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.
We're back again this year with Vaughan Public Libraries’ TD Summer Reading Club! Parents can register on our Summer Reading Club website and add their children to the Club. Report your reading each week to earn digital badges and a chance to win a fun prize that can be picked up at Vaughan Public Libraries through curbside pick-up. New activities will be added weekly so check back often all summer long!
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:30 am Live on Instagram
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays on YouTube
Mondays on Instagram and YouTube
Saturday, August 15th at 7 pm
Families are invited to log on to their devices and enjoy some family friendly online games from the comfort and safety of their home. Activities will include Jackbox Games (such as Civic Doodle, Zeeple Dome) and Bilingual Trivia Games using Kahoot! Please register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy activities that you can enjoy at home. New videos will be added regularly.
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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.
Borrow free ebooks, audiobooks and comic books with your library card.
Check out and download eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card.
TumbleBook Library offers online eBooks for kids! Not only are the books animated, but they are narrated too! Play games and puzzles! TumbleBook Library also offers some books in French and Spanish.
Find supplementary resources for elementary and secondary students to practice math and literacy skills and learn at home. These at-home activities offer quick and easy access to some of Ontario’s best online kindergarten to grade 12 learning resources.
Online Resources for Parents, Families and Students. From the York Region District School Board.
Online Resources for Parents, Families and Students. From the York Catholic District School Board.
Keep kids reading, thinking, and growing with daily projects
Get your little ones started early with a wide variety of interactive learning activities.
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.
We're back again this year with Vaughan Public Libraries’ TD Summer Reading Club! Parents can register on our Summer Reading Club website and add their children to the Club. Report your reading each week to earn digital badges and a chance to win a fun prize that can be picked up at Vaughan Public Libraries through curbside pick-up. New activities will be added weekly so check back often all summer long!
Wednesday, Aug 12, 26 | 7 pm
Join us for weekly activities and also book chats about your favourite books on Zoom! We’re also reading Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo this summer. Please register on Eventbrite for the Zoom link.
Saturday, August 15th at 7 pm
Families are invited to log on to their devices and enjoy some family friendly online games from the comfort and safety of their home. Activities will include Jackbox Games (such as Civic Doodle, Zeeple Dome) and Bilingual Trivia Games using Kahoot! Please register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.
Monday, August 17 at 10:30 am
Learn about microcontrollers and coding using the BBC Microbit to experiment and interact with this physical computer. You'll be introduced to the Micro:Bit, what it can do, and then we will go through a few coding experiments together to make a digital name tag with some cool features! For ages 8-12 years old. Registration is $30. Materials kit will be available through Curbside Pickup. Attendees will keep their microbit. Register on Eventbrite. This is a virtual online program.
Monday, August 24 at 10:30 am
Learn about electronic circuits, momentum and build a fun and wacky robot that will roam around and create fun scribbles. For ages 8-12 years old. Registration is $10. Materials kit will be available through Curbside Pickup. Attendees will keep their scribblebots! Register on Eventbrite. This is a virtual online program.
Tuesday, August 25 at 6:30 pm
Parents' Guide to Google Classroom: Learn the basic functions and capabilities of Google Classroom and help facilitate your children's online learning. Register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.
Join us each week for fun activities as well as scheduled book chats about your favourite reads on Zoom! Right now we're reading Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Check out the activities and videos below!
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Put your thinking caps on and get ready to pit your wits against various challenges to escape! We will have more Digital Escape Rooms ready for you soon.
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Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics concepts through guided, hands-on activities you can enjoy at home. New videos will be added regularly.
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Welcome to Cantook Station, your HQ for French e-books and e-audiobooks. Cantook Station is a cloud based e-lending service that provides a wide range of materials in French for all ages and all interests. The collection includes books in translation as well as original works in French. To sign up and start borrowing all you need is your library card and your email address. For more information check out the helpful Get Started Guide and FAQs.
Bienvenue à Cantook Sation, votre référence pour les livres numériques et audios en français. Cantook Station est une plateforme en ligne qui propose des prêts de matériel numérique francophone pour tous les âges et tous les goûts! Cette collection inclut des traductions et des ouvrages originaux. Pour vous inscrire et commencer votrs emprunts, vous aurez tout simplement besoin de votre carte de bibliothèque et d’une adresse courriel. Pour plus d’information, vous pouvez consulter le guide de démarrages ou la foire aux questions.
Borrow free ebooks, audiobooks and comic books with your library card.
Check out and download eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card.
An online audiobook library collection of streaming audiobooks for children and adults. Listen online.
