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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

2024
Apr
19
Fri

  • Keeping Connected

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
    Spend quality time enjoying engaging activities, learning something new, and having fun. Monthly drop-in, in-person program for older adults.
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Ongoing Programs

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    March 4, 2024 to April 29, 2024,
    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, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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 11, 2024 to May 2, 2024,
    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
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    March 19, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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!
  • Maple Library   Contact
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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!
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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!
  • Father E. Bulfon Community Centre   Contact
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    Sundays 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
    Drop in and test your strategies, learn some new skills, or battle it out with our talented volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
 
 
 

  • Cooking Anime

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    April 8, 2024 to April 22, 2024,
    Mondays 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM
    Let’s bring some of the foods from your favourite animes to life! Recommended for grades 7-12. Registration is $15 for all 3 weeks on Eventbrite.
 
 

  • Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    March 7, 2024 to April 25, 2024,
    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
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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.

  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    Mondays 6:30 PM to 7:30 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.

 
 

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    March 1, 2024 to April 26, 2024,
    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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    Thursdays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, 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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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.
  • Father E. Bulfon Community Centre   Contact
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    Thursdays 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
 
 

  • Reading Buddies

    Children's Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    February 21, 2024 to May 1, 2024,
    Wednesdays 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, 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, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    Thursdays 5:30 PM to 6:30 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 6, 2024 to April 24, 2024,
    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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    Mondays 4:00 PM to 5:00 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
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    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
    March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024,
    Mondays 6:00 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.
 
 

  • Zumbini

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    April 15, 2024 to April 29, 2024,
    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. See website for registration details.
 


Programs Coming Up

2024
Apr
20
Sat

  • Let's Build with Keva Planks

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Join us as we learn basic engineering concepts and then design and build unique structures. For grades 2-5.
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  • Citizen Science: Space Tomatoes

    For Children & Families
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    In celebration of Earth Day, join us for eco-friendly activities featuring a Tomatoes from Space experiment, food waste warrior challenge, and more! For grades 1-7. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Citizen Science: Space Tomatoes

    For Children & Families
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    In celebration of Earth Day, join us for eco-friendly activities featuring a Tomatoes from Space experiment, food waste warrior challenge, and more! For grades 1-7. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Citizen Science: Space Tomatoes

    For Children & Families
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    In celebration of Earth Day, join us for eco-friendly activities featuring a Tomatoes from Space experiment, food waste warrior challenge, and more! For grades 1-7. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Creative Age: Hike & Haiku

    Adult Programs
    Bindertwine Park   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    At stops along the beautiful Humber trail, with the help of our instructor, haiku will be created seemingly effortlessly. Participants will benefit from fresh air and camaraderie. Register on Eventbrite or by calling 905-653-7323 ext. 4630.
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  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:30 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 grades 6-12. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • French Storytime/ L'Heure du conte

    Pre-school Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
    The perfect intro to French! Awesome stories and songs for everyone.

    Le meilleur moyen d’apprendre en ayant du plaisir grâce à de superbes histoires et chansons pour tous!

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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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2024
Apr
21
Sun

  • Escape the Library

    Teen Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
    The clock is ticking. Test your wits by solving puzzles and clues to make your escape from the library. For grades 6-12. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Stikine Odyssey: A Celebration of Earth Day

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
    Author of Stikine Odyssey: From Adventure to Activism with The Great River will share his decades long relationship with the river, interspersed with live acoustic music. Register on Eventbrite.
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More programs during May 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024