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We’ve gone virtual!

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we introduced a selection of virtual programs that you can enjoy from home on various digital platforms.


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Programs Coming Up

2023
May
29
Mon
  • Russian Storytime / Рассказы на русском языке

    10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Join us for fun stories, songs and rhymes in Russian that you can enjoy with your whole family. Fluency in Russian is not required, all are welcome.

    Для вас и ваших детей. Сказки, рассказы, песни на русском языке. Читаем вместе. Учим вместе. Говорим вместе. Свободное знание языка не требуется.

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  • Passport to Vaughan: Israeli Music

    5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
    Learn some Israeli culture and delight your senses with some Israeli music. You may even learn a new song or two!
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  • Cookbook Book Club

    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Level up your cooking chops, bake up a storm and connect with others over the kitchen table! Join us to discuss different cookbook themes. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • STEAM Workshops: Air Power

    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Can you build a car powered by nothing but air? Join us to learn how to create a balloon-powered car that's fun and easy to build! For grades 3-6. Registration is $10 on Eventbrite.
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  • Chess Club

    May 2, 2023 to June 27, 2023,
    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 Chess in the Library student volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
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  • D&D Club

    May 23, 2023 to August 15, 2023,
    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.
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Ongoing Programs

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    May 1, 2023 to June 26, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
 
  • Chess Club

    May 2, 2023 to June 27, 2023,
    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 Chess in the Library student volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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 Chess in the Library student volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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 Chess in the Library student volunteers. Beginners and pros are welcome!
 
  • D&D Club

    May 23, 2023 to August 15, 2023,
    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.
 
  • Free Comic Book Month

    May 6, 2023 to May 31, 2023
    Come and celebrate comic books, literacy and all that is super! Grab a free comic and see what VPL has to offer comic book fans. While supplies last.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
    Come and celebrate comic books, literacy and all that is super! Grab a free comic and see what VPL has to offer comic book fans. While supplies last.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
    Come and celebrate comic books, literacy and all that is super! Grab a free comic and see what VPL has to offer comic book fans. While supplies last.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
    Come and celebrate comic books, literacy and all that is super! Grab a free comic and see what VPL has to offer comic book fans. While supplies last.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
    Come and celebrate comic books, literacy and all that is super! Grab a free comic and see what VPL has to offer comic book fans. While supplies last.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
    Come and celebrate comic books, literacy and all that is super! Grab a free comic and see what VPL has to offer comic book fans. While supplies last.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
    Come and celebrate comic books, literacy and all that is super! Grab a free comic and see what VPL has to offer comic book fans. While supplies last.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
    Come and celebrate comic books, literacy and all that is super! Grab a free comic and see what VPL has to offer comic book fans. While supplies last.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
    Come and celebrate comic books, literacy and all that is super! Grab a free comic and see what VPL has to offer comic book fans. While supplies last.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
    Come and celebrate comic books, literacy and all that is super! Grab a free comic and see what VPL has to offer comic book fans. While supplies last.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
    Come and celebrate comic books, literacy and all that is super! Grab a free comic and see what VPL has to offer comic book fans. While supplies last.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
    Come and celebrate comic books, literacy and all that is super! Grab a free comic and see what VPL has to offer comic book fans. While supplies last.
 
  • Fun With French / Plaisir de lire

    May 8, 2023 to May 29, 2023,
    Mondays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Parlez vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

    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.

  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    Thursdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Parlez vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

    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.

  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    Wednesdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Parlez vous français? Join us for activities and reading practice, led by French speaking volunteers from our community. For grades 2-6.

    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.

 
  • Italian Storytime

    May 4, 2023 to June 22, 2023,
    Thursdays 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
    Ciao a tutti! Join us for fun stories, songs and rhymes in Italian that you can enjoy with your whole family.

    Ciao a tutti! Vi invitiamo a partecipare con tutta la famiglia al nostro programma di storie, canzoni e rime divertenti in italiano.

 
 
  • Little Explorers Storytime

    May 1, 2023 to June 26, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    Mondays 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
    This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    Thursdays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, 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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
 
 
 
 
  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    May 1, 2023 to June 26, 2023,
    Mondays 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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    Wednesdays 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 AM to 12:00 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.
  • May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023,
    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.
 
  • Virtual French Meetup for Adults / Cercle de discussion

    May 3, 2023 to June 21, 2023,
    Wednesdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Practice your French in good company! Through this eight-week program, you will learn useful and exciting French as well as practice with other learners. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.

    Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! À travers ce programme de huit semaines, vous apprendrez du français intéressant en plus de pratiquer avec les autres participants. Le programme est en direct sur Zoom. Inscrivez-vous sur Eventbrite.

 


Programs Coming Up

2023
Jun
1
Thu
  • STEAM Club

    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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  • Puppet Show Fun

    6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
    The whole family can laugh, listen and enjoy a lively, fun and amusing puppet show, led by VPL staff!
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  • STEAM for Pride Month

    3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
    Celebrate Pride Month by making pride gear and décor using our Creation Space equipment. For grades 7 - 12.
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  • STEAM for Pride Month

    3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
    Celebrate Pride Month by making pride gear and décor using our Creation Space equipment. For grades 7 - 12.
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  • STEAM for Pride Month

    3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
    Celebrate Pride Month by making pride gear and décor using our Creation Space equipment. For grades 7 - 12.
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  • Books With Badges

    10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Make community connections as we partner with York Regional Police for a special storytime! Enjoy songs and rhymes, ask questions, and listen to stories read by an officer!
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2023
Jun
2
Fri
  • Things that Go!

    10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Why do cars and trucks go? How does a plane fly? What makes a boat stay afloat? Explore the science behind things that go! Fun for the whole family.
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  • Things that Go!

    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Why do cars and trucks go? How does a plane fly? What makes a boat stay afloat? Explore the science behind things that go! Fun for the whole family.
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  • Touch a Truck

    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.
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  • Things that Go!

    10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Why do cars and trucks go? How does a plane fly? What makes a boat stay afloat? Explore the science behind things that go! Fun for the whole family.
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