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Programs Coming Up

2026

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Baby Adventures Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Ansley Grove Library Contact

July 6, 2026 to August 24, 2026,
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.

Dive in with a Splash

Summer Reading Club

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Bring your beach energy to the library and make a splash with some water fun to cool you down this summer.

Let's Go to the Movies

Adult Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

July 6, 2026 to August 17, 2026,
Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Enjoy a variety of interesting contemporary films with other movie enthusiasts.

Sing and Sign

Pre-school Programs

Maple Library Contact

July 6, 2026 to August 17, 2026,
Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Songs and games for everyday routines will be used to introduce American Sign Language to hearing infants. In partnership with EarlyON.

STEAM Workshops: Kinetic Racers

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Learn about kinetic and potential energy and build your own wind-up race car, then get a short guided tour of the Exit the Horse exhibit. For grades 3-6. Registration is $10.

Mini Robotics Club

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

July 6, 2026 to July 13, 2026,
Mondays 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Kindergarten to grade 2 students can learn to think like a coder with our Vex 123 robots by working through a series of coding challenges designed by VEX Robotics.

Cercle de discussion / French Meetup for Adults

Adult Programs

Online Program

July 6, 2026 to July 27, 2026,
Mondays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! Grâce à ce programme, vous apprendrez du français intéressant en plus de pratiquer avec les autres participants. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.
Practice your French in good company! Through this program, you will learn useful and exciting French as well as practice with other learners. Register on Eventbrite.

Ongoing Programs

Summer Creation Station

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

July 12, 2026 to July 12, 2026

Drop in and learn about our creation spaces and equipment. Check the website for more details and times.
Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

July 12, 2026 to July 12, 2026

Drop in and learn about our creation spaces and equipment. Check the website for more details and times.

Exit the Horse Exhibit

Special Events

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

July 6, 2026 to August 30, 2026

Explore the dawn of the motor age through stories, legends, and exploits from communities across Canada.

Summer Camp

STEAM Camps

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

June 29, 2026 to August 28, 20269:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Enjoy a full summer of STEAM fun. Explore themes like coding, engineering, and robotics. For children ages 7-11. $220-$275 per week.

Baby Adventures Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Ansley Grove Library Contact

July 6, 2026 to August 24, 2026,
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.
Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

July 7, 2026 to August 18, 2026,
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.
Carrville Library Contact

July 8, 2026 to August 19, 2026,
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.
Maple Library Contact

July 2, 2026 to August 20, 2026,
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

July 7, 2026 to August 18, 2026,
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.
Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

July 6, 2026 to August 24, 2026,
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.
Vellore Village Library Contact

July 7, 2026 to August 18, 2026,
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.
VMC Library Contact

July 8, 2026 to August 19, 2026,
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.
Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

July 8, 2026 to August 19, 2026,
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

July 2, 2026 to August 20, 2026,
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.
Woodbridge Library Contact

July 3, 2026 to August 21, 2026,
Fridays 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.

Coffee & Conversation

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

July 8, 2026 to August 12, 2026,
Wednesdays 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

A weekly opportunity to socialize in a warm, supportive environment. Discuss current topics related to wellness, the changing world, and aging well. In person and on Zoom. Please register on Eventbrite or by calling 905-653-7323.

Little Explorers Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

July 5, 2026 to August 23, 2026,
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.
Ansley Grove Library Contact

July 2, 2026 to August 20, 2026,
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.
Carrville Library Contact

July 7, 2026 to August 18, 2026,
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.
Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

July 4, 2026 to August 22, 2026,
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.
Dufferin Clark Library Contact

July 6, 2026 to August 24, 2026,
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.
Kleinburg Library Contact

July 2, 2026 to August 20, 2026,
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.
Maple Library Contact

July 8, 2026 to August 19, 2026,
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

July 8, 2026 to August 19, 2026,
Wednesdays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, 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

July 2, 2026 to August 20, 2026,
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.
Vellore Village Library Contact

July 2, 2026 to August 20, 2026,
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.
Woodbridge Library Contact

July 7, 2026 to August 18, 2026,
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.

Little Kitchen Time

Pre-school Programs

VMC Library Contact

July 2, 2026 to August 20, 2026,
Thursdays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Enjoy food- and cooking-themed stories and songs in our play kitchen! Test your culinary skills - counting, measuring, and recognizing ingredients - at food-inspired activity stations. For toddlers to kindergarten-age children.

Thrive with Start2Finish

Children's Programs

VMC Library Contact

July 8, 2026 to August 19, 2026,
Wednesdays 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Explore themes related to social emotional learning through a variety of literacy and movement-based activities. Brought to you by Start2Finish. For school-aged children.

