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Programs Coming Up

2026

Feb

Tue

Scholars' Hub @ Home

Adult Programs

Online Program

January 7, 2026 to February 25, 2026,
Wednesdays 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM

In partnership with York University, the Scholars’ Hub @ Home speaker series features discussions on a broad range of topics, with engaging lectures from some of York’s best minds. Registration and more details on York University's website.

Virtual ESL Café

Adult Programs

Online Program

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Newcomers and ESL learners can practice their English in an informal online environment with adult volunteers. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. In partnership with CCSYR through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) in York Region. Please register at ccsyr.org or contact LSP@ccsyr.org.

Baby Music and Movement

Pre-school Programs

Kleinburg Library Contact

January 7, 2026 to February 25, 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.

Chess Club for Teens

Teen Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

January 7, 2026 to February 25, 2026,
Wednesdays 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM

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

D&D Club

Teen Programs

Carrville Library Contact

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.

Writers' Room

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Work with other aspiring writers to explore the elements of writing. Perfect for discussion and feedback. Join in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Register

Ongoing Programs

Tech Tutor 1-on-1

Adult Programs

Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

February 17, 2026 to February 17, 2026

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.

Baby Adventures Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

January 6, 2026 to February 24, 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.
Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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.
Vellore Village Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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.
Ansley Grove Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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.
Carrville Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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.
Dufferin Clark Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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.
Maple Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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.
Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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.
VMC Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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.
Woodbridge Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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.

Little Explorers Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Carrville Library Contact

January 6, 2026 to February 24, 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.
Woodbridge Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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.
Ansley Grove Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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.
Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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.
Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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.

Little Kitchen Time

Pre-school Programs

VMC Library Contact

January 8, 2026 to February 26, 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.

Sing and Sign

Pre-school Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

February 6, 2026 to February 27, 2026,
Fridays 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

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

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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.

Scholars' Hub @ Home

Adult Programs

Online Program

January 7, 2026 to February 25, 2026,
Wednesdays 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM

In partnership with York University, the Scholars’ Hub @ Home speaker series features discussions on a broad range of topics, with engaging lectures from some of York’s best minds. Registration and more details on York University's website.

Chess Club

For Children & Families

Vellore Village Library Contact

January 17, 2026 to February 28, 2026,
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 volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
Dufferin Clark Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 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!
Maple Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 2026,
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 volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!

Baby Music and Movement

Pre-school Programs

Kleinburg Library Contact

January 7, 2026 to February 25, 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

January 5, 2026 to February 23, 2026,
Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

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

Chess Club for Teens

Teen Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

January 7, 2026 to February 25, 2026,
Wednesdays 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM

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

Coding Buddies

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

February 5, 2026 to February 26, 2026,
Thursdays 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Want to learn to code? Team up with volunteer programmers and tackle some coding challenges using Scratch & CodeCombat! For grades 2-5. Register on Eventbrite.

English Conversation Circle

Adult Programs

VMC Library Contact

January 6, 2026 to February 24, 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. In partnership with CCSYR through Library Settlement Partnership (LSP) in York Region. Permanent residents and convention refugees should register at CCSYR.org or 905-770-7040. All other learners should register on Eventbrite.

Financial Literacy Bootcamp

Teen Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

February 3, 2026 to March 3, 2026,
Tuesdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Boost your financial literacy in this multiweek workshop, which covers the basics of money such as debit, credit, and budgeting. For grades 8-12. Registration is $50 on Eventbrite and includes a one-year subscription to personalfinancelab.com.

Plaisir de lire / Fun with French

Children's Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

January 8, 2026 to February 26, 2026,
Thursdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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.
Parlez-vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French-speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.
Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 2026,
Wednesdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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.
Parlez-vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French-speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.
Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 2026,
Mondays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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.
Parlez-vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French-speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.
Woodbridge Library Contact

January 1, 2026 to February 28, 2026,
Mondays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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.
Parlez-vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French-speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

Programs Coming Up

2026

Feb

Wed

Plaisir de lire / Fun with French

Children's Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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.
Parlez-vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French-speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

Great Novels Book Club

Adult Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Join us as we read and discuss novels that explore our humanity and touch our souls. Join us in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Register

2026

Feb

Thu

French Storytime/ L'Heure du conte

Pre-school Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

3:45 PM to 4:30 PM

The perfect intro to French! Awesome stories and songs for everyone.
Le meilleur moyen d’apprendre en ayant du plaisir grâce à de superbes histoires et chansons pour tous!

Tech Tutor 1-on-1

Adult Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

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.

Storia italiana / Italian Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Woodbridge Library Contact

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Ciao a tutti! Vi invitiamo a partecipare con tutta la famiglia al nostro programma di storie, canzoni, e rime divertenti in italiano.
Ciao a tutti! Join us for fun stories, songs, and rhymes in Italian that you can enjoy with your whole family.

2026

Feb

Fri

Aging Well Club

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

A series for adventurous older adults to learn and interact with others, featuring different themes and guests. See the website for topics. Please register on Eventbrite for priority. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows.

2026

Feb

Sat

Local Author Showcase

Special Events

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Meet local authors at VPL's monthly local author showcase. It may ignite unexpected but unforgettable literary sparks!

Teen Book Club: Read. Chat. Connect.

Teen Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

A chill space to talk books, hang out, and snack — no pressure to finish the book! For grades 9-12.

More programs during March 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026

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How to register for a program on Eventbrite

Programs Coming Up

Scholars' Hub @ Home

Virtual ESL Café

Baby Music and Movement

Chess Club for Teens

D&D Club

Writers' Room

Ongoing Programs

Tech Tutor 1-on-1

Baby Adventures Storytime

Little Explorers Storytime

Little Kitchen Time

Sing and Sign

Scholars' Hub @ Home

Chess Club

Baby Music and Movement

Let's Go to the Movies

Chess Club for Teens

Coding Buddies

English Conversation Circle

Financial Literacy Bootcamp

Plaisir de lire / Fun with French

Programs Coming Up

Plaisir de lire / Fun with French

Great Novels Book Club

French Storytime/ L'Heure du conte

Tech Tutor 1-on-1

Storia italiana / Italian Storytime

Aging Well Club

Local Author Showcase

Teen Book Club: Read. Chat. Connect.

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