Fall into great times at your Library!

This month we head into fall with good times guaranteed for all. Parents and children can enjoy interactive and engaging drop-in programs, including Music and Movement, Family Storytime, and Out and About Family Storytimes taking place at the Magna Centre. Interested in learning basic computer skills? Get one-on-one support during a 2-day workshop provided by Job Skills. Dance instructor Karishma returns with a family-friendly Bollywood dance program to celebrate Diwali. Enjoy a children’s festival celebrating the Baha'i Twin Holy Days with arts and crafts, and a magic show. Plus, York Cinemania presents the acclaimed film The Great Escaper, starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson. This fall the Library is the place to be!

Register for Library programs
Create an Xplor Recreation account to register for Library and Town programs. Take a few moments to sign up for your account. For a program requiring registration, please log in to Xplor Recreation and under Activities, Activity Registration, enter its title. NOTE: Registration ends one week before the program date.

You can also register in person for Library programs at all Library Service Desks. For more information call 905-953-5110 Ext. 4770 for adult programs, 905-953-5110 Ext. 4690 for Children’s programs and 905-953-5110 Ext. 4860 for Community programs.

Get a free custom-made Newmarket Library backpack for your child!
Parents, get a free custom-made Newmarket Library backpack and book for your child when you register for our reading challenge, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. The challenge is a fun way to build early literacy skills. One backpack per child while supplies last. Register for the challenge at https://bit.ly/sumclub24  and the first 100 registrants will be notified when to pick up their free backpacks.

The Library is looking for more amazing volunteers!
The Library needs individuals to help deliver services to our community. You can get involved as a mentor in our Reading Buddies program, an instructor for Chess In The Library, or as a student providing advice in our Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Adults and students are welcome to apply, and students can earn their volunteer hours. Fill out a form today for the service you are interested in, and we’ll contact you about joining our amazing team of volunteers. https://bit.ly/3lRpFLz

NEW Book Club Kits
Book Club members rejoice! We’ve added many new titles to the Library’s book club kits, including Yellowface by R. F. Kuang, The Art Thief by Michael Finkel, and The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. See all the kits available and reserve one today.

Brainfuse JobNow: online coaching for job seekers
For job seekers the library is thrilled to offer Brainfuse JobNow, providing live online guidance from expert coaches. Get assistance in creating resumes, conducting a job search, and preparing for interviews. With self-study tools for a wide range of careers, and math, reading and writing tests for adult learners. Get personalized career assistance with Brainfuse JobNow in our Online Library under eLearning. https://bit.ly/nplonlinelib

COMING SOON: Changes to our Interlibrary Loan Service
Later this fall the Library will be transitioning from our current interlibrary loan service, VDX/ZPortal, to a new service used by Ontario public libraries called Resource Sharing for Groups. The changeover is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, after which the old service will no longer be used. Stay tuned for further updates on the new system.

York Cinemania
York Cinemania is back! Presented by Newmarket Public Library and East Gwillimbury Public Library, York Cinemania brings independent and award-winning TIFF films to audiences in northern York Region showing at SilverCity Cinemas Newmarket. Ticket Prices: $15 per person, per film. Learn more about York Cinemania.

November’s Film: The Great Escaper (2023)
Based on the true story of Bernard Jordan, an 89-year-old veteran of the Second World War, who left his care home in England to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson star in this comedy-drama.

Wednesday, November 20
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: SilverCity Newmarket Cinemas
Get tickets for The Great Escaper

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AT THE LIBRARY:
Drop in to meet and chat with representatives from community organizations 
and learn more about the services they offer. 
 

Metrolinx York-Simcoe Community Engagement Team: Drop-in
The Metrolinx York-Simcoe Community Engagement team will be at the library to provide information on the GO expansion on the Barrie Corridor. Metrolinx is adding an extra track between Union Station and Aurora GO, with a goal of two-way all-day service up to 15 minutes to Bradford GO. Stop by to hear more about Metrolinx services and what the future transportation will look like for the community and riders.

Thursday, November 21
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Ages: Adults
Location: Main Floor

BFOYR: Grief Healing Support Centre: Drop-in
Learn more about our available services. We aim to empower grieving individuals and families by providing inclusive mutual individual and group support programs, fostering hope and healing, and educating about grief and bereavement. Our programs and services are free, ensuring accessible, timely and compassionate grief support.

