Event List

Filters
Age Group
Program Type
Recycled materials on a table

Protect the Earth! Upcycled Crafts

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen

Take part in Earth Day activities by creating art with recycled materials. Do your part to lower waste while making a masterpiece! Supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Sustainability
Event Details:

Take part in Earth Day activities by creating art with recycled materials. Do your part to lower waste while making a masterpiece! Supplies will be provided.

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.

Young girl with art supplies at a table.

Recycled Art Workshop

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Earth Day is April 22, 2026! Celebrate by creating a colorful work of art out of recycled paper. No art experience required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earth Day is April 22, 2026! Celebrate by creating a colorful work of art out of recycled paper. No art experience required.

craft supplies

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

craft supplies

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Close-up, hands felting.

Star Wars Lightsaber Felting Workshop

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Celebrate May the 4th in a galaxy of creativity with our Galactic Felting: Create Your Own Lightsaber Needle Felting Workshop. In this fun, hands on session, you will craft your very own felted lightsaber using colorful wool.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate May the 4th in a galaxy of creativity with our Galactic Felting: Create Your Own Lightsaber Needle Felting Workshop. In this fun, hands on session, you will craft your very own felted lightsaber using colorful wool.

Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Victoria Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
Art supplies strewn across a table.

Tiny Pride Art Workshop

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Celebrate Pride Month by painting on 3x3" canvases for our miniature community art gallery, to be displayed in the library! No art experience needed, all supplies provided. 

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

Celebrate Pride Month by painting on 3x3" canvases for our miniature community art gallery, to be displayed in the library! No art experience needed, all supplies provided. 

Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Adults Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Art supplies strewn across a table.

Tiny Art Pride Workshop

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Celebrate Pride Month by painting on 3x3" canvases for our miniature community art gallery, to be displayed in the library! No art experience needed, all supplies provided. 

Registration is encouraged but not required.

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

Celebrate Pride Month by painting on 3x3" canvases for our miniature community art gallery, to be displayed in the library! No art experience needed, all supplies provided. 

Registration is encouraged but not required.

Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Canada Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Civic Holiday

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Labour Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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