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Programs & Events

Programs Coming Up

2025

Dec

Sun

Sensory Social

For Children & Families

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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

Baby Adventures Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Ansley Grove Library Contact

November 3, 2025 to December 15, 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.

Let's Go to the Movies

Adult Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

November 3, 2025 to December 15, 2025,
Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Enjoy a variety of interesting contemporary films with other movie enthusiasts.

Zumbini

Pre-school Programs

Maple Library Contact

November 3, 2025 to December 15, 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.

Deck the Trails with Seeds and Berries!

For Children & Families

Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Celebrate the upcoming holiday season by learning about common backyard birds and making a pinecone feeder to decorate trees with the tasty treat! Register on Eventbrite.

Cercle de discussion / French Meetup for Adults

Adult Programs

Online Program

November 3, 2025 to December 15, 2025,
Mondays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! Grâce à 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.

Ongoing Programs

Tech Tutor 1-on-1

Adult Programs

Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

December 7, 2025 to December 7, 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.
Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 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.

Study Hall

Adult Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

December 1, 2025 to December 17, 2025

Need a place to study for exams? VPL's study hall is open late for post-secondary students who want to study alone or in small groups.
Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Need a place to study for exams? VPL's study hall is open late for post-secondary students who want to study alone or in small groups.
Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Need a place to study for exams? VPL's study hall is open late for post-secondary students who want to study alone or in small groups.

VPL Food Drive

Special Events

Ansley Grove Library Contact

November 24, 2025 to December 15, 2025

From November 24 – December 15, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations at all VPL locations in support of Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support and make a difference in our community.
Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

From November 24 – December 15, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations at all VPL locations in support of Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support and make a difference in our community.
Carrville Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

From November 24 – December 15, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations at all VPL locations in support of Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support and make a difference in our community.
Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

From November 24 – December 15, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations at all VPL locations in support of Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support and make a difference in our community.
Dufferin Clark Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

From November 24 – December 15, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations at all VPL locations in support of Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support and make a difference in our community.
Kleinburg Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

From November 24 – December 15, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations at all VPL locations in support of Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support and make a difference in our community.
Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

From November 24 – December 15, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations at all VPL locations in support of Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support and make a difference in our community.
Maple Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

From November 24 – December 15, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations at all VPL locations in support of Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support and make a difference in our community.
Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

From November 24 – December 15, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations at all VPL locations in support of Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support and make a difference in our community.
Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

From November 24 – December 15, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations at all VPL locations in support of Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support and make a difference in our community.
Vellore Village Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

From November 24 – December 15, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations at all VPL locations in support of Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support and make a difference in our community.
VMC Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

From November 24 – December 15, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations at all VPL locations in support of Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support and make a difference in our community.
Woodbridge Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

From November 24 – December 15, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations at all VPL locations in support of Vaughan Food Bank, Humanity First, and Chasdei Kaduri. Show your support and make a difference in our community.

Youth on Reconciliation

Special Events

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

November 15, 2025 to December 15, 2025

This exhibition explores the concept of Reconciliation through artistic expression and what that means to be a youth in Canada.

Baby Adventures Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Ansley Grove Library Contact

November 3, 2025 to December 15, 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

November 1, 2025 to December 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.
Carrville Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 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.
Maple Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 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

November 1, 2025 to December 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

November 1, 2025 to December 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

November 1, 2025 to December 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.
VMC Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 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.
Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 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.
Dufferin Clark Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 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.
Woodbridge Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025,
Fridays 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.

Little Explorers Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

November 2, 2025 to December 14, 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.
Ansley Grove Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 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.
Carrville Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 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

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025,
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.
Dufferin Clark Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 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

November 1, 2025 to December 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.
Maple Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 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

November 1, 2025 to December 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.
Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 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

November 1, 2025 to December 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.
Woodbridge Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 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.

Little Kitchen Time

Pre-school Programs

VMC Library Contact

November 6, 2025 to December 11, 2025,
Thursdays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

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 toddlers to kindergarten-age children.

Aging Well Club

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

November 7, 2025 to December 12, 2025,
Fridays 11:00 AM to 12:00 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.