Tuesdays, November 19 and December 3, 17
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages: Adults
Location: Main Floor


Community Information: Drop-in
Meet with Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR) outreach counsellors to create a short-term plan that will make a difference for you right away - using the strengths, resources and supports you have right now. Free for the first session and visit.

Wednesdays, Nov. 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 4, 11, 18
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages: Adults
Location: Main Floor

Settlement Services Walk-in Counselling: Drop-in
Catholic Community Services of York Region will assist you with language training, career and employment, housing, health care, education, transit, citizenship, important documents and more. Free. No appointment needed.

Thursday, November 7
Thursday, December 5
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages: Adults
Location: Main Floor 

Contact North: Drop-in
Meet with Contact North to find out about online education and training opportunities. Contact North offers a comprehensive range of education and training services designed to empower individuals in achieving their academic and professional goals. 

Fridays, November 1, 15, 29 and December 13
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Ages: Adults
Location: Main Floor

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Point, Click, Connect: Digital Literacy
Learn basic computer skills in this 2-day workshop from Job Skills where you’ll get one-on-one support from a team of tech savvy professionals. Find out about Microsoft Windows, Office and Excel, and communication via email and social media. Discover Internet job searching, Google Drive, privacy and security and online shopping.
November 13, 14 
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Large Study Room
Fee: Free
Register for Point, Click, Connect or email pcc@jobskills.org or call 905-235-5255.

FUN FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES:
For a program requiring registration, please log in to Xplor Recreation and under Activities, Activity Registration, enter its title. NOTE: Registration ends one week before program date.

Out and About Family Storytime at Magna Centre: Drop-in
Newmarket Library is holding storytime at the Magna Centre, a wonderful way for caregivers and children to enjoy sharing stories, rhymes and fingerplays that engage young minds and help with learning. Drop-in anytime for these free storytimes.

Wednesdays, November 6 to December 11, 2024
Time: 10:30  11:00 a.m.
Ages: 6 months to 5 years
Location: Magna Centre Main Floor Program Room
Cost: FREE

Family Storytime: Drop-in
Let’s get together for a fun interactive time as we enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and finger-plays. No registration required.

Every Saturday, November 2, 2024 to  June 28, 2025
Time: 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Ages: 6 months to 5 years
Location: Children’s Floor Picture Book Area
Cost: FREE

Preschool and Toddler Storytime: Drop-in
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Each week a new theme and a new set of stories. No registration needed. Maximum 15 participants.

Tuesday, November 5 to 19
Times: 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Ages: 2 to 5 years
Location: Story Room
Cost: FREE

Baby and Toddler Storytime: Drop-in
An eight-week interactive program featuring songs, bounces, rhymes and puppets for children  6 to 35 months of age, but all are welcome. Maximum 15 children and their caregivers.

Friday, November 1 to 22
Times: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages: 6 to 35 months
Location: Children’s Storybook Area
Cost: FREE

Music And Movement: Drop-in
A fun interactive music-based program where children and caregivers together will get to dance, sing, play instruments and enjoy finger rhymes. Maximum 15 children and their caregivers.

Tuesdays, November 5 to December 3
Time: 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Ages: 2 to 4 years
Location: Multipurpose Room
Cost: FREE

Blox Builders Club: Drop-in
Bring your imagination and create your own world with LEGO and DUPLO. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.  

Saturdays, November 2, 2024 to June 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 3 and up
Location: Story Room
Cost: FREE

Parent-Child Mother Goose
A group experience for you and your baby. This 10-week program focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together. It will give your baby healthy early experiences with communication, language and social relationships, and provide a chance for you to socialize with other parents with young children. This program is brought to you by EarlyON Child and Family Centre. Maximum 12 children, plus parent or caregiver. 

Thursday, October 3 to December 5
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 3-10 months with parent
Location: Multipurpose Room
Cost: FREE
Register at EarlyON

Tween Book Club
For pre-teens interested in reading challenging books. Every month we discuss our monthly pick and do activities based on the book’s theme. Contact 905-953-5105 jref@newmarketpl.ca

Every third Thursday of the month
October 17, 2024 to May 15, 2025
Time: 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Ages: 9 to 12 years
Location: Program Room
Cost: FREE

Children’s Festival, Celebrate the Baha'i Twin Holy Days: Drop-in
Come for the arts and crafts and stay for the free magic show as we partner with the Baha'i Community to celebrate the Twin Holy Days. 

