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    Tuesday, January 28, 2020

    Due to system upgrade, the access to public computers at Civic Centre Resource Library, Maple Library and Dufferin Clark Library will experience interruptions. Thank you for your patience.

    Wednesday, January 29, 2020

    Due to system upgrade, the access to public computers at Pierre Berton Resource Library, Ansley Grove Library and Woodbridge Library will experience interruptions. Thank you for your patience.

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2020
January
27
Monday

  • Let's Go to the Movies

    Adult Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
    More than just a great place to get books, the library is also a fun place to enjoy a film - for free! See you at the show.
 

  • DnD Adventures at the Library

    Teen Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 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 ages 12 - 16

  • Family Storytelling

    Special Events
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
    Storytelling traditions are an important part of family history. Join us as we celebrate Family Literacy Day with author Bruna Di Giuseppe as she tells an Italian-English bilingual story that embraces cultural traditions and emphasizes the importance of teaching our little ones where they come from.

  • Adult Book Club

    Adult Programs
    Woodbridge Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    Pick up a copy of the monthly title at the library.

  • Teen Book Club

    Teen Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Come by and pick up a copy of one of our hot reads and then come back a month later to meet up and chat about the book.

  • Born to Read

    Pre-school Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    January 6, 2020 to February 29, 2020
    Mondays, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
    Join us for an interactive program to share stories, songs, rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! For ages 0-18 months with a parent or caregiver.

  • Family Storytime

    For Children & Families
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    January 6, 2020 to February 10, 2020
    Mondays, 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!

  • Fun With French

    Children's Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    January 6, 2020 to February 24, 2020
    Mondays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Parlez vous français? Practice French with stories and activities led by French speaking volunteers from our community. For ages 7 and up.

  • Hop, Sing, Read!

    Pre-school Programs
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    January 6, 2020 to February 27, 2020
    Mondays, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    For children who love to move, this storytime is 30 minutes of songs, rhymes and wiggles. For 2 to 4 year olds and their enthusiastic adult.

  • Keyboarding Basics for Today

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    January 6, 2020 to January 27, 2020
    Mondays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Learn proper keyboarding techniques in this 4-part workshop. Ages 8-12. Cost is $40. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Toddling to Read

    Pre-school Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    January 6, 2020 to February 10, 2020
    Mondays, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
    This program features stories, songs, action rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! Toddlers will enjoy lots of stimulation and activity. For ages 18 months-3 years with a parent or caregiver.
 

Ongoing Programs

 

  • Baby Social

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    December 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020
    Fridays, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    Drop in and meet other parents and babies in your community! We will feature a new topic every week along with activities, singing, free play, and occasional guest speakers. For ages 0-12 months with a parent or caregiver.
 
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  • Born to Read

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    December 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020
    Tuesdays, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Join us for an interactive program to share stories, songs, rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! For ages 0-18 months with a parent or caregiver.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    January 8, 2020 to February 26, 2020
    Wednesdays, 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Join us for an interactive program to share stories, songs, rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! For ages 0-18 months with a parent or caregiver.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    January 10, 2020 to February 28, 2020
    Fridays, 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Join us for an interactive program to share stories, songs, rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! For ages 0-18 months with a parent or caregiver.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    January 9, 2020 to February 27, 2020
    Thursdays, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Join us for an interactive program to share stories, songs, rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! For ages 0-18 months with a parent or caregiver.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    December 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020
    Tuesdays
    Join us for an interactive program to share stories, songs, rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! For ages 0-18 months with a parent or caregiver.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    December 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020
    Wednesdays, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Join us for an interactive program to share stories, songs, rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! For ages 0-18 months with a parent or caregiver.
 
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  • Creation Lab

    For Children & Families
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    January 11, 2020 to February 29, 2020
    Saturdays, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Explore all things STEAM with a variety of library tech and tools.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    January 9, 2020 to February 27, 2020
    Thursdays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Explore all things STEAM with a variety of library tech and tools.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    January 10, 2020 to February 28, 2020
    Fridays, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
    Explore all things STEAM with a variety of library tech and tools.
  • Woodbridge Library   Contact
    January 8, 2020 to March 11, 2020
    Wednesdays, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
    Explore all things STEAM with a variety of library tech and tools.
 
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  • Family Storytime

    For Children & Families
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    December 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020
    Wednesdays, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    January 10, 2020 to February 28, 2020
    Fridays, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!
  • Kleinburg Library   Contact
    January 7, 2020 to February 25, 2020
    Tuesdays, 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!
  • Maple Library   Contact
    January 9, 2020 to February 27, 2020
    Thursdays, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    January 9, 2020 to February 27, 2020
    Thursdays, 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    January 7, 2020 to February 25, 2020
    Tuesdays, 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    December 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020
    Tuesdays, 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!
  • Woodbridge Library   Contact
    January 9, 2020 to February 27, 2020
    Thursdays, 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!
 
