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Programs Coming Up

2025
Jul
16
Wed

  • Baby Social

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Drop in and meet other parents and babies in your community! We will feature a new topic every session along with activities, singing, free play, and occasional guest speakers. For ages 0-12 months with a parent or caregiver.
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  • Destination: Deep Sea Discovery!

    Summer Reading Club
    Maple Library   Contact
    11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Dive in and explore marine ecosystems, sea travel, and ocean conservation!
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  • Destination: Deep Sea Discovery!

    Summer Reading Club
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Dive in and explore marine ecosystems, sea travel, and ocean conservation!
    Link Back to the Top
 

  • Destination: Deep Sea Discovery!

    Summer Reading Club
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Dive in and explore marine ecosystems, sea travel, and ocean conservation!
    Link Back to the Top
 

  • Cooking Conversation Circle

    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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  • French Teen Café

    Teen Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Maintien et développe ton français en participant à des activités amusantes pendant ce programme estival de 6 semaines. Inscription sur Eventbrite.

    Practice your French through fun games and activities. You will also learn advanced French for real world situations! An activity-based, 6-week program. Each session will last approximately 1 hour. 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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  • Financial Literacy Bootcamp

    Teen Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    July 10, 2025 to July 31, 2025,
    Thursdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Boost your financial literacy in this 4-week workshop, which covers the basics of money such as debit, credit, and budgeting. For grades 8-12. Registration is $40 on Eventbrite and includes a one-year subscription to personalfinancelab.com.
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  • Little Kitchen Time

    Pre-school Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    July 3, 2025 to August 14, 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, and recognizing ingredients - at food-inspired activity stations. For preschoolers - SK.
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Ongoing Programs

  • Aging Well Club

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    July 7, 2025 to August 18, 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
    Carrville Library   Contact
    July 2, 2025 to August 13, 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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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.
  • VMC Library   Contact
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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.
 

  • Baby Music and Movement

    Pre-school Programs
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    July 2, 2025 to August 27, 2025,
    Wednesdays 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    Enjoy music and movement with your baby and play with instruments and materials that support healthy development while connecting with other families. In partnership with EarlyON. For ages 0–12 months.
 

  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    July 8, 2025 to July 22, 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.
 

  • English Conversation Circle

    Adult Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    July 8, 2025 to August 12, 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.
 
 

  • GameJam

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Online Program  
    July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
    Calling all young game designers! Take on the GameJam challenge and design a video game that fits a hidden theme to be revealed on July 2nd. You have all month to complete your game. See our website for details.
 
 

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    July 2, 2025 to August 13, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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.
  • Carrville Library   Contact
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 3, 2025 to August 14, 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, and recognizing ingredients - at food-inspired activity stations. For preschoolers - SK.
 
 

  • Scholars' Hub @ Home

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    July 2, 2025 to August 27, 2025,
    Wednesdays 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.
 
 
 
 

  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    July 2, 2025 to August 13, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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
    July 1, 2025 to August 31, 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.
 

  • Zumbini

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    July 7, 2025 to August 11, 2025,
    Mondays 1:30 PM to 2:30 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
Jul
17
Thu

  • Baby Social

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Drop in and meet other parents and babies in your community! We will feature a new topic every session along with activities, singing, free play, and occasional guest speakers. For ages 0-12 months with a parent or caregiver.
    Link Back to the Top

  • Destination: Deep Sea Discovery!

    Summer Reading Club
    Carrville Library   Contact
    11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Dive in and explore marine ecosystems, sea travel, and ocean conservation!
    Link Back to the Top

  • Destination: Deep Sea Discovery!

    Summer Reading Club
    Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Dive in and explore marine ecosystems, sea travel, and ocean conservation!
    Link Back to the Top

  • Bilingual Sushi Family Fun / Délicieux sushis en famille

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
    Parents and children can each customize their own sushi roll and enjoy making them together! Try different ingredients and invent your own delicious combination. $10 per participant. Register on Eventbrite.

    Parents et enfants sont les bienvenus pour réaliser leurs propres sushis! Apprenez à bien rouler et essayez différents ingrédients. $10 par participant. Inscription sur Eventbrite.

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  • Engrave Your Own Charcuterie Board

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Use our laser cutter to design and engrave a charcuterie board that you get to take home! For teens and adults. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.
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  • Robotics Club

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Calling all young innovators in grades 4-8! Dive into the exciting world of robotics featuring Vex robots in this four-week program. Build, pilot, code, and compete with friends. Register on Eventbrite.
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2025
Jul
19
Sat

  • Pokémon League

    For Children & Families
    Carrville Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 12:00 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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  • Board Game Café

    Adult Programs
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Connect with others playing your favourite board games and learn to play new ones.
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  • Destination: The Bustling City!

    Summer Reading Club
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Explore cities around the world. Learn the science behind skyscrapers and modes of transportation, too. Don't leave without a souvenir!
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  • One in 100 by Safehaven

    For Children & Families
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Join Safehaven CEO Susan Bisaillon and Safehaven clients for a special reading of One in 100, a book designed to raise awareness about medically complex children in a fun and engaging way.
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