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Programs Coming Up

2024
May
7
Tue

  • Mandarin Storytime / 中文故事会

    Pre-school Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Join us for fun songs and joyful rhymes in Mandarin and English! Suitable for the whole family. No previous knowledge of Mandarin required. 歡迎大家來圖書館我們一起聽中文故事.
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  • 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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  • Keeping Connected

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    11:00 AM to 12:30 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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  • 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.
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  • STEAM Club for Homeschoolers

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Hands-on activities that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. For grades 3-8. Just drop in!
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  • K-Pop Merch Maker

    Teen Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Create your own custom K-Pop merch using our Cricut and heat press! For teens grades 9+. Register on Eventbrite!
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  • Let's Build!

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Maple Library   Contact
    6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Love to build with lots of different things? Join us as we design and build unique structures with different types of building materials. For grades 2-5.
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  • Enhancing Resiliency

    Health Literacy
    Online Program  
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Mental fitness is important for all. This workshop will teach you how to better cope with stress, embrace change, gain perspective, and overcome challenges. Session is hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • STEAM Club

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Ansley Grove 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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  • 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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  • Sustainable Balcony Gardening

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    Learn about the inspiring beauty and practical benefits of gardening on your balcony, with a focus on native plants and edibles. Presented by York Region Food Network.
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  • True Stories Book Club

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    We'll explore a variety of popular non-fiction titles, from current affairs to cutting-edge science, as well as true stories. Join us in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Chess Club for Teens

    Teen Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    May 1, 2024 to June 12, 2024,
    Wednesdays 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
    Drop in and test your strategies, learn some new skills, or battle it out with other players. Beginners and pros are welcome!
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  • Virtual French Meetup for Adults / Cercle de discussion

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    May 1, 2024 to June 19, 2024,
    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.

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Ongoing Programs

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    May 7, 2024 to June 25, 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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    May 1, 2024 to June 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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    May 1, 2024 to June 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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    May 1, 2024 to June 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
    May 1, 2024 to June 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
    May 1, 2024 to June 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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    May 1, 2024 to June 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
    May 1, 2024 to June 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
    May 1, 2024 to June 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.
 

  • Chess Club

    For Children & Families
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    May 7, 2024 to June 18, 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
    May 1, 2024 to June 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
    May 1, 2024 to June 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
    May 1, 2024 to June 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!
 
 

  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    May 7, 2024 to August 6, 2024,
    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.
 

  • Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    May 2, 2024 to June 27, 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
    May 1, 2024 to June 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.

 
 

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    May 1, 2024 to June 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.
  • Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    May 1, 2024 to June 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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    May 1, 2024 to June 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
    May 1, 2024 to June 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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    May 1, 2024 to June 30, 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.
  • Kleinburg Library   Contact
    May 1, 2024 to June 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.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    May 1, 2024 to June 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
    May 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024,
    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
    May 1, 2024 to June 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
    May 1, 2024 to June 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
    May 1, 2024 to June 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.
 

  • Little Kitchen Time

    Pre-school Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    May 2, 2024 to June 27, 2024,
    Thursdays 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Enjoy food- and cooking-themed stories and songs in our play kitchen! Then test your culinary skills - counting, measuring, recognizing ingredients - at food-inspired activity stations. For preschoolers - SK.
 
 
 
 

  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    May 6, 2024 to June 24, 2024,
    Tuesdays 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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    May 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024,
    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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    May 1, 2024 to June 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
    May 1, 2024 to June 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.
 
 

  • Virtual French Meetup for Adults / Cercle de discussion

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    May 1, 2024 to June 19, 2024,
    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.

 

  • Zumbini

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    May 6, 2024 to June 24, 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
May
8
Wed

  • Keeping Connected

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    10:30 AM to 12:00 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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  • Planning Your Vacation With AI

    Adult Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Revolutionize travel planning with AI tools! Explore Chat GPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity AI in a hands-on session highlighting AI versatility.
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  • 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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  • Cross-Cultural Cooking for Newcomers

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
    Explore the world through food and make a new recipe together every month! Families welcome. In partnership with TCCSA. Registration is through TCCSA.
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2024
May
9
Thu

  • Chess Club for Adults

    Adult Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Are you looking for a worthy chess opponent? Please drop in to hone your skills, test them out, or just to find a new chess partner.
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  • Makers With A Cause: Yellow Brick House

    Teen Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    Calling all teen/tween artists! Unleash your creativity in designing one-of-a-kind signs for Yellow Brick House's fundraising walk! Earn community service hours while making a difference! Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Virtual ESL Book Club

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Good news for ESL learners! We offer fun and lively book discussions to build your confidence in speaking English. In partnership with CCSYR through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) in York Region. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. For registration and information, please contact LSP@ccsyr.org.
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  • French Storytime/ L'Heure du conte

    Pre-school Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    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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2024
May
11
Sat

  • Babysitting Course with Heart2Heart

    Teen Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    9:30 AM to 4:45 PM
    Learn important skills for becoming a top-notch babysitter in this one-day course. Registration is $70. For ages 11-15. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Passport to Vaughan: Bhorta & Bangladeshi Food

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
    Let’s make bhorta & explore Bangladeshi cuisine together with author Jumana Rahman! Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.
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