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Programs Coming Up

2024
Sep
17
Tue

  • Kitchen STEAM for Homeschoolers

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
    Who says you can’t play with your food? Let's learn about kitchen STEAM topics every month! Recommended for grades 3-8. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • STEAM Club

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Ansley Grove 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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  • STEAM Club

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource 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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  • Writers' Room

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    Work with other aspiring writers to explore the elements of writing. Perfect for discussion and feedback. Join in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Chess Club for Teens

    Teen Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 11, 2024 to October 30, 2024,
    Wednesdays 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
    Drop in and test your strategies, learn some new skills, or battle it out with other players. Beginners and pros are welcome!
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  • Musical Babies

    Pre-school Programs
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    September 4, 2024 to October 30, 2024,
    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.
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  • Scholars' Hub @ Home

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    September 4, 2024 to October 30, 2024,
    Wednesdays 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
    In partnership with York University, the Scholars’ Hub @ Home speaker series features discussions on a broad range of topics, with engaging lectures from some of York’s best minds. Registration and more details on York University's website.
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  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    September 4, 2024 to October 30, 2024,
    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.
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  • Virtual French Meetup for Adults / Cercle de discussion

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    September 4, 2024 to October 23, 2024,
    Wednesdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Practice your French in good company! Through this eight-week program, you will learn useful and exciting French as well as practice with other learners. Sessions are hosted on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

    Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! À travers ce programme de huit semaines, vous apprendrez du français intéressant en plus de pratiquer avec les autres participants. Le programme est en direct sur Zoom. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.

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Ongoing Programs

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    September 3, 2024 to October 29, 2024,
    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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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.
  • VMC Library   Contact
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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.
 

  • Chess Club

    For Children & Families
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    September 17, 2024 to October 29, 2024,
    Tuesdays 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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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!
 
 

  • College Meals on a Budget

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    September 16, 2024 to September 23, 2024,
    Mondays 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
    Just because you’re on a budget, doesn’t mean you have to lose out on flavour! Let’s make some meals that are quick, easy, and filling! Registration is $10 on Eventbrite for both weeks.
 

  • Cooking with Diabetes

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    September 12, 2024 to October 3, 2024,
    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.
 

  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    September 10, 2024 to October 8, 2024,
    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
    September 10, 2024 to October 1, 2024,
    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.
 

  • ESL Café

    Adult Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    September 3, 2024 to October 29, 2024,
    Tuesdays 7:00 PM to 8:30 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 or 289-317-3745.
 

  • Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    September 5, 2024 to October 24, 2024,
    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.

  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    Mondays 6:30 PM to 7:30 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.

 
 

  • Let’s Play Puzzles

    Adult Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    September 7, 2024 to September 28, 2024,
    Saturdays 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
    People playing puzzles not only enjoy fun, but also enjoy benefits such as reducing stress, increasing IQ, improving speed, enhancing mood, improving visual, spatial, and logic reasoning, and delaying dementia.
 

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    September 3, 2024 to October 29, 2024,
    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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    Thursdays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, 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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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.
  • Kleinburg Library   Contact
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 5, 2024 to October 24, 2024,
    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
    September 4, 2024 to October 30, 2024,
    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.
 

  • Real Talk

    Teen Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    September 10, 2024 to September 24, 2024,
    Tuesdays 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
    Hey, awesome teens! Join the Women’s Support Network for empowering workshops on healthy relationships, boundaries, consent, and self-care. For diverse youth ages 15-19. Thank you to the TD Bank Group for funding this initiative!
 

  • Scholars' Hub @ Home

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    September 4, 2024 to October 30, 2024,
    Wednesdays 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
    In partnership with York University, the Scholars’ Hub @ Home speaker series features discussions on a broad range of topics, with engaging lectures from some of York’s best minds. Registration and more details on York University's website.
 
 

  • Sing and Sign

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    September 9, 2024 to October 28, 2024,
    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
    September 4, 2024 to October 30, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024,
    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
    September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024
    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.
 

  • Virtual French Meetup for Adults / Cercle de discussion

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    September 4, 2024 to October 23, 2024,
    Wednesdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Practice your French in good company! Through this eight-week program, you will learn useful and exciting French as well as practice with other learners. Sessions are hosted on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

    Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! À travers ce programme de huit semaines, vous apprendrez du français intéressant en plus de pratiquer avec les autres participants. Le programme est en direct sur Zoom. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.

 

  • Zumbini

    Pre-school Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    September 6, 2024 to September 20, 2024,
    Fridays 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    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. See website for registration details.
 


Programs Coming Up

2024
Sep
23
Mon

  • Russian Storytime / Рассказы на русском языке

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Join us for fun stories, songs and rhymes in Russian that you can enjoy with your whole family. Fluency in Russian is not required; all are welcome.

    Для вас и ваших детей. Сказки, рассказы, песни на русском языке. Читаем вместе. Учим вместе. Говорим вместе. Свободное знание языка не требуется.

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  • Alzheimer's and Communication

    Health Literacy
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Alzheimer’s disease affects many aspects of daily living including communication and behavior. Learn about how caregivers and an individual living with dementia can learn to communicate. Join in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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2024
Sep
24
Tue

  • Community Resources and Services for Newcomers

    Adult Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Information sessions brought to you in collaboration with Catholic Community Services of York Region and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Please pre-register at cel@ccsyr.org
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  • Music & Movement

    For Children & Families
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Join us for some musical fun as we sing songs, tell stories, and dance along with a musical instrument. For ages 0-6 years with a caregiver.
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  • Senior Strength

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Join us for an immersive workshop designed to equip seniors with tools for building mental resilience. Aimed at older adults, with all adults welcome. Register on Eventbrite or by calling 905-653-7323.
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  • 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.
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  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    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.
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  • Fall Colours

    For Children & Families
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Have you been enjoying fall colours this season? Learn about trees, shrubs, and wildflowers contributing to this stunning display! Program will be presented by TRCA.
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  • Starter Company Plus Info Session

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    Looking to start or expand your business? Learn about resources, mentorship, funding, and more! In partnership with VBEC. Join us in person or on Zoom.
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2024
Sep
25
Wed

  • Memory Lab Orientation

    Adult Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    11:00 AM to 1:00 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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See also:

How to use Zoom

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How to register for a program on Eventbrite

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