January 2020
Early On Child & Family Centre
Ages: 0 - 6 months. Please register at (905) 853-0754. Free. In this musically based program, parents and babies will be on the move! Movement is one of the most basic and natural ways that children explore their surroundings. Opportunities will be provided to stimulate parent and children’s engagement in active, imaginative play which supports their ongoing physical, intellectual, emotional and creative growth. Babies will be introduced to such concepts such as speed, energy and space. In addition, there will…
Find out more »TRIEC Mentoring Program
Adults. Drop in. Free. Are you a recent newcomer to Canada who is looking to get back into your professional field of work? Stop by and meet with a Seneca Employment Mentoring Coach to learn how you can access resources and support to find work in your profession or to find out how you can act as a mentor for someone looking for work. HL: Thursdays, January 23, February, and March 19 from 10 am - 12 pm &…
Find out more »English Conversation Circle
Adult. Drop in. Free. Want to practice your English? Come join us in a casual environment that promotes a positive learning experience. MA: Select Fridays—Contact branch for more details HL: Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Find out more »STREAM Storytime
Age: 2.5 - 5 years. Drop in. Free. A fun and simple way to explore Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering , Art and Math with your preschooler. This activity based storytime will ignite your little one's creativity. MA & HL: Wednesdays, January 8 to February 26 at 10:30 am
Find out more »StoryBop
Age: Birth - 4 years. Drop in. Free. Storytime infused with movement. Read, dance and get excited. HL: Thursdays, January 9 to February 27 at 10:30 am
Find out more »Wired Wednesdays & Tech Thursdays
Adult. Drop in. Free. Join us for weekly tech help at your local branch. MA: Every Wednesday at 1:30 HL: Every Thursday at 1:30
Find out more »Igniting Ideas
Ages: 7 +. Please register. Free. Let's get hands on, ask question, explore and create! All while exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (the STEAM subjects). MA: Tuesdays, January 7 to February, 25 at 4:30 pm HL: Thursdays, January 9 to February 27 at 6 pm
Find out more »PA Day Puppetry
Ages 6+. Please register. Free. Build a stage and puppets to go with it in this two part program! What’s better than puppets powered by your imagination? MA & HL: Fridays, January 17 & 31 at 10:30 am
Find out more »At the Movies
All ages. Drop in. Free. Join us for family movie screenings! Snacks provided. Stay tuned to our Facebook for movie title updates. HL: Friday, January 17 & 31 at 2 pm
Find out more »February 2020
Tinker Time
All ages. Drop in. Free. Enjoy a story and the free time to tinker with a variety of builder's toys and technology. HL: Saturdays, January 4, February 1 and 29, and March 28 at 2 pm
Find out more »Book Club
Adults. Drop in. Free. The Innocents by Michael Crummey A brother and sister are orphaned in an isolated cove on Newfoundland's northern coastline. Muddling though the severe round of the seasons, through years of meager catches, storms, and ravaging illness, it is their fierce loyalty to each other that motivates and sustains them. But as seasons pass and they wade deeper into the mystery of their own natures, even that loyalty will be tested. "The Innocents" is richly imagined…
Find out more »Early On Child & Family Centre
Ages: 0 - 6 months. Please register at (905) 853-0754. Free. In this musically based program, parents and babies will be on the move! Movement is one of the most basic and natural ways that children explore their surroundings. Opportunities will be provided to stimulate parent and children’s engagement in active, imaginative play which supports their ongoing physical, intellectual, emotional and creative growth. Babies will be introduced to such concepts such as speed, energy and space. In addition, there will…
Find out more »English Conversation Circle
Adult. Drop in. Free. Want to practice your English? Come join us in a casual environment that promotes a positive learning experience. MA: Select Fridays—Contact branch for more details HL: Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Find out more »Tech @ Twilight
Adult. Drop in. Free. Can’t make our regular afternoon tech help sessions? Join us for our evening sessions. MA & HL: Wednesdays, February 5 and March 4 at 6:30 pm
Find out more »STREAM Storytime
Age: 2.5 - 5 years. Drop in. Free. A fun and simple way to explore Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering , Art and Math with your preschooler. This activity based storytime will ignite your little one's creativity. MA & HL: Wednesdays, January 8 to February 26 at 10:30 am
Find out more »Tech @ Twilight