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  • Homework Help

    Children's Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    January 8, 2020 to February 12, 2020
    Wednesdays, 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    Get help with Math, Science, English, and more. For ages 7-12. Please pre-register at the Service Desk in-person, or by calling and asking for Homework Help registration. Please note that due to demand customers can register their children for only one session per week, in English OR French. Customers will need a separate library card for each child being registered.
  • Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    December 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020
    Get help with Math, Science, English, and more. For ages 7-12. Please pre-register at the Service Desk in-person, or by calling and asking for Homework Help registration. Please note that due to demand customers can register their children for only one session per week, in English OR French. Customers will need a separate library card for each child being registered.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    December 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020
    Get help with Math, Science, English, and more. For ages 7-12. Please pre-register at the Service Desk in-person, or by calling and asking for Homework Help registration. Please note that due to demand customers can register their children for only one session per week, in English OR French. Customers will need a separate library card for each child being registered.
 
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  • Homework Help for French

    Children's Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    January 8, 2020 to February 12, 2020
    Wednesdays, 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    Get help with French reading, writing and oral communication. Ages 7-12. Please pre-register at the Service Desk in-person, or by calling and asking for Homework Help registration. Please note that due to demand customers can register their children for only one session per week, in English OR French. Customers will need a separate library card for each child being registered.
  • Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    December 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020
    Get help with French reading, writing and oral communication. Ages 7-12. Please pre-register at the Service Desk in-person, or by calling and asking for Homework Help registration. Please note that due to demand customers can register their children for only one session per week, in English OR French. Customers will need a separate library card for each child being registered.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    December 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020
    Get help with French reading, writing and oral communication. Ages 7-12. Please pre-register at the Service Desk in-person, or by calling and asking for Homework Help registration. Please note that due to demand customers can register their children for only one session per week, in English OR French. Customers will need a separate library card for each child being registered.
 
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  • Hop, Sing, Read!

    Pre-school Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    January 16, 2020 to February 20, 2020
    Thursdays, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
    For children who love to move, this storytime is 30 minutes of songs, rhymes and wiggles. For 2 to 4 year olds and their enthusiastic adult.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    January 7, 2020 to February 28, 2020
    Tuesdays, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    For children who love to move, this storytime is 30 minutes of songs, rhymes and wiggles. For 2 to 4 year olds and their enthusiastic adult.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    January 8, 2020 to February 26, 2020
    Wednesdays, 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
    For children who love to move, this storytime is 30 minutes of songs, rhymes and wiggles. For 2 to 4 year olds and their enthusiastic adult.
 
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  • Kids' Writing Workshop

    Children's Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    January 30, 2020 to February 27, 2020
    Thursdays, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    In partnership with the Ripple Foundation, VPL offers a series of five workshops to introduce the fundamentals of the creative writing process. For children in grades 4-8.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    January 29, 2020 to February 26, 2020
    Wednesdays, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    In partnership with the Ripple Foundation, VPL offers a series of five workshops to introduce the fundamentals of the creative writing process. For children in grades 4-8.
 
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  • Musical Babies

    Pre-school Programs
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    January 8, 2020 to February 26, 2020
    Wednesdays, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    An hour-long program that incorporates musical learning with songs, rhymes, and more! Offered in partnership with EarlyON Centre. Space is limited. For ages 0-12 months.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    January 9, 2020 to February 27, 2020
    Thursdays, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
    An hour-long program that incorporates musical learning with songs, rhymes, and more! Offered in partnership with EarlyON Centre. Space is limited. For ages 0-12 months.
 
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  • Reading Buddies for Kids!

    Children's Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    January 8, 2020 to March 11, 2020
    Wednesdays, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Wednesdays, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
    Have fun reading! Practice reading, play games and make friends. For ages 7 - 11. Contact your local branch for deadlines.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    February 4, 2020 to February 25, 2020
    Tuesdays, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
    Have fun reading! Practice reading, play games and make friends. For ages 7 - 11. Contact your local branch for deadlines.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    February 2, 2020 to April 5, 2020
    Sundays, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Have fun reading! Practice reading, play games and make friends. For ages 7 - 11. Contact your local branch for deadlines.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    February 5, 2020 to February 26, 2020
    Wednesdays, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Have fun reading! Practice reading, play games and make friends. For ages 7 - 11. Contact your local branch for deadlines.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    February 8, 2020 to February 29, 2020
    Saturdays, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Have fun reading! Practice reading, play games and make friends. For ages 7 - 11. Contact your local branch for deadlines.
 
