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Programs Coming Up

2025
Mar
12
Wed

  • 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 historias, canciones, y juegos en Español y Inglés que son divertidos para toda la familia.
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  • Scholars' Hub @ Home

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    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.
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  • Bilingual STEAM Workshop: Air Power / Puissance aérienne

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 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 Park!

    Children's Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Bring the park inside the library and have some fun with different activities that make the park special.
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  • Off We Go to the Park!

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Bring the park inside the library and have some fun with different activities that make the park special.
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  • Off We Go to the Park!

    Children's Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Bring the park inside the library and have some fun with different activities that make the park special.
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  • Off We Go to the Park!

    Children's Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Bring the park inside the library and have some fun with different activities that make the park special.
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  • Off We Go to the Park!

    Children's Programs
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Bring the park inside the library and have some fun with different activities that make the park special.
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  • Off We Go to the Park!

    Children's Programs
    Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Bring the park inside the library and have some fun with different activities that make the park special.
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  • Off We Go to the Park!

    Children's Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Bring the park inside the library and have some fun with different activities that make the park special.
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  • Off We Go to the Park!

    Children's Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Bring the park inside the library and have some fun with different activities that make the park special.
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  • Off We Go to the Park!

    Children's Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Bring the park inside the library and have some fun with different activities that make the park special.
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  • Off We Go to the Park!

    Children's Programs
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Bring the park inside the library and have some fun with different activities that make the park special.
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  • Off We Go to the Park!

    Children's Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Bring the park inside the library and have some fun with different activities that make the park special.
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  • Visit the Therapy Dogs

    Adult Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Take a break and visit with the therapy dogs, in partnership with St. John Ambulance.
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  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    VMC 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.
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  • Kitchen Traditions Series

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:15 PM to 7:45 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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  • STEAM Club

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Maple Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 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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  • 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.
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Ongoing Programs

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
 
 

  • 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
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    March 5, 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.

  • Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 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.

 
 

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    March 5, 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.
  • Ansley Grove 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.
  • 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.
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
 
 
 

  • 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
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.

    Link Back to the Top

  • 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!
    Link Back to the Top

  • 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!
    Link Back to the Top

  • 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!
    Link Back to the Top

  • 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!
    Link Back to the Top

  • 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!
    Link Back to the Top

  • 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!
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