids

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Design your very own 3D creations using Tinkercad. For grades 4+. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Pokémon League

    For Children & Families
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Whether you own Pokémon Cards, love Pokémon or just want something fun to do, join us for a huge range of Pokémon activities at the library! All ages are welcome.
 
2023
Mar
26
Sun

  • Russian Storytime / Рассказы на русском языке

    Pre-school Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Join us for fun stories, songs and rhymes in Russian that you can enjoy with your whole family. Fluency in Russian is not required, all are welcome.

    Для вас и ваших детей. Сказки, рассказы, песни на русском языке. Читаем вместе. Учим вместе. Говорим вместе. Свободное знание языка не требуется.

  • Let's Help Busy Bees!

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Bees are important in our gardens and help pollinate our flowers and crops! Learn about bee biology and their role in our environment. Registration is $5. For grades 2 - 5. Register on Eventbrite.
 
 
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