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2019
October
22
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  • 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.
 

  • Family Storytime

    For Children & Families
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    Tuesdays, 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!

  • Hop, Sing, Read!

    Pre-school Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    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.

  • Tech Training: Tech 1-On-1

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    Tuesdays, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Get hands-on assistance from volunteers to build skills with computers, tablets and more.

  • DnD Adventures at the Library

    Teen Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    September 2, 2019 to November 26, 2019

    Tuesdays, 6:00 PM to 8:30 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

  • Born to Read

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    September 3, 2019 to November 26, 2019

    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.

  • Born to Read

    Pre-school Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 3, 2019 to November 26, 2019

    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.

  • Family Storytime

    For Children & Families
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    September 3, 2019 to November 26, 2019

    Tuesdays, 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!

  • Toddling to Read

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    September 3, 2019 to November 26, 2019

    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.

  • STEAM Club

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    September 10, 2019 to November 26, 2019

    Tuesdays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Explore a new STEAM topic each week with a guided, hands-on workshop. Ages 7 +. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Hooked on Books

    Children's Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    September 17, 2019 to October 29, 2019

    Tuesdays, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Love books? Us too! We're discussing and exploring our favourite books and characters with a new theme each week. Just drop in!

  • Multilingual Storytime

    For Children & Families
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 24, 2019 to December 10, 2019

    Tuesdays, 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Introduce your child to new languages through songs, stories, and rhymes! This is a fully bilingual program. No prior knowledge of a second language is required.

  • Minecrafters Club

    Children's Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    October 8, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    Tuesdays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Create a whole new world with friends! Come play Minecraft for free at the library.

  • Chess Club

    Children's Programs
    Woodbridge Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    Tuesdays, 6:45 PM
    Play a game, talk strategy or battle it out!

  • Family Storytime

    For Children & Families
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    Tuesdays, 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!
 

Ongoing Programs

 

  • Baby Social

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    September 6, 2019 to November 29, 2019

    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
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    Fridays, 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
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    Wednesdays, 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    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
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    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.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    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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  • Family Storytime

    For Children & Families
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    Fridays, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!
  • Maple Library   Contact
    September 5, 2019 to November 28, 2019

    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
    September 9, 2019 to November 25, 2019

    Mondays, 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 5, 2019 to November 28, 2019

    Thursdays, 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!
  • Woodbridge Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    Thursdays, 6:45 PM
    Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family!
 
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  • Fun With French

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    September 5, 2019 to November 28, 2019

    Thursdays, 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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    September 18, 2019 to November 27, 2019

    Wednesdays, 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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 16, 2019 to November 25, 2019

    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.
 
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  • Hop, Sing, Read!

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    September 4, 2019 to November 27, 2019

    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.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    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.
 
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  • Musical Babies

    Pre-school Programs
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    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
    September 5, 2019 to November 28, 2019

    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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  • My Story, My Tattoo

    Special Events
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    September 15, 2019 to December 31, 2019
    Tattoos are living images that reveal important stories about our residents, our community, and the tattoo phenomenon. My Story, My Tattoo is a travelling art exhibit from the Wellington County Museum and Archives featuring 32 thought-provoking images and stories about amazing tattoos.
 
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  • Play by Numbers

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    September 25, 2019 to October 30, 2019

    Wednesdays, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
    This 45-minute program will introduce children to basic math concepts and numeracy through games, activities, and stories.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    November 7, 2019 to November 28, 2019

    Thursdays, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
    This 45-minute program will introduce children to basic math concepts and numeracy through games, activities, and stories.
 
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  • Reading Buddies for Kids!

    Children's Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    September 18, 2019 to November 20, 2019

    Wednesdays, 4:30 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
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019
    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
    October 6, 2019 to December 15, 2019

    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
    September 25, 2019 to November 27, 2019

    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
    September 28, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    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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  • Reading Buddies Volunteers

    Teen Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019
    Make reading a blast for kids! Practice reading, play games, and have fun. Contact the service desk for an application package, and application deadlines.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019
    Make reading a blast for kids! Practice reading, play games, and have fun. Contact the service desk for an application package, and application deadlines.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019
    Make reading a blast for kids! Practice reading, play games, and have fun. Contact the service desk for an application package, and application deadlines.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019
    Make reading a blast for kids! Practice reading, play games, and have fun. Contact the service desk for an application package, and application deadlines.
 
