Programs & Events - Vaughan Public Libraries

Programs & Events

Programs Coming Up

2026

Sep

Sat

Pokémon League

For Children & Families

Carrville Library Contact

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Whether you own Pokémon Cards, love Pokémon, or just want something fun to do, join us for a huge range of Pokémon activities at the library! All ages are welcome.

Touch a Truck

Special Events

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

See, touch, and explore big trucks at the library. Meet the people who protect, serve, and build our community.

Creative Age: Iris Folding

Adult Programs

Ansley Grove Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Join us for fun with iris folding, where we use paper strips to form eye-catching geometric designs. We’ll combine traditional techniques with modern Cricut designs to help you make your own vibrant masterpiece. Perfect for all skill levels! Please register on Eventbrite or by calling 905-653-7323.

Intro to 3D Design

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Design your very own 3D creations using Tinkercad for our 3D printers to print. Register on Eventbrite.

Ongoing Programs

Refuge Canada Tent Exhibit

Special Events

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

September 1, 2026 to October 30, 2026

This immersive exhibit serves as an introduction to the context for Canada's place in the global refugee crisis.

The Canadian Library Exhibit

Special Events

Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

September 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026

The Canadian Library is a living art installation initiative created as a memorial to MMIWG and children. It’s intended to start conversations about Canada and inequalities that still exist today.

Baby Adventures Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

September 8, 2026 to October 27, 2026,
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.
Carrville Library Contact

September 9, 2026 to October 28, 2026,
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.
Maple Library Contact

September 10, 2026 to October 29, 2026,
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.
Vellore Village Library Contact

September 8, 2026 to October 27, 2026,
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.
VMC Library Contact

September 9, 2026 to October 28, 2026,
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.
Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

September 9, 2026 to October 28, 2026,
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

September 10, 2026 to October 29, 2026,
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.
Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

September 8, 2026 to October 27, 2026,
Tuesdays 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.
Woodbridge Library Contact

September 11, 2026 to October 30, 2026,
Fridays 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.

Coffee & Conversation

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

September 9, 2026 to October 28, 2026,
Wednesdays 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

A weekly opportunity to socialize in a warm, supportive environment. Discuss current topics related to wellness, the changing world, and aging well. In person and on Zoom. Please register on Eventbrite or by calling 905-653-7323.

Little Explorers Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

September 12, 2026 to October 31, 2026,
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.
Ansley Grove Library Contact

September 10, 2026 to October 29, 2026,
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.
Carrville Library Contact

September 8, 2026 to October 27, 2026,
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

September 10, 2026 to October 29, 2026,
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.
Maple Library Contact

September 9, 2026 to October 28, 2026,
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

September 9, 2026 to October 28, 2026,
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.
Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

September 10, 2026 to October 29, 2026,
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

September 10, 2026 to October 29, 2026,
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.
Woodbridge Library Contact

September 8, 2026 to October 27, 2026,
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.

Little Kitchen Time

Pre-school Programs

VMC Library Contact

September 10, 2026 to October 29, 2026,
Thursdays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Enjoy food- and cooking-themed stories and songs in our play kitchen! Test your culinary skills - counting, measuring, and recognizing ingredients - at food-inspired activity stations. For toddlers to kindergarten-age children.

Baby Music and Movement

Pre-school Programs

Kleinburg Library Contact

September 2, 2026 to October 28, 2026,
Wednesdays 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Enjoy music and movement with your baby and play with instruments and materials that support healthy development while connecting with other families. In partnership with EarlyON. For ages 0–12 months.

Chess Club

For Children & Families

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

September 8, 2026 to October 27, 2026,
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 volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!

English Conversation Circle

Adult Programs

VMC Library Contact

September 8, 2026 to October 27, 2026,
Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Newcomers and ESL learners can meet to practice their English in an informal environment with adult volunteers. Register on Eventbrite.

Minecrafters Club

Children's Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

September 10, 2026 to October 1, 2026,
Thursdays 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.

Programs Coming Up

2026

Sep

Sun

Volunteering @ VPL

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Discover volunteer opportunities at Vaughan Public Libraries for all ages. Learn about roles, requirements, and benefits, and find out how to get involved, build skills, and support your community.

2026

Sep

Mon

(한국어 스토리타임) / Korean Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

재미있는 한국말 동화와 동요 시간에 온 가족을 초대합니다.
Join us for fun stories, songs, and rhymes in Korean that you can enjoy with your whole family.

Visit the Therapy Dogs

Adult Programs

Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library Contact

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Take a break and visit with the therapy dogs, in partnership with St. John Ambulance.

English Conversation Circle

Adult Programs

Maple Library Contact

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Newcomers and ESL learners can meet to practice their English in an informal environment with adult volunteers. Register on Eventbrite.

Cooking with Vampires

Culinary Literacy

VMC Library Contact

6:15 PM to 7:45 PM

Where have you been, loca? Channel your inner vampire and cook up some Twilight-inspired recipes! For grades 8-12. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.

Ready to Wed

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

All you need to know about the civil marriage process! Feel prepared for your big day with the guidance of a local Civil Marriage Officiant. Join in person or online.

2026

Sep

Tue

Memory Lab Orientation

Adult Programs

Maple Library Contact

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Do you have memories on old technology and you want to convert them? Home movies on VHS? Pictures on slides? An old mix tape? Drop in to learn about our resources that can help preserve them!

Snacking on Stories for Homeschoolers

Culinary Literacy

VMC Library Contact

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Get ready to dive into the world of stories…through food! We will read a story and cook up something delicious every month. For grades 1-4, with a caregiver. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.

Virtual ESL Café

Adult Programs

Online Program

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Newcomers and ESL learners can practice their English in an informal online environment with adult volunteers. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Register

Sensory Social

For Children & Families

Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Drop in to connect with others and have fun in a sensory-friendly environment. For all ages.

Programs Coming Up

Pokémon League

Touch a Truck

Creative Age: Iris Folding

Intro to 3D Design

Ongoing Programs

Refuge Canada Tent Exhibit

The Canadian Library Exhibit

Baby Adventures Storytime

Coffee & Conversation

Little Explorers Storytime

Little Kitchen Time

Baby Music and Movement

Chess Club

English Conversation Circle

Minecrafters Club

Programs Coming Up

Volunteering @ VPL

(한국어 스토리타임) / Korean Storytime

Visit the Therapy Dogs

English Conversation Circle

Cooking with Vampires

Ready to Wed

Memory Lab Orientation

Snacking on Stories for Homeschoolers

Virtual ESL Café

Sensory Social

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