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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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2023
March
1
Wednesday

  • Mandarin Storytime on Zoom / Zoom线上中文故事会

    Pre-school Programs
    Online Program
    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. Register on Eventbrite.
 

  • Hack Your Resume

    Teen Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
    Hack your resume with tips from Next-Steps Employment Centre to land that summer job. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Sourdough: From Starter to Loaf

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Make a sourdough starter and learn how to bake up your own fresh loaves of bread at home in this two-part program! Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.

  • Reading Buddies

    Children's Programs
    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.

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 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.

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 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.

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 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.

  • Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

    Children's Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 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.

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 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.

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 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.

  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 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.

  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2023 to April 26, 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.
 

Ongoing Programs

 

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    March 6, 2023 to April 24, 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
    March 7, 2023 to April 25, 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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 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
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 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
    March 7, 2023 to April 25, 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
    March 6, 2023 to April 24, 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.
  • Woodbridge Library   Contact
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 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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  • Budget Lunch Social

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    April 13, 2023 to May 4, 2023
    Thursdays, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    A weekly lunch together - on a budget! Join us for this 4-week series to learn some kitchen skills and meet new cooking friends. Registration is $15 for all 4 sessions, on Eventbrite.
 
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  • Chess Club

    For Children & Families
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    March 7, 2023 to April 25, 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
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 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
    March 4, 2023 to April 29, 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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  • Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 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.

  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    March 20, 2023 to May 1, 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.

 
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  • Italian Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Woodbridge Library   Contact
    March 2, 2023 to April 30, 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
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 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
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 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
    March 5, 2023 to April 30, 2023
    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
    March 3, 2023 to April 28, 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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    March 7, 2023 to April 25, 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
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 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
    March 7, 2023 to April 25, 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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    March 4, 2023 to April 29, 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
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 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 Library   Contact
    March 6, 2023 to April 24, 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
    March 6, 2023 to April 24, 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
    VMC Library   Contact
    March 11, 2023 to April 29, 2023
    Saturdays, 2:00 PM to 3:30 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.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    February 2, 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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  • STEAM Camp: March Break

    STEAM Camps
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    March 13, 2023 to March 17, 2023
    9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Enjoy a full week of STEAM fun this March Break. Explore themes like coding, robotics, animation and engineering with new activities each day! For grades 2-6. $180 for full week or $40 per day. Register on Eventbrite.
 
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  • Stop-Motion Animation

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    VMC Library   Contact
    April 4, 2023 to April 25, 2023
    Tuesdays, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
    Join us while we experiment with different elements of stop-motion animation. Have fun shooting video, editing, recording sound and designing props in this four week program. For grades 3-6. Register on Eventbrite.
 
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  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    March 4, 2023 to April 29, 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
    March 2, 2023 to April 27, 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
    March 6, 2023 to April 24, 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
    March 7, 2023 to April 25, 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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Programs Coming Up

2023
Mar
2
Thu

  • Lit Teen Café

    Teen Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
    Read anything good lately? Want to share book suggestions? Drop in and chat with other teens while making your own custom fandom gear. For grades 8-12.
 
2023
Mar
4
Sat

  • Cartoon a Button!

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Are you a comics fan? Drop in and use our button maker to make a colourful button of your favourite superhero or cartoon character. There will be other fun things, too!

  • Let’s Grow Peppers!

    Culinary Literacy
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Grow your own peppers and learn about perfect flowers, the Scoville scale, and more! For grades 1-7. Register on Eventbrite.
 
2023
Mar
5
Sun

  • Let’s Go to the (French) Movies

    Adult Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
    Great French movies with English subtitles for all to enjoy.
    De superbes films en français avec sous-titres anglais pour le plaisir de tous.
 
2023
Mar
6
Mon

  • Health 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Online Program
    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.

  • Let's Go to the Movies

    Adult Programs
    Woodbridge Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Enjoy a variety of interesting contemporary films with other movie enthusiasts.

  • Make & Take: Super Shirts

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Use the Cricut machine to design and make iron-on patches to customize your favourite shirt. Registration is $5. For grades 5+. Register on Eventbrite.

  • 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.

  • Oscars Trivia Night

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Calling all movie buffs! Get ready for the Academy Awards with a night of trivia! Wear your finest as we quiz you on Oscar winners and losers. Join us in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

  • The Aging Well Club

    Adult Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    A series for adventurous older adults to learn and interact with others. Featuring different themes and guests, see the website for monthly topics. Join in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite. There will be special guests requiring promotion.
 
2023
Mar
7
Tue

  • Franco-Ontarian Author visits / Visites Franc-O

    Children's Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Thanks to a Francophone Community Grant from the Government of Ontario, VPL is offering a series of Franco-Ontario author visits for school-aged children.

  • Franco-Ontarian Author visits / Visites Franc-O

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
    Thanks to a Francophone Community Grant from the Government of Ontario, VPL is offering a series of Franco-Ontario author visits for school-aged children.

  • Make & Take: Hot Beverage Mugs

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Do you love warm cocoa? What better way to drink it than from a personalized mug made with our Cricut mug press? Registration is $5. For grades 5+. Register on Eventbrite.
 
 
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