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The Fairy Trail Walk for Esther celebrates children’s literacy in Newmarket while raising funds to support Newmarket Library and honour the memory of Esther Wehrli: an educator and passionate storyteller. Join us and help support the purchase of new children’s books, and new and diverse programs at Newmarket Library!
Event details:
Activities for the family, including an engaging StoryWalk ® along a trail in Fairy Lake with youth volunteers bringing...
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We are so looking forward to our annual event that brings together plant enthusiasts and gardeners from our community to donate, swap or buy plants. It’s also a great opportunity to mingle with others who share a love of plants and are proud of their green thumbs. Last year's turnout was amazing with lots of different types of plants available to swap and buy. As the saying goes, 'a beautiful plant is like having a friend around the house.' We look forward to seeing everyone...
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Wonderbooks are an exciting new addition to the Library’s children’s collection. Each book has a ready-to-play audiobook inside, so children can read the book and press play to hear the story read aloud. The collection has popular picture books kids will love, with more to come in the future. Limit of two books per card at present. Wonderbooks are recharged at the Library, but can be charged at home with an Android micro-USB cord. See all the Wonderbooks currently...
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York Cinemania is excited to present The Count of Monte Cristo (2024), a masterful adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic. This French version is a highly acclaimed modern retelling, a fresh, vibrant production that honours and elevates the source material. Join us for this highly acclaimed film on Wed., April 23, 7 p.m. at SilverCity Newmarket Cinemas. Presented by Newmarket and East Gwillimbury Public Libraries.  Get tickets online or pay at the door.

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We’re so excited to welcome best-selling author and screenwriter Catherine Hernandez for an author talk in celebration of International Women’s Day. Catherine will be joined in a special event at Old Town Hall by the York Chamber Ensemble, performing music created by women composers, and award-winning poet and national poetry slam champion Desiree McKenzie. For the kids March Break is sure to be a blast! Yvette Locke and her puppet friends will be here with her acclaimed...
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