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Programs Coming Up

2025
Jan
17
Fri

  • Arctic Escape

    P.A. Day
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    We won't let winter stop the fun! Escape the cold weather by joining us for a day of arctic adventures, fun activities, cool vibes, and more.
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  • Arctic Escape

    P.A. Day
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    We won't let winter stop the fun! Escape the cold weather by joining us for a day of arctic adventures, fun activities, cool vibes, and more.
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  • Arctic Escape

    P.A. Day
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    We won't let winter stop the fun! Escape the cold weather by joining us for a day of arctic adventures, fun activities, cool vibes, and more.
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  • Arctic Escape

    P.A. Day
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    We won't let winter stop the fun! Escape the cold weather by joining us for a day of arctic adventures, fun activities, cool vibes, and more.
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  • Arctic Escape

    P.A. Day
    Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    We won't let winter stop the fun! Escape the cold weather by joining us for a day of arctic adventures, fun activities, cool vibes, and more.
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  • Arctic Escape

    P.A. Day
    Maple Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    We won't let winter stop the fun! Escape the cold weather by joining us for a day of arctic adventures, fun activities, cool vibes, and more.
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  • Arctic Escape

    P.A. Day
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    We won't let winter stop the fun! Escape the cold weather by joining us for a day of arctic adventures, fun activities, cool vibes, and more.
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  • Arctic Escape

    P.A. Day
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    We won't let winter stop the fun! Escape the cold weather by joining us for a day of arctic adventures, fun activities, cool vibes, and more.
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  • Arctic Escape

    P.A. Day
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    We won't let winter stop the fun! Escape the cold weather by joining us for a day of arctic adventures, fun activities, cool vibes, and more.
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  • Arctic Escape

    P.A. Day
    VMC Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    We won't let winter stop the fun! Escape the cold weather by joining us for a day of arctic adventures, fun activities, cool vibes, and more.
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  • French Sensory Storytime / Heure du conte sensorielle

    For Children & Families
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
    Join us for stories and songs in French in a soothing, sensory-friendly environment. For preschool to grade 6 and their families. Register on Eventbrite.

    Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires et chansons dans un environnement apaisant et sensoriel. Pour les enfants de la maternelle à la 6e année et leurs familles. Inscription sur Eventbrite.

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  • Arctic Escape

    P.A. Day
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    We won't let winter stop the fun! Escape the cold weather by joining us for a day of arctic adventures, fun activities, cool vibes, and more.
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Ongoing Programs

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    January 6, 2025 to February 24, 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
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.
 

  • Cercle de discussion / French Meetup for Adults

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    January 8, 2025 to February 26, 2025,
    Wednesdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! À travers ce programme, vous apprendrez du français intéressant en plus de pratiquer avec les autres participants. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.

    Practice your French in good company! Through this program, you will learn useful and exciting French as well as practice with other learners. Register on Eventbrite.

 
 
 
 

  • Cooking with Diabetes

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    January 16, 2025 to January 30, 2025,
    Thursdays 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Learn about cooking with diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol with Vaughan Community Health Centre as we cook up delicious lunches together week to week! Registration is $12 on Eventbrite.
 

  • English Conversation Circle

    Adult Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    January 7, 2025 to February 25, 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 or 289-317-3745.
 

  • Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    January 9, 2025 to February 27, 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
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    January 10, 2025 to February 28, 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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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
    January 9, 2025 to February 27, 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
    January 8, 2025 to February 26, 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.
 
 

  • Sing and Sign

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    January 6, 2025 to February 24, 2025,
    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
    January 8, 2025 to February 26, 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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.
 


Programs Coming Up

2025
Jan
18
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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  • Stories and Scribbles

    For Children & Families
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
    Join us for stories, songs, and early literacy based writing activities, designed for scribblers aged JK-grade 1.
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  • Tricky Turing Tumble

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Program and solve puzzles with gravity using marbles that make calculations as they tumble down a track. For grades 4+. Register on Eventbrite.
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2025
Jan
19
Sun

  • Sensory Social

    For Children & Families
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Drop in to connect with others and have fun in a sensory-friendly environment. For all ages.
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  • 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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  • Creative Age: Polaroid Project

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
    Learn the art of the Polaroid Emulsion Lift technique and create one-of-a-kind headshots that tell your story. This program is aimed at older adults, but all adults are welcome. Register on Eventbrite or by calling 905-653-7323.
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  • Unwind & Design

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 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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2025
Jan
20
Mon

  • Korean Storytime / (한국어 스토리타임)

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Join us for fun stories, songs and rhymes in Korean that you can enjoy with your whole family.
    재미있는 한국말 동화와 동요 시간에 온 가족을 초대합니다.
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  • Let's Go to the Movies

    Adult Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
    Enjoy a variety of interesting contemporary films with other movie enthusiasts.
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  • Interview Bootcamp

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
    A two-part program to learn essential interview skills, effective preparation strategies, and how to unleash your full potential for successful interviews. Register on Eventbrite.
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How to register for a program on Eventbrite

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