Stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy activities that you can enjoy at home. New videos will be added regularly.
Do you need help navigating the site, or are you looking for a recommendation? We’re here to help! Our team of librarians is on hand to quickly deal with your queries, whether you are looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you.
Ideas and tips for parents and guardians with little ones. Learn something new to entertain, educate, and excite your little ones at home. New activities are added weekly!
Bath Time Ideas (215 KB) Calming Activites (155 KB) Baby Fun and Play (184 KB) Scarf and Shaker Activities (167 KB) Counting Games (125 KB) Father's Day Gift Ideas (339 KB) Our Environment (409 KB) Outdoor Activities (457 KB) Exploring Nature (371 KB) Bee Themed Activities (375 KB)
The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, toddler and/or preschooler. The goal is to read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat books) before your little one starts kindergarten.
Explore the wide variety of digital resources available to you. Access eBooks and eAudiobooks, films and television, magazines and newspapers, music, newsletters, mobile apps, and more.
We subscribe to a number of high-quality electronic databases providing a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects. Explore categories such as the arts, business, French, medicine, history, learning, news, science, and more.
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics concepts through guided, hands-on activities you can enjoy at home. New videos will be added regularly.
Calming Activites (155 KB) Crossword and Answers (174 KB) Erupting Soap (381 KB) Floating Water (178 KB) Junior Word Search (146 KB) Intermediate Word Search (201 KB) Magnet Painting (326 KB) Rainbow Sock Bubbles (180 KB) Ordinal Numbers 1st to 31st Cards Template (884 KB) Halloween Math Tangrams Images (381 KB) Halloween Math Line of Symmetry Images (1810 KB) Estimation Jar 100s Chart (317 KB) Codebreaking - The Pigpen Cipher (225 KB) Cracker Math: Shapes to Measure (62 KB) Tangram Template (198 KB) Ollie Colouring Sheets (1087 KB) VPL Colouring Book (4728 KB) Calendar Math Template (185 KB) Binary Bracelets (492 KB) Elements of a Story Game (31 KB) Neuroscience for Kids 2-Point Discrimination Tests (231 KB) Create a Constellation (383 KB) Mystery Bag Challenges (78 KB) Spooky Campfire Story 1 (105 KB) Spooky Campfire Story 2 (100 KB) Spooky Campfire Story 3 (97 KB) Make a Boardgame Kit (349 KB) Comic Strip Storyboard (338 KB)
Join us each week for fun activities as well as scheduled book chats about your favourite reads on Zoom! Right now we're also reading Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse. Check out the activities and videos below!
Week 2 - Design Your Own Quest (170 KB) Week 2 - Discussion Questions (133 KB) Week 2 - Do You Know Navajo Terms (226 KB) Week 2 - Trivia Questions (148 KB) Week 1 - Birds of Prey (302 KB) Week 1 - Decipher This Code (177 KB) Week 1 - Discussion Questions (130 KB) Week 1 - Trivia Questions (148 KB)
Put your thinking caps on and get ready to pit your wits against various challenges to escape! For skill levels ranging from children to adults. New rooms added monthly.
Digital Escape Rooms 1, 2, 3 - Creepy houses and a Japanese adventure (96 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 4, 5, 6 - Pokemon, Hunger Games and Kelley Armstrong (105 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 7, 8, 9 - The Bad Guys, Simon Snow, and world travel (102 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 10, 11, 12 - Mystery Mayhem, the Enchanted Library, and Food (109 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 13, 14, 15 - Halloween, Magic, and a Winter Wonderland (99 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 16, 17, 18 - Get Lost in a Book, Harry Potter, and Lunar New Year (104 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 19, 20, 21 - Sauver la bibliothèque, April Fools, and Lost in Space (229 KB)
Do you need help navigating the site, or are you looking for a recommendation? We’re here to help! Our team of librarians is on hand to quickly deal with your queries, whether you are looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you.
Explore the wide variety of digital resources available to you. Access eBooks and eAudiobooks, films and television, magazines and newspapers, music, newsletters, mobile apps, and more.
We subscribe to a number of high-quality electronic databases providing a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects. Explore categories such as the arts, business, French, medicine, history, learning, news, science, and more.
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
Do you need help navigating the site, or are you looking for a recommendation? We’re here to help! Our team of librarians is on hand to quickly deal with your queries, whether you are looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you.
Put your thinking caps on and get ready to pit your wits against various challenges to escape! For skill levels ranging from children to adults. New rooms added monthly.
Digital Escape Rooms 1, 2, 3 - Creepy houses and a Japanese adventure (96 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 4, 5, 6 - Pokemon, Hunger Games and Kelley Armstrong (105 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 7, 8, 9 - The Bad Guys, Simon Snow, and world travel (102 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 10, 11, 12 - Mystery Mayhem, the Enchanted Library, and Food (109 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 13, 14, 15 - Halloween, Magic, and a Winter Wonderland (99 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 16, 17, 18 - Get Lost in a Book, Harry Potter, and Lunar New Year (104 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 19, 20, 21 - Sauver la bibliothèque, April Fools, and Lost in Space (229 KB)If you’re interested in volunteering and helping out during these difficult times, check out some of these volunteer opportunities. Some of the organizations are asking for support specifically for the COVID-19 pandemic, so please note that some positions allow you to work from home, while others may need in-person support.
