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This Friday at 2 p.m. come to the library for a free matinee performance of Young Frankenstein, the classic horror comedy by Mel Brooks. Gene Wilder stars as a descendant of Victor Frankenstein who repeats his ancestor’s infamous experiments, creating a monster that terrorizes the countryside. But this monster also performs ‘Puttin’ On The Ritz’ in top hat and tails. Now ranked #13 on the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 funniest movies,...
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The Connecting Cultures Film Series, a partnership of Newmarket Public Library and Canadian Mental Health Association York and South Simcoe, highlights films based on Indigenous culture and issues. Join us on Saturday, November 2 at 1:00 p.m. for a free showing of Indian Horse, an adaptation of  the novel by Ojibwe author Richard Wagamese. The film tells the story of Saul Indian Horse, a First Nations boy who is torn from his Ojibwe family and placed in a residential school....
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Take an online course, learn a new language, stream a movie, make a pin-back button, create a video, create a 3D item, borrow a laptop,  join a book club, delve into genealogy, discover new music, attend a program, rent a room, read a print book, read an eBook, flip through a magazine, play a video game, direct a video, attend an informative program, bring the kids for story time, use a study room, or just sit back and relax with a good book. You’ll find all this and...
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Interested in learning the skills to become a confident babysitter? If you’re between the ages of 11 to 15, the program What Every Babysitter Should Know will provide you with the necessary skills to provide care to children in a variety of situations. Developed by St. John Ambulance, the course emphasizes safety rules, responding to emergencies, and basic first aid. Participants will receive a Babysitters Manual, Babysitting Certificate and a small babysitting First aid...
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After eight sold out shows this summer, popular children’s entertainer Russ is back for two fall shows on Sat., Oct. 19 at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. If you haven’t experienced Russ’ fun and interactive concerts, you’re in for a treat. And young fans who already have will be glad to know that it’s time once again for songs, laughter, and the great time that the incomparable music man Russ provides. Once again it’s time to party! Register now for...
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