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Programs Coming Up

2025
May
5
Mon

  • What Canadian-Made Means for Your Business

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
    With growing support for homegrown goods, the “Buy Canadian” movement is gaining momentum. But what does Canadian-made actually mean? In this session, we break down the rules, the nuances, and what you need to know to confidently market your products while staying compliant. Presented by Vaughan Economic Development and Houser Henry & Syron LLP.
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  • Make & Take: Ink It Up!

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
    Calling budding designers! Print your graphic in sublimation ink and see it emblazoned on a physical item. See website for session details. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.
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  • Kids' Book Club

    Children's Programs
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 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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  • Lean In for Women in Business

    Adult Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Making moves in your career? Join a supportive circle of women for business advice and skills-building. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Starter Company Plus Info Session

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 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. Register on Eventbrite.
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Ongoing Programs

  • Aging Well Club

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    May 5, 2025 to June 23, 2025,
    Mondays 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    A series for adventurous older adults to learn and interact with others, featuring different themes and guests. See the website for topics. Please register on Eventbrite for priority. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows.
 

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    May 5, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    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
    May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    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.
 

  • Chess Club

    For Children & Families
    Maple Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 12, 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!
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    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!
 

  • Cooking Anime

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    May 5, 2025 to May 12, 2025,
    Mondays 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
    Let’s bring some of the foods from your favourite animes to life! Recommended for grades 7-12. Registration is $10 on Eventbrite.
 
 

  • Let’s Play Puzzles

    Adult Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    May 3, 2025 to May 24, 2025,
    Saturdays 10:00 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
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 26, 2025,
    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
    May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    Sundays 10:00 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 30, 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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    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.
  • Kleinburg Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    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
    May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    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
    May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    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
    May 1, 2025 to June 26, 2025,
    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.
 

  • Plaisir de lire / Fun with French

    Children's Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    May 5, 2025 to June 23, 2025,
    Mondays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    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.

    Parlez-vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French-speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

  • Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    Thursdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    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.

    Parlez-vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French-speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

 
 
 

  • Sing and Sign

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    May 5, 2025 to June 30, 2025,
    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 partnership with EarlyON. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
 


Programs Coming Up

2025
May
27
Tue

  • 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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2025
May
28
Wed

  • Baby Social

    Pre-school Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Drop in and meet other parents and babies in your community! We will feature a new topic every session along with activities, singing, free play, and occasional guest speakers. For ages 0-12 months with a parent or caregiver.
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  • Makers With a Cause

    Teen Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
    Let's make the world a better place with meaningful DIY activities. Express yourself creatively and make someone's day! Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Resume Ready for Teens

    Teen Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Discover resume secrets at our teen-friendly workshop! Stand out to employers, land that summer job, and unlock your future. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Great Novels Book Club

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Join us as we read and discuss novels that explore our humanity and touch our souls. Join us in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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2025
May
29
Thu

  • Chess Club

    For Children & Families
    VMC Library   Contact
    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!
    Link Back to the Top

  • Make & Take: Ink It Up!

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Calling budding designers! Print your graphic in sublimation ink and see it emblazoned on a physical item. See website for session details. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.
    Link Back to the Top

  • Resume Ready for Teens

    Teen Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
    Discover resume secrets at our teen-friendly workshop! Stand out to employers, land that summer job, and unlock your future. Register on Eventbrite.
    Link Back to the Top

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