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Programs Coming Up

2025
Apr
19
Sat

  • Creation Lab

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Explore all things STEAM with a variety of library tech and tools.
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  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 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.
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  • Pokémon League

    For Children & Families
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 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.
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Ongoing Programs

  • Aging Well Club

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    April 7, 2025 to April 28, 2025,
    Mondays 2:00 PM to 3:00 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.
 

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    March 3, 2025 to April 28, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Tuesdays 10:00 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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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.
 

  • Budget Lunch Social

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    April 3, 2025 to April 24, 2025,
    Thursdays 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    A weekly lunch together - on a budget! Join us for this 4-week series to learn some kitchen skills and meet new cooking friends. In partnership with VCHC. Registration is $15 for all 4 sessions, on Eventbrite.
 

  • Chess Club

    For Children & Families
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 26, 2025,
    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 volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
  • Maple Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Thursdays 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!
 
 

  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    March 4, 2025 to April 29, 2025,
    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
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    April 17, 2025 to May 8, 2025,
    Thursdays 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 8-10. Register on Eventbrite.
 

  • English Conversation Circle

    Adult Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    March 4, 2025 to April 29, 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 Partnerships (LSP) in York Region. For registration and information, please contact cel@ccsyr.org.
 
 

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 26, 2025,
    Saturdays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, 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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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.
  • Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Sundays 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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Fridays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    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.
 

  • Little Kitchen Time

    Pre-school Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    March 6, 2025 to April 24, 2025,
    Thursdays 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Enjoy food- and cooking-themed stories and songs in our play kitchen! Test your culinary skills - counting, measuring, recognizing ingredients - at food-inspired activity stations. For preschoolers - SK.
 

  • Musical Babies

    Pre-school Programs
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    March 5, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Wednesdays 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    An hour-long drop-in program that incorporates musical learning with songs, rhymes, and more. Offered in partnership with EarlyON Centre. For ages 0 to 12 months.
 

  • Plaisir de lire / Fun with French

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    March 6, 2025 to April 24, 2025,
    Thursdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    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.

    Parlez-vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French-speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Wednesdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    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.

    Parlez-vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French-speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Mondays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    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.

    Parlez-vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French-speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

 
 

  • Reading Buddies

    Children's Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    February 19, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
    Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Tuesdays 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Sundays 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Wednesdays 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Thursdays 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.
 
 
 
 

  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025,
    Wednesdays 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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    March 1, 2025 to April 30, 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.
 
 

  • Watercolour Neurographic Art

    Adult Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    April 3, 2025 to April 24, 2025,
    Thursdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
    Join artist and teacher Christina Chiavaroli as she gently guides you through the process of art exploration using watercolour techniques while also experiencing cognitive benefits. Register on Eventbrite.
 

  • Zumbini

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    March 3, 2025 to April 28, 2025,
    Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    A unique, fun program incorporating music and movement to encourage parent-child bonding while helping to develop early literacy, motor, and social skills. Offered in partnership with EarlyON.
 


Programs Coming Up

2025
Apr
22
Tue

  • Kitchen Traditions Series

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    10:30 AM to 12:00 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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  • STEAM Club

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 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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  • Plaisir de lire / Fun with French

    Children's Programs
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    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.

    Parlez-vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French-speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

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  • STEAM Club

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    VMC 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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  • Visit the Therapy Dogs

    Adult Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Take a break and visit with the therapy dogs, in partnership with St. John Ambulance.
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2025
Apr
23
Wed

  • Scholars' Hub @ Home

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
    In partnership with York University, the Scholars’ Hub @ Home speaker series features discussions on a broad range of topics, with engaging lectures from some of York’s best minds. Registration and more details on York University's website.
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  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    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.
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  • ESL Cooking

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
    Learn from ESL learners and ESL Café volunteers as they take the lead and teach us their culinary traditions! Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.
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  • Great Novels Book Club

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Join us as we read and discuss novels that explore our humanity and touch our souls. Join us in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Mystery Book Club

    Adult Programs
    Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Have a passion for books that hook you in from the first line? Join us to discuss a new mystery novel each month in person or online! Register on Eventbrite.
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More programs during May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025

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