Due to the Canada Post labour disruption, customers receiving overdue notices by mail may experience a delay. This delay does not change when you need to return your items. To stay informed, we encourage you to register for email notifications or check your account online. For information about other services impacted by the disruption please contact VPL.
We would be happy to support your organization or facility by visiting you to:
If you would like to arrange for any of these outreach services, please contact your local branch at 905-653-READ (7323).
Your organization or facility can arrange to have a selection of books and materials delivered to you. If you would like to know more about this service, please contact your local branch at 905-653-READ (7323).
Magnifiers that also serve as bookmarks and rulers can be purchased at the service desk for $1.
The following words may help you when searching for materials about older adults in the Library Catalogue:
Try adding an additional word or two to one of the above terms in order to specify your particular subject of interest. The order of the words does not matter in the Catalogue search box.
Some examples:
For additional help, please contact a library staff member at your local branch at 905-653-READ (7323) or via email by using the email librarian form.
Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
Helping seniors and people with disabilities stay independent, active, and socially connected. We are also helping seniors stay safe and making Ontario more accessible for everyone and promoting the benefits of age-diverse, accessible workplaces and communities where everyone is able to participate.
Programs and Services for Seniors
Contains information for seniors including Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Services for Veterans and more.
Business Development Bank of Canada
A national bank for Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs, offering loans and financing, investment advice, and consulting services. Works with entrepreneurs in all industries with a focus on small and medium sized enterprises.
Community Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS)
CHATS is an organization dedicated to providing seniors' services in York Region, through relationships with clients, staff, volunteers and partners. Care and support are provided in assisting seniors with an independent lifestyle.
Complete information about York Region Transit's service for those unable to use conventional public transit.
myRide Travel Training is a transit support program that prepares people to make independent journeys using YRT/Viva services in York Region.
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
Bring an item to have appraised or simply come and learn how it is done. See website for details.
Nov 27 - Reader's Choice! Come talk about your favourite books of the year.
During library hours
Nov 6 - Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson
Dec 4 - Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Nov 12 - This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan
Dec 10 - Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin
Nov 18 - Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Dec 16 - The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton
Nov 5 - How to Know a Person by David Brooks
Dec 3 - The Indoctrinated Brain by Michael Nehls
