This event is in the "Children" group Sounds of Ice: Antarctic Wind Chime Crafts (5-10 yrs) Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Create your own wind chimes inspired by the frozen landscapes of Antarctica. Let your creativity shine as you use a variety of materials to capture the sounds and scenery of the South Pole! Supplies will be provided. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Sounds of Ice: Antarctic Wind Chime Crafts (5-10 yrs) 2:00pm–3:00pm George Ashe Library Full Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Create your own wind chimes inspired by the frozen landscapes of Antarctica. Let your creativity shine as you use a variety of materials to capture the sounds and scenery of the South Pole! 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 Carnival Headbands with Mystique Mas Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Mystique Mas will provide participants with the unique opportunity to create their very own Carnival headband while learning about the significance and cultural roots of Caribbean Carnival celebrations. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Carnival Headbands with Mystique Mas 6:30pm–8:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Mystique Mas will provide participants with the unique opportunity to create their very own Carnival headband while learning about the significance and cultural roots of Caribbean Carnival celebrations.
This event is in the "Children" group Crafts from Around the World! (5-12 yrs) Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Get ready to travel the globe—no passport required! Children will explore different cultures through fun and creative crafts inspired by traditions from around the world. Supplies will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Crafts from Around the World! (5-12 yrs) 2:00pm–3:00pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Event Details: Get ready to travel the globe—no passport required! Children will explore different cultures through fun and creative crafts inspired by traditions from around the world. Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group DIY Zines with Milo and Atlas Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens Area at Central Library Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, TGIS Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Zines are one way for 2SLGBTQIA+ people to express themselves and connect with their broader community without being censored. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 23 2025 Wed DIY Zines with Milo and Atlas 2:00pm–3:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, TGIS Registration Required Event Details: Zines are one way for 2SLGBTQIA+ people to express themselves and connect with their broader community without being censored.
This event is in the "Children" group Make Waves: Sounds of the Sea Instrument Making! (5-10 yrs) Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Create a musical instrument inspired by the sounds of the sea. From gentle waves to stormy tides, make your own ocean-inspired rhythm maker to take home. Supplies will be provided. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Make Waves: Sounds of the Sea Instrument Making! (5-10 yrs) 3:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Create a musical instrument inspired by the sounds of the sea. From gentle waves to stormy tides, make your own ocean-inspired rhythm maker to take home. Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Art Buffet with Jam Bridgett Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, TGIS Age Group: Teen, Young Adult In this all you can create event, participants will be provided with the art supplies necessary to colour, collage and make their own stickers. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Art Buffet with Jam Bridgett 6:30pm–8:30pm Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Teen, Young Adult Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, TGIS Registration Required Event Details: In this all you can create event, participants will be provided with the art supplies necessary to colour, collage and make their own stickers.
This event is in the "Children" group Safari Crafts! (6-10 yrs) Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Get creative and make your very own safari animal using all kinds of fun craft materials! Lions, elephants, zebras—who will you bring to life? Supplies will be provided. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Safari Crafts! (6-10 yrs) 10:30am–11:30am Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Get creative and make your very own safari animal using all kinds of fun craft materials! Lions, elephants, zebras—who will you bring to life? Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Crafts from Around the World! (5-12 yrs) Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Get ready to travel the globe—no passport required! Children will explore different cultures through fun and creative crafts inspired by traditions from around the world. Supplies will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Crafts from Around the World! (5-12 yrs) 2:00pm–3:00pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Event Details: Get ready to travel the globe—no passport required! Children will explore different cultures through fun and creative crafts inspired by traditions from around the world. Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Catch the Wind: Kite Making Fun! (8-12) Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Create your own colourful kite and get ready to soar! Participants will design, decorate and build their own kite using simple materials. Supplies will be provided. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Catch the Wind: Kite Making Fun! (8-12) 10:30am–11:30am Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Create your own colourful kite and get ready to soar! Participants will design, decorate and build their own kite using simple materials. Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Caribbean Headpieces! (10-14 yrs) Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading, TGIS Age Group: Children, Teen Get into the Carnival spirit by designing your own bold and colourful headpiece! Use a variety of materials to celebrate the creativity and energy of Caribbean culture. Let your imagination shine as you craft a vibrant design to take home. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Caribbean Headpieces! (10-14 yrs) 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children, Teen Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading, TGIS Registration Required Event Details: Get into the Carnival spirit by designing your own bold and colourful headpiece! Use a variety of materials to celebrate the creativity and energy of Caribbean culture. Let your imagination shine as you craft a vibrant design to take home.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Crochet for the Soul Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, TGIS Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Crochet for the Soul is a workshop focused on learning basic crochet skills as well as connecting and sharing our own stories around creating textile/fibre art (or any art). Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Crochet for the Soul 6:30pm–8:30pm George Ashe Library Waitlist Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, TGIS Registration Required Event Details: Crochet for the Soul is a workshop focused on learning basic crochet skills as well as connecting and sharing our own stories around creating textile/fibre art (or any art).
