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Baby Adventures Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

January 8, 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.

Chess Club

For Children & Families

Maple Library Contact

January 9, 2025 to March 6, 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!

D&D Club

Teen Programs

Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

February 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.

Debate Club

Teen Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

February 4, 2025 to March 4, 2025,
Tuesdays 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.

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.

Make & Take: Lava Lamp/Lampe à lave Bilingual Workshop

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

February 28, 2025 to February 28, 2025

Durant cet atelier bilingue, vous allez découvrir comment fabriquer une lampe à lave et ainsi explorer la densité de différents liquides. Pour les enfants de la 3e à la 6e année. 5$ par participant. Inscription sur Eventbrite.
During this bilingual workshop, you will find out how to make a lava lamp and learn about liquid densities. For grades 3-6. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.

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.
Maple Library Contact

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.
Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.
Vellore Village Library Contact

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.

Sensory Room

For Children & Families

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

January 10, 2025 to February 28, 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.

Sing and Sign

Pre-school Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

February 7, 2025 to February 28, 2025,
Fridays 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Songs and games for everyday routines will be used to introduce American Sign Language to hearing infants. In partnership with EarlyON. See our website for registration information.

Tech Tutor 1-on-1

Adult Programs

Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

February 28, 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.

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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.

Visit the Therapy Dogs

Adult Programs

Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library Contact

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Take a break and visit with the therapy dogs, in partnership with St. John Ambulance.

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.

Sci-Fi Book Club

Adult Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

From discovering far-away galaxies to alternate universes, join us to discuss a different sci-fi book each month, either in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

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Summer Company Info Session

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Interested in starting a business? Get mentorship from Vaughan’s business community. Learn about resources, services, and funding. For students 15-29 who will be returning to school in the fall. In partnership with VBEC. Join us in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

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Coffee Connections

Adult Programs

Vellore Village Community Centre Contact

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

This City of Vaughan Recreation Services program offers older adults a chance to learn, socialize, and enjoy light refreshments. Please register on PerfectMind. A few spots are available as walk-ins. Funded by the Ontario Seniors Community Grant.

Point, Click, Connect: Computer Fundamentals

Adult Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Need help with your computer skills? This program will boost your confidence, knowledge, and practical skills. Please call Job Skills at 905-235-5255 to register.

Virtual ESL Café

Adult Programs

Online Program

1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Newcomers and ESL learners can practice their English in an informal online environment with adult volunteers. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. In partnership with CCSYR through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) in York Region. For registration and information, please contact LSP@ccsyr.org.

Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

Children's Programs

Vellore Village Library Contact

6:00 PM to 7:00 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.

Planning Your Vacation With AI

Adult Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Revolutionize travel planning with AI tools! Explore Chat GPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity AI in a hands-on session highlighting AI versatility.

More programs during March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025

Programs Coming Up

Ongoing Programs

Baby Adventures Storytime

Chess Club

D&D Club

Debate Club

Little Explorers Storytime

Make & Take: Lava Lamp/Lampe à lave Bilingual Workshop

Reading Buddies

Sensory Room

Sing and Sign

Tech Tutor 1-on-1

Programs Coming Up

Korean Storytime / (한국어 스토리타임)

Visit the Therapy Dogs

English Conversation Circle

Sci-Fi Book Club

Summer Company Info Session

Coffee Connections

Point, Click, Connect: Computer Fundamentals

Virtual ESL Café

Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

Planning Your Vacation With AI

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