What's On January - February 2023

Welcome

Rose Savage Chair, Vaughan Public Library Board

As the new year begins, we all have a chance to look back and reflect. This is of note for Vaughan Public Libraries, as the current Library Board’s term is coming to an end, and a mixture of new and existing faces will provide leadership and guidance for 2023 and beyond. We have achieved significant accomplishments and I would like to offer my profound gratitude to my fellow trustees for their vision, dedication and hard work. A heartfelt thanks is also extended to our Executive Management team and our remarkable staff, who work every day to deliver exceptional levels of service. We have weathered a pandemic and emerged stronger. Our library system has expanded with the opening of two innovative libraries at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and a branch in the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. We have broken ground at the Carrville Library and are also moving forward with a new branch in West Woodbridge. Renovations and improvements are ongoing across multiple branches and we have already delivered a fully reimagined Maple Library, while the Woodbridge Library will soon celebrate its own renewal. We have been recognized for service excellence, accessibility, and innovative services through our dedication to adapt and respond to our customer needs, something that has been especially critical during the pandemic. These are just a few of VPL’s accomplishments over the past four years. We built upon a strong foundation and will continue to focus on delivering the best customer experience across all our delivery channels, through the Vaughan Public Libraries goal of enriching, inspiring and transforming our community.

Best, Rose

Featured Services

FAMILY LITERACY DAY PARTY!

Celebrate Family Literacy Day! Enjoy a lively performance with musician Njacko Backo, sing along with storytime, create art and select some books to take home!

Civic Centre Resource Library | Sunday, Jan 22, 1 pm

BABIES & PRESCHOOL YOUTUBE PLAYLIST

If you’re caring for babies and/or preschoolers, here are videos of ideas and tips to entertain, educate, and excite your little ones at home. Scan to start watching!

FRANCO-ONTARIAN AUTHOR VISITS

VPL is proud to launch a series of Franco-Ontarian author visits this February, thanks to a Francophone Community Grant from the Government of Ontario. Our Franc-O visits begin in February with author Diya Lim who will introduce young readers to her new series Madie. See the library’s website for dates and locations!

VPL Winter Break Fun

January 2-8

Join us at the library to keep kids entertained this winter break, including the educational STEAM workshop: Awesome Ooze, the exciting Winter Break Challenge, the Epic LEGO Build… and more! See the STEAM section (p.4-5) and Families & Children section (p.8-9) for details.

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F ebruar y BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Between the Lines: A Book Club about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

This February we're reading and discussing The Skin We're In by Desmond Cole.

Pierre Berton Resource Library Tuesday, February 28, 7 pm

Kids' Book Club Read New Kid by Jerry Craft and join us as we chat and enjoy activities about the story! For grades 3-7.

Dufferin Clark Library Wednesday, February 22, 6:30 pm

Black History: The Music and The Message

A riveting and powerful musical and visual journey through Black History that teaches, inspires and challenges audiences to reflect, learn and grow from the lessons of the past, with musician Glenn Marais and his band. For grades 2-5.

Bathurst Clark Resource Library Friday, February 10, 10:30 am

Black Excellence in STEM Careers: Diversity in Engineering

Join us as we showcase Black Excellence in Engineering with a feature presentation by Electrical Engineer and Energy Specialist Gary Thompson, P.Eng.

Live on Zoom Monday, February 13, 7 pm

Create It!

Buzzing Bristlebots!

Learn about electricity and circuits and we'll build a simple robot that dances around!

Registration is $5. For grades 2–5.

BCRL Monday, Feb 27, 7 pm

Coding Buddies!

Want to learn to code? Already a pro?

Team up with volunteer programmers and tackle some coding challenges using Scratch!

For grades 2–5.

CCRL Thursdays, Feb 2–Mar 9, 7 pm

Coding Ollie

Want to code but find programming languages intimidating? Let Ollie help! Program in plain language by giving Ollie a set of instructions to follow. For grades 1–5

BCRL Saturday, Jan 14, 10 am

Cybersecurity Lockdown!

Learn about keeping your data under lock and key by breaking out of an escape room!

For grades 4–8.

BCRL Sunday, Jan 29, 2 pm

Make & Code Your Arduino Robot!

