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What is a Maker Hub, you ask. Quite simply it’s a special space at the library where people unleash their creativity, a room filled with digital technology and more that offers everyone an opportunity to learn a new skill. Work on your own, with others, or library staff to take your ideas and shape them into 3D objects, vinyl signs, video projects and more. You don’t have to be tech-savvy or know a lot about the technology. The library offers certification courses...
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Summer barbecues are great with hamburgers, hotdogs, and a salad of lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers that you’ve cultivated from seeds planted in your own garden. Nothing bought at the supermarket compares to fresh, home-grown veggies. And you can get free vegetable seeds and more at the library when you visit our Newmarket Grows Seed Library on the lower level.  A true community sharing experience, the seed library allows gardeners to choose from seeds others have donated...
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Let’s face it, not everyone likes the same hobbies. Someone who enjoys gardening may not see the fascination in collecting miniature figurines. And knitters may wonder why anyone would want to spend time flying a kite. But that’s the beauty of hobbies: they are as diverse as the people who become passionate about them. You’ll find plenty of information on a wide variety of hobbies in our Online Library database Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center. Read about...
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From June to August, the street in front of the library will be completely reconstructed. At times, the parking lot will be accessible only from Botsford St, and the 15-minute lot may be closed. We encourage users to park at Riverwalk Commons if they can. Pedestrian access to the library and book return via the ramp will be maintained. If you have any concerns, please call us at 905-953-5110. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Summer vacation provides kids with plenty of time for play, but it can also lead to a decline in reading skills. That’s why the annual TD Summer Reading Club is so popular. Children ages 6 -12 can participate in the club and set their own goals for the number of books they plan to read. The Library also holds programs, contests and activities in support of the reading club. At the end of the summer children turn in their reading logs to receive rewards provided by community...
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