TumbleBook Library offers online eBooks for kids! Not only are the books animated, but they are narrated too! Play games and puzzles! TumbleBook Library also offers some books in French and Spanish.
With reading levels from grades 3-8, TumbleBookCloud Junior is a great option for adventurous young readers who wish to go beyond the picture book collection in TumbleBookLibrary!
Developed especially for young public library patrons, the site offers simple navigation, easy-to-read articles, multimedia, and a wealth of engaging games, interactive tools, and activities. Note: works with Google Chrome only.
Find supplementary resources for elementary and secondary students to practice math and literacy skills and learn at home. These at-home activities offer quick and easy access to some of Ontario’s best online kindergarten to grade 12 learning resources.
Online Resources for Parents, Families and Students. From the York Region District School Board.
Online Resources for Parents, Families and Students. From the York Catholic District School Board.
Mad Science has a wide-variety of STEAM activities you can do from home!
Keep kids reading, thinking, and growing with daily projects
Get your little ones started early with a wide variety of interactive learning activities.
Vaughan Public Libraries has recommended website links to help you with your homework! Find articles for your research using our databases.
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.
Calling all Vaughan Teens! We challenge you to explore your world by completing weekly challenges that can be done anywhere all summer long! Compete for weekly prizes and for your chance to win your choice of grand prize: an Oculus Go Virtual Reality Headset, A FujiFilm Instax mini or personalized Apple AirPods! Please sign up at Teen Summer Challenge.
VPL offers virtual programs that you can participate in from the safety of your own home. A free web conferencing program called Zoom is required to join virtual programs hosted by library staff. Some of these programs may require registration with Eventbrite, an events listing website where library staff post and manage upcoming programs. Below are instructions to show you how to use these technologies.
How to register for a VPL program on Eventbrite (708 KB) How to join a VPL program on Zoom (681 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.
Tuesdays, June 30 to August 18, at 6:45 pm
Teen newcomers and English Language Learners are welcome to practice their English skills with teen volunteers. Register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom meeting link.
Tuesdays, June 30 to August 18, at 8 pm
All teens welcome to practice French through fun activities and discussions on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom meeting link.
Saturday, August 15th at 7 pm
Families are invited to log on to their devices and enjoy some family friendly online games from the comfort and safety of their home. Activities will include Jackbox Games (such as Civic Doodle, Zeeple Dome) and Bilingual Trivia Games using Kahoot! Please register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.
Put your thinking caps on and get ready to pit your wits against various challenges to escape! We will have more Digital Escape Rooms ready for you soon.
Digital Escape Rooms - April - Creepy houses and a Japanese adventure (96 KB) Digital Escape Rooms - May - Pokemon, Hunger Games and Kelley Armstrong (105 KB) Digital Escape Rooms - June - The Bad Guys, Simon Snow, and world travel (102 KB) Digital Escape Rooms - July - Mystery Mayhem (87 KB)
Welcome to Cantook Station, your HQ for French e-books and e-audiobooks. Cantook Station is a cloud based e-lending service that provides a wide range of materials in French for all ages and all interests. The collection includes books in translation as well as original works in French. To sign up and start borrowing all you need is your library card and your email address. For more information check out the helpful Get Started Guide and FAQs.
Bienvenue à Cantook Sation, votre référence pour les livres numériques et audios en français. Cantook Station est une plateforme en ligne qui propose des prêts de matériel numérique francophone pour tous les âges et tous les goûts! Cette collection inclut des traductions et des ouvrages originaux. Pour vous inscrire et commencer votrs emprunts, vous aurez tout simplement besoin de votre carte de bibliothèque et d’une adresse courriel. Pour plus d’information, vous pouvez consulter le guide de démarrages ou la foire aux questions.
An online audiobook library collection of streaming audiobooks for children and adults. Listen online.
Creativebug is your go-to resource for high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos. You will get on-demand access to our full library 1,000+ art and craft classes for artists and makers of all levels and enjoy award-winning HD instructional videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, baking and more. All classes are taught by experts, with new classes added daily.
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TumbleBookCloud offers titles for middle school AND high school! This collection contains YA/Teen novels, classics, poetry, short stories, YA/Teen audiobooks, popular graphic novels, and world class educational videos from National Geographic.
Borrow free ebooks, audiobooks and comic books with your library card.
Check out and download eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card.
Learn a new language today! Transparent Language helps you learn over 100 different languages.
Looking to learn something new or pick up a new hobby. Check out the resources we have available.
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.
