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We’ve gone virtual!

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we introduced a selection of virtual programs that you can enjoy from home on various digital platforms.


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Programs Coming Up

2023
Nov
30
Thu
  • Conversations on Social Inclusion: The LGBTQ2+ Experience

    7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    Join us for a discussion on sexual orientation and identity, viewing the past, present and future. Presented by PFlag Canada York Region. Session hosted on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • STEAM Club

    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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  • Visit the Therapy Dogs

    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Take a break and visit with the therapy dogs, in partnership with St. John Ambulance.
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  • Table Top for Teens

    November 3, 2023 to December 22, 2023,
    Fridays 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
    Explore the world of table top board games and card games at the library. Bring your own games or choose from our selection.
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Ongoing Programs

  • A Life Review: The Inner Work of Age

    November 30, 2023 to November 30, 2023
    Explore connecting your conscious life with what was repressed and unlived in your shadow and reclaim some of what was sacrificed, in a positive, affirming way. Presented by author Connie Zweig. Session hosted on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
 
 
  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    November 2, 2023 to December 21, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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

    November 2, 2023 to December 21, 2023,
    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 Chess in the Library student volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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 Chess in the Library student volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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 Chess in the Library student volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
 
 
 
  • D&D Club

    September 19, 2023 to December 12, 2023,
    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

    November 16, 2023 to December 7, 2023,
    Thursdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 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 6-12. Register on Eventbrite.
 
 
  • Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

    November 2, 2023 to December 14, 2023,
    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.

  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.

  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    Mondays 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.

 
  • Healthy Aging Series

    November 2, 2023 to November 30, 2023,
    Thursdays 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    This series explores a different topic each week using research and evidence-based approaches to empower seniors on their journey towards healthy aging. Join us in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
 
 
 
  • Little Explorers Storytime

    November 2, 2023 to December 21, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    Fridays 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    Mondays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    Saturdays 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
 
  • Reading Buddies

    October 12, 2023 to December 14, 2023,
    Thursdays 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Thursdays 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
    Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    Sundays 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    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.
 
 
 
 
  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    November 2, 2023 to December 21, 2023,
    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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    Wednesdays 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 AM to 12:00 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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    Mondays 4:00 PM to 5:00 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.
  • November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023,
    Mondays 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.
 
 
  • Zumbini

    November 6, 2023 to December 18, 2023,
    Mondays 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
    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

2023
Dec
11
Mon
  • Let's Go to the Movies

    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Enjoy a variety of interesting contemporary films with other movie enthusiasts.
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2023
Dec
12
Tue
  • Health 1-on-1

    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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  • Spanish Storytime / Hora de cuentos

    10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays in Spanish and English that are fun for the whole family.
    Acompáñanos a disfrutar de historias, canciones y juegos en Español y Inglés que son divertidos para toda la familia.
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  • Chinese Social Hour / 中文社交活动

    10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
    Chat in Chinese about books, current events and life in Canada. Call or visit the Service Desk for more details.

    中文社交活动: 用中文聊天, 谈论书籍, 国家时事, 以及在加拿大的生活

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  • Make & Take: Holiday Cookie Stencils

    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Learn to make custom stencils with our Cricut! You'll take home a food-safe stencil you can use to decorate cookies for the holidays. For grades 5+ (adults welcome!). Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.
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  • Visit the Therapy Dogs

    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Take a break and visit with the therapy dogs, in partnership with St. John Ambulance.
    Link Back to the Top
2023
Dec
13
Wed
  • Korean Storytime / (한국어 스토리타임)

    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 동요시간에 온가족을 초대합니다.
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  • Celebrate Hanukkah!

    5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Join us for an evening to celebrate Hanukkah! With a special Storytime with UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, followed by activities and a musical performance.
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  • Hebrew Storytime / שעת סיפור בעברית

    5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
    Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays in Hebrew and English. In partnership with the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.

    .הצטרפו אלינו לסיפורים שירים, ומשחקי אצבּע בעברית ובאנגלית .בשיתוף עם הפדרציה היהודית המאוחדת של טורונטו רבתי

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  • Snacking on Stories

    6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    Get ready to dive into the world of stories…through food! We will read a story and cook up something delicious every month. For grades 1-4, with a caregiver. Registration is $5 per session on Eventbrite.
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