Saturday, November 2
Time: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages: All welcome
Location: Multipurpose Room
Cost: FREE

Bollywood, Celebrate Diwali with Dance: Drop-in
Join us for a fun and family-friendly Bollywood dance program for all with guest instructor Karishma as we celebrate Diwali: the festival of lights!  Come learn about the significance of this important festival and be guided through a free drop-in dance class exploring the rhythms and movements of Bollywood. 

Saturday, November 2
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: All welcome
Location: Multipurpose Room
Cost: FREE

Chess in the Library: Drop-in
Love playing chess? Or maybe you are new to the game.  Join us on Saturdays for the opportunity to play a challenging game with your peers or learn how to play from a volunteer.  This program is part of the Chess in the Library organization whose mission is to promote chess across Canada through its student volunteer run program.  Parent/Caregiver is to remain in the building if participant is under the age of 11.  For more information, visit the Chess in the Library website.

Every Saturday all year round
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 8 to 18 years
Location: Program Room
Fee: Free

READING CHALLENGES:

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Embark on this rewarding reading challenge with your child, keep track of your reading on Beanstack and share your favourites with the Library and other fellow readers. Find the challenge at the bottom of our Reading Challenges webpage.

100 Books Before University
Can you complete the challenge before leaving high school? Read 100 books before university, log your reading in Beanstack, and earn a new set of badges!  Find the challenge at the bottom of our Reading Challenges webpage.

BOOK CLUBS:

Afternoon Book Club
Book lovers join us for fiction and non-fiction reads on alternating months. We've chosen some intriguing titles you're sure to enjoy. November’s book is The Adversary by Michael Crummey.

Meetings on Tuesday, November 12
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Via Zoom
Fee: Free
For more information contact Adult Department at 905-953-5110 ext. 4770

Dark Evenings Mystery Book Club
Mystery fans we’ve got intriguing titles to see you through the long, dark nights of fall and winter. November’s book is All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker.

Meeting on Thursday, November 14
Time: 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
Location: Via Zoom
Cost: FREE
For more information contact Adult Department at 905-953-5110 ext. 4770

Online Cookbook Club November 2024: Michael Smith Recipes
If you’re looking for an opportunity to share your enthusiasm for the culinary arts with like-minded individuals, then join us for our online cooking club. We’ll select different recipe ideas ahead of our meetings, get cooking, then meet online to share and discuss the results.

Meeting on Thursday, November 21
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Via Zoom
Cost: FREE
For more information contact Adult Department at 905-953-5110 ext. 4770

LEARN A HOBBY:

Newmarket Crochet Crew: Drop-in
Looking to learn crochet? Want to try out a new pattern? Interested in working with others to make a group project come to life? Or just interested in some company while you work on your crafts?  This club welcomes you!  The first session of each month will focus on more hands-on assistance and technical support for those who need it. The second session of each month will focus on community projects.  

Every other Saturday, November 9, 23
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Ages: All ages, but under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
Location: Multipurpose Room
Fee: Free

TEEN PROGRAMS:
For a program requiring registration, please log in to Xplor Recreation and under Activities, Activity Registration, enter its title. NOTE: Registration ends one week before program date.

YA Pride Club: Drop-in
In the YA Pride Club, LGBTQ+ teens can be themselves free from judgement and enjoy activities, discussions, and lots of fun. Whether you're questioning, out and proud, or anywhere in between, the club is an inclusive hangout where you will find acceptance, laughter and friendship. In biweekly meetings, we’ll have respectful conversations about gender, sexuality and identity, and enjoy game nights, movie screenings, themed parties and creative workshops.

Biweekly Tuesdays, Nov. 5, 19
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Ages: 13 to 20 years
Location: Story Room
Fee: Free
Learn more and see the dates for YA Pride Club

The library is open during its regular hours Tuesday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Enquiries about adult programs 905-953-5110 Ext. 4770 and children’s programs 905-953-5105