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  • Study Hall

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    November 25, 2019 to December 19, 2019
    Need a place to study for exams? VPL's study hall is open late for university students who want to study alone or in small groups. Hours: 9 p.m. to midnight on Mon. - Thurs., 6 to 9 p.m. on Fri., and 5 to 9 p.m. on Sat. and Sun.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    November 25, 2019 to December 19, 2019
    Need a place to study for exams? VPL's study hall is open late for university students who want to study alone or in small groups. Hours: 9 p.m. to midnight on Mon. - Thurs., 6 to 9 p.m. on Fri., and 5 to 9 p.m. on Sat. and Sun.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    November 25, 2019 to December 19, 2019
    Need a place to study for exams? VPL's study hall is open late for university students who want to study alone or in small groups. Hours: 9 p.m. to midnight on Mon. - Thurs., 6 to 9 p.m. on Fri., and 5 to 9 p.m. on Sat. and Sun.
 
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  • Table Top for Teens

    Teen Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    Saturdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Explore the world of table top board games and card games @ the library. Bring your own games or choose from our selection.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    Thursdays, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
    Explore the world of table top board games and card games @ the library. Bring your own games or choose from our selection.
 
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  • Tech Coaches

    Teen Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019
    Earn volunteer hours by sharing your tech skills with the community. Assist in a variety of programs for all ages, everything from computer basics to coding and STEAM. Application forms are available at the service desk or online.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019
    Earn volunteer hours by sharing your tech skills with the community. Assist in a variety of programs for all ages, everything from computer basics to coding and STEAM. Application forms are available at the service desk or online.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019
    Earn volunteer hours by sharing your tech skills with the community. Assist in a variety of programs for all ages, everything from computer basics to coding and STEAM. Application forms are available at the service desk or online.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019
    Earn volunteer hours by sharing your tech skills with the community. Assist in a variety of programs for all ages, everything from computer basics to coding and STEAM. Application forms are available at the service desk or online.
  • Woodbridge Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019
    Earn volunteer hours by sharing your tech skills with the community. Assist in a variety of programs for all ages, everything from computer basics to coding and STEAM. Application forms are available at the service desk or online.
 
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  • Toddling to Read

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    September 1, 2019 to October 30, 2019

    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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    November 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    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
    September 5, 2019 to November 28, 2019

    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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    September 9, 2019 to November 30, 2019

    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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 4, 2019 to November 27, 2019

    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
    September 4, 2019 to November 27, 2019

    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
    September 6, 2019 to November 29, 2019

    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

2019
Oct
23
Wed

  • Crash Course in Death & Dying

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    Join us for 2 weeks of workshops as we dig up the dirt on death & dying. We will discuss wills, advance care planning, and more. Just drop-in.
 
2019
Oct
24
Thu

  • Business Networking Breakfast

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
    Network with other business professionals over breakfast and hear from an engaging speaker, Chris Dudley, Director of Entrepreneurship at Seneca, on the hot topic of Disruptive Innovation.

  • Brain Fitness

    Adult Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Want your brain to work smarter and faster? Join us for fun and engaging activities to boost your brain strength and flexibility.

  • Be an Earth Ranger!

    Children's Programs
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Do you have a passion for animals and the environment? Become an Earth Ranger and help us complete missions as we learn about biodiversity and sustainability to protect the world we live in. Ages 7-12. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Social Media And You

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    Learn how to use Social Media for self-promotion. Ages 18+. Just drop-in.

  • 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.

  • Halloween Spooktacular

    Special Events
    Woodbridge Library   Contact
    6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
    Hauntingly spooktacular stories and activities await you at our annual Halloween party!
 
2019
Oct
25
Fri

  • Halloween Spooktacular

    Special Events
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
    Hauntingly spooktacular stories and activities await you at our annual Halloween party!
 
2019
Oct
26
Sat

  • Repair Café

    Adult Programs
    Woodbridge Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Have you been holding on to an item that just needs a quick fix? Then a Repair Café may be the place for you Hosted by York Region.

  • Family Movie

    For Children & Families
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
    Bring your family and watch feature films on the big screen.

  • 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.

  • Be an Earth Ranger!

    Children's Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Do you have a passion for animals and the environment? Become an Earth Ranger and help us complete missions as we learn about biodiversity and sustainability to protect the world we live in. Ages 7-12. Register on Eventbrite.

  • Halloween Spooktacular

    Special Events
    Maple Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Hauntingly spooktacular stories and activities await you at our annual Halloween party!

  • Halloween Spooktacular

    Special Events
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Hauntingly spooktacular stories and activities await you at our annual Halloween party!

  • Writers' Series

    Special Events
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Aspiring writers and book lovers are welcome to join and hear the wonderful stories behind our authors' latest works.
 
2019
Oct
27
Sun

  • Halloween Laboratory

    Special Events
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Check out the thrills and chills, spooks and scares at our Mad Scientist Library…..if you dare! Don't forget to wear your costume!

  • ESL Café

    Adult Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    Newcomers and ESL learners are welcome to practice their English language skills in an informal environment with adult volunteers. Program held in partnership with the Library Settlement Program (LSP) in York Region and Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR). Contact the Service Desk to register and for more information.
 
 

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