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    Bathurst Clark Resource Library's parking lot construction project has recommenced. From May 26th to June 2nd, the Promenade Circle entrance will be closed. Learn More.

    Civic Centre Resource Library remains open during the parking lot reconstruction project. The parking lot can be accessed by driving around the fenced off areas. We apologize for this inconvenience.

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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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How to register for a program on Eventbrite

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Programs Coming Up

2023
May
30
Tue

  • STEAM Club for Homeschoolers

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Hands-on activities that explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. For grades 3-8. Just drop in!
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  • Teen Virtual Reality Club

    Teen Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Want to use lightsabers, golf clubs, scuba gear and more? Experience fun games and programs with our Virtual Reality headsets. For grades 8-12.
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  • Make & Take: Felt Flowers

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Feeling creative? Cut a unique flower that won't wilt with our Cricut and some felt! This session is for Adults. Registration is $5 on Eventbrite.
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  • Conversations on Social Inclusion: Deaf Culture

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    A conversation on the cultural citizenship of deaf people with an emphasis on equity practices. Presented by Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf. Session is hosted on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Starter Company Plus Info Session

    Adult Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Learn about the City of Vaughan's Starter Company Plus program which offers business plan and budget training with an opportunity to apply for a Provincial grant of up to $5000. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    May 3, 2023 to June 28, 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.
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  • Virtual French Meetup for Adults / Cercle de discussion

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    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.

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Ongoing Programs

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    May 2, 2023 to June 27, 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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    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.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    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.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    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.
  • VMC Library   Contact
    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.
  • Woodbridge Library   Contact
    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

    For Children & Families
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    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!
  • Maple Library   Contact
    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!
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    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

    Teen Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    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.
 

  • Debate Club

    Teen Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    May 30, 2023 to June 27, 2023,
    Tuesdays 7:00 PM to 8:30 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 6-12. Register on Eventbrite.
 

  • Free Comic Book Month

    Special Events
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    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.
  • Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    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.
  • Kleinburg Library   Contact
    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.
  • Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    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.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    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.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    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.
  • VMC Library   Contact
    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.
  • Woodbridge Library   Contact
    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

    Children's Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    May 4, 2023 to June 29, 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.

  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    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

    Pre-school Programs
    Woodbridge Library   Contact
    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

    Pre-school Programs
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    May 2, 2023 to June 27, 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.
  • Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    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.
  • Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    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.
  • Kleinburg Library   Contact
    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.
  • Maple Library   Contact
    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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    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.
  • Vellore Village Library   Contact
    May 1, 2023 to June 30, 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.
  • VMC Library   Contact
    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.
 
 
 
 

  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    May 3, 2023 to June 28, 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.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    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.
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    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.
  • Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    May 1, 2023 to June 30, 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.
 

  • Virtual French Meetup for Adults / Cercle de discussion

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    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
6
Tue

  • Mandarin Storytime / 中文故事会

    Pre-school Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Join us for fun songs and joyful rhymes in Mandarin and English! Suitable for the whole family. No previous knowledge of Mandarin required. 歡迎大家來圖書館我們一起聽中文故事.
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  • Non-Fiction Book Club

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    We'll explore a variety of popular non-fiction titles, from current affairs to cutting-edge science, as well as true stories. Join us in person or on Zoom! Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Virtual ESL Café

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    Newcomers and ESL learners can practice their English in an informal environment with adult volunteers. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom. In partnership with CCSYR through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) in York Region. For registration and information, please contact LSP@ccsyr.org or call/text 647-859-9092.
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  • Hooked on Books

    Children's Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Do you love books? Join us for fun book-related activities, challenges, discussions and games. Tell us about your favourites and maybe write and illustrate some stories too! For grades 1-6.
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2023
Jun
7
Wed

  • Books on Bikes!

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Spring is here! Celebrate Bike Month with stories, songs and rhymes at a special storytime with your family.
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  • Successful Job Search Strategies Workshops

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Learn how to navigate the job market, resume and cover letter tips, effective networking, self-marketing 101 and essential interview skills. Sessions hosted on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Great Novels Book Club

    Adult Programs
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Join us as we read and discuss novels that explore our humanity and touch our souls. Join us in person or on Zoom! Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Reframing Menopause

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Learn new ways to view menopause to see it as a natural, exciting and powerful phase of our lives. Session hosted on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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2023
Jun
8
Thu

  • Books on Bikes!

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
    Spring is here! Celebrate Bike Month with stories, songs and rhymes at a special storytime with your family.
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  • Nature In Your Neighbourhood

    Adult Programs
    Online Program  
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    How well do you know wildlife? Learn about the unique traits of local wildlife through a variety of interactive activities. In partnership with TRCA. Session hosted on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
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