In this 2-session program you get to assemble and code your very own Arduino Robot to take home. For grades 5–7. Registration is $25.

PBRL Saturdays, Feb 11 & 18, 1 - 4 pm

Please pre-register at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

STEAM Workshops

Awesome Ooze!

Put your chemistry skills to the test as you learn to synthesize polymers. In partnership with York University Science Engagement.

Registration is $15. For grades 5–8.

PBRL Thursday, Jan 5, 2 pm

Build a Terrarium

Let’s design and build a terrarium to explore concepts of the water cycle, plant growth and ecosystems. In partnership with York University Science Engagement.

Registration is $15. For grades 2–4. BCRL Sunday, Jan 22, 2 pm

Make & Take: Foil Valentines!

Learn how to use our Cricut machine and software to design and craft a unique valentine using foil and cardstock. Registration is $5. For grades 5+. BCRL Monday, Feb 13, 6:30 pm

Math Design: Create a Parabola! Do you know what a parabolic curve is in math? Create your own using string and needles!

For grades 4–6.

MHV Thursday, Jan 19, 7 pm

Squishy Circuit Creations! Show off your creativity while learning how electrical circuits work! We’ll be making play dough sculptures, then adding electric lights and other accessories. For grades 2–5.

BCRL Monday, Feb 6, 7 pm

Design Projects

Dual Colour 3D Nametags!

Learn how to design a 3D-printed nametag or keychain in 2 colours. Basic TinkerCAD experience recommended. For grades 4–7.

ZOOM Thursday, Feb 23, 6:30 pm

Your Professional Nametag with Glowforge!

Design a professional nametag and we'll make it with our Glowforge! Pick it up at the library branch of your choice. Registration is $5.

ZOOM Wednesday, Jan 25, 7 pm

STEAM Careers

Professionals in STEAM-related fields will join us to talk about their careers and answer your questions. Attend in person or over Zoom.

For grades 3 – 8.

January 14 | Meet a Meteorologist February 11 | Meet a Nuclear Scientist

BCRL Saturdays, Jan 14 & Feb 11, 2 pm

STEAM Club

Drop in and have fun exploring new STEAM topics with guided, hands-on activities about science, technology, engineering, art and math.

For grades 3–8.

BCRL Tuesdays, Jan 17, 31, Feb 14 & 28, 7 pm

PL Thursdays, Jan 12, 26, Feb 9 & 23, 7 pm

WO Wednesdays, Jan 11, 25, Feb 8 & 22 6:30 pm

STEAM Club for Homeschoolers

Hands-on activities that explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. For grades 3–8. Just drop in!

BCRL Tuesdays, Jan 10, 24, Feb 7 & 21, 2 pm

Hang out with us during your winter break for some STEAM fun!

We've got awesome activities exploring engineering, coding and robotics, plus more! For grades 2–6. Registration is $25.

Civic Centre Resource Library

Monday, Jan 2, 1 – 5 pm Tuesday, Jan 3, 9 am – 1 pm

Dufferin Clark Library

Wednesday, Jan 4, 9 am – 1 pm

Ansley Grove Library

Friday, Jan 6, 9 am – 1 pm

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P.A.Days STEAM CAMP

Friday, Jan 20, 9 am–4 pm Dufferin Clark Libary

Engineers build the world around us. Enjoy designing, building, testing and refining creations from bridges to catapults, and more! Registration is $40. For grades 3–6. Friday, Feb 3, 9 am–4 pm Civic Centre Resource Library

Preschool

Baby Adventures Storytime

Join us for lively songs, bounces, rhymes and plenty of baby time fun. For babies from birth to crawling.

AN Mondays, 10 am

BCRL Tuesdays, 10 am

CCRL Wednesdays, 2 pm

DC Thursdays, 2 pm

MA Thursdays, 10 am

PBRL Tuesdays, 10 am

PL Mondays, 10 am

VMC Wednesdays, 10 am

VV Wednesdays, 10 am

WO Thursdays, 2 pm

Beginning on January 9. No program on February 20.

French Storytime / L’heure du conte FR 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!

