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Programs Coming Up

2025
Mar
13
Thu

  • Books With Badges

    Pre-school Programs
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Make community connections as we partner with York Regional Police for a special storytime! Enjoy songs and rhymes, ask questions, and listen to stories read by an officer!
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  • French Storytime/ L'Heure du conte

    Pre-school Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    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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  • Bilingual STEAM Workshop: Air Power / Puissance aérienne

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Can you build a car powered by nothing but air? Join us to learn how to create a balloon-powered car that's fun and easy to build! For grades 3-6. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.

    Pouvez-vous construire une voiture alimentée uniquement par de l'air ? Venez découvrir comment construire une voiture à ballons, amusante et facile à réaliser! Pour les enfants de la 3e à la 6e année. Inscription $5 sur Eventbrite.

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  • Off We Go to the Rescue!

    Children's Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    What does being a hero mean to you? We have so many heroes in our communities and it's time to celebrate all their contributions through exciting activities!
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  • Off We Go to the Rescue!

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    What does being a hero mean to you? We have so many heroes in our communities and it's time to celebrate all their contributions through exciting activities!
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  • Off We Go to the Rescue!

    Children's Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    What does being a hero mean to you? We have so many heroes in our communities and it's time to celebrate all their contributions through exciting activities!
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  • Off We Go to the Rescue!

    Children's Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    What does being a hero mean to you? We have so many heroes in our communities and it's time to celebrate all their contributions through exciting activities!
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  • Off We Go to the Rescue!

    Children's Programs
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    What does being a hero mean to you? We have so many heroes in our communities and it's time to celebrate all their contributions through exciting activities!
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  • Off We Go to the Rescue!

    Children's Programs
    Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    What does being a hero mean to you? We have so many heroes in our communities and it's time to celebrate all their contributions through exciting activities!
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  • Off We Go to the Rescue!

    Children's Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    What does being a hero mean to you? We have so many heroes in our communities and it's time to celebrate all their contributions through exciting activities!
    Link Back to the Top
 

  • Off We Go to the Rescue!

    Children's Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    What does being a hero mean to you? We have so many heroes in our communities and it's time to celebrate all their contributions through exciting activities!
    Link Back to the Top
 

  • Off We Go to the Rescue!

    Children's Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    What does being a hero mean to you? We have so many heroes in our communities and it's time to celebrate all their contributions through exciting activities!
    Link Back to the Top
 

  • Off We Go to the Rescue!

    Children's Programs
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    What does being a hero mean to you? We have so many heroes in our communities and it's time to celebrate all their contributions through exciting activities!
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  • Off We Go to the Rescue!

    Children's Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    What does being a hero mean to you? We have so many heroes in our communities and it's time to celebrate all their contributions through exciting activities!
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  • 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.
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  • Kitchen STEAM: Pi(e) Day

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
    Let’s make hand pies for Pi Day! Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.
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  • Mindful Doodling

    Adult Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    By using repetition and design to create tile patterns, participants will engage in quiet, creative mindfulness.
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  • Virtual ESL Book Club

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Good news for ESL learners! We offer fun and lively book discussions to build your confidence in speaking English. In partnership with CCSYR through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) in York Region. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. For registration and information, please contact LSP@ccsyr.org.
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  • Sensory Room

    For Children & Families
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    March 7, 2025 to April 25, 2025,
    Fridays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Drop in for some fun hands-on sensory activities that are easy on the eyes and ears. For all ages.
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Ongoing Programs

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Tuesdays 10:00 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, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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.
 
 

  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    March 4, 2025 to April 29, 2025,
    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.
 

  • English Conversation Circle

    Adult Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    March 4, 2025 to April 29, 2025,
    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 Partnerships (LSP) in York Region. For registration and information, please contact cel@ccsyr.org.
 

  • Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    March 6, 2025 to April 24, 2025,
    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, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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.

 
 

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    March 6, 2025 to April 25, 2025,
    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.
  • Kleinburg Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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.
 

  • Little Kitchen Time

    Pre-school Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    March 6, 2025 to April 24, 2025,
    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
    March 5, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    February 19, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
    Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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.
 
 
 

  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025
    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.
 

  • YAY Cooking!

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    March 3, 2025 to March 17, 2025,
    Mondays 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
    Learn how to cook up some simple & delicious dishes one week at a time! In partnership with Youth Assisting Youth. Registration is $15 on Eventbrite.
 

  • Zumbini

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    March 3, 2025 to April 28, 2025,
    Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    A unique, fun program incorporating music and movement to encourage parent-child bonding while helping to develop early literacy, motor, and social skills. Offered in partnership with EarlyON.
 


Programs Coming Up

2025
Mar
14
Fri

  • Off We Go Home (Staycation)!

    Children's Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Children are invited to come to the library in their favourite pajamas for a day filled with staycation fun with their community!
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  • Off We Go Home (Staycation)!

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Children are invited to come to the library in their favourite pajamas for a day filled with staycation fun with their community!
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  • Off We Go Home (Staycation)!

    Children's Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Children are invited to come to the library in their favourite pajamas for a day filled with staycation fun with their community!
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  • Off We Go Home (Staycation)!

    Children's Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Children are invited to come to the library in their favourite pajamas for a day filled with staycation fun with their community!
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  • Off We Go Home (Staycation)!

    Children's Programs
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Children are invited to come to the library in their favourite pajamas for a day filled with staycation fun with their community!
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  • Off We Go Home (Staycation)!

    Children's Programs
    Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Children are invited to come to the library in their favourite pajamas for a day filled with staycation fun with their community!
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  • Off We Go Home (Staycation)!

    Children's Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Children are invited to come to the library in their favourite pajamas for a day filled with staycation fun with their community!
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  • Off We Go Home (Staycation)!

    Children's Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Children are invited to come to the library in their favourite pajamas for a day filled with staycation fun with their community!
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  • Off We Go Home (Staycation)!

    Children's Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Children are invited to come to the library in their favourite pajamas for a day filled with staycation fun with their community!
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  • Off We Go Home (Staycation)!

    Children's Programs
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Children are invited to come to the library in their favourite pajamas for a day filled with staycation fun with their community!
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See also:

How to use Zoom

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How to register for a program on Eventbrite

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