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Ongoing Programs

Baby Adventures Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Ansley Grove Library Contact

January 6, 2025 to February 24, 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

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.
Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.
Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

January 1, 2025 to February 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.
Vellore Village Library Contact

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.

Cercle de discussion / French Meetup for Adults

Adult Programs

Online Program

January 8, 2025 to February 26, 2025,
Wednesdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! À travers 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.

Chess Club

For Children & Families

Maple Library Contact

January 9, 2025 to March 6, 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!
Vellore Village Library Contact

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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!

Chess Club for Teens

Teen Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

February 5, 2025 to February 26, 2025,
Wednesdays 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM

Drop in and test your strategies, learn some new skills, or battle it out with other players. Beginners and pros are welcome!

Club de débat / French Debate Club

Teen Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

February 6, 2025 to February 27, 2025,
Thursdays 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Améliorez votre esprit critique et votre capacité de vous exprimer en public, en français.
Improve your critical thinking and public speaking skills while speaking French.

D&D Club

Teen Programs

Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

February 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

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

February 4, 2025 to February 25, 2025,
Tuesdays 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

January 7, 2025 to February 25, 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.

Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

Children's Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

January 9, 2025 to February 27, 2025,
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

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 2025,
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

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

January 10, 2025 to February 28, 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.
Ansley Grove Library Contact

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.
Dufferin Clark Library Contact

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.
Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 2025,
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

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.

Musical Babies

Pre-school Programs

Kleinburg Library Contact

January 8, 2025 to February 26, 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.

Reading Buddies

Children's Programs

Maple Library Contact

February 4, 2025 to April 29, 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.

Sensory Room

For Children & Families

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

January 10, 2025 to February 28, 2025,
Fridays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Drop in for some fun hands-on sensory activities that are easy on the eyes and ears. For all ages.

Sing and Sign

Pre-school Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

February 7, 2025 to February 28, 2025,
Fridays 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Songs and games for everyday routines will be used to introduce American Sign Language to hearing infants. In partnership with EarlyON. See our website for registration information.
Maple Library Contact

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 2025,
Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Songs and games for everyday routines will be used to introduce American Sign Language to hearing infants. In partnership with EarlyON. See our website for registration information.

Tech Tutor 1-on-1

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

January 8, 2025 to February 26, 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.
Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.
Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 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.

Wisdom Exchange

Adult Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

January 1, 2025 to February 28, 2025

Engage with community members who will share their knowledge and experience through a range of fun and interactive sessions. Project made possible by the New Horizons for Seniors Grant. See Eventbrite for full details.

Programs Coming Up

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Feb

Sat

Ramadan & Food

Culinary Literacy

VMC Library Contact

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Let’s learn about Ramadan as the Muslim Women of Vaughan teach us how to make chicken puff pastry and a chicken biryani! Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.

Let's Build!

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 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.

2025

Feb

Sun

Sensory Social

For Children & Families

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Drop in to connect with others and have fun in a sensory-friendly environment. For all ages.

Nigerian Pepper Soup

Culinary Literacy

VMC Library Contact

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Celebrate Black History Month in Ozoz Sokoh's New Nigerian Kitchen! Learn about Nigerian cooking and ingredients as we make Pepper Soup together! Registration is $10 on Eventbrite.

Make & Take: Lava Lamp/Lampe à lave Bilingual Workshop

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Durant cet atelier bilingue, vous allez découvrir comment fabriquer une lampe à lave et ainsi explorer la densité de différents liquides. Pour les enfants de la 3e à la 6e année. 5$ par participant. Inscription sur Eventbrite.
During this bilingual workshop, you will find out how to make a lava lamp and learn about liquid densities. For grades 3-6. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.

2025

Feb

Mon

Family Day Fun

Special Events

Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Explore our resources and enjoy some family-friendly entertainment with a whimsical puppet show performed by Mike Harding from Applefun Puppetry. Shows are recommended for grades JK-4.

Family Day Fun

Special Events

Maple Library Contact

12:00 PM to 12:45 PM

Explore our resources and enjoy some family-friendly entertainment with a whimsical puppet show performed by Mike Harding from Applefun Puppetry. Shows are recommended for grades JK-4.

Family Day Fun

Special Events

Vellore Village Library Contact

2:30 PM to 3:15 PM

Explore our resources and enjoy some family-friendly entertainment with a whimsical puppet show performed by Mike Harding from Applefun Puppetry. Shows are recommended for grades JK-4.

2025

Feb

Tue

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 online 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.

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.

More programs during March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025

Programs Coming Up

Ongoing Programs

Baby Adventures Storytime

Cercle de discussion / French Meetup for Adults

Chess Club

Chess Club for Teens

Club de débat / French Debate Club

D&D Club

Debate Club

English Conversation Circle

Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

Little Explorers Storytime

Musical Babies

Reading Buddies

Sensory Room

Sing and Sign

Tech Tutor 1-on-1

Wisdom Exchange

Programs Coming Up

Ramadan & Food

Let's Build!

Sensory Social

Nigerian Pepper Soup

Make & Take: Lava Lamp/Lampe à lave Bilingual Workshop

Family Day Fun

Family Day Fun

Family Day Fun

Virtual ESL Café

STEAM Club

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