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Programs Coming Up

2025
Apr
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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  • 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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  • Communication Tips for Caregivers

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Ontario Caregiver Organization will present on effective communication strategies for working with service providers and other people involved in their caregiving experience. Join us on Zoom.
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  • Financial Literacy Bootcamp

    Teen Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Boost your financial literacy in this 4-week workshop, which covers the basics of money such as debit, credit, and budgeting. For grades 8-12. 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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  • Playful Math

    Pre-school Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    April 4, 2025 to April 25, 2025,
    Fridays 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Using a variety of activities, songs, and rhymes, participants will practice their math skills in a fun and interactive way. In partnership with EarlyON.
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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

  • Aging Well Club

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    April 7, 2025 to April 28, 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
    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.
 

  • Budget Lunch Social

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    April 3, 2025 to April 24, 2025,
    Thursdays 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    A weekly lunch together - on a budget! Join us for this 4-week series to learn some kitchen skills and meet new cooking friends. In partnership with VCHC. Registration is $15 for all 4 sessions, on Eventbrite.
 

  • Chess Club

    For Children & Families
    Maple Library   Contact
    March 20, 2025 to April 24, 2025,
    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!
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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!
 
 
 

  • 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.
 
 

  • 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.
 

  • Plaisir de lire / Fun with French

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    March 6, 2025 to April 24, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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.

 
 

  • Reading Buddies

    Children's Programs
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    March 20, 2025 to May 8, 2025,
    Thursdays 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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    March 1, 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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Sundays 2:00 PM to 3:00 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.
 
 

  • Watercolour Neurographic Art

    Adult Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    April 3, 2025 to April 24, 2025,
    Thursdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 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.
 

  • 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
Apr
12
Sat

  • Eid Storytime

    For Children & Families
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    In celebration of Eid, join us for a storytime followed by fun activities. All families welcome. Presented in partnership with Mommy Connections, an initiative of Jaffari Support Services.
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2025
Apr
13
Sun

  • Bake Club

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Cookies, cakes, pies, and more! Let’s bake up a different treat together every month! Recommended for adults. Registration is $7 per session.
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  • Planning Your Vacation With AI

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Revolutionize travel planning with AI tools! Explore Chat GPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity AI in a hands-on session highlighting AI versatility.
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  • Creation Lab

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Explore all things STEAM with a variety of library tech and tools.
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2025
Apr
14
Mon

  • Health 1-on-1

    Health Literacy
    Online Program  
    library hours
    Sign up for a personal session with our Health Literacies Specialist to help you find information and resources to make informed health decisions. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • French Storytime/ L'Heure du conte

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark 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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  • Memory Lab Orientation

    Adult Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    4:00 PM to 5:00 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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  • English Conversation Circle

    Adult Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    6:00 PM to 7:30 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.
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  • 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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  • Family Coding Time

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Coders unite! In this team-up program, children and their caregivers will work together to solve coding puzzles. Suitable for beginners and experts alike! For grades 2+. Register on Eventbrite.
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More programs during May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025

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