Explore the wide variety of digital resources available to you. Access eBooks and eAudiobooks, films and television, magazines and newspapers, music, newsletters, mobile apps, and more.
We subscribe to a number of high-quality electronic databases providing a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects. Explore categories such as the arts, business, French, medicine, history, learning, news, science, and more.
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
Helpful tech tips and recommendations for useful mobile apps, perfect for those who are looking to broaden their technological horizons.
Do you need help navigating the site, or are you looking for a recommendation? We’re here to help! Our team of librarians is on hand to quickly deal with your queries, whether you are looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you.
Thought-provoking and educational videos on a wide variety of subject matter. This playlist consists of live recordings of some of the virtual programs hosted by Vaughan Public Libraries. Register for upcoming virtual programs on Eventbrite.
Looking for a new read but need a recommendation? Join Vince and friends as they discuss hot reads across a wide variety of genres. You will likely discover your next best read right here with Vaughan Reads.
Put your thinking caps on and get ready to pit your wits against various challenges to escape! For skill levels ranging from children to adults. New rooms added monthly.
Digital Escape Rooms 1, 2, 3 - Creepy houses and a Japanese adventure (96 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 4, 5, 6 - Pokemon, Hunger Games and Kelley Armstrong (105 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 7, 8, 9 - The Bad Guys, Simon Snow, and world travel (102 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 10, 11, 12 - Mystery Mayhem, the Enchanted Library, and Food (109 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 13, 14, 15 - Halloween, Magic, and a Winter Wonderland (99 KB) igital Escape Rooms 16, 17, 18 - Get Lost in a Book, Harry Potter, and Lunar New Year (104 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 19, 20, 21 - Sauver la bibliothèque, April Fools, and Lost in Space (229 KB)Below are a collection of useful Tech Tips to guide you through some of our digital resources.
How to connect to the internet (812 KB) How to watch Instagram stories (432 KB) How to Download the VPL mobile app (588 KB) Build a DIY Vision Board (413 KB)
Explore the wide variety of digital resources available to you. Access eBooks and eAudiobooks, films and television, magazines and newspapers, music, newsletters, mobile apps, and more.
We subscribe to a number of high-quality electronic databases providing a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects. Explore categories such as the arts, business, French, medicine, history, learning, news, science, and more.
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
Do you need help navigating the site, or are you looking for a recommendation? We’re here to help! Our team of librarians is on hand to quickly deal with your queries, whether you are looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you.
Avez-vous besoin d’aide pour naviguer notre site Web, ou peut-être cherchez-vous des recommandations de lecture? Nous sommes là pour vous aider. Notre équipe est prête à vous répondre, que vous cherchiez quelque chose pour vous éduquer, vous divertir ou vous inspirer.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy activities that you can enjoy at home. New videos will be added regularly.
Des histoires, chansons, comptines et des activités pour encourager la littératie, que vous pouvez apprécier de chez vous. Des nouvelles vidéos seront ajoutées régulièrement.
June French Preschool Activities (853 KB) May French Preschool Activities (936 KB) April French Preschool Activities (359 KB) December French Preschool Activities (298 KB) November French Preschool Activities (269 KB)
Explore the wide variety of digital resources available to you. Access eBooks and eAudiobooks, films and television, magazines and newspapers, music, newsletters, mobile apps, and more.
We subscribe to a number of high-quality electronic databases providing a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects. Explore categories such as the arts, business, French, medicine, history, learning, news, science, and more.
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
Si vous n’avez pas encore une carte de bibliothèque vous pouvez maintenant faire une demande en ligne pour une carte temporaire. Le numéro de carte de bibliothèque que vous allez recevoir par courriel va vous permettre d’emprunter des livres numériques, livres numériques audio et aussi d’avoir accès à d’autres ressources en ligne.
Visit the brand-new City of Vaughan Business website and learn why Vaughan is a dream place for business, where entrepreneurship, business, tourism, art and culture can prosper and grow.
Are you a local small business owner with a brick-and-mortar location? Digital Boost supports local small business owners in finding new opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
The City has launched the Vaughan Business Action Plan, which includes a series of measures to safeguard the local economy and protect businesses, consumers and all citizens.
A new and improved York Region Business Directory that includes an interactive map.
A selection of free webinars packed with real life examples, these webinars will help you make better business decisions and achieve your business goals.
To assist businesses dealing with COVID-19, Vaughan Chamber of Commerce (VCC) created a resource page which contains all the information on business supports announced by the Federal, Provincial and Municipal levels of Government.
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce team, in collaboration with Hicks Morley, have put together a toolkit to help support businesses be prepared for any human-resources or operational-related disruptions.
The Government of Canada is taking strong action to help Canadian businesses as COVID-19 is affecting them, their employees and their families. Four key considerations for businesses include 1. Support for employees 2. Support for businesses 3. Business travel and events 4. Business in international markets.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) set up the Small Business Help Centre to provide expert advice to guide businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brainfuse JobNow provides access to live resume experts, interview coaches and job coaches as well as resume templates, interview tips, skills surfer and more resources for job seekers.
