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This year March Break at the Library is going to be so much fun. Yvette Locke will be performing her acclaimed ventriloquism show at NPL. An award-winning ventriloquist, Yvette has performed shows in schools, hospitals, and has been a showcase performer for 12 years at Canada’s Wonderland. Lego fans can assemble for our free Lego Movie Marathon, and children can enjoy hands-on creativity in two of Cathy Gifford’s Clay Workshops. All that, plus our regular free movie...
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To celebrate Black History Month NPL and the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) are presenting two events: a special speaker presentation with Ginelle Skerritt, the first Black CEO in the history of children’s aid societies; and the acclaimed documentary Barrel Children: The Families Windrush Left Behind, directed by British-Jamaican journalist Nadine White. Also happening this month, short story writers can learn from author Douglas Smith what it takes...
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We’re kicking off the new year with some great programs and events, as well as an end to overdue fines. That’s right, starting in January overdue fines will no longer exist, and we’re having a special event to celebrate that. We’ll also be celebrating Family Literacy Day with the special event, Storytelling with Lego, which will see teams of family or friends use Lego to create a scene from a well-known story or a story of their own based on a specific...
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As 2022 winds down in December, we’ve got some great programs for you. Step back in time and enjoy our Flashback Movie Week featuring fan favourite films, along with team challenges, snacks and prizes. Learn how to buy and sell items through online markets Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji and VarageSale. York Cinemania continues to show great independent movies with the  award-winning Canadian film Peace By Chocolate. And kids can enjoy a special holiday storytime.
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We’ve got a great lineup of events in November. If you’re looking for expert writing advice and tips, author Kim McDougall has a workshop on the difference between showing or telling when writing. Indigenous painter Moses Lunham will be conducting an online painting class, walking participants step-by-step through the process of creating beautiful artwork. For children 10 to 12 the library’s STEAM workshops provide hands-on instruction in Science, Technology,...
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