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Programs & Events

Programs Coming Up

2026

May

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.

Little Kitchen Time

Pre-school Programs

VMC Library Contact

May 7, 2026 to June 25, 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.

Hebrew Storytime / שעת סיפור בעברית

Pre-school Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

5:30 PM to 6:00 PM

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

Celebrate Jewish Heritage Month!

For Children & Families

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

May is Canadian Jewish Heritage month. Celebrate with traditional music and fun children's activities.

Starter Company Plus Info Session

Adult Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Looking to start or expand your business? Learn about resources, mentorship, funding, and more! In partnership with VBEC. Join us in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

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.

Register

Ongoing Programs

Baby Adventures Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Carrville Library Contact

May 6, 2026 to June 24, 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.
VMC Library Contact

May 6, 2026 to June 24, 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.
Ansley Grove Library Contact

May 4, 2026 to June 29, 2026,
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

May 5, 2026 to June 30, 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.
Dufferin Clark Library Contact

May 7, 2026 to June 25, 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.
Maple Library Contact

May 7, 2026 to June 25, 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.
Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

May 5, 2026 to June 30, 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.
Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

May 4, 2026 to June 29, 2026,
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

May 5, 2026 to June 30, 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.
Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

May 6, 2026 to June 24, 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.
Woodbridge Library Contact

May 1, 2026 to June 26, 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

May 6, 2026 to June 24, 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

Maple Library Contact

May 6, 2026 to June 24, 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

May 6, 2026 to June 24, 2026,
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

May 7, 2026 to June 25, 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.
Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

May 3, 2026 to June 28, 2026,
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

May 5, 2026 to June 30, 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.
Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

May 2, 2026 to June 27, 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.
Dufferin Clark Library Contact

May 4, 2026 to June 29, 2026,
Mondays 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

May 7, 2026 to June 25, 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.
Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

May 7, 2026 to June 25, 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

May 7, 2026 to June 25, 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

May 19, 2026 to June 30, 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

May 7, 2026 to June 25, 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.

Scholars' Hub @ Home

Adult Programs

Online Program

May 6, 2026 to June 24, 2026,
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.

Chess Club

For Children & Families

Vellore Village Library Contact

May 2, 2026 to June 20, 2026,
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!
VMC Library Contact

May 6, 2026 to June 24, 2026,
Wednesdays 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!
Dufferin Clark Library Contact

May 5, 2026 to June 30, 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!
Maple Library Contact

May 7, 2026 to June 11, 2026,
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!

Baby Music and Movement

Pre-school Programs

Kleinburg Library Contact

May 6, 2026 to June 24, 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.

Let's Go to the Movies

Adult Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

May 4, 2026 to June 29, 2026,
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

May 4, 2026 to June 29, 2026,
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

May 13, 2026 to June 10, 2026,
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!

Coding Buddies

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Ansley Grove Library Contact

May 6, 2026 to May 27, 2026,
Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Want to learn to code? Team up with volunteer programmers and tackle some coding challenges using Scratch & CodeCombat! For grades 2-5. Register on Eventbrite.

Debate Club

Teen Programs

Online Program

May 6, 2026 to May 27, 2026,
Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 8:00 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 9-12. Register on Eventbrite.

English Conversation Circle

Adult Programs

VMC Library Contact

May 5, 2026 to June 30, 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

Maple Library Contact

May 12, 2026 to June 9, 2026,
Tuesdays 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.

Plaisir de lire / Fun with French

Children's Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

May 4, 2026 to June 1, 2026,
Mondays 6:30 PM to 7:30 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

May 4, 2026 to May 25, 2026,
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

2026

Jun

Wed

Cooking in French

Culinary Literacy

VMC Library Contact

6:15 PM to 7:45 PM

Rejoignez-nous pour ce programme de cuisine française immersif et pratique, en partenariat avec AFRY ! L’inscription est gratuite sur Eventbrite.
Join us in this hands-on immersive French language cooking program, in partnership with AFRY! Registration is free.

Getting Submission Ready

Adult Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

From knowing whether your manuscript is polished enough, to writing a strong query letter and deciding where to submit, this presentation will cover everything you need to know about getting your manuscript out into the world. And most importantly, what to do after you hit "Send."

Great Novels Book Club

Adult Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Join us to discuss recent contemporary novels that explore our humanity and touch our souls. Join us in person or on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

Register

2026

Jun

Thu

French Storytime/ L'Heure du conte

Pre-school Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

3:45 PM to 4:30 PM

The perfect intro to French! Awesome stories and songs for everyone.
Le meilleur moyen d’apprendre en ayant du plaisir grâce à de superbes histoires et chansons pour tous!

Storia italiana / Italian Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Woodbridge Library Contact

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Ciao a tutti! Vi invitiamo a partecipare con tutta la famiglia al nostro programma di storie, canzoni, e rime divertenti in italiano.
Ciao a tutti! Join us for fun stories, songs, and rhymes in Italian that you can enjoy with your whole family.

2026

Jun

Fri

Aging Well Club

Adult Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

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 or by calling 905-653-7323 for priority. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows.

Bilingual STEAM Workshops: Crime Scene Lab

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Deviens détective et participe à des activités STIAM captivantes axées sur l'enquête de scènes de crime ! Pour les enfants de la 3ᵉ à la 6ᵉ année. Inscription : 5 $ sur Eventbrite
Become a detective and participate in exciting STEAM activities centered around crime scene investigations! Designed for grades 3–6. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.

2026

Jun

Sat

Dive into Reading

Summer Reading Club

Ansley Grove Library Contact

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Kick off your summer fun by visiting any VPL location on Saturday, June 27 or Sunday, June 28 to pick up your TD Summer Reading Club kit. Registration continues all summer long!

Dive into Reading

Summer Reading Club

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Kick off your summer fun by visiting any VPL location on Saturday, June 27 or Sunday, June 28 to pick up your TD Summer Reading Club kit. Registration continues all summer long!

Dive into Reading

Summer Reading Club

Carrville Library Contact

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Kick off your summer fun by visiting any VPL location on Saturday, June 27 or Sunday, June 28 to pick up your TD Summer Reading Club kit. Registration continues all summer long!