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 are welcome!

DC Tuesdays, 6:30 pm

MA Thursdays, 6:30 pm

VV Saturdays, 1 pm

No programs March 11–14

Citizen Science: Explore Your Trail

Join us for an outdoor adventure as we travel local trails, exploring the plants and animals in our community with a high-tech twist. For all ages.

Marita Payne Park Saturday, April 1, 10 am

Citizen Science: Space Tomatoes

In celebration of Earth Day, join us for eco-friendly activities featuring a Tomatoes from Space experiment, food waste warrior challenge, and more! For grades 1–7.

AN Saturday, April 22, 2 pm

BCRL Sunday, April 30, 2 pm

CCRL Saturday, April 22, 11 am

Family Movies

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

AN Saturdays, March 11 & April 8, 2 pm

WO Saturdays, March 18 & April 15, 1:30 pm

Hebrew Music Time

Learn and sing some new Hebrew and Israeli songs! Enjoy some musical games or play an instrument along with the music. For grades JK–1. In partnership with the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.

BCRL Mondays, March 20 & 27, 5 pm

It's Story & Sketch Time!

Do you like books? Do you like to draw? Join us for a story and learn how to sketch a story character. Ready, set, draw! For grades JK–1.

WO Saturday, April 15, 10:30 am

Keyboarding Basics for Today

Learn proper keyboarding techniques in this 4-part workshop. For grades 3–7. Registration is $40.

MA Fridays, April 14 – May 5, 4 pm

Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor

by Xiran Jay Zhao

Book / eBook

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, March 20 & April 17, 6 pm

March | All's Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson

April | Big Nate Flips Out by Lincoln Peirce

DC Wednesdays, March 22 & April 19, 6:30 pm

March | Spy School by Stuart Gibbs

April | The Stonekeepers, Amulet Book 1 by Kazu Kibuishi

PBRL Thursday, March 23, 7 pm

March | Gangsta Granny by David Walliams

VV Mondays, March 6 & April 3, 7 pm

March | Restart by Gordon Korman

April | Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein

Let's Help Busy Bees!

Bees are important in our gardens and help pollinate our flowers and crops! Learn about bee biology and their role in our environment. Registration is $5. For grades 2–5.

BCRL Sunday, March 26, 2 pm

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.

VMC Saturdays, March 11–April 29, 2 pm

Music & Movement

Join us for some musical fun as we sing songs, do some rhymes, and dance. We will even make a simple musical instrument! For ages 0–6 years with a caregiver.

BCRL Saturday, April 22, 10 am

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, March 25 & April 22, 2 pm

WO Saturdays, March 11 & April 22, 2 pm

Puppet Show Fun

The whole family can laugh, listen and enjoy a lively, fun and amusing puppet show, led by VPL staff!

MA Saturday April 15, 1:30 pm

VMC Sunday, March 19, 11 am

Sensory Friendly Hour

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

BCRL Fridays, March 10 & April 14, 3:30 pm

Teddy Bear Party

Gather your family and your favourite stuffed friend and come explore our special STEAM activities. For grades JK–2. AN DC MA Saturday, March 18, 2 pm

French Programs

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, 7 pm

CCRL Wednesdays, 7 pm

PBRL Mondays, March 20–May 1, 7 pm

*No Programs March 13–16, April 10

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. Inscription sur Eventbrite.

CCRL Tuesdays, March 7 & April 11, 7 pm

Let's celebrate Earth Day with some hands-on fun! See amazing animals from Reptilia, learn about the environment and find out how amazing our Earth really is.

MAPLE LIBRARY

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2 PM