CCRL Saturdays, Jan 14 & Feb 11, 10 am

Hebrew Storytime / תירבעב רופיס תעש

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays in Hebrew and English. In partnership with the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.

.תילגנאבו תירבעב עבּצא יקחשמו, םיריש םירופיסל ונילא ופרטצה .יתבר וטנורוט לש תדחואמה תידוהיה היצרדפה םע ףותישב

BCRL Wednesdays, Jan 18 & Feb 15, 5:30 pm

Italian Storytime / Storytime in italiano

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.

WO Thursdays, 6:30 pm starting Jan 12

ZOOM Wednesdays, Jan 25 & Feb 22, 10 am

Little Explorers Storytime

This program features songs, action rhymes, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers to kindergarten-aged children.

AN Thursdays, 10 am BCRL Thursdays & Sundays, 10 am CCRL Fridays, 10 am DC Tuesdays, 10 am KL Thursdays, 10 am MA Wednesdays, 10 am Beginning on January 7. No program on February 20.

MHV Tuesdays, 10 am

PBRL Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10 am

PL Thursdays, 10 am

VMC Mondays, 2 pm

VV Mondays, 10 am

Mandarin Storytime on Zoom / Zoom 中文故事会

Join us for fun songs and joyful rhymes in Mandarin and English! Suitable for the whole family. No previous knowledge of Mandarin required. 欢迎大家收看中文故事会并和我们一起互动！在图书馆

Eventbrite 注册后，Zoom链接会发至您的邮箱。

ZOOM Wednesdays, Jan 11 & Feb 1, 10 am

Russian Storytime / Рассказы на русском языке

Join us for fun stories, songs and rhymes in Russian that you can enjoy with your whole family. Fluency in Russian is not required, all are welcome. Для вас и ваших детей. Сказки, рассказы, песни на русском языке. Читаем вместе. Учим вместе. Говорим вместе. Свободное знание языка не требуется.

CCRL Sundays, Jan 29 & Feb 26, 10 am

Spanish Storytime on Zoom / Hora de cuentos en Zoom

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays in Spanish and English that are fun for the whole family.

Acompáñanos a disfrutar de historias, canciones y juegos en Español y Inglés que son divertidos para toda la familia. Las sesiones seran presentadas por la plataforma Zoom.

ZOOM Tuesdays, Jan 10 & Feb 14, 10 am

AN Ansley Grove Library

BCRL Bathurst Clark Resource Library

CCRL Civic Centre Resource Library | DC Dufferin Clark Library

PBRL Pierre Berton Resource Library

Families & Children

Chess Club

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 welcome!

DC Tuesdays, 6:30 pm

MA Thursdays, 6:30 pm

VV Saturdays, 1 pm

Programs start week of Jan 10

Discover Ozobots!

Have you heard of Ozobots? Drop by the Learn It! Lab and try your hand at coding these colour sensitive small robots. For all ages.

BCRL Sunday, Feb 26, 2 pm

Epic LEGO Build

Bring your LEGO building skills to our EPIC build afternoon! Have fun creating the LEGO structure of your dreams! Creations will be showcased in the library!

BCRL CCRL VV Sunday, Jan 8, 2 pm

Family Movies

Bring your family and watch fun feature films on the big screen.

AN Saturdays, Jan 14 & Feb 11, 2 pm

DC Sundays, Jan 15 & Feb 12, 2 pm

WO Saturdays, Jan 21 & Feb 18, 1:30 pm

Kids' Book Club

Get the book, read the book, and then come and tell us what you thought of it while enjoying activities and games based on the story! For grades 3–7.

CCRL Mondays, 6 pm

Jan 9 | Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman

Feb 6 | Stargazing by Jen Wang

DC Wednesdays, 6:30 pm

Jan 18 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling Feb 22 | New Kid by Jerry Craft

PBRL Thursday, 7pm

Jan 19 | OCDaniel by Wesley King

VV Mondays, 7pm

Jan 9 | Spy School by Stuart Gibbs Feb 6 | The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer

Sam's Super Seats by Keah Brown Book

Forever Birchwood by Danielle Daniel Book

Ghostlight by Kenneth Oppel Book

Minecrafters Club

Mine with friends, craft your worlds, and challenge yourself to a whole new level of building at the library! Master builders or beginners, all are welcome.

