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    The exterior book drop at Vellore Village Library is temporarily closed due to a ceiling leak. Please return items inside the branch during library hours. If we're closed, you can use the book drops at another VPL branch. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Programs Coming Up

2025
May
25
Sun

  • Bullet Journaling for Tweens

    Teen Programs
    Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    A bullet journaling introduction where tweens will learn tools to stay organized while expressing creativity. Layouts emphasizing reading will be shared, such as creating a reading log or book tracker.
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  • Visit the Therapy Dogs

    Adult Programs
    Maple 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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  • Aging Well Club

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    May 5, 2025 to June 23, 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.
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  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    May 5, 2025 to June 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.
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  • Let's Go to the Movies

    Adult Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    May 5, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
    Enjoy a variety of interesting contemporary films with other movie enthusiasts.
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  • Sing and Sign

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    May 5, 2025 to June 30, 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 partnership with EarlyON. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Ongoing Programs

  • Aging Well Club

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    May 5, 2025 to June 23, 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
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    May 5, 2025 to June 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 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.
 
 

  • Cercle de discussion / French Meetup for Adults

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    May 7, 2025 to June 25, 2025,
    Wednesdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! Grâce à 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.

 

  • Chess Club

    For Children & Families
    Maple Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 12, 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 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
    May 6, 2025 to June 10, 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.
 

  • Debate Club

    Teen Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    May 15, 2025 to May 29, 2025,
    Thursdays 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    Improve your critical thinking and public speaking skills! A variety of debate formats will be used to explore current events and philosophical questions. For grades 8-10. Register on Eventbrite.
 

  • English Conversation Circle

    Adult Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    May 6, 2025 to June 24, 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
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    May 4, 2025 to June 29, 2025,
    Sundays 10:00 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 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.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 26, 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.
 
 

  • Musical Babies

    Pre-school Programs
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    May 7, 2025 to June 25, 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 26, 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 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.

  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 7:30 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 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.

  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    Tuesdays 6:00 PM to 7:00 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.

 
 
 

  • Sing and Sign

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    May 5, 2025 to June 30, 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 partnership with EarlyON. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
 

  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    May 7, 2025 to June 25, 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 30, 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
    May 1, 2025 to June 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.
 


Programs Coming Up

2025
Jun
13
Fri

  • Sensory Social

    For Children & Families
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM
    Drop in to connect with others and have fun in a sensory-friendly environment. For all ages.
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  • Keyboarding Basics for Today

    Children's Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Learn proper keyboarding techniques in this 4-part workshop. For grades 3-7. Registration is $40 on Eventbrite.
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2025
Jun
14
Sat

  • Stories and Scribbles

    For Children & Families
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Join us for stories, songs, and early literacy based writing activities, designed for scribblers aged JK-grade 1.
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  • Repair Café

    Adult Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    A Repair Café brings together people with items to repair and volunteer fixers with skills and tools to share. Presented in collaboration with the Regional Municipality of York and NewMakeIt. Please register for a timeslot on the NewMakeIt website.

    For more information about The Repair Café or to volunteer as a fixer please visit Repair Café York Region.

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  • French Storytime/ L'Heure du conte

    Pre-school Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
    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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  • Learn to Camp with Parks Canada!

    Adult Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Learn to plan for your first camping trip with tips on equipment, safe campfires, and wildlife sightings! This program is designed for adults, but all ages are welcome!
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  • Pokémon League

    For Children & Families
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Whether you own Pokémon Cards, love Pokémon, or just want something fun to do, join us for a huge range of Pokémon activities at the library! All ages are welcome.
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2025
Jun
15
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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  • Make & Take: Ink It Up!

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    Calling budding designers! Print your graphic in sublimation ink and see it emblazoned on a physical item. See website for session details. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.
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2025
Jun
16
Mon

  • Korean Storytime / (한국어 스토리타임)

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 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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See also:

How to use Zoom

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How to register for a program on Eventbrite

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