Baby Music and Movement

Pre-school Programs

Kleinburg Library Contact

July 8, 2026 to August 19, 2026,
Wednesdays 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Enjoy music and movement with your baby and play with instruments and materials that support healthy development while connecting with other families. In partnership with EarlyON. For ages 0–12 months.

Let's Go to the Movies

Adult Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

July 6, 2026 to August 17, 2026,
Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Enjoy a variety of interesting contemporary films with other movie enthusiasts.

Sing and Sign

Pre-school Programs

Maple Library Contact

July 6, 2026 to August 17, 2026,
Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Songs and games for everyday routines will be used to introduce American Sign Language to hearing infants. In partnership with EarlyON.

Festival de livres et d’auteurs! / Festival of French books and authors!

Children's Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

July 7, 2026 to July 28, 2026,
Tuesdays 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Découvrez les livres nominés pour les Prix Peuplier, Mélèze et Tamarac! Ensemble, nous allons découvrir des auteurs canadiens en lisant leur livres, avec des activités et des vidéos. Un nouveau livre à chaque semaine! Pour les jeunes de la 2e année à la 8e année.
Let’s discover the nominated books from Prix Peuplier, Prix Mélèze and Prix Tamarac! We will discover Franco-Canadian authors by reading and enjoying activities and videos together! Each week will be a new adventure! For grades 2 to 8.

Chess Club

For Children & Families

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

July 7, 2026 to August 11, 2026,
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 volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
VMC Library Contact

July 8, 2026 to August 19, 2026,
Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Drop in and test your strategies, learn some new skills, or battle it out with our talented volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!

English Conversation Circle

Adult Programs

VMC Library Contact

July 7, 2026 to August 18, 2026,
Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Newcomers and ESL learners can meet to practice their English in an informal environment with adult volunteers. Register on Eventbrite.

Mini Robotics Club

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

July 6, 2026 to July 13, 2026,
Mondays 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Kindergarten to grade 2 students can learn to think like a coder with our Vex 123 robots by working through a series of coding challenges designed by VEX Robotics.

Toastmasters for Teens

Teen Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

July 8, 2026 to August 26, 2026,
Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Nervous about public speaking? Join Toastmasters for Teens and conquer those fears! Develop communication and leadership skills with the guidance of a facilitator. For grades 8-12. Register on Eventbrite.

Cercle de discussion / French Meetup for Adults

Adult Programs

Online Program

July 6, 2026 to July 27, 2026,
Mondays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! Grâce à ce programme, vous apprendrez du français intéressant en plus de pratiquer avec les autres participants. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.
Practice your French in good company! Through this program, you will learn useful and exciting French as well as practice with other learners. Register on Eventbrite.

Programs Coming Up

2026

Jul

Mon

Hora de cuentos / Spanish Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Acompáñanos a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, y juegos en Español e Inglés. Estas actividades se pueden disfrutar en familia.
Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays in Spanish and English that are fun for the whole family.

Korean Storytime / (한국어 스토리타임)

Pre-school Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Join us for fun stories, songs, and rhymes in Korean that you can enjoy with your whole family.
재미있는 한국말 동화와 동요 시간에 온 가족을 초대합니다.

Visit the Therapy Dogs

Adult Programs

Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library Contact

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Take a break and visit with the therapy dogs, in partnership with St. John Ambulance.

Real Talk

Teen Programs

Carrville Library Contact

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Let’s talk some real talk. We’ll be diving into healthy relationships, boundaries, consent, and self-care. For diverse youth ages 15-19. Presented by Women's Support Network. Register on Eventbrite.

AI Image Keychain Maker

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Turn your ideas into custom 3D keychains! Using Copilot to design, and MakerLab to personalize, you'll 3D print colourful creations that match your style. For grades 7+.

Bilingual Fun: Soirée jeux pour ados / Teen Game Night

Teen Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Passez un été bilingue et amusez-vous lors de nos soirées jeux pour ados ! Cartes, jeux de société et bien plus encore ! Tous les niveaux de français sont les bienvenus.
Have some bilingual fun this summer with cards, board games, and more at our Teen Game Nights! All levels of French proficiency are welcome.

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Mini Camp

STEAM Camps

Ansley Grove Library Contact

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Ignite curiosity at our Mini Camp! Kids will explore coding, build simple robots, and try exciting science experiments — all through hands‑on learning and fun. For children ages 5-7. Registration is $25 per day.

Community Garden to Table

Culinary Literacy

Assembly Park Contact

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Grow and discover in this hands-on series to learn how to grow your own edible garden! In partnership with York Region Food Network.

Dive in with Aquatic Creatures

Summer Reading Club

Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library Contact

11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Discover the amazing animals that live in and around the water and learn about what makes them so special.

Dive in with Aquatic Creatures

Summer Reading Club

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Discover the amazing animals that live in and around the water and learn about what makes them so special.