MA Wednesdays, Jan 11–Feb 22, 7 pm

Passport to Vaughan: Chinese Festival Lantern Making

Let's learn how to make colourful lanterns in celebration of the Chinese Yuan-Xiao Lantern Festival, sharing the traditional decoration with stories and fun!

PL Saturday, Jan 28, 10 am

Paw Patrol Party

Are you ready to have a paw-tastic time at the library with some friendly pups? Let's celebrate Paw Patrol with some fun activities! For grades JK–2.

CCRL DC WO Saturday, Jan 7, 2 pm

Pokémon League

Whether you own Pokémon Cards, love Pokémon or just want something fun to do, join us for a huge range of Pokémon activities at the library! All ages are welcome.

BCRL Saturdays, Jan 28 & Feb 25, 2 pm

WO Saturdays, Jan 14 & Feb 11, 2 pm

Reading Buddies

Have fun while practicing your reading skills and enjoying literacy activities and games with volunteers. For grades 1–6.

DC Mondays, 4:30 pm

MA Tuesdays, 6 pm

PBRL Tuesdays, 7 pm

PL Wednesdays, 5 pm

VV Saturdays, 11 am

Beginning February 6. No program February 20.

Sensory Friendly Hour

Drop by for some fun hands-on sensory activities that are easy on the eyes and ears. For grades K–6.

BCRL Fridays, Jan 13 & Feb 10, 3:30 pm

Sensory Storytime

Join a small group for a storytime in a quieter, sensory-friendly environment. For preschool–grades 3 and their families.

CCRL Saturdays, Jan 21 & Feb 18, 11 am

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Bring your stuffed animal for a special storytime and activity, then your stuffed friend stays at the library for a special overnight adventure! For preschool–grade 3.

PBRL PL Wednesday, Feb 8, 6:30 pm

Winter Break Challenge!

Are you up for the Winter Break Challenge? Pick up your challenge passport and complete a variety of fun activities at any VPL location!

All VPL Locations Jan 2–6

FRENCH PROGRAMS

Bilingual Puppet Show Fun

Marionnettes en fête

Join us for bilingual puppet show fun! Learn some cool French words while enjoying the funniest stories. For grades JK–4.

Venez pratiquer votre français à travers des histoires super amusantes. Pour les enfants de la maternelle à la 4e année.

BCRL Saturday, Feb 11, 11 am

Fun With French / Plaisir de lire 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.

BCRL Thursdays, Jan 12–Feb 23, 7 pm

CCRL Wednesdays, Jan 11–Feb 22, 7 pm

Kids' French Book Club l Club de lecture

Every month, read something new in French and come join us to share your ideas! Activities and games will follow the discussion. For grades 2–6.

A chaque mois, lis quelque chose de nouveau en français et viens nous en parler. Activités et jeux après la discussion! Pour les enfants de la 2e à la 6e année.

CCRL Tuesdays, Jan 17 & Feb 21, 7 pm

AN Ansley Grove Library | BCRL Bathurst Clark Resource Library | CCRL Civic Centre Resource Library DC Dufferin Clark Library | MA Maple Library | PBRL Pierre Berton Resource Library | PL Pleasant Ridge Library VV Vellore Village Library | WO Woodbridge Library

Babysitting Course with Heart2Heart

Learn important skills for becoming a top-notch babysitter in this one-day course. Registration is $70. For ages 11–15.

AN Saturday, Jan 7, 9:30 am – 5pm

DC Sunday, Feb 26, 9:30 am – 5pm

D&D Club

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.

PBRL Saturdays, Jan 28 & Feb 25, 2 pm

PL Tuesdays, Jan 17 – Apr 25, 6 pm

Kitchen STEAM: Chocolate

Make your own handmade chocolates for yourself or someone special this Valentine’s day! For grade 7–12. Registration is $7.

VMC Wednesday, Feb 8, 6:45 pm

Table Top for Teens

Explore the world of table top board games and card games at the library. Bring your own games or choose from our collection.

MA Mondays, Jan 23 & Feb 13, 3 pm

Teen Breakout Design Challenge

Design an escape room over three weeks using our Breakout EDU kits, then, challenge your friends and family to play during the final session! For grades 8–12.

