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Spring into Gardening (4-12 yrs)

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Gardening, Sustainability
Event Details:

Drop by and get your hands dirty as you plant a variety of seeds, just in time for gardening season! Whether you’re growing flowers or vegetables, we’ll provide all the supplies you need to start your gardening adventure. Come grow with us!

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Crafty Flower Bouquets! (8-12 yrs)

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

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Budgeting Basics with Ellen Seyers from RBC Dominion Securities

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for an interactive session on Budgeting Basics, where you’ll learn essential skills to take control of your finances.

Introduction to VPNs, Private Networking & Virtual Desktops

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need to access files on your home computer remotely in a safe and secure way? Want to access your home TV services while travelling? VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) and virtual desktops provide effective ways to do all of that and more.

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Make Your Tax Your Hero with CPA

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn:

Keyboard's key reads "Publish".

Creative Writing Series: Publishing

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s explore the traditional publishing process! Learn about querying agents, working with publishers, and participating in literary events.

Star Wars Day 3D Print Kits

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
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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!

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Anime Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and teens new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and to discuss our favourite moments and characters! 

This month's anime: Attack on Titan

Cricut Candle Holder Wrap Creations

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Maker Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to get crafty? Join us and learn how to use the Cricut Explore Air 2 to create a wrap design to decorate your favourite candle for any occasion.

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Poetry Slam Contest! (Grades 1-8)

All Day 3/21 - 4/30
Children
All Library Locations
Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writing and Publishing
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Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our kids Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world!

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Easter Sunday

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

Easter Monday

All Day
Some Branches
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
10 am

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
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Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

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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.

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!
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Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Claremont Library
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Library Branch: Claremont Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
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This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging
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This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development.

Spring into Gardening (4-12 yrs)

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Gardening, Sustainability
Event Details:

Drop by and get your hands dirty as you plant a variety of seeds, just in time for gardening season! Whether you’re growing flowers or vegetables, we’ll provide all the supplies you need to start your gardening adventure. Come grow with us!
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
2 pm
3 pm

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
4 pm

Tote-ally Fun: Earth Day Crafts (6-12 yrs)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by decorating reusable tote bags to promote sustainability and reduce waste. Get ready for a “tote-ally” fun time! Supplies will be provided. 

Living Dinosaurs: Learn, Create, and Protect! (6-12 yrs)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birds are not just fun to watch—they’re living links to dinosaurs! Come find out how they help nature and learn how you can protect them by creating cool DIY bird-safe window stickers. Supplies will be provided.
5 pm
6 pm

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teen
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.