Chess Club

For Children & Families

Vellore Village Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 20, 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

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 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!

Let's Go to the Movies

Adult Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

November 3, 2025 to December 15, 2025,
Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Enjoy a variety of interesting contemporary films with other movie enthusiasts.

Virtual ESL Café

Adult Programs

Online Program

December 2, 2025 to December 16, 2025,
Tuesdays 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. Please register at ccsyr.org or contact LSP@ccsyr.org.

Zumbini

Pre-school Programs

Maple Library Contact

November 3, 2025 to December 15, 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.

Chess Club for Teens

Teen Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

November 5, 2025 to December 17, 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!
Dufferin Clark Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025,
Tuesdays 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

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

Real Talk

Teen Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

December 4, 2025 to December 11, 2025,
Thursdays 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Hey, awesome teens! Join the Women’s Support Network for empowering workshops on healthy relationships, boundaries, consent, and self-care. For diverse youth ages 15-19. Thank you to the TD Bank Group for funding this initiative!

Reading Buddies

Children's Programs

Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

November 5, 2025 to December 17, 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.
Carrville Library Contact

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025,
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.

D&D Club

Teen Programs

Carrville Library Contact

November 4, 2025 to December 16, 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

November 4, 2025 to December 16, 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 Partnership (LSP) in York Region. Permanent residents and convention refugees should register at CCSYR.org or 905-770-7040. All other learners should register on Eventbrite.

Ink & Elegance

Children's Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

December 2, 2025 to December 16, 2025,
Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Explore the structure of Chancery Cursive style calligraphy. Learn the fundamentals and create elegant lettering using traditional pen and ink tools. For grades 4-8. Registration is $30 on Eventbrite.

Minecrafters Club

Children's Programs

Vellore Village Library Contact

November 19, 2025 to December 10, 2025,
Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Mine with friends, craft your worlds, and challenge yourself to a whole new level of building at the library! Master builders or beginners, all are welcome.

Cercle de discussion / French Meetup for Adults

Adult Programs

Online Program

November 3, 2025 to December 15, 2025,
Mondays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! Grâce à 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.

Plaisir de lire / Fun with French

Children's Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

November 6, 2025 to December 18, 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

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 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

November 1, 2025 to December 31, 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.

Programs Coming Up

2025

Dec

Mon

Memory Lab Orientation

Adult Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Do you have memories on old technology and you want to convert them? Home movies on VHS? Pictures on slides? An old mix tape? Drop in to learn about our resources that can help preserve them!

English Conversation Circle

Adult Programs

Maple Library Contact

6:00 PM to 7:30 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 Partnership (LSP) in York Region. Permanent residents and convention refugees should register at CCSYR.org or 905-770-7040. All other learners should register on Eventbrite.

As Seen on TV

Culinary Literacy

VMC Library Contact

6:15 PM to 7:45 PM

Recreate dishes featured in your favourite movies, TV shows, and books! For grades 7+. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.

Constructing Classics: Exploring Game Design

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Love retro games? Want to learn how to design one of your own? Adults can explore Construct 3 and learn the basics of game design with little to no coding experience. Join us in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Ugly Sweater Photo Shoot

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Put on your Ugly Sweater and come up with a creative pose for a one-of-a-kind photo-op. Register on Eventbrite.

2025

Dec

Tue

Aging Well in Chinese/中文长者健康活动

Adult Programs

Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Chat in Chinese about books, current events, and life in Canada. Call or visit the Service Desk for more details.
中文社交活动: 用中文聊天, 谈论书籍, 国家时事, 以及在加拿大的生活

Kitchen STEAM for Homeschoolers

Culinary Literacy

VMC Library Contact

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Who says you can’t play with your food? Let's learn about kitchen STEAM topics every month! Recommended for grades 3-8. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.

Register

Make & Take: Cricut for Kids

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Come and learn how to use the Cricut and bring your hobby dreams to reality with our themed workshops. For grades 4-8. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.

Romance Book Club

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Want to talk about books that make you sigh and swoon, and always have a happily-ever-after? Join our Romance Book Club in person or 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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