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Programs Coming Up

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Tech Tutor 1-on-1

Adult Programs

Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

November 15, 2025 to November 15, 2025

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

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025,
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.

Aging Well Club

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

November 7, 2025 to December 12, 2025,
Fridays 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

A series for adventurous older adults to learn and interact with others, featuring different themes and guests. See the website for topics. Please register on Eventbrite for priority. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows.

Let's Go to the Movies

Adult Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

November 3, 2025 to December 15, 2025,
Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Enjoy a variety of interesting contemporary films with other movie enthusiasts.

Virtual ESL Café

Adult Programs

Online Program

November 4, 2025 to November 18, 2025,
Tuesdays 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Newcomers and ESL learners can practice their English in an informal online environment with adult volunteers. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. In partnership with CCSYR through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) in York Region. Please register at ccsyr.org or contact LSP@ccsyr.org.

Creative Age: Watercolour Neurographic Art

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

November 12, 2025 to December 3, 2025,
Wednesdays 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Artist and teacher Christina Chiavaroli will gently guide you through the process of watercolour neurographic art exploration. Aimed at older adults and welcome to all adults. Cost is $10 for the 4-week session. Register on Eventbrite.

English Conversation Circle

Adult Programs

VMC Library Contact

November 4, 2025 to December 16, 2025,
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. In partnership with CCSYR through Library Settlement Partnership (LSP) in York Region. Permanent residents and convention refugees should register at CCSYR.org or 905-770-7040. All other learners should register on Eventbrite.

Cercle de discussion / French Meetup for Adults

Adult Programs

Online Program

November 3, 2025 to December 15, 2025,
Mondays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! Grâce à ce programme, vous apprendrez du français intéressant en plus de pratiquer avec les autres participants. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.
Practice your French in good company! Through this program, you will learn useful and exciting French as well as practice with other learners. Register on Eventbrite.

Programs Coming Up

2025

Nov

Wed

Know Your Canadian Rights & Freedoms

Adult Programs

VMC Library Contact

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Get to know your Canadian rights and freedoms with the help of an expert guide. Presented by the Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust.

2025

Nov

Thu

Unwind & Design

Adult Programs

Ansley Grove Library Contact

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Ignite creativity, embrace sustainability, and unwind! Engage in creative activities, express yourself through personalized designs, and enjoy mindful exercises that promote relaxation. Register on Eventbrite.

Intellectual Freedom with Professor James L. Turk

Adult Programs

Online Program

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Intellectual Freedom - we hear about it in the news, but what does it really mean? Professor James L. Turk, Director of the Centre for Free Expression at Toronto Metropolitan University, will join us to discuss the role libraries play in serving diverse communities with varied values and opinions. Please bring your questions to this engaging conversation about intellectual freedom! This event is a partnership with Pickering Public Library, Richmond Hill Public Library and Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library.

2025

Nov

Fri

Creative Age: Drum & Percussion Circle

Adult Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Experience the fun and community of a drum & percussion circle. No experience needed! Materials provided or bring your own. Aimed at older adults but all adults welcome! Register on Eventbrite or by calling 905-653-7323.

2025

Dec

Mon

Lean In for Women in Business

Adult Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Making moves in your career? Join a supportive circle of women for business advice and skills-building. Register on Eventbrite.

Register

2025

Dec

Tue

Creative Age: Drum & Percussion Circle

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Experience the fun and community of a drum & percussion circle. No experience needed! Materials provided or bring your own. Aimed at older adults but all adults welcome! Register on Eventbrite or by calling 905-653-7323.

Mindful Doodling

Adult Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

By using repetition and design to create tile patterns, participants will engage in quiet, creative mindfulness.

The Human Touch Book Club

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Join us as we discuss a variety of popular fiction and non-fiction titles, from current affairs to hot topics, and explore what it means to be human. Join us in person or on Zoom! Register on Eventbrite.

Register

2025

Dec

Wed

Tech Tutor 1-on-1

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

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.

2025

Dec

Mon

Memory Lab Orientation

Adult Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

4:00 PM to 5:00 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!

Instructions PDF (681 KB)

How to register for a program on Eventbrite

Programs Coming Up

Ongoing Programs

Tech Tutor 1-on-1

Aging Well Club

Let's Go to the Movies

Virtual ESL Café

Creative Age: Watercolour Neurographic Art

English Conversation Circle

Cercle de discussion / French Meetup for Adults

Programs Coming Up

Know Your Canadian Rights & Freedoms

Unwind & Design

Intellectual Freedom with Professor James L. Turk

Creative Age: Drum & Percussion Circle

Lean In for Women in Business

Creative Age: Drum & Percussion Circle

Mindful Doodling

The Human Touch Book Club

Tech Tutor 1-on-1

Memory Lab Orientation

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