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Programs & Events

Programs Coming Up

2026

Sep

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.

Touch a Truck

Special Events

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

See, touch, and explore big trucks at the library. Meet the people who protect, serve, and build our community.

Creative Age: Iris Folding

Adult Programs

Ansley Grove Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Join us for fun with iris folding, where we use paper strips to form eye-catching geometric designs. We’ll combine traditional techniques with modern Cricut designs to help you make your own vibrant masterpiece. Perfect for all skill levels! Please register on Eventbrite or by calling 905-653-7323.

Intro to 3D Design

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Design your very own 3D creations using Tinkercad for our 3D printers to print. Register on Eventbrite.

Ongoing Programs

Refuge Canada Tent Exhibit

Special Events

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

September 1, 2026 to October 30, 2026

This immersive exhibit serves as an introduction to the context for Canada's place in the global refugee crisis.

The Canadian Library Exhibit

Special Events

Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

September 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026

The Canadian Library is a living art installation initiative created as a memorial to MMIWG and children. It’s intended to start conversations about Canada and inequalities that still exist today.

Baby Adventures Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

September 8, 2026 to October 27, 2026,
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

September 9, 2026 to October 28, 2026,
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

September 10, 2026 to October 29, 2026,
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.
Vellore Village Library Contact

September 8, 2026 to October 27, 2026,
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

September 9, 2026 to October 28, 2026,
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

September 9, 2026 to October 28, 2026,
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

September 10, 2026 to October 29, 2026,
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.
Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

September 8, 2026 to October 27, 2026,
Tuesdays 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

September 11, 2026 to October 30, 2026,
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.

Coffee & Conversation

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

September 9, 2026 to October 28, 2026,
Wednesdays 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

A weekly opportunity to socialize in a warm, supportive environment. Discuss current topics related to wellness, the changing world, and aging well. In person and on Zoom. Please register on Eventbrite or by calling 905-653-7323.

Little Explorers Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

September 12, 2026 to October 31, 2026,
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

September 10, 2026 to October 29, 2026,
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

September 8, 2026 to October 27, 2026,
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

September 10, 2026 to October 29, 2026,
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

September 9, 2026 to October 28, 2026,
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

September 9, 2026 to October 28, 2026,
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.
Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

September 10, 2026 to October 29, 2026,
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

September 10, 2026 to October 29, 2026,
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

September 8, 2026 to October 27, 2026,
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

September 10, 2026 to October 29, 2026,
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.

Baby Music and Movement

Pre-school Programs

Kleinburg Library Contact

September 2, 2026 to October 28, 2026,
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.

Chess Club

For Children & Families

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

September 8, 2026 to October 27, 2026,
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!

English Conversation Circle

Adult Programs

VMC Library Contact

September 8, 2026 to October 27, 2026,
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. Register on Eventbrite.

Minecrafters Club

Children's Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

September 10, 2026 to October 1, 2026,
Thursdays 6:30 PM to 8:00 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.

Programs Coming Up

2026

Oct

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Sensory Friendly D&D

Adult Programs

Carrville Library Contact

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

For adults and teens and a caregiver or support worker, this program is intended to be a more accessible D&D experience. Connect with others in the community to play Dungeons & Dragons together.

Hustle, Hobby, or Hard No

Adult Programs

Online Program

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Spot whether you’re in hobby mode, ready for a hustle, or if self-employment isn’t the path you want to take. Presented by Ramona Gallagher of VEBEC.

Cercle de discussion / French Meetup for Adults

Adult Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

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.

Writers' Room

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Work with other aspiring writers to explore the elements of writing. Perfect for discussion and feedback. Join in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

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2026

Oct

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.

Special Session for Job Seekers in High-Demand Occupations

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Facilitated by VPI Employment Services staff, the workshop will cover practical, modern strategies to navigate today’s competitive job market and assist job seekers in leveraging AI tools, moving from applying randomly to applying strategically, and getting hired faster. Join in person or on Zoom.

שעת סיפור בעברית / Hebrew Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

5:30 PM to 6:00 PM

הצטרפו אלינו לסיפורים שירים, ומשחקי אצבּע בעברית ובאנגלית .בשיתוף עם הפדרציה היהודית המאוחדת של טורונטו רבתי.
Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays in Hebrew and English. In partnership with the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.

D&D Club

Teen Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

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 8-12. Register on Eventbrite.

Plaisir en famille avec la poutine / Bilingual Poutine Family Fun

Culinary Literacy

VMC Library Contact

6:15 PM to 7:45 PM

Quoi de plus canadien que la poutine? Préparons des frites et garnissons-les d’une sauce savoureuse et de fromage en grains fondant qui fait skouik-skouik, tout en apprenant un peu de français en hommage aux origines québécoises de la poutine! $7 par participant. Inscription sur Eventbrite.
What’s more Canadian than poutine? Let's top off fries with gravy and squeaky cheese curds while learning French in a nod to poutine’s Quebecois origins! Registration is $7 on Eventbrite.

Chess Club

For Children & Families

VMC Library Contact

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!

Programs Coming Up

Pokémon League

Touch a Truck

Creative Age: Iris Folding

Intro to 3D Design

Ongoing Programs

Refuge Canada Tent Exhibit

The Canadian Library Exhibit

Baby Adventures Storytime

Coffee & Conversation

Little Explorers Storytime

Little Kitchen Time

Baby Music and Movement

Chess Club

English Conversation Circle

Minecrafters Club

Programs Coming Up

Sensory Friendly D&D

Hustle, Hobby, or Hard No

Cercle de discussion / French Meetup for Adults

Writers' Room

Baby Social

Special Session for Job Seekers in High-Demand Occupations

שעת סיפור בעברית / Hebrew Storytime

D&D Club

Plaisir en famille avec la poutine / Bilingual Poutine Family Fun

Chess Club

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