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Programs Coming Up

2024
Dec
3
Tue

  • Coffee Connections

    Adult Programs
    Al Palladini Community Centre   Contact
    9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    This City of Vaughan Parks and Recreation Department 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.
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  • Mandarin Storytime / 中文故事会

    Pre-school Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Join us for fun songs and joyful rhymes in Mandarin and English! Suitable for the whole family. No previous knowledge of Mandarin required. 欢迎大家来图书馆一起听中文故事.
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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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  • Keeping Connected

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Spend quality time enjoying engaging activities, learning something new, and having fun at this monthly drop-in, in person program for older adults.
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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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  • 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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  • ESL Café

    Adult Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:00 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 or 289-317-3745.
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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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  • True Stories Book Club

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    We'll explore a variety of popular non-fiction titles, from current affairs to cutting-edge science, as well as true stories. Join us in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Chess Club for Teens

    Teen Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    November 6, 2024 to December 18, 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
    November 13, 2024 to December 18, 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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  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    November 6, 2024 to December 18, 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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Ongoing Programs

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    November 5, 2024 to December 17, 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 5, 2024 to December 17, 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!
  • Maple Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024,
    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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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!
 
 
 
 

  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    November 5, 2024 to December 10, 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.
 

  • Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    November 7, 2024 to December 19, 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.

  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024,
    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.

 
 
 

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    November 5, 2024 to December 17, 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 7, 2024 to December 19, 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
    November 13, 2024 to December 18, 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.
 

  • Reading Buddies

    Children's Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    October 1, 2024 to December 10, 2024,
    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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024,
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024,
    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
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024,
    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.
 
 
 

  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    November 6, 2024 to December 18, 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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024,
    Thursdays 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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 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
    November 1, 2024 to December 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.
 
 

  • VPL Food Drive

    Special Events
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    November 25, 2024 to December 16, 2024
    Book it to our food drive and get in the holiday mood by giving what you can. From November 25 to December 16, Vaughan Public Libraries is accepting donations of non-perishable food items at all locations for our 18th annual food drive. Collected items will be donated to the Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support for our community and make a difference.
  • Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
    Book it to our food drive and get in the holiday mood by giving what you can. From November 25 to December 16, Vaughan Public Libraries is accepting donations of non-perishable food items at all locations for our 18th annual food drive. Collected items will be donated to the Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support for our community and make a difference.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
    Book it to our food drive and get in the holiday mood by giving what you can. From November 25 to December 16, Vaughan Public Libraries is accepting donations of non-perishable food items at all locations for our 18th annual food drive. Collected items will be donated to the Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support for our community and make a difference.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
    Book it to our food drive and get in the holiday mood by giving what you can. From November 25 to December 16, Vaughan Public Libraries is accepting donations of non-perishable food items at all locations for our 18th annual food drive. Collected items will be donated to the Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support for our community and make a difference.
  • Kleinburg Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
    Book it to our food drive and get in the holiday mood by giving what you can. From November 25 to December 16, Vaughan Public Libraries is accepting donations of non-perishable food items at all locations for our 18th annual food drive. Collected items will be donated to the Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support for our community and make a difference.
  • Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
    Book it to our food drive and get in the holiday mood by giving what you can. From November 25 to December 16, Vaughan Public Libraries is accepting donations of non-perishable food items at all locations for our 18th annual food drive. Collected items will be donated to the Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support for our community and make a difference.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
    Book it to our food drive and get in the holiday mood by giving what you can. From November 25 to December 16, Vaughan Public Libraries is accepting donations of non-perishable food items at all locations for our 18th annual food drive. Collected items will be donated to the Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support for our community and make a difference.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
    Book it to our food drive and get in the holiday mood by giving what you can. From November 25 to December 16, Vaughan Public Libraries is accepting donations of non-perishable food items at all locations for our 18th annual food drive. Collected items will be donated to the Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support for our community and make a difference.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
    Book it to our food drive and get in the holiday mood by giving what you can. From November 25 to December 16, Vaughan Public Libraries is accepting donations of non-perishable food items at all locations for our 18th annual food drive. Collected items will be donated to the Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support for our community and make a difference.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
    Book it to our food drive and get in the holiday mood by giving what you can. From November 25 to December 16, Vaughan Public Libraries is accepting donations of non-perishable food items at all locations for our 18th annual food drive. Collected items will be donated to the Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support for our community and make a difference.
  • VMC Library   Contact
    November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
    Book it to our food drive and get in the holiday mood by giving what you can. From November 25 to December 16, Vaughan Public Libraries is accepting donations of non-perishable food items at all locations for our 18th annual food drive. Collected items will be donated to the Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support for our community and make a difference.
 

  • Zumbini

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    November 4, 2024 to December 16, 2024,
    Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:00 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

2024
Dec
16
Mon

  • Visit the Therapy Dogs

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    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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2024
Dec
17
Tue

  • 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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  • 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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  • ESL Café

    Adult Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:00 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 or 289-317-3745.
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  • Kids' Book Club

    Children's Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    6:00 PM to 6:45 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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  • 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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2024
Dec
18
Wed

  • Hebrew Storytime / שעת סיפור בעברית

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    5:30 PM to 6:00 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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  • Happy Hanukkah Celebration!

    For Children & Families
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Join us for an evening to celebrate Hanukkah! Children will learn about the holiday through creative stations and STEAM-related activities.
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  • Kitchen Traditions Series

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:15 PM to 7:45 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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More programs during January 1, 2025 to February 28, 2025

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