VPL offers virtual programs that you can participate in from the safety of your own home. A free web conferencing program called Zoom is required to join virtual programs hosted by library staff. Some of these programs may require registration with Eventbrite, an events listing website where library staff post and manage upcoming programs. Below are instructions to show you how to use these technologies.
How to register for a VPL program on Eventbrite (708 KB) How to join a VPL program on Zoom (681 KB)Saturday, August 15th at 7 pm
Families are invited to log on to their devices and enjoy some family friendly online games from the comfort and safety of their home. Activities will include Jackbox Games (such as Civic Doodle, Zeeple Dome) and Bilingual Trivia Games using Kahoot! Please register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.
Tuesday, August 18 at 7 pm
Join Kim McDougall for a talk on strategies for finding agents and editors, strategies for self-publishing, and best practices for distributing a self-published book. Register on Eventbrite Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.
Thursday, August 20 at 2 pm
Whether listening to Beethoven, Bach or Justin Bieber, music has a powerful, therapeutic and visible effect on the Brain. Join us as we talk about how music affects functional brain activity and how it can help in memory, pain reduction, stress relief and brain injuries. Register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.
Tuesday, August 25 at 6:30 pm
Parents' Guide to Google Classroom: Learn the basic functions and capabilities of Google Classroom and help facilitate your children's online learning. Register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.
Tuesday August 25th at 7 pm
Speaking moistly? Can’t maintain 6ft from others? Protect those around you while going about your day by wearing a cloth face covering. Learn how to make 2 different CDC-approved cloth masks: one requiring sewing and one without. Register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.
Thursday, August 27 at 7pm
Parents and caregivers will learn about school readiness milestones across a variety of developmental areas, including: communication, social skills, fine motor and gross motor skills. The workshop will focus on children aged 3-5 (entering JK/SK). Presented by Boomerang Health professionals with pediatric experience. Register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.
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Welcome to Cantook Station, your HQ for French e-books and e-audiobooks. Cantook Station is a cloud based e-lending service that provides a wide range of materials in French for all ages and all interests. The collection includes books in translation as well as original works in French. To sign up and start borrowing all you need is your library card and your email address. For more information check out the helpful Get Started Guide and FAQs.
Bienvenue à Cantook Sation, votre référence pour les livres numériques et audios en français. Cantook Station est une plateforme en ligne qui propose des prêts de matériel numérique francophone pour tous les âges et tous les goûts! Cette collection inclut des traductions et des ouvrages originaux. Pour vous inscrire et commencer votrs emprunts, vous aurez tout simplement besoin de votre carte de bibliothèque et d’une adresse courriel. Pour plus d’information, vous pouvez consulter le guide de démarrages ou la foire aux questions.
Our blog is now focusing solely on the digital resources you can enjoy for free from home. Check out the discussion and find a new read today!
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.
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Creativebug is your go-to resource for high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos. You will get on-demand access to our full library 1,000+ art and craft classes for artists and makers of all levels and enjoy award-winning HD instructional videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, baking and more. All classes are taught by experts, with new classes added daily.
How to use CreativeBug (1024 KB)
Learn a new language today! Transparent Language helps you learn over 100 different languages.
RBdigital offers full colour, interactive digital magazines for your enjoyment. Browse from VPL's collection of popular titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limit to the number of magazines you can download.
An online audiobook library collection of streaming audiobooks for children and adults. Listen online.
Borrow free ebooks, audiobooks and comic books with your library card.
Check out and download eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card.
Kanopy is a video streaming service which offers over 30,000 critically acclaimed films. The selection ranges from new popular titles, classics, world cinema, art and indie as well as top rated documentaries. Your library card will get you started watching on your pc or mobile devices.
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Vaughan Recreation Fitness instructors are spending are recording short video workouts to help keep us physically and mentally healthy while social distancing. Checkout the Vaughan Fitness page for “living room” (indoor) and “backyard” (outdoor) workouts including yoga, Zumba, Pilates, belly dancing, boot camp, and barre/chair exercises.
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.
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.
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Explorez des divers concepts scientifiques ou artistiques, à travers des activités guidées que vous pouvez suivre de chez vous. Des nouvelles vidéos seront ajoutées régulièrement.
Welcome to Cantook Station, your HQ for French e-books and e-audiobooks. Cantook Station is a cloud based e-lending service that provides a wide range of materials in French for all ages and all interests. The collection includes books in translation as well as original works in French. To sign up and start borrowing all you need is your library card and your email address. For more information check out the helpful Get Started Guide and FAQs.
