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[George Ashe] Introduction to Office Applications - MS Word

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, March Break
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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This workshop will teach you the fundamentals on using Microsoft Word. You will learn basic skills such as creating/opening a document, formatting your document and more.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, March Break
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This workshop will teach you the fundamentals on using Microsoft Word. You will learn basic skills such as creating/opening a document, formatting your document and more.

Good Friday

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Easter Sunday

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Easter Monday

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Vinyl Cutter & Heat Press

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
:

Want to learn how to use the Vinyl Cutter? Join us for this workshop where you will learn the basics of vector graphics and how to create a simple design using Inkscape, a free vector software.

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Want to learn how to use the Vinyl Cutter? Join us for this workshop where you will learn the basics of vector graphics and how to create a simple design using Inkscape, a free vector software.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Sewing with Sally Bauble: Playing Card Holders

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
:

Hey card sharks, Sally Bauble will lead us in sewing our own playing card holders in the Maker Space. No prior sewing experience required. All supplies are provided. 

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Hey card sharks, Sally Bauble will lead us in sewing our own playing card holders in the Maker Space. No prior sewing experience required. All supplies are provided. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafty Flower Bouquets! (8-12 yrs)

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Children
:

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate by making your very own bouquet of colourful paper flowers! Get creative and design a beautiful flower arrangement to brighten up your space.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate by making your very own bouquet of colourful paper flowers! Get creative and design a beautiful flower arrangement to brighten up your space.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Star Wars Day 3D Print Kits

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Age Group:
Children, Teen, Adult
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Pop by the Maker Space and grab a do it yourself 3D printed Star Wars take and make kit to celebrate Star Wars day. May the 4th be with you!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Event Details:

Pop by the Maker Space and grab a do it yourself 3D printed Star Wars take and make kit to celebrate Star Wars day. May the 4th be with you!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Asian Heritage Month Craft Fun! (8-12 yrs)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children
:

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with two vibrant crafts! Make a Koinobori, a colourful Japanese carp streamer, or design a Sam Taeguk fan, a traditional Korean fan. Choose one or make both—let your creativity soar! Supplies will be provided.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with two vibrant crafts! Make a Koinobori, a colourful Japanese carp streamer, or design a Sam Taeguk fan, a traditional Korean fan. Choose one or make both—let your creativity soar! Supplies will be provided.

Victoria Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Youth Forum

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
:

Make your voice heard for the future of the Teen Program! Join us for a Youth Forum to review the changes implemented from the 2024 Teen Survey, work together on next steps, and to hear about an upcoming teen community project. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Make your voice heard for the future of the Teen Program! Join us for a Youth Forum to review the changes implemented from the 2024 Teen Survey, work together on next steps, and to hear about an upcoming teen community project. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Food will be served at this event. Please let us know if anyone registered has any allergies or dietary restrictions.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Amazing Wind Chimes (8-12 yrs)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Children
:

Make your own beaded wind chime to hang outside in your garden! Supplies will be provided.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Make your own beaded wind chime to hang outside in your garden! Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Watercolour Bookmarks

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
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Drop by Claremont Library to make a watercolour bookmark. You provide your imagination and we'll provide the supplies!

Library Branch: Claremont Branch
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading
Event Details:

Drop by Claremont Library to make a watercolour bookmark. You provide your imagination and we'll provide the supplies!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Knitting Workshop (8-12 yrs)

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Children
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In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of knitting while exploring their creativity and making fun projects!

Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of knitting while exploring their creativity and making fun projects!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Books and Brushes: Design Library Bookends!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
:

Design and paint a bookend to decorate the Youth Space! Leave your mark by helping to create a fun and welcoming space for Teens. Fantasy, Marvel, Video games, paint whatever design brings you joy!

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Design and paint a bookend to decorate the Youth Space! Leave your mark by helping to create a fun and welcoming space for Teens. Fantasy, Marvel, Video games, paint whatever design brings you joy!

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

This event is intended for teens between the ages of 13-19 only. To maintain a safe space for our teens, children and adults are not permitted.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Lego Building Competition

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen
:

Take on the challenge of building the ultimate LEGO structure! Supplies will be provided. Vote for a chance to win!

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Take on the challenge of building the ultimate LEGO structure! Supplies will be provided. Vote for a chance to win!

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

This event is intended for teens between the ages of 13-19 only. To maintain a safe space for our teens, children and adults are not permitted.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Introduction to Cosplay Crafting 101

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
:

Ever wanted to become your favourite comic book character?

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ever wanted to become your favourite comic book character?

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Pride Cookie Decorating

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
:

Pride has never been so delicious! Spend an evening listening to music and transforming blank sugar cookies into tasty pride flags. All supplies will be provided, while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Pride has never been so delicious! Spend an evening listening to music and transforming blank sugar cookies into tasty pride flags. All supplies will be provided, while supplies last. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Food will be served at this event. Please let us know if anyone registered has any allergies or dietary restrictions.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Pottery Painting

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Claremont Branch
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
:

Spend an afternoon painting your own custom coaster! The library will have your tile fired then you will be able to pick up the finished product at Claremont library later in the month.

Registration
Library Branch: Claremont Branch
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Spend an afternoon painting your own custom coaster! The library will have your tile fired then you will be able to pick up the finished product at Claremont library later in the month.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Solstice Celebration! (7-12 yrs)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Indigenous
Age Group:
Children
:

Celebrate the longest day of the year by creating seasonal crafts inspired by the colours and light of summer! Supplies will be provided.

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Indigenous
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate the longest day of the year by creating seasonal crafts inspired by the colours and light of summer! Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children, Teen
:

Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens! 

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14).

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens! 

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14).

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Create Your Own Rainbow Keychain

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
:

Felt with Pride as we join a fun and creative Needle Felting Workshop where you’ll craft your very own Pride flag keychain!

Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Felt with Pride as we join a fun and creative Needle Felting Workshop where you’ll craft your very own Pride flag keychain!

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Pride Picnic

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
:

Come have some fun in the sun at our first pride picnic. Bring your own blanket, your favourite snacks, and vibe to some music! Tie-dye, buttons, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, outdoor sports and more.

Light refreshments provided.

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come have some fun in the sun at our first pride picnic. Bring your own blanket, your favourite snacks, and vibe to some music! Tie-dye, buttons, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, outdoor sports and more.

Light refreshments provided.

Canada Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch