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Programs Coming Up

2024
Oct
5
Sat

  • 3D Design Challenge!

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Online Program  
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Learn about Computer-aided Design (CAD) by creating something in Tinkercad while working under a design constraint. For grades 5+. Register on Eventbrite. Join on Zoom.
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  • Music & Movement

    For Children & Families
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    Join us for some musical fun as we sing songs, tell stories, and dance along with a musical instrument. For ages 0-6 years with a caregiver.
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  • Creative Age: Drum & Percussion Circle

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Experience the fun and community of a drum & percussion circle. No experience needed! Materials provided or bring your own. Aimed at older adults but all adults welcome! Register on Eventbrite or by calling 905-653-7323.
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  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:30 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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  • French Storytime/ L'Heure du conte

    Pre-school Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 2:45 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!

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  • Make & Take: Personalized Tote Bag

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Create your own custom tote bag using our Cricut and heat press! For grades 5+. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.
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  • 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.
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  • STEAM: Islamic Civilization

    Children's Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Discover Islamic heritage through the amazing STEAM contributions of medieval Muslims! Get hands-on with amazing inventions in science and engineering, and learn how Muslim civilizations changed our world!
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Ongoing Programs

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    September 9, 2024 to October 28, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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.
 

  • Chess Club

    For Children & Families
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    September 7, 2024 to October 26, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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!
 
 
 

  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    September 10, 2024 to October 29, 2024,
    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.
 

  • ESL Café

    Adult Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    September 3, 2024 to October 29, 2024,
    Tuesdays 6:00 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 Partnerships (LSP) in York Region. For registration and information, please contact cel@ccsyr.org or 289-317-3745.
 

  • Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    September 5, 2024 to October 24, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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.

  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    Mondays 6:30 PM to 7:30 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.

 
 

  • Let’s Play Puzzles

    Adult Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    October 5, 2024 to October 26, 2024,
    Saturdays 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
    People playing puzzles not only enjoy fun, but also enjoy benefits such as reducing stress, increasing IQ, improving speed, enhancing mood, improving visual, spatial, and logic reasoning, and delaying dementia.
 

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 7, 2024 to October 26, 2024,
    Saturdays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, 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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    Thursdays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, 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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    Fridays 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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 5, 2024 to October 24, 2024,
    Thursdays 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Enjoy food- and cooking-themed stories and songs in our play kitchen! Test your culinary skills - counting, measuring, recognizing ingredients - at food-inspired activity stations. For preschoolers - SK.
 

  • Musical Babies

    Pre-school Programs
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    September 4, 2024 to October 30, 2024,
    Wednesdays 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    An hour-long drop-in program that incorporates musical learning with songs, rhymes, and more. Offered in partnership with EarlyON Centre. For ages 0 to 12 months.
 
 

  • Reading Buddies

    Children's Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    October 1, 2024 to December 10, 2024,
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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.
 
 

  • Sing and Sign

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    September 9, 2024 to October 28, 2024,
    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 support of their language development. In partnership with EarlyON.
 

  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    September 4, 2024 to October 30, 2024,
    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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024
    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.
 

  • Virtual French Meetup for Adults / Cercle de discussion

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    September 4, 2024 to October 23, 2024,
    Wednesdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Practice your French in good company! Through this eight-week program, you will learn useful and exciting French as well as practice with other learners. Sessions are hosted on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

    Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! À travers ce programme de huit semaines, vous apprendrez du français intéressant en plus de pratiquer avec les autres participants. Le programme est en direct sur Zoom. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.

 


Programs Coming Up

2024
Oct
6
Sun

  • Kitchen STEAM: Chocolate

    Culinary Literacy
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Make your own handmade chocolates for yourself or to say thanks to someone special this fall! For grades 4-8. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.
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2024
Oct
7
Mon

  • Cooking Books

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
    Level up your cooking chops, bake up a storm, and connect with others over the kitchen table in this hands-on book club program! A new cookbook theme will be discussed each month. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.
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  • Make & Take: Ink It Up!

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Calling budding designers! Print your graphic in sublimation ink and see it emblazoned on a physical item. Find out what we're making this time on our website. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.
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  • Kids' Book Club

    Children's Programs
    Vellore Village 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.
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2024
Oct
8
Tue

  • Creative Age: Watercolour Neurographic Art

    Adult Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Join artist and teacher Christina Chiavaroli as she gently guides you through the process of art exploration using watercolour techniques while also experiencing cognitive benefits. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Memory Lab Orientation

    Adult Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    Do you have memories on old technology and you want to convert them? Home movies on VHS? Pictures on slides? An old mix tape? Drop in to learn about our resources that can help preserve them!
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  • Chinese Social Hour / 中文社交活动

    Adult Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    Chat in Chinese about books, current events, and life in Canada. Call or visit the Service Desk for more details.

    中文社交活动: 用中文聊天, 谈论书籍, 国家时事, 以及在加拿大的生活

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  • Kitchen Traditions Series

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
    Let's share kitchen traditions and stories! Learn from older adults in our community and make dishes that reflect our diversity, from one generation to the next. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Children's Author Visit: Yolanda T. Marshall

    Special Events
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month with Yolanda T. Marshall, award-winning author of My Kwanzaa Wish. Yolanda will share her stories and lead a fun soca dance party!
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  • STEAM Club

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 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.
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More programs during November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

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