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Programs Coming Up

2025
Jul
9
Wed

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    July 3, 2025 to August 14, 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.
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  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    July 3, 2025 to August 14, 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.
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  • Little Kitchen Time

    Pre-school Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    July 3, 2025 to August 14, 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, and recognizing ingredients - at food-inspired activity stations. For preschoolers - SK.
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  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    July 3, 2025 to August 14, 2025,
    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.
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  • Spanish Storytime / Hora de cuentos

    Pre-school Programs
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays in Spanish and English that are fun for the whole family.
    Acompáñanos a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, y juegos en Español e Inglés. Estas actividades se pueden disfrutar en familia. Fluency in Spanish is not required to attend. All are welcome.
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  • Explore Your Garden

    For Children & Families
    Assembly Park   Contact
    10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    Explore the local community garden and learn how you can get involved to grow your own herbs & vegetables! Participants will meet at the garden. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Destination: Into the Forest!

    Summer Reading Club
    Maple Library   Contact
    11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Explore the forests of the world through environmental science, engineering, and camping-themed activities!
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  • Destination: Into the Forest!

    Summer Reading Club
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Explore the forests of the world through environmental science, engineering, and camping-themed activities!
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  • Destination: Into the Forest!

    Summer Reading Club
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Explore the forests of the world through environmental science, engineering, and camping-themed activities!
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  • Unwind & Design

    Adult Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Ignite creativity, embrace sustainability, and unwind! Engage in creative activities, express yourself through personalized designs, and enjoy mindful exercises that promote relaxation. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • French Teen Café

    Teen Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Maintien et développe ton français en participant à des activités amusantes pendant ce programme estival de 6 semaines. Inscription sur Eventbrite.

    Practice your French through fun games and activities. You will also learn advanced French for real world situations! An activity-based, 6-week program. Each session will last approximately 1 hour. Register on Eventbrite.

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Ongoing Programs

  • Aging Well Club

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    July 7, 2025 to August 18, 2025,
    Mondays 2:00 PM to 3:00 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.
 

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    July 3, 2025 to August 14, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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.
  • Carrville Library   Contact
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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.
 

  • Baby Music and Movement

    Pre-school Programs
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    July 2, 2025 to August 27, 2025,
    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.
 

  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    July 8, 2025 to July 22, 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
    July 8, 2025 to August 12, 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.
 

  • GameJam

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Online Program  
    July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
    Calling all young game designers! Take on the GameJam challenge and design a video game that fits a hidden theme to be revealed on July 2nd. You have all month to complete your game. See our website for details.
 
 

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    July 3, 2025 to August 14, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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.
  • Carrville Library   Contact
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 3, 2025 to August 14, 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, and recognizing ingredients - at food-inspired activity stations. For preschoolers - SK.
 
 

  • Scholars' Hub @ Home

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    July 2, 2025 to August 27, 2025,
    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.
 
 
 
 

  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    July 3, 2025 to August 14, 2025,
    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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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.
 

  • Zumbini

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    July 7, 2025 to August 11, 2025,
    Mondays 1:30 PM to 2:30 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
Jul
10
Thu

  • 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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  • Destination: Into the Forest!

    Summer Reading Club
    Carrville Library   Contact
    11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Explore the forests of the world through environmental science, engineering, and camping-themed activities!
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  • Destination: Into the Forest!

    Summer Reading Club
    Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Explore the forests of the world through environmental science, engineering, and camping-themed activities!
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  • BBT: It’s Bubble Tea Time!

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
    Learn how to make your own boba pearls & fix yourself a bubble tea! For grades 7-12. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.
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  • Robotics Club

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Calling all young innovators in grades 4-8! Dive into the exciting world of robotics featuring Vex robots in this four-week program. Build, pilot, code, and compete with friends. Register on Eventbrite.
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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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2025
Jul
11
Fri

  • Sensory Social

    For Children & Families
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Drop in to connect with others and have fun in a sensory-friendly environment. For all ages.
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2025
Jul
12
Sat

  • Babysitting Course with Heart2Heart

    Teen Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    9:30 AM to 4:30 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.
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  • Destination: Deep Sea Discovery!

    Summer Reading Club
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Dive in and explore marine ecosystems, sea travel, and ocean conservation!
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  • 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.
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