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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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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.

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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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.

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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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!

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
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library