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    Attention Maple Library Customers: The parking lot accessible by Keele Street will be closed for repaving during September. Customers may use the North parking lot accessible from McNaughton Road. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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We’ve gone virtual!

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we introduced a selection of virtual programs that you can enjoy from home on various digital platforms.


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Programs Coming Up

2023
Sep
24
Sun

  • Citizen Science: Explore Your Trail

    For Children & Families
    Sugarbush Heritage Park   Contact
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Join us for an outdoor adventure as we travel local trails, exploring the plants and animals in our community with a high-tech twist. For all ages. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    September 11, 2023 to October 30, 2023,
    Mondays 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.
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  • Debate Club

    Teen Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 11, 2023 to October 2, 2023,
    Mondays 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    Improve your critical thinking and public speaking skills! A variety of debate formats will be used to explore current events and philosophical questions. For grades 6-12. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Let's Go to the Movies

    Adult Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    September 11, 2023 to October 30, 2023,
    Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
    Enjoy a variety of interesting contemporary films with other movie enthusiasts.
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  • Sing and Sign

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    September 11, 2023 to October 2, 2023,
    Mondays 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
    Songs and games for everyday routines will be used to introduce American Sign Language to hearing infants in support of their language development. In partnership with Early ON. Register at York Region Children’s Services.
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Ongoing Programs

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    September 11, 2023 to October 30, 2023,
    Mondays 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.
  • Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    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 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    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.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    Mondays 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 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    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.
  • VMC Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    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.
  • Woodbridge Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    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.
 

  • Chess Club

    For Children & Families
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    September 19, 2023 to October 24, 2023,
    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 Chess in the Library student volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    Saturdays 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Drop in and test your strategies, learn some new skills, or battle it out with our talented Chess in the Library student volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
 
 

  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    September 19, 2023 to December 12, 2023,
    Tuesdays 6:00 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 grades 6-12. Register on Eventbrite.
 

  • Debate Club

    Teen Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 11, 2023 to October 2, 2023,
    Mondays 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    Improve your critical thinking and public speaking skills! A variety of debate formats will be used to explore current events and philosophical questions. For grades 6-12. Register on Eventbrite.
 
 

  • Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    September 14, 2023 to October 26, 2023,
    Thursdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Parlez vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

    Rejoignez-nous pour des activités et de la lecture, animées par des bénévoles francophones de notre communauté. Pour les enfants de la 2e à la 6e année.

  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    Wednesdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Parlez vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

    Rejoignez-nous pour des activités et de la lecture, animées par des bénévoles francophones de notre communauté. Pour les enfants de la 2e à la 6e année.

 
 

  • Italian Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Woodbridge Library   Contact
    September 7, 2023 to October 26, 2023,
    Thursdays 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
    Ciao a tutti! Join us for fun stories, songs and rhymes in Italian that you can enjoy with your whole family.

    Ciao a tutti! Vi invitiamo a partecipare con tutta la famiglia al nostro programma di storie, canzoni e rime divertenti in italiano.

 
 

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    September 10, 2023 to October 29, 2023,
    Sundays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, 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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    Fridays 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    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 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    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.
  • Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    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.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    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 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    Wednesdays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, 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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    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 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    Mondays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • VMC Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    Saturdays 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
 
 
 
 
 

  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    September 6, 2023 to October 25, 2023,
    Wednesdays 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 AM to 12:00 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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023,
    Mondays 6:00 PM to 8:00 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.
 

  • Virtual French Meetup for Adults / Cercle de discussion

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    September 6, 2023 to October 25, 2023,
    Wednesdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Practice your French in good company! Through this eight-week program, you will learn useful and exciting French as well as practice with other learners. Sessions are hosted on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

    Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! À travers ce programme de huit semaines, vous apprendrez du français intéressant en plus de pratiquer avec les autres participants. Le programme est en direct sur Zoom. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.

 


Programs Coming Up

2023
Sep
25
Mon

  • KAIROS Blanket Exercise

    Children's Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
    Santele’s Healing Circles’ KAIROS Blanket Exercise is a powerfully engaging and interactive way to educate and experience truths about our shared histories in Canada. For grades 6-8. Space is limited. Contact a service desk for more information.
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  • Hour of Code

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Join the coding movement and take your first steps in coding. In just one hour, you will see how fun, creative and accessible coding can be! For grades 3-8.
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  • Mindful Doodling for Adults

    Adult Programs
    Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Improve mood and mindset and increase hand-eye coordination and cognitive skills by using repetition and design to create tile patterns.
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  • Challenging Life Changes

    Adult Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
    Life changes involving careers, relationships or moving can be stressful. A professional Life Skills Facilitator will discuss coping skills for managing life changes. Join in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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2023
Sep
26
Tue

  • Settlement Support Group for Chinese Speaking Newcomers

    Adult Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Monthly meetings to share settlement experiences, learn about community resources and services, and get to know the community. In partnership with CCSYR through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP). For registration and information, please contact LSP@ccsyr.org or call/text 647-212-6162

    安居加国之路并不容易。很多中老年朋友来到加拿大后，面临交通不便、语言障碍、文化隔阂，感受到行动受阻，社交受限，寂寞孤独，进退两难。為此，我們特舉辦此系列活動。特色：每月以不同活动主题，利用小组互动及图书馆设施，帮助新移民朋友了解各类服务信息，分享喜怒哀乐，维持健康生活，融入新家园。可提供国语及粤语服务。

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  • Virtual ESL Café

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    Newcomers and ESL learners can practice their English in an informal environment with adult volunteers. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. In partnership with CCSYR through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) in York Region. For registration and information, please contact LSP@ccsyr.org or call/text 647-517-3062.
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  • Bullet Journaling for Teens

    Teen Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Grab your favourite notebook and join us for planning fun! Staff will demonstrate how to create a unique planner for the school year using the Bullet Journal method. For grades 9-12.
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  • Experience VR

    Adult Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Curious about Virtual Reality? Invite your friends and join us for a guided VR session with Oculus Quest. Up to six players at a time. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • STEAM Club

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Drop in and have fun exploring new STEAM topics with guided, hands-on activities about science, technology, engineering, art and math. For grades 3-8.
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2023
Sep
27
Wed

  • Kitchen Traditions Series

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Let's share kitchen traditions and stories! Learn from older adults in our community and make dishes that reflect our diversity, from one generation to the next. Register on Eventbrite.
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