Events
Tazeen Qayyum: In the Shadows Exhibit
In ProgressAll day,Tazeen Qayyum’s site-specific installation is her reflection on global crises caused by unjust wars. Typically viewed with repulsion and aversion, the cockroach motif in her work serves as a social commentary on how, in world plagued by war…
Origami 101
In Progress,Families: All Ages
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month by making decorative origami with Origami Canada.
Ages: 4–6 years
Learn early STEAM concepts with stories and hands-on activities. Caregivers are asked to stay with their child to learn and play together. Tickets will be handed out 15 minutes before the program begins.
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Families: All Ages
Embrace your love of reading and meet some furry friends too! Families are invited to select their favourite story, get cozy and join a pup from Sunshine Therapy Dogs as they lend a listening ear to you reading aloud.
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Time Capsule is an amalgamation of enticing aesthetics, creations of the graduating class of Alexander Mackenzie High School, the next masters of the visual art world.
The exhibit runs from Tuesday, May 20 to Sunday, May 25 with…
Ages: 0-6 years with caregiver
Talk, read, sing, write, and play with us as we share stories, games, rhymes, and songs! Designed for babies/toddlers and their caregiver.
Ages: 0–12 months with caregiver
Experience music with your little one! Sing songs, learn rhymes and use a variety of musical instruments, props and materials. Presented by EarlyON Child and Family Centres. Participants must have an…
Ages: 1–6 years with caregiver
This program introduces a balance of unstructured and carefully structured movement experiences to stimulate children’s engagement in active, imaginative play which supports their ongoing physical,…
Families: All Ages
Explore different STEAM concepts and equipment at your own pace at this drop-in program.
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Ages: 13–17 yearsCome and hang out with fellow teens! In May, we will use a variety of media to create mindful messages. In June, let’s relax between exams by making stress balls and doing some Zen colouring.
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Families (All Ages)
Hang out after school at the library with fun activities for the whole family. Caregivers are asked to stay with their children.
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Ages: 2–5 years with caregiver
It's an arts-centric storytime! Listen to a story or two and explore a different hands-on crafts activity every week with your preschooler.
Tickets will be handed out 15 minutes before the program begins.
Ages: 0–12 months with caregiver
Experience music with your little one! Sing songs, learn rhymes and use a variety of musical instruments, props and materials. Presented by EarlyON Child and Family Centres. Participants must have an…
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You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book, The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing…
Having tech issues? TechWiseTutors is a group of high school volunteers available to help with printing, downloading forms, setting up your email, and more! Bring your own device, or use one of the library computers.
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Ages: 9–12 yrs
Learn coding concepts with KaiBots, the latest addition to our STEAM equipment.
Calling all York Region writers! We're launching a collaborative space for adult writers of all skill levels.
Join our Writing Circle at the library to share your work, practice your writing, and get advice from others in a welcoming and…
Ages: 0-6 years with caregiver
Talk, read, sing, write, and play with us as we share stories, games, rhymes, and songs! Designed for babies/toddlers and their caregiver.
Ages: 0–12 months with caregiver
Join us for songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces. This programs is designed for babies and their caregiver.
Make new friends, enjoy some games, or simply chat over a cup of tea during this casual friendly gathering.
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