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Programs Coming Up

2024
Jul
26
Fri

  • Coding Buddies

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    VMC Library   Contact
    July 6, 2024 to July 27, 2024,
    Saturdays 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Want to learn to code? Already a pro? Team up with volunteer programmers and tackle some coding challenges using Scratch & CodeCombat! For grades 2-5. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    July 6, 2024 to August 17, 2024,
    Saturdays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, 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.
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  • Tell It: Sci-Fi

    Summer Reading Club
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Long before we ever went to space, we told stories about it. Create your own science fiction stories and ask questions about what the future may look like.
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  • Tell It: Sci-Fi

    Summer Reading Club
    Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Long before we ever went to space, we told stories about it. Create your own science fiction stories and ask questions about what the future may look like.
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  • Friday Night in the Stacks

    Adult Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Is boredom giving you the blues? You’re invited to join our adult game group once a month to play, laugh, make new friends, and maybe even learn a new game!
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Ongoing Programs

  • Baby Adventures Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    July 1, 2024 to August 19, 2024,
    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
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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.
 

  • Club Franco

    Summer Reading Club
    Bathurst Clark Resource Library   Contact
    July 4, 2024 to August 15, 2024,
    Thursdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Practice your French this summer! Come have some fun with French activities led by French-speaking staff!
    Cet été, pratique ton français! Joins-nous pour des activités en français organisées par une de nos bibliothécaires francophones!
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    Wednesdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Practice your French this summer! Come have some fun with French activities led by French-speaking staff!
    Cet été, pratique ton français! Joins-nous pour des activités en français organisées par une de nos bibliothécaires francophones!
  • Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    Mondays 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
    Practice your French this summer! Come have some fun with French activities led by French-speaking staff!
    Cet été, pratique ton français! Joins-nous pour des activités en français organisées par une de nos bibliothécaires francophones!
 
 

  • D&D Club

    Teen Programs
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    May 7, 2024 to August 6, 2024,
    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.
 

  • ESL Café

    Adult Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    July 9, 2024 to August 27, 2024,
    Tuesdays 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    Newcomers and ESL learners can meet to practice their English in an informal environment with adult volunteers. In partnership with CCSYR through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) in York Region. For registration and information, please contact cel@ccsyr.org or 289-317-3745.
 
 
 

  • Little Explorers Storytime

    Pre-school Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    July 6, 2024 to August 17, 2024,
    Saturdays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, 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.
  • Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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.
  • Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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.
 

  • Little Kitchen Time

    Pre-school Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    July 4, 2024 to August 15, 2024,
    Thursdays 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Enjoy food- and cooking-themed stories and songs in our play kitchen! Then test your culinary skills - counting, measuring, recognizing ingredients - at food-inspired activity stations. For preschoolers - SK.
 

  • Musical Babies

    Pre-school Programs
    Kleinburg Library   Contact
    July 3, 2024 to August 28, 2024,
    Wednesdays 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    An hour-long drop-in program that incorporates musical learning with songs, rhymes, and more. Offered in partnership with EarlyON Centre. For ages 0 to 12 months.
 

  • Robotics Club

    Make It! Create It! Learn It!
    Maple Library   Contact
    July 9, 2024 to July 30, 2024,
    Tuesdays 6:00 PM to 7:00 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.
 

  • Summer STEAM Camp

    STEAM Camps
    Ansley Grove Library   Contact
    July 2, 2024 to August 30, 20249:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Enjoy a full summer of STEAM fun. Explore themes like coding, engineering, and science with new themes each week. For grades 2-6. Children who are beginning Grade 2 in September are welcome to register. $200-$250 per week. For weekly themes and to register, please check our Eventbrite page.
  • Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 20249:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Enjoy a full summer of STEAM fun. Explore themes like coding, engineering, and science with new themes each week. For grades 2-6. Children who are beginning Grade 2 in September are welcome to register. $200-$250 per week. For weekly themes and to register, please check our Eventbrite page.
 

  • Tech Tutor 1-on-1

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    July 3, 2024 to August 14, 2024,
    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
    July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024,
    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.
 
 
 

  • Zumbini

    Pre-school Programs
    Maple Library   Contact
    July 8, 2024 to August 26, 2024,
    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. See website for registration details.
 


Programs Coming Up

2024
Aug
7
Wed

  • Live It: Astronaut Olympics

    Summer Reading Club
    Dufferin Clark Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut? Explore what it takes to travel to space at our astronaut Olympic events.
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  • Live It: Astronaut Olympics

    Summer Reading Club
    Maple Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut? Explore what it takes to travel to space at our astronaut Olympic events.
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  • Cross-Cultural Cooking for Newcomers

    Culinary Literacy
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
    Explore the world through food and make a new recipe together every month! Families welcome. In partnership with TCCSA. Registration is through TCCSA.
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  • EDM Crash Course

    Adult Programs
    Civic Centre Resource Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Discover the world of electronic dance music and learn to make your own track from scratch. No experience required. Register on Eventbrite.
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  • Unlocking AI

    Teen Programs
    VMC Library   Contact
    6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Meet your newest study buddy: Artificial Intelligence! Learn all about the nature of AI chatbots, the art of prompting, and the pros and cons of using AI for schoolwork. Register on Eventbrite.
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2024
Aug
8
Thu

  • French Storytime/ L'Heure du conte

    Pre-school Programs
    Pierre Berton 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!

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  • Live It: Astronaut Olympics

    Summer Reading Club
    Pleasant Ridge Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut? Explore what it takes to travel to space at our astronaut Olympic events.
    Link Back to the Top

  • Live It: Astronaut Olympics

    Summer Reading Club
    VMC Library   Contact
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut? Explore what it takes to travel to space at our astronaut Olympic events.
    Link Back to the Top

  • Live It: Astronaut Olympics

    Summer Reading Club
    Vellore Village Library   Contact
    3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut? Explore what it takes to travel to space at our astronaut Olympic events.
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  • Intro to Debate

    Teen Programs
    Pierre Berton Resource Library   Contact
    6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Improve your critical thinking and public speaking skills! Learn the basics of powerful debating and dive straight into an exciting verbal joust. For grades 6-12. Register on Eventbrite.
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