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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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Writer's Corner: Ink Adventure

Children's Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Explore the magic of words and write creatively in different genres over this 4-week workshop! For grades 4-6. Register on Eventbrite.

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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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Kitchen Traditions Series

Culinary Literacy

VMC Library Contact

10:30 AM to 12:00 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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Creative Age: Capturing Life’s Stories

Adult Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Learn the fundamental elements of memoirs to write personal stories, explore the art of storytelling, and craft your own narrative. Two continuous sessions; sign up for both at once.

Creative Age: Drum & Percussion Circle

Adult Programs

Ansley Grove Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Experience the fun and community of a drum & percussion circle. No experience needed! Materials provided or bring your own. Aimed at older adults but all adults welcome! Register on Eventbrite or by calling 905-653-7323.

STEAM Club

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 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.

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.

Kids' Book Club

Children's Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Get the book, read the book, and then come and tell us what you thought of it while enjoying activities and games based on the story! For grades 3-7.

STEAM Club

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

VMC 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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Mar

Wed

Coffee Connections

Adult Programs

Garnet A. Williams 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.

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

Writer's Corner: Ink Adventure

Health 1-on-1

Kitchen Traditions Series

Creative Age: Capturing Life’s Stories

Creative Age: Drum & Percussion Circle

STEAM Club

Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

Kids' Book Club

STEAM Club

Coffee Connections

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