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Programs Coming Up

2026

Apr

Sun

French Storytime/ L'Heure du conte

Pre-school Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

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!

Baby Adventures Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Ansley Grove Library Contact

March 2, 2026 to April 27, 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.

Bake Club for Adults

Culinary Literacy

VMC Library Contact

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Cookies, cakes, pies, and more! Let’s bake up a different treat together every month! Registration is $7 per session.

Register

Let's Go to the Movies

Adult Programs

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

March 2, 2026 to April 27, 2026,
Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

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

Sing and Sign

Pre-school Programs

Maple Library Contact

March 30, 2026 to April 27, 2026,
Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Songs and games for everyday routines will be used to introduce American Sign Language to hearing infants. In partnership with EarlyON.

Planning Your Vacation With AI

Adult Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Revolutionize travel planning with AI tools! Explore Chat GPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity AI in a hands-on session highlighting AI versatility.

Visit the Therapy Dogs

Adult Programs

Maple Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Take a break and visit with the therapy dogs, in partnership with St. John Ambulance.

Coding Buddies

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Vellore Village Library Contact

March 23, 2026 to April 20, 2026,
Mondays 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.

Cercle de discussion / French Meetup for Adults

Adult Programs

Online Program

March 2, 2026 to April 27, 2026,
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

Immigrantstory.ca Exhibit

Special Events

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

March 6, 2026 to May 31, 2026

The immigrant experience in words and pictures! Explore the stories of immigrants to Canada from the world over, artistically displayed on larger-than-life panels.

Study Hall

Adult Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

April 7, 2026 to April 23, 2026

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

April 7, 2026 to April 23, 2026

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

April 7, 2026 to April 23, 2026

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.

Baby Adventures Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Ansley Grove Library Contact

March 2, 2026 to April 27, 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

March 3, 2026 to April 28, 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

March 4, 2026 to April 29, 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.
Dufferin Clark Library Contact

March 5, 2026 to April 30, 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

March 1, 2026 to April 30, 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

March 3, 2026 to April 28, 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

March 2, 2026 to April 27, 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

March 3, 2026 to April 28, 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

March 4, 2026 to April 29, 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

March 1, 2026 to April 30, 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

March 6, 2026 to April 24, 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.

Little Explorers Storytime

Pre-school Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

March 1, 2026 to April 26, 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.
Ansley Grove Library Contact

March 5, 2026 to April 30, 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

March 3, 2026 to April 28, 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

March 1, 2026 to April 30, 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

March 1, 2026 to April 27, 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

March 5, 2026 to April 30, 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

March 1, 2026 to April 30, 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

March 4, 2026 to April 29, 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.
Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

April 2, 2026 to April 30, 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

March 5, 2026 to April 30, 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

March 3, 2026 to April 28, 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

April 9, 2026 to April 30, 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.

Playful Math

Pre-school Programs

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Contact

April 10, 2026 to April 17, 2026,
Fridays 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Using a variety of activities, songs, and rhymes, participants will practice their math skills in a fun and interactive way. In partnership with EarlyON.

Budget Lunch Social

Culinary Literacy

VMC Library Contact

April 9, 2026 to April 30, 2026,
Thursdays 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

A weekly lunch together - on a budget! Join us for this 4-week series to learn some kitchen skills and meet new cooking friends. In partnership with VCHC. Registration is $16 for all 4 sessions, on Eventbrite.

Chess Club

For Children & Families

Vellore Village Library Contact

March 7, 2026 to April 25, 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!
Dufferin Clark Library Contact

March 3, 2026 to April 28, 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

March 26, 2026 to April 30, 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

March 4, 2026 to April 29, 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

March 2, 2026 to April 27, 2026,
Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

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

Sing and Sign

Pre-school Programs

Maple Library Contact

March 30, 2026 to April 27, 2026,
Mondays 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Songs and games for everyday routines will be used to introduce American Sign Language to hearing infants. In partnership with EarlyON.

Reading Buddies

Children's Programs

VMC Library Contact

March 7, 2026 to May 2, 2026,
Saturdays 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.
Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

March 4, 2026 to April 29, 2026,
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

March 5, 2026 to April 30, 2026,
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.
Vellore Village Library Contact

March 26, 2026 to April 30, 2026,
Thursdays 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1-6. Register on Eventbrite.

Chess Club for Teens

Teen Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

March 4, 2026 to April 29, 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!

Plaisir de lire / Fun with French

Children's Programs

Vellore Village Library Contact

March 24, 2026 to April 28, 2026,
Tuesdays 6:00 PM to 7:00 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.

Coding Buddies

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Vellore Village Library Contact

March 23, 2026 to April 20, 2026,
Mondays 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.

English Conversation Circle

Adult Programs

VMC Library Contact

March 3, 2026 to April 28, 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.

Robotics Club

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

April 2, 2026 to April 23, 2026,
Thursdays 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Calling all young innovators in grades 4-8! Dive into the exciting world of robotics featuring Vex robots in this four-week program. Build, pilot, code, and compete with friends. Register on Eventbrite.

Cercle de discussion / French Meetup for Adults

Adult Programs

Online Program

March 2, 2026 to April 27, 2026,
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.

Minecrafters Club

Children's Programs

Pleasant Ridge Library Contact

March 26, 2026 to April 16, 2026,
Thursdays 7:00 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.

Toastmasters for Teens

Teen Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

March 24, 2026 to May 26, 2026,
Tuesdays 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Nervous about public speaking? Join Toastmasters for Teens and conquer those fears! Develop communication and leadership skills with the guidance of a facilitator. For grades 8-12. Register on Eventbrite.

Programs Coming Up

2026

Apr

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.

Municipal Elections: How to Run as a Candidate

Adult Programs

Online Program

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Interested in running in the upcoming Municipal Election?
Former elected municipal officers Jasvinder Sandhu and Steve Anderson will share an overview of the candidacy process with a focus on underrepresented candidates, what to expect when campaigning, and tips on engaging with your community, strong leadership, and branding.
Register on Eventbrite.

2026

Apr

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.

In Conversation with Antonio Nicaso

Adult Programs

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Join bestselling author Antonio Nicaso for a discussion on the nature of organized crime, its global reach, and why it continues to call Canada home. Moderated by Dwight Drummond, host of CBC Toronto News.

Register

2026

Apr

Sat

Citizen Science: Space Tomatoes

For Children & Families

Ansley Grove Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

In celebration of Earth Day, join us for eco-friendly activities featuring a Tomatoes from Space experiment, food waste warrior challenge, and more! For grades 1-7. Register on Eventbrite.

Citizen Science: Space Tomatoes

For Children & Families

Dufferin Clark Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

In celebration of Earth Day, join us for eco-friendly activities featuring a Tomatoes from Space experiment, food waste warrior challenge, and more! For grades 1-7. Register on Eventbrite.

Local Author Showcase

Special Events

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Meet local authors at VPL's monthly local author showcase. It may ignite unexpected but unforgettable literary sparks!

Teen Book Club: Read. Chat. Connect.

Teen Programs

Civic Centre Resource Library Contact

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

A chill space to talk books, hang out, and snack — no pressure to finish the book! For grades 9-12.

2026

Apr

Sun

Sensory Social

For Children & Families

Pierre Berton Resource Library Contact

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

More programs during May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026