Civic Holiday All Day Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library Closing Aug 4 2025 Mon Closing Civic Holiday All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
This event is in the "Children" group Slime Workshop with Junior Einsteins Science Club (5-12 yrs) Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, STEAM, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Come explore the science behind slime with Junior Einsteins slime workshop! Explore non Newtonian fluid slime, learn about Newton's Law of Viscosity and long chain polymer slime. Each child will be making and taking home their own slime! Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Slime Workshop with Junior Einsteins Science Club (5-12 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Full Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, STEAM, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Come explore the science behind slime with Junior Einsteins slime workshop! Explore non Newtonian fluid slime, learn about Newton's Law of Viscosity and long chain polymer slime. Each child will be making and taking home their own slime!
This event is in the "Children" group Japanese Origami (8-12 yrs) Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Join us for a fun and creative origami workshop where participants will explore the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Participants will learn how to make simple and beautiful origami creations such as cranes, flowers, animals and more! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Japanese Origami (8-12 yrs) 2:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun and creative origami workshop where participants will explore the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Participants will learn how to make simple and beautiful origami creations such as cranes, flowers, animals and more!
This event is in the "Children" group Landmarks of Europe! (8-12) Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Travel across Europe through art! Participants will create their own stunning tissue paper "stained glass" window art using the silhouettes of iconic European landmarks. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Landmarks of Europe! (8-12) 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Travel across Europe through art! Participants will create their own stunning tissue paper "stained glass" window art using the silhouettes of iconic European landmarks.
This event is in the "Children" group Tiny Tot Powwow Drums (2-6 yrs) Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Indigenous families and allies are invited to join Victoria Grant Rozentals (Star Feather Woman) in making mini powwow drum/shakers. These are the perfect size for tiny tots to shake and drum around the powwow circle. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Tiny Tot Powwow Drums (2-6 yrs) 2:00pm–3:30pm Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Indigenous families and allies are invited to join Victoria Grant Rozentals (Star Feather Woman) in making mini powwow drum/shakers. These are the perfect size for tiny tots to shake and drum around the powwow circle.
This event is in the "Children" group Desert Colours: Making Sand Art! (5-10 yrs) Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Explore the colours and textures of the desert through sand art! Using a variety of materials, use your imagination to create a one-of-a-kind design to take home. Supplies will be provided. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Desert Colours: Making Sand Art! (5-10 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Full Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Explore the colours and textures of the desert through sand art! Using a variety of materials, use your imagination to create a one-of-a-kind design to take home. Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Egyptian Hieroglyphics (9-12 yrs) Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Step into ancient Egypt and explore the basics of hieroglyphic writing. Design your own scroll using traditional symbols to write your name or a secret message! Supplies will be provided. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Egyptian Hieroglyphics (9-12 yrs) 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Step into ancient Egypt and explore the basics of hieroglyphic writing. Design your own scroll using traditional symbols to write your name or a secret message! Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Tiny Tot Powwow Drums (2-6 yrs) Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Indigenous families and allies are invited to join Victoria Grant Rozentals (Star Feather Woman) in making mini powwow drum/shakers. These are the perfect size for tiny tots to shake and drum around the powwow circle. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Tiny Tot Powwow Drums (2-6 yrs) 2:00pm–3:30pm Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Indigenous families and allies are invited to join Victoria Grant Rozentals (Star Feather Woman) in making mini powwow drum/shakers. These are the perfect size for tiny tots to shake and drum around the powwow circle.
This event is in the "Teen" group Paint Jenga Blocks Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, TGIS Age Group: Teen Help us decorate our Jenga game by painting blocks! Participates will also be able to take blocks home for their own games. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Paint Jenga Blocks 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, TGIS Registration Required Event Details: Help us decorate our Jenga game by painting blocks! Participates will also be able to take blocks home for their own games. 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Craft a Book Cover with Dorothy Wong Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Dorothy Wong will teach us how to use textiles and embroidery to craft a unique cover for our favourite books! Come with a book in mind. All supplies are provided. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Craft a Book Cover with Dorothy Wong 6:00pm–8:00pm George Ashe Library Waitlist Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading Registration Required Event Details: Dorothy Wong will teach us how to use textiles and embroidery to craft a unique cover for our favourite books! Come with a book in mind. All supplies are provided. Disclaimer(s) Library Event Photo Policy By attending this Library event, you consent to having your photo/video taken by Library staff in accordance with Library Policy.
This event is in the "Children" group Magical Forest Homes: Gnome & Fairy Crafting Fun! (5-8 yrs) Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Design a cozy forest home for a gnome or fairy using a variety of craft materials. Inspired by Scandinavian folklore, use your creativity to build a one-of-a-kind hideaway to take home. Supplies will be provided. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Magical Forest Homes: Gnome & Fairy Crafting Fun! (5-8 yrs) 3:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Design a cozy forest home for a gnome or fairy using a variety of craft materials. Inspired by Scandinavian folklore, use your creativity to build a one-of-a-kind hideaway to take home. Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Summer Reading Club Wrap-Up Party! (0-12 yrs) Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Join us for the final hurrah as we wrap-up a fun-filled summer! Enjoy fun activities and crafts by children's staff. This is an event you don't want to miss! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Summer Reading Club Wrap-Up Party! (0-12 yrs) 2:00pm–3:30pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for the final hurrah as we wrap-up a fun-filled summer! Enjoy fun activities and crafts by children's staff. This is an event you don't want to miss!
Labour Day All Day Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Labour Day All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library