Our "Hot off the Shelf", "Make it! Learn it! Create it!" websites will undergo a scheduled upgrade on Tuesday, November 11, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. During the upgrade, the site will be temporarily unavailable.
November 4, 2025 to November 18, 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.
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.
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.
Financial literacy is more important than ever. Learn the tools to protect yourself from consumer fraud and other threats and scams. Presented by Ann-Marie Epps, Manager, Consumer Information Centre, at the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. Register on Eventbrite.
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. Please register at ccsyr.org or contact LSP@ccsyr.org.
Radon is a colourless, odourless gas found in homes that can pose health risks. Learn more about these risks and how to detect radon levels to protect your household’s safety.
Share a story of 5 - 7 minutes, or enjoy the stories and provide support. Aimed at older adults and open to all adults. Register on Eventbrite. Live on Zoom.
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.
Intellectual Freedom - we hear about it in the news, but what does it really mean? Professor James L. Turk, Director of the Centre for Free Expression at Toronto Metropolitan University, will join us to discuss the role libraries play in serving diverse communities with varied values and opinions. Please bring your questions to this engaging conversation about intellectual freedom! This event is a partnership with Pickering Public Library, Richmond Hill Public Library and Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library.
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. Please register at ccsyr.org or contact LSP@ccsyr.org.