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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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Ongoing Programs

 

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    January 9, 2023 to February 27, 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.
  • Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    January 10, 2023 to February 28, 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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    January 11, 2023 to February 22, 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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    January 12, 2023 to February 23, 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.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    January 12, 2023 to February 23, 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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    January 10, 2023 to February 28, 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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    January 9, 2023 to February 27, 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.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    January 11, 2023 to February 22, 2023
    Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 10:30 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
    February 1, 2023 to February 22, 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.
  • Woodbridge Library   Contact
    January 12, 2023 to February 23, 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.
 
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  • Chess Club

    For Children & Families
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    January 10, 2023 to February 28, 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!
  • Maple Library   Contact
    January 12, 2023 to February 23, 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!
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    January 14, 2023 to February 25, 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!
 
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  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    January 17, 2023 to April 25, 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.
 
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  • Discover LinkedIn Learning, Brainfuse & Zoom

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    January 9, 2023 to February 27, 2023
    Mondays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Join us for a 15 minute one-on-one introduction to one of three great digital resources: Zoom, Brainfuse, and LinkedIn Learning. Visit the Information Desk for more information.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    January 11, 2023 to February 22, 2023
    Wednesdays, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Join us for a 15 minute one-on-one introduction to one of three great digital resources: Zoom, Brainfuse, and LinkedIn Learning. Visit the Information Desk for more information.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    January 10, 2023 to February 28, 2023
    Tuesdays, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Join us for a 15 minute one-on-one introduction to one of three great digital resources: Zoom, Brainfuse, and LinkedIn Learning. Visit the Information Desk for more information.
 
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  • Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    January 12, 2023 to February 23, 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.

  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    January 11, 2023 to February 22, 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.

 
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  • Italian Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Woodbridge Library   Contact
    January 12, 2023 to February 23, 2023
    Thursdays, 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
    Ciao a tutti! Join us for fun stories, songs and rhymes in Italian that you can enjoy with your whole family.

    Ciao a tutti! Vi invitiamo a partecipare con tutta la famiglia al nostro programma di storie, canzoni e rime divertenti in italiano.

 
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  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    January 12, 2023 to February 23, 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.
  • Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    January 12, 2023 to February 23, 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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    January 13, 2023 to February 24, 2023
    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
    January 10, 2023 to February 28, 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.
  • Kleinburg Library   Contact
    January 12, 2023 to February 23, 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.
  • Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    January 10, 2023 to February 28, 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.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    January 11, 2023 to February 22, 2023
    Wednesdays, 10:00 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    January 11, 2023 to February 22, 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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    January 7, 2023 to February 25, 2023
    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
    January 12, 2023 to February 23, 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.
  • Vellore Village Community Centre   Contact
    January 9, 2023 to February 27, 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.
  • VMC Library   Contact
    January 9, 2023 to February 27, 2023
    Mondays, 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
 
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  • Minecrafters Club

    Children's Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    January 11, 2023 to February 22, 2023
    Wednesdays, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Mine with friends, craft your worlds, and challenge yourself to a whole new level of building at the library! Master builders or beginners, all are welcome.
 
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  • Reading Buddies

    Children's Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    February 6, 2023 to April 24, 2023
    Mondays, 4:30 PM to 5:30 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
    February 7, 2023 to April 25, 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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    February 7, 2023 to March 28, 2023
    Tuesdays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 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
    February 8, 2023 to May 3, 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.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    February 11, 2023 to April 29, 2023
    Saturdays, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.
 
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  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    January 11, 2023 to February 22, 2023
    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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    January 11, 2023 to February 22, 2023
    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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    January 7, 2023 to February 25, 2023
    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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    January 12, 2023 to February 28, 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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    January 9, 2023 to February 27, 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.
  • Woodbridge Library   Contact
    January 24, 2023 to February 28, 2023
    Tuesdays, 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
    January 18, 2023 to February 22, 2023
    Wednesdays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Practice your French in good company! Through this six-week program, you will learn useful and exciting French as well as practice with other learners. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

    Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! À travers ce programme de six 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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  • Winter Break Challenge!

