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With the holiday season fast approaching we’ve got programs that will make the festive occasion even more special. Children 8 to 12 can enjoy a creative STEAM program, creating their own gingerbread-like house out of upcycled material. For younger kids 3 to 6 there’s a special holiday storytime with stories, songs and rhymes about Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. You can also find us at the Upper Canada Mall for special storytimes, so stop by with the kids while you’re...
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This month you can enjoy an online Paint Night led by Indigenous artist Victoria Rozentals, who will show you how to create a beautiful canvas of a ‘painted turtle’. Children 8 to 12 can also get creative in a STEAM Workshop making unique artwork out of household objects. Craft afternoons for kids 5 to 12 will have them channelling their inner artist, while the program Fun With Zentangles!, for ages 8 and up, provides an activity that promotes concentration and creativity....
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That’s right, starting October 10, 2023 the Library will be open at 9 a.m. from Tuesday to Saturday, providing you with more time to enjoy browsing the stacks, using our public Internet stations, or doing work in one of our study rooms. This month will also see the launch of the Bridging The Gap Book Club, during which book lovers from all generations can share their passion for reading. Minecraft enthusiasts will have an opportunity to learn coding skills to build their...
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Parents and pre-school children will have a great time in the interactive and engaging programs Family Storytime, Parent-Child Mother Goose and Music and Movement. If you’re interested in gaining basic computer knowledge, Job Skills has a three-day workshop during which you will get one-on-one support from tech savvy professionals. Cycling enthusiasts won’t want to miss an ‘electrifying’ workshop on electric bikes with Newmarket Cycles, and book lovers...
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Discover a world of excitement and adventure with your Library this summer. Embark on a magical Storywalk® with Kate and the Dragon in select parks, where enchantment awaits. Join the TD Summer Reading Club, which will ignite young minds through engaging books and interactive activities. Experience the mesmerizing melodies of Russ, whose musical performances are loved by children and families. Enhance your cycling skills at Newmarket Cycle’s workshop on Trailside Bicycle...
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