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Mad Science Workshop: Lights! Colour! Action! (7-12 yrs)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, March Break, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Explore the science of light & colour! Children discover how white light is made and separated into a rainbow of colours.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, March Break, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the science of light & colour! Children discover how white light is made and separated into a rainbow of colours.

Digital art

Creative Sketches: Digital Drawing Workshop! (9-12 yrs)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities, March Break, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Explore digital drawing  using our Wacom tablets and an easy to use art program.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, March Break, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore digital drawing  using our Wacom tablets and an easy to use art program.

3d printing

3D Design Lab! (9-12 yrs)

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Maker Space, March Break, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

In this hands-on program, participants will learn how to design their very own small object using Tinkercad. The library’s 3D printers will turn digital designs into real, touchable creations!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Maker Space, March Break, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this hands-on program, participants will learn how to design their very own small object using Tinkercad. The library’s 3D printers will turn digital designs into real, touchable creations!

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STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

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STEM Workshop with Ontario Tech University (9-12 yrs)

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

'Boost your child's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills with Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach Team!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

'Boost your child's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills with Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach Team!

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STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

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3D Modeling Basics – Design Your Own Nameplate (8-12 yrs)

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Participants will learn the fundamentals of 3D design using Tinkercad and create a personalized nameplate while learning about shapes, scaling, alignment, and basic design tools. Designs will be 3D printed and taken home.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will learn the fundamentals of 3D design using Tinkercad and create a personalized nameplate while learning about shapes, scaling, alignment, and basic design tools. Designs will be 3D printed and taken home.

Good Friday

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Easter Sunday

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Easter Monday

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3D Printing Explained – From Design to Reality (8-12 yrs)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Participants will explore how 3D printers work, including slicing, layers, infill, and supports. They will modify a simple design and watch it come to life on a 3D printer while learning how this technology is used in real-world innovation.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will explore how 3D printers work, including slicing, layers, infill, and supports. They will modify a simple design and watch it come to life on a 3D printer while learning how this technology is used in real-world innovation.

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STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

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Introduction To Scratch (8-12 yrs)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Participants will be introduced to Scratch and can build an interactive game while learning key coding concepts such as loops, conditionals, and variables. By the end of the session, each participant will have a playable game.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will be introduced to Scratch and can build an interactive game while learning key coding concepts such as loops, conditionals, and variables. By the end of the session, each participant will have a playable game.

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STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

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Micro:bit: (8-12 yrs)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Participants will program Micro:bits to create mini smart devices using LED displays, buttons, and sensors. This session introduces how microcontrollers power wearable tech and everyday smart devices.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will program Micro:bits to create mini smart devices using LED displays, buttons, and sensors. This session introduces how microcontrollers power wearable tech and everyday smart devices.

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STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

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Intro to Robotics – Build and Code (8-12 yrs)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Participants will program Micro:bits to create mini smart devices using LED displays, buttons, and sensors. This session introduces how microcontrollers power wearable tech and everyday smart devices.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will program Micro:bits to create mini smart devices using LED displays, buttons, and sensors. This session introduces how microcontrollers power wearable tech and everyday smart devices.

Victoria Day

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Canada Day

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Civic Holiday

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Labour Day

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

All Day
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Thanksgiving

All Day
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Christmas Eve

All Day
Claremont Library
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