BCRL Mondays, Jan 9–30, 6:30 pm

Teen Book Club

We'll pick an exciting, hot new read each month. Get a copy, read it, and then come tell us what you think! For grades 6–10. Join in-person or over Zoom.

Jan 19 | American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang

Feb 16 | Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

BCRL Thursdays, Jan 19 & Feb 16, 7:30 pm

Teen Book Club: What Are You Reading Now?

Do you love Young Adult fiction? Have you read anything really fantastic lately? Join us to discuss why we love different authors, series, themes or genres! For grades 8–12.

PBRL Thursdays, Jan 12 & Feb 9, 3:30 pm

Teen Virtual Reality Club

Want to use lightsabers, golf clubs, scuba gear and more? Experience fun games and programs with our Virtual Reality headsets. For grades 6–12.

PBRL Tuesdays, Jan 17 & Feb 28, 3 pm

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ADHD and Your Child

Join Boomerang Health SickKids for an information session about how ADHD can affect your child and how you can help them.

ZOOM Monday, Feb 6, 7 pm

Chinese Social Hour / 中文社交活动

Chat in Chinese about books, current events and life in Canada. Call or visit the Service Desk for more details.

用中文聊天, 谈论书籍, 国家时事, 以及在加拿大的生活。

PL Tuesdays, Jan 10 & Feb 14, 10:30 am

Citizen Science: Great Backyard Bird Count

Join us for a fascinating session about birds! We’ll learn about Ontario birds and discuss how to contribute to research as a citizen scientist. Join us in person or on Zoom.

BCRL Tuesday, Feb 7, 7 pm

Conversations on Social Inclusion: Autism & the Transition to Adulthood

A discussion on strategies to support transition planning to adulthood for people with Autism. Presented by Kerry's Place, Autism Services.

ZOOM Wednesday, Feb 22, 7 pm

Conversations on Social Inclusion: Funny, You Don't Look Autistic Comedian and author Michael McCreary challenges stereotypes and myths of Autism.

ZOOM Wednesday, Jan 18, 7 pm

Discover Urban Wetlands Learn how we benefit from urban wetlands as well as how we can protect them from threats and rebuild them. Presented by Ontario Streams.

ZOOM Tuesday, Jan 10, 7 pm

Trust by Hernán Díaz

To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara

Dinosaurs: A Novel by Lydia Millet

AN Ansley Grove Library | BCRL Bathurst Clark Resource Library | CCRL Civic Centre Resource Library | DC Dufferin Clark Library KL Kleinburg Library | MA Maple Library | MHV Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library | PBRL Pierre Berton Resource Library PL Pleasant Ridge Library

Effective Interview Skills

In partnership with COSTI Employment Services, learn how to prepare effectively for an interview and land your dream job.

CCRL Friday, Feb 10, 11 am

Engaging Safely in the Digital World

Learn the best practices to avoid the many risks we encounter while using the internet and what steps to take to stay safe.

ZOOM Tuesday, Jan 24, 7 pm

Finding Meaning: Lessons from Viktor Frankl

Join the Global Meaning Institute as they outline Frankl's life philosophy, their book Prisoners of Our Thoughts, and how it can apply to your life.

ZOOM Tuesday, Jan 31, 7pm

Healthy Rivers

Learn about local rivers, including their significance, threats, conservation works, and what we can do to protect them. Presented by Ontario Streams.

ZOOM Tuesdays, Feb 21, 7pm

Intro to Memoir Writing

Writing your memoirs and creating a legacy is something many of us hope to do one day. Now is a great time to start!

BCRL Thursday, Feb 2 & 9, 2 pm

Investing in Stocks 101

Start the new year by increasing your financial literacy by learning investment basics and discovering library resources to help you reach your financial goals. Join us in person or on Zoom.

PBRL Monday, Jan 30, 7 pm

Please pre-register at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

ESL PROGRAMS

In partnership with CCSYR through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) in York Region. For registration and information, please contact LSP at ccsyr.org or call/text 647-212-6162.

ESL Café

Newcomers and ESL learners can practice their English in an informal environment with adult volunteers.