Bienvenue à Cantook Sation, votre référence pour les livres numériques et audios en français. Cantook Station est une plateforme en ligne qui propose des prêts de matériel numérique francophone pour tous les âges et tous les goûts! Cette collection inclut des traductions et des ouvrages originaux. Pour vous inscrire et commencer votrs emprunts, vous aurez tout simplement besoin de votre carte de bibliothèque et d’une adresse courriel. Pour plus d’information, vous pouvez consulter le guide de démarrages ou la foire aux questions.
Need help? Watch this video: Find French books for kids and adults on Cantook Station
PressReader provides access to full-content newspapers, including French publications such as Le Devoir, Le Journal de Montréal, Le Figaro (newspaper and magazine) and Libération. Newspapers are often available before they hit the newsstands in their respective countries and archived issues are kept for up to two weeks.
Use the PressReader app!
Requirements: Download 5 free newspapers daily over the library's WiFi, then read them offline, anywhere you like.
Note: The Globe and Mail is only accessible from using the PressReader app in the library
PressReader offre l’accès à des journaux complets, incluant les publications francophones Le Devoir, Le Journal de Montréal, Le Figaro (journal et magazine) et Libération, parmi d’autres. Les journaux sont souvent disponibles avant qu’ils soient aux kiosques et les numéros archivés sont disponibles pour deux semaines.
Utilisez l’appli de PressReader !
Prérequis : Téléchargez 5 journaux gratuits chaque jour sur le WiFi de la bibliothèque. Ensuite, lisez-les hors ligne n’importe où.
Notez bien : The Globe and Mail est seulement disponible en utilisant l’application de PressReader dans la bibliothèque.
Need help? Watch this video: Find French Newspapers and Magazines using PressReader
Kanopy is a video streaming service that offers over 30,000 critically acclaimed films, including French films. Your library card will get you started watching on your computer or mobile device.
Kanopy est un service de streaming qui offre plus de 30,000 films, incluant des films en français. Utilisez votre carte de bibliothèque pour vous inscrire au service et commencez à regarder des films sur votre ordinateur ou appareil mobile.
Watch this video: French Language Courses on Kanopy
TumbleBook Library offers an online collection of eBooks in French for kids! The books are animated and include word-highlighted narration. You can also play different games and puzzles in French.
TumbleBiblio offre une collection en ligne de livres numériques pour les enfants ! Les livres sont animés et ils incluent de la narration avec des mots soulignés. De différents jeux et puzzles sont aussi disponibles.
Transparent Language helps you learn over 100 different languages.
Transparent Language vous aide à apprendre plus de 100 langues différentes.
Watch this video: Learn French with Transparent Language
The York Region French Association’s goal is to respond to the needs of the Francophone community in the York region in all its diversity. The association offers many cool services like a French summer camp and a French daycare centre!
L’Association des francophones de la région de York a comme mission de répondre aux besoins de la communauté francophone de la région de York dans toute sa diversité. Elle offre plusieurs services dont un camp d’été et une garderie francophone!
The On y va centre is a free service for children and families. Its goal is to help socialisation and development through games, exploration and discovery for kids aged 0 to 6. Furthermore, all of it is offered in French! Because of the current situation, most activities are now available online.
Centre pour l’enfant et la famille ON y va est un service gratuit qui a pour vocation d’offrir un espace propice à la socialisation et à l’éveil intellectuel au travers du jeu, de l’exploration et la découverte aux enfants de 0 à 6 ans et à leurs familles. Le tout est offert en français! De plus, la majorité des activités du centre sont désormais disponibles en ligne.
Find the best TFO kids’ shows, as well as cartoons, educational games, apps for kids, songs and rhymes and colouring pages.
Retrouvez les meilleures émissions jeunesse de TFO en vidéos ainsi que de dessins animés, jeux éducatifs, applications pour enfants, comptines et dessins à colorier.
Love Storytime? Here you can find tens of hours of storytime led by public libraries across Québec. Make sure to also check other free resources suggested on the site.
Aimez-vous l’heure du conte? Sur cette plateforme vous pouvez trouver des dizaines d’heures du conte virtuelle menées par des bibliothèques publiques du Québec. Assurez-vous de ne pas manquer les contes audio et balados gratuits.
Math Storytime helps parents and caregivers explore simple math concepts with their children through creative storytelling, stunning illustrations, interactive animations, and offers lively discussion ‘bubbles’ to guide parents and caregivers as they engage with their young learners.