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  • Toddling to Read

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    January 9, 2020 to February 29, 2020
    Thursdays, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    This program features stories, songs, action rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! Toddlers will enjoy lots of stimulation and activity. For ages 18 months-3 years with a parent or caregiver.
  • Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    December 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020
    Thursdays, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    This program features stories, songs, action rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! Toddlers will enjoy lots of stimulation and activity. For ages 18 months-3 years with a parent or caregiver.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    January 7, 2020 to February 25, 2020
    Tuesdays, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    This program features stories, songs, action rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! Toddlers will enjoy lots of stimulation and activity. For ages 18 months-3 years with a parent or caregiver.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    December 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020
    Wednesdays, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    This program features stories, songs, action rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! Toddlers will enjoy lots of stimulation and activity. For ages 18 months-3 years with a parent or caregiver.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    January 8, 2020 to February 29, 2020
    Wednesdays, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    This program features stories, songs, action rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! Toddlers will enjoy lots of stimulation and activity. For ages 18 months-3 years with a parent or caregiver.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    January 10, 2020 to February 29, 2020
    Fridays, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    This program features stories, songs, action rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! Toddlers will enjoy lots of stimulation and activity. For ages 18 months-3 years with a parent or caregiver.
 
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Programs Coming Up

2020
Jan
28
Tue

  • Club Franco for Homeschoolers

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    It's French club for homeschoolers! Join us for arts and science bilingual activities led by French-speaking staff. For ages 6-12. Venez nous joindre pour une heure d’activités en français organisée par un de nos bibliothécaires francophones. Pour 6-12 ans.

  • Adult Book Club

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Pick up a copy of the monthly title at the library.

  • Stuff You Forgot From High School

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    High school might be long gone but the learning never stops. Join us for a refresher on some of your most loved (or hated!) subjects, and learn something new.
 
2020
Jan
29
Wed

  • French Meetup

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
    Practice your French in good company with a new theme every month!

  • Adult Book Club

    Adult Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    Pick up a copy of the monthly title at the library.
 
2020
Jan
30
Thu

  • Kids' Book Club

    Children's Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 7:30 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 ages 8-12.

  • Web and App Development

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    This 3 week workshop, presented by STEM Minds, will lead you through the fundamentals of Web and App Development. Ages 8-12. Cost is $85. Register on Eventbrite.
 
2020
Jan
31
Fri

  • STEAM Camp: PA Days

    STEAM Camps
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Hang out with us on your PA Days for some STEAM fun! We've got awesome activities exploring themes of virtual reality, engineering, coding and robotics. Ages 6-11. Registration is $40. Complete details on Eventbrite.

  • Born to Read

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Join us for an interactive program to share stories, songs, rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to enjoy at home! For ages 0-18 months with a parent or caregiver.

  • Down the Rabbit Hole

    P.A. Day
    Maple Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    This Alice in Wonderland party is the perfect way to spend a PA Day!

  • Down the Rabbit Hole

    P.A. Day
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    This Alice in Wonderland party is the perfect way to spend a PA Day!

  • Down the Rabbit Hole

    P.A. Day
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    This Alice in Wonderland party is the perfect way to spend a PA Day!

  • Frozen Fun!

    P.A. Day
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Feeling bored? Let it go, and come to the library for some Winterrific fun!

  • I Spy

    P.A. Day
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Spend the afternoon being a spy! Solve puzzles and explore mysterious things!

  • I Spy

    P.A. Day
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Spend the afternoon being a spy! Solve puzzles and explore mysterious things!

  • I Spy

    P.A. Day
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Spend the afternoon being a spy! Solve puzzles and explore mysterious things!

  • I Spy

    P.A. Day
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Spend the afternoon being a spy! Solve puzzles and explore mysterious things!

  • I Spy

    P.A. Day
    Woodbridge Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Spend the afternoon being a spy! Solve puzzles and explore mysterious things!
 
2020
Feb
1
Sat

  • Red Cross Babysitting Course

    Teen Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Learn important skills for becoming a top-notch babysitter. Admission is $60. For ages 11-15. Please pre-register at the Service Desk or on Eventbrite.

  • Bilingual Family Storytime

    For Children & Families
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    The perfect intro to French! Awesome stories and songs for everyone.

  • Let's Go to the Movies

    Adult Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
    More than just a great place to get books, the library is also a fun place to enjoy a film - for free! See you at the show.

  • Design in 3D - For Kids

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Design your very own 3D creations using Tinkercad. Ages 8 +. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Hour of Code

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Join thousands around the world as you take your first steps in coding. In just one hour, you will see how fun, creative and accessible coding can be!

  • Pokémon League

    For Children & Families
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Whether you own Pokemon Cards, love Pokemon or just want something fun to do, come play Pokemon TCG at the library! All ages are welcome.
 
 

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