DC Mondays, Jan 9 & Feb 13, 7 pm

ZOOM Tuesdays, Jan 17 & 31, Feb 14 & 28, 1:30 pm

Virtual ESL Book Club

Good news for ESL learners— we offer fun and lively book discussions to build your confidence in speaking English!

ZOOM Thursdays, Jan 12 & Feb 14, 7 pm

Settlement Support Group for Chinese Speaking Newcomers

Monthly meetings to share settlement experiences, learn about community resources and services, and get to know the community.

PL Tuesday, Feb 28, 10 am

FRENCH PROGRAMS

Let’s Go to the (French) Movies

Great French movies with English subtitles for all to enjoy. De superbes films en français avec sous-titres anglais pour le plaisir de tous.

DC Sundays, Jan 8 & Feb 5, 1:30 pm

Virtual French Meetup for Adults

Cercle de discussion

Practice your French in good company! Through this sixweek program, you will learn useful and exciting French as well as practice with other learners. Sessions are hosted live on Zoom.

Venez pratiquer votre français en bonne compagnie! À travers ce programme de six semaines, vous apprendrez du français intéressant en plus de pratiquer avec les autres participants. Le programme est en direct sur Zoom. Inscrivezvous sur Eventbrite.

ZOOM Wednesdays, Jan 18–Feb 22, 7 pm

After We Were Stolen by Brooke Beyfuss

Adult (cont.)

Let's Go to the Movies

Enjoy a variety of interesting contemporary films with other movie enthusiasts.

AN Saturdays, Jan 28 & Feb 25, 2 pm

DC Mondays, 1:30 pm *No program Feb 20

WO Mondays, Jan 9 & Feb 13, 2 pm

New Year, New You: Resources for Weight Management

Join our Health Literacies Specialist and discover resources to help you reach your weight goals.

ZOOM Monday, Jan 23, 7 pm

Service Canada Info for Seniors

An overview of Service Canada programs with a focus on federal retirement benefits and tax credits. Join us in person or on Zoom.

CCRL Thursday, Jan 19, 2 pm

Please pre-register at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

Strategies for Effective Writing

Join the Writer's Room for a five-week workshop exploring strategies for effective writing. Topics include: strategies for effective organization, emphasis, sentence variety, word-choice, style & tone. Join in person or on Zoom.

CCRL Tuesdays, Feb 14–Mar 14, 7 pm

Summer Company Info Session

Interested in starting a business? Get mentorship from Vaughan’s business community. Learn about resources, services and funding. In partnership with VBEC. Join us in person or on Zoom.

CCRL Thursday, Feb 23, 7 pm

The Aging Well Club

This series is for adventurous older adults who want to give back to the community and interact with others. It will feature different topics and guests. Join in person or on Zoom.

Guest | Singer-Songwriter Donald Lazar

PBRL Tuesday, Jan 10, 7 pm

LIBRARY SERVICES

Discover LinkedIn Learning, Brainfuse & Zoom

Join us for a 15 minute one-on-one introduction to one of three great digital resources: Zoom, Brainfuse, and LinkedIn Learning. Visit the Information Desk for more details.

CCRL Mondays, 7 pm

Wednesdays, 9:30 am

Beginning week of Jan 9

MA Tuesdays, 10 am

Beginning Jan 10

Health 1-on-1

Sign up for a personal session with our Health Literacies Specialist to help you find information and resources to make informed health decisions.

ZOOM Monday, Jan 9 Tuesdays, Jan 17, Feb 7 & 14

By Appointment

Play VR with Family & Friends!

Curious about Virtual Reality? Invite your friends and book a guided VR session with Oculus Quest. Book a timeslot for 4–6 people at participating locations on Eventbrite.

PBRL By appointment

Tech Tutor 1-on-1

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.

BCRL Wednesdays, 6 pm

CCRL Wednesdays, 6 pm

Saturdays, 10 am

PBRL Thursdays, 5 pm

PL Mondays, 6 pm

WO Tuesdays, 6 pm

Programs start week of Jan 7

ADULT BOOK CLUBS

Between the Lines: A Book Club about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Through book discussions, this book club provides a platform to explore topics and themes related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Title | The Skin We're In by Desmond Cole PBRL* Tuesday, Feb 28, 7 pm

Biographies & Memoirs Book Club

Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes as we read and discuss various biographies and memoirs.