Les contes qui comptent est une application qui aide les parents à explorer des concepts mathématiques simples avec leurs enfants à travers des récits créatifs, des illustrations, des animations interactives et offre aussi des «bulles» de discussion animées pour guider les parents dans leurs interactions avec leurs enfants.
This app facilitates the learning of French by making available free illustrated books for kids.
Cette application facilite l’apprentissage de la lecture en français grâce à des livres illustrés gratuits.
Eurêka! allows students in grades 1 to 12 enrolled in French-language schools in Ontario to get help with all subjects, in addition to receiving specialized support in French and in STEM-related fields.
Eurêka! permet aux élèves de la 1re à la 12e année des écoles de langue française de l’Ontario d’obtenir de l’aide dans toutes les matières, en plus de recevoir de l'appui spécialisé en français et dans les domaines reliés aux STIM.
A platform that offers educational resources in French, for students, parents, teachers and educators. Do keep in mind that access to some of the resources is paid.
Une plateforme offrant des ressources éducationnelles en français, pour les étudiants, parents, enseignants et éducateurs. Veuillez noter qu’il y a des frais pour avoir accès aux certaines ressources.
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.
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.
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.
Whether you’re a beginning investor or a veteran looking for high-impact ideas, Value Line can position you for financial success quickly and easily. The uncontested authority in reliable, unbiased information, Value Line puts you in the driver’s seat with accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. From the latest data, sophisticated tools and proven ranks to expert analysis and guidance, Value Line gives you the power to evaluate investments with confidence. Make smarter, more profitable decisions with Value Line.
Cisco Networking Academy - The Networking Academy program delivers ICT training to help improve career and educational opportunities for individuals in communities around the world.
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.
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.
Vaughan Public Libraries Suspends all In-Person Programming for 2020
The well-being of our customers and staff has always been the number one priority of Vaughan Public Libraries, which is why we are postponing all in-person programming for the remainder of 2020. COVID-19 has forced many hard decisions on us, but in many respects this one was not difficult. Our responsibility as a community is to avoid significant group gatherings to limit the potential spread of the virus, and we do not want to risk compromising the health of anyone during our daily operations. Also, we know that we are still able to deliver great programs that you can enjoy safely from home. In the weeks following the closure of our branches, we have developed a dynamic range of online programs, built for all age groups and areas of the community which we serve.
We continue to host socials, book clubs and special speakers for adults online. Programs for children of all ages include virtual storytimes, STEAM videos and downloadable activities, and in the coming weeks we will be launching our first Virtual Science Fair, Teen Summer Challenge and TD Summer Reading Club. We also offer Francophone programming as well as activities and videos in several of the other languages spoken in Vaughan. You can access our programs by visiting VPL at Home
“We look forward to the day when we can welcome people back to our libraries and to our programs”, says Rose Savage, Chair of the Vaughan Public Library Board. “However, I’m pleased that until then we are able to provide such a vibrant and broad range of online programming. Our customers have embraced our digital offerings and I would encourage everyone to check them out. You’ll find the same level of quality and creativity online that you’ve come to expect in person.”
Our branches remain closed and will reopen when it is deemed safe to do so. In the meantime, you can access a host of digital books, movies, music and more with your library card by visiting our website. You can also take advantage of our contact-free curbside pickup service to borrow items currently on the shelf at any of our three resource libraries.
VPL Suspends In Person Programming (79 KB)Dear Vaughan Public Library Customers,
The wellbeing of our staff and customers is our number one priority. Thus, we have temporarily closed all of our locations as a preventative measure to inhibit the spread of COVID-19. As a result, all branches will be closed until further notice. All programming during this time will also be cancelled. If you have paid for a program, this will be refunded in full.
This decision aligns with the closure of publicly-funded schools in Ontario and the closure of all city recreation facilities and community centres within the City of Vaughan.
We will also be waiving fines for all items due within the time period of this closure. We request that customers please do not return any items until after our branches have reopened. This date will be posted at all branch locations, as well as on our website and social media.
We would also like to remind all customers that we do have a vast array of digital resources available for FREE from our website, including e-books, audiobooks, movies and comprehensive databases. We are also offering FREE daily online programming for all ages. This can be accessed by visiting VPL at Home.
We will continue to work closely with public health authorities and will promptly communicate if there are further impacts to the library system. Any further updates will be posted on our website homepage: Vaughan Public Libraries.
Thank you for your support,
Margie Singleton
Chief Executive Officer, Vaughan Public Libraries
VPL COVID-19 Closure Letter (37 KB)
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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.
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)