    For Children & Families
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    January 2, 2023 to January 6, 2023
    Are you up for the Winter Break Challenge? Pick up your challenge passport and complete a variety of fun activities at any VPL location!
  • Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    January 2, 2023 to January 6, 2023
    Are you up for the Winter Break Challenge? Pick up your challenge passport and complete a variety of fun activities at any VPL location!
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    January 2, 2023 to January 6, 2023
    Are you up for the Winter Break Challenge? Pick up your challenge passport and complete a variety of fun activities at any VPL location!
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    January 2, 2023 to January 6, 2023
    Are you up for the Winter Break Challenge? Pick up your challenge passport and complete a variety of fun activities at any VPL location!
  • Kleinburg Library   Contact
    January 2, 2023 to January 6, 2023
    Are you up for the Winter Break Challenge? Pick up your challenge passport and complete a variety of fun activities at any VPL location!
  • Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    January 2, 2023 to January 6, 2023
    Are you up for the Winter Break Challenge? Pick up your challenge passport and complete a variety of fun activities at any VPL location!
  • Maple Library   Contact
    January 2, 2023 to January 6, 2023
    Are you up for the Winter Break Challenge? Pick up your challenge passport and complete a variety of fun activities at any VPL location!
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    January 2, 2023 to January 6, 2023
    Are you up for the Winter Break Challenge? Pick up your challenge passport and complete a variety of fun activities at any VPL location!
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    January 2, 2023 to January 6, 2023
    Are you up for the Winter Break Challenge? Pick up your challenge passport and complete a variety of fun activities at any VPL location!
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    January 2, 2023 to January 6, 2023
    Are you up for the Winter Break Challenge? Pick up your challenge passport and complete a variety of fun activities at any VPL location!
  • VMC Library   Contact
    January 2, 2023 to January 6, 2023
    Are you up for the Winter Break Challenge? Pick up your challenge passport and complete a variety of fun activities at any VPL location!
  • Woodbridge Library   Contact
    January 2, 2023 to January 6, 2023
    Are you up for the Winter Break Challenge? Pick up your challenge passport and complete a variety of fun activities at any VPL location!
 
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Programs Coming Up

2023
Jan
2
Mon

  • STEAM Camp: Winter Break

    STEAM Camps
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Hang out with us during your winter break for some STEAM fun! We've got awesome activities exploring engineering, coding and robotics, plus more! Grades 2-6. Registration is $25. Register on Eventbrite.
 
2023
Jan
3
Tue

  • STEAM Camp: Winter Break

    STEAM Camps
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Hang out with us during your winter break for some STEAM fun! We've got awesome activities exploring engineering, coding and robotics, plus more! Grades 2-6. Registration is $25. Register on Eventbrite.
 
2023
Jan
4
Wed

  • STEAM Camp: Winter Break

    STEAM Camps
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Hang out with us during your winter break for some STEAM fun! We've got awesome activities exploring engineering, coding and robotics, plus more! Grades 2-6. Registration is $25. Register on Eventbrite.
 
2023
Jan
5
Thu

  • STEAM Workshops: Awesome Ooze

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Put your chemistry skills to the test as you learn to synthesize polymers. In partnership with York University Science Engagement. Registration is $15. For grades 5-8. Register on Eventbrite.
 
2023
Jan
6
Fri

  • STEAM Camp: Winter Break

    STEAM Camps
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Hang out with us during your winter break for some STEAM fun! We've got awesome activities exploring engineering, coding and robotics, plus more! Grades 2-6. Registration is $25. Register on Eventbrite.
 
2023
Jan
7
Sat

  • Babysitting Course with Heart2Heart

    Teen Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Learn important skills for becoming a top-notch babysitter in this one-day course. Registration is $70. For ages 11-15. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Paw Patrol Party

    For Children & Families
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Are you ready to have a paw-tastic time at the library with some friendly pups? Let's celebrate Paw Patrol with some fun activities! For grades JK-2.

  • Paw Patrol Party

    For Children & Families
    Maple Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Are you ready to have a paw-tastic time at the library with some friendly pups? Let's celebrate Paw Patrol with some fun activities! For grades JK-2.

  • Paw Patrol Party

    For Children & Families
    Woodbridge Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Are you ready to have a paw-tastic time at the library with some friendly pups? Let's celebrate Paw Patrol with some fun activities! For grades JK-2.
 
More programs during March 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023
 
What's On Program Guide