Title | C'mon Papa: Dispatches from a Dad by Ryan Knighton

PBRL* Wednesday, Jan 18, 7 pm

Cookbook Book Club

Level up your cooking chops, bake up a storm and connect with others over the kitchen table! Join us to discuss different cookbook themes.

Theme | Vegetable-Forward Cooking VMC Monday, Jan 23, 7 pm

Great Novels Book Club

Join us as we read and discuss novels that explore our humanity and touch our souls.

Title | The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue BCRL* Wednesday, Feb 1, 7 pm

Non-Fiction Book Club

We'll explore a variety of popular non-fiction titles, from current affairs to cutting-edge science, as well as true stories.

Title | The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*** by Mark Manson

CCRL* Tuesday, Feb 7, 7 pm

Romance Book Club

Want to talk about books that make you sigh and swoon, and always have a happily-ever-after?

Join our Romance Book Club!

January | Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas

February | A Pre-Valentine's Day Romance Celebration CCRL* Mondays, Jan 9 & Feb 13, 7 pm

Sci-Fi Book Club

From discovering far away galaxies to alternate universes, join us to discuss a different Sci-Fi book each month.

January | Exhalation by Ted Chiang

February | Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky PBRL* Mondays, Jan 16 & Feb 27, 7 pm

*Attend in person or on Zoom

Cake Club

Mmm, cake! Let's delve into deliciousness and bake a different type of cake each month! Registration is $7.

VMC Sundays, Jan 22 & Feb 19, 1 pm

Food Around the World: Ceviche & Aji

Let's make some ceviche & aji hot sauce for a delicious lunch together! In partnership with Fuerza Latina. Registration is $7.

VMC Saturday, Feb 18, 11 am

Instant Pot: Cosy Stews

What better way to warm up in the winter than with a cosy stew? All the better since the Instant Pot can do the cooking for you! Registration is $5.

VMC Wednesday, Feb 1, 6:30 pm

Kitchen 101 for Beginners

Learn about pots & pans, fridge & pantry essentials, organizational tips, and more in this 2-week series!

VMC Wednesdays, Jan 11 & 18, 7 pm

Kitchen STEAM: Chocolate

Make your own handmade chocolates for yourself or someone special this Valentine’s day! For grade 7–12. Registration is $7.

VMC Wednesday, Feb 8, 6:45 pm

Let’s Make it Spicy

Spice up your Valentine’s night and make some hot sauce together with us! Registration is $7.

VMC Monday, Feb 6, 6:45 pm

Paddington’s Marmalade

As Paddington says, "A wise bear always keeps a marmalade sandwich in his hat in case of emergency", so let's make marmalade! For families. Registration is $10.

VMC Saturday, Jan 21, 10 am

Sourdough: From Starter to Loaf

Make a sourdough starter and learn how to bake up your own fresh loaves of bread at home!

VMC Monday, Jan 30, 7 pm

Our kitchen programs are held in the VSES Teaching Kitchen located on the third floor above VMC Library.

Please pre-register at vaughanpubliclibraries.eventbrite.com

Ansley Grove Library

Adjacent to the Chancellor Community Centre, this 10,000 square foot library is designed for children, families, students, and neighbourhood residents. It provides access to physical and digital collections, public computers, comfortable seating, a pair of group study rooms, and a charming children’s area. The programming and meeting space can easily be configured for up to 60 people, perfect for local Vaughan businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

“I find that this library is a charming space that offers a little something to everyone who enters. It’s a great space to study, read, participate in an amazing storytime, or just chat to staff. It’s really embedded as part of the community”. — Tim Pate, Ansley Grove Library Manager

FUN FACTS

This library was actually built first as a standalone building in 1990. It wasn’t until 8 years later that the community centre was built adjacent to it.

The library is symmetrical in construction when seen from above (try it with a maps app!).

There is a member of staff at the library who has been working there since the very first day… back in 1990!

Mission Statement

Vaughan Public Libraries offers welcoming destinations that educate, excite and empower our community.

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