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Join us on Saturday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for our Maker Fest, an exciting, hands-on celebration packed with innovation, discovery, and fun for all ages! Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned tinkerer, discover new tools and skills to ignite your imagination. We are excited to welcome community partners Code Ninjas, Obotz, Caution Tape Robotics, Hive5, Creative Memories, and Cute As A Button Girl, as well as local makers ready to share their insight and...
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Newmarket Library’s annual Plant Sale returns on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. Browse a fantastic selection of houseplants, garden plants, and vegetable seedlings, all at great prices and ready to grow! Cash, credit, and debit accepted. Every purchase supports our Seed Library and gardening programs.
 If you would like to donate to the sale, please bring your plants to the Library on Friday, May 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Saturday, May 30 from 9...
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Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the world of underwater exploration. In 2025, a Canadian dive team found a 200‑year‑old shipwreck resting in the depths of Lake Ontario. Canadian diving professional and expedition member Heison Chak, invites you to relive the journey that led to this remarkable find. From meticulous research to deep-water exploration, discover how curiosity and collaboration led the diving team to locate and explore the shipwreck. History lovers, adventure......
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The Choral (PG, 2025) takes place during World War I and stars Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Henry Guthrie who takes over a choral group that has lost most of its men to the army. As he assembles and conducts the choir, the film illustrates the power music has to raise spirits and help people cope during the darkest of times. Fiennes received much praise for another excellent performance. Presented by Newmarket and East Gwillimbury Public Libraries at SilverCity Newmarket Cinemas. Wednesday,...
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It Was Just An Accident (2025) is the award-winning film by Iranian director Jafar Panahi. Vahid, a former political prisoner, encounters a man he suspects is his former sadistic jailor. He kidnaps the man and gathers some ex-prisoners, including a photographer and a couple on their wedding day, to confirm the man’s identity and decide how to seek revenge. A dramatic thriller that won the 2025 Palme d’Or at Cannes and is nominated for two Academy Awards, Best International...
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