LinkedIn Learning (previously called Lynda.com) gives users free access to thousands of video tutorial courses with a focus on such areas as technology, software development, business skills, project management as well as creative skills like animation and video editing. The courses are taught by recognized industry experts who will guide you along in learning the skills you need for your personal and professional development. Currently the LinkedIn Learning mobile app is not available to libraries. We are anticipating it to be ready in summer 2021. How to use LinkedIn Learning
Vaughan Public Libraries subscribe to a number of high-quality electronic databases providing a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects!
Looking to learn something new or pick up a new hobby. Check out the resources we have available.
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
Do you need help navigating the site, or are you looking for a recommendation? We’re here to help! Our team of librarians is on hand to quickly deal with your queries, whether you are looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you.
Re-opening of Resource Libraries (with limited service) on June 14th
Beginning Monday, June 14th, our three Resource Libraries (Bathurst Clark, Civic Centre, and Pierre Berton) will be opening their doors to the public with limited access. The following details the limitations that will be in place in order to keep our staff and community safe.
These measures do not affect curbside pickup, which will continue to be offered at our seven community branches. For more information on this service, visit: www.vaughanpl.info/curbside
We continue to accept returns through our exterior bookdrops at all libraries except Maple, and all due dates, hold requests and overdue notices will continue as normal. All returned items are quarantined before being added back to the collection.
If you have any questions about library services, need help finding materials or are looking for a recommendation, we can help! Visit www.vaughanpl.info/ask_us or call 905-653-7323 during operating hours.
Please stay safe, and we thank you for your perseverance.
A special message from Rose Savage, Vaughan Public Library Board Chair.
Since the onset of the pandemic, everyone at VPL has worked incredibly hard to exceed your expectations and maintain exceptionally high levels of service. We know how important our libraries are to you, which is why I’m proud to share with you a one-year summary of our response and achievements during the pandemic.
Maple Library Update:
From February 26, 3:30 pm, all services at Maple Library will be temporarily suspended until further notice. Maple Community Centre will be the site of a mass vaccination centre starting March 2021. It is anticipated that the vaccination centre will be very busy and that this will impact the ability of VPL to deliver services and provide collection access at Maple Library. In order to maintain appropriate health and safety protocols for all parties and to ensure smooth operations at the vaccination centre we have made the decision to temporarily suspend services at Maple Library.
Please see the document below for full details.
Maple Library Closure (90 KB)
First 100 Days (3812 KB) Second 100 Days (4517 KB) Third 100 Days (4129 KB) Greetings from Rose Savage (288 KB)
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
Do you need help navigating the site, or are you looking for a recommendation? We’re here to help! Our team of librarians is on hand to quickly deal with your queries, whether you are looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you.
Do you need help navigating the site, or are you looking for a recommendation? We’re here to help! Our team of librarians is on hand to quickly deal with your queries, whether you are looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you.
The Canadian Public Health page for COVID-19
The Canadian page will contain the federal response to COVID-19, including information about federal cases of this virus, federal borders and travel, and financial stimulus packages. This will also have a breakdown of how many cases Canada has confirmed so far, and a date and time that the page was last updated.
Ontario Ministry of Health – 2019 Novel Coronavirus
The Government of Ontario 2019 Novel Coronavirus page includes links on how to access Telehealth Ontario, Tips on Self-Assessment, self-isolation, closures, and case information relating to the Province of Ontario.
York Region Public Health COVID-19
York Region Public Health’s Covid-19 page provides the latest updates related to COVID-19 in York Region, including cases in the region and contact information for York Region Public Health.
Get up-to-date information for booking vaccinations in York Region as they become available, including eligible age groups, current hot-spots, and a list of regional and pharmacy clinics booking appointments for the COVID-19 vaccination.
This page includes information about City of Vaughan services that are running or are suspended during this time.
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan contains a list of benefits for individuals, including information on applying for Employment Insurance or the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, as well as support for small businesses.
Government of Ontario Newsroom
For a list of press briefings put out by the Ontario Government, including financial responses to COVID-19 and other notable government actions, visit the Ontario Newsroom page.
COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Businesses
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce team, in collaboration with Hicks Morley, have put together a toolkit to help support businesses be prepared for any human-resources or operational-related disruptions.
To assist businesses dealing with COVID-19, Vaughan Chamber of Commerce (VCC) created a resource page which contains all the information on business supports announced by the Federal, Provincial and Municipal levels of Government. For details, please click the link below.
WHO (World Health Organization) page for COVID-19
This page includes situation reports regarding the global impact of COVID-19, including the WHO COVID-19 Myth Busters page that debunk commonly spread myths regarding COVID-19, including misinformation about how COVID-19 can and cannot be spread.
Microsoft BING Covid-19 Tracker Map
An interactive map that includes the number of confirmed Active, Fatal, and Recovered cases of COVID-19 worldwide.
VPL COVID-19 Pathfinder (303 KB)
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