Adult. Drop in. Free. Can’t make our regular afternoon tech help sessions? Join us for our evening sessions. MA & HL: Wednesdays, February 5 and March 4 at 6:30 pm
Find out more »StoryBop
Age: Birth - 4 years. Drop in. Free. Storytime infused with movement. Read, dance and get excited. HL: Thursdays, January 9 to February 27 at 10:30 am
Find out more »Wired Wednesdays & Tech Thursdays
Adult. Drop in. Free. Join us for weekly tech help at your local branch. MA: Every Wednesday at 1:30 HL: Every Thursday at 1:30
Find out more »Igniting Ideas
Ages: 7 +. Please register. Free. Let's get hands on, ask question, explore and create! All while exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (the STEAM subjects). MA: Tuesdays, January 7 to February, 25 at 4:30 pm HL: Thursdays, January 9 to February 27 at 6 pm
Find out more »Builders Club
Ages: 5 + Drop in. Free. Get creative with the Library's very own building toys like Magformer, Lego and more! MA: Wednesdays, January 15 and February 19 at 6:30 pm HL: Saturdays, January 11, February 8, and March 7 at 2 pm
Find out more »English Conversation Circle
Adult. Drop in. Free. Want to practice your English? Come join us in a casual environment that promotes a positive learning experience. MA: Select Fridays—Contact branch for more details HL: Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Find out more »STREAM Storytime
Age: 2.5 - 5 years. Drop in. Free. A fun and simple way to explore Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering , Art and Math with your preschooler. This activity based storytime will ignite your little one's creativity. MA & HL: Wednesdays, January 8 to February 26 at 10:30 am
Find out more »StoryBop
Age: Birth - 4 years. Drop in. Free. Storytime infused with movement. Read, dance and get excited. HL: Thursdays, January 9 to February 27 at 10:30 am
Find out more »Wired Wednesdays & Tech Thursdays
Adult. Drop in. Free. Join us for weekly tech help at your local branch. MA: Every Wednesday at 1:30 HL: Every Thursday at 1:30
Find out more »Igniting Ideas
Ages: 7 +. Please register. Free. Let's get hands on, ask question, explore and create! All while exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (the STEAM subjects). MA: Tuesdays, January 7 to February, 25 at 4:30 pm HL: Thursdays, January 9 to February 27 at 6 pm
Find out more »Kids Tech Lab
Ages: 8 -11 years. Please register. Free. January: Coding Edition February: VR Edition March: Deep Space Edition MA: Wednesdays, January 22, February 26, and March 25 at 6:30 pm HL: Saturdays, January 18, February 15 and March 14 at 2 pm
Find out more »English Conversation Circle
Adult. Drop in. Free. Want to practice your English? Come join us in a casual environment that promotes a positive learning experience. MA: Select Fridays—Contact branch for more details HL: Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Find out more »STREAM Storytime
Age: 2.5 - 5 years. Drop in. Free. A fun and simple way to explore Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering , Art and Math with your preschooler. This activity based storytime will ignite your little one's creativity. MA & HL: Wednesdays, January 8 to February 26 at 10:30 am
Find out more »Youth Task Force
Ages: 12+ Please email [email protected] to register. Free. Have a positive voice in the community. Do fun events & projects. Gain your community service hours. MA: Tuesdays, January 21, February 18 and March 10 at 7 pm HL: Wednesdays, January 22, February 19 and March 11 at 4:30 pm
Find out more »StoryBop
Age: Birth - 4 years. Drop in. Free. Storytime infused with movement. Read, dance and get excited. HL: Thursdays, January 9 to February 27 at 10:30 am
Find out more »Wired Wednesdays & Tech Thursdays
Adult. Drop in. Free. Join us for weekly tech help at your local branch. MA: Every Wednesday at 1:30 HL: Every Thursday at 1:30
Find out more »Igniting Ideas
Ages: 7 +. Please register. Free. Let's get hands on, ask question, explore and create! All while exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (the STEAM subjects). MA: Tuesdays, January 7 to February, 25 at 4:30 pm HL: Thursdays, January 9 to February 27 at 6 pm
Find out more »TRIEC Mentoring Program
Adults. Drop in. Free. Are you a recent newcomer to Canada who is looking to get back into your professional field of work? Stop by and meet with a Seneca Employment Mentoring Coach to learn how you can access resources and support to find work in your profession or to find out how you can act as a mentor for someone looking for work. HL: Thursdays, January 23, February, and March 19 from 10 am - 12 pm &…
Find out more »English Conversation Circle
Adult. Drop in. Free. Want to practice your English? Come join us in a casual environment that promotes a positive learning experience. MA: Select Fridays—Contact branch for more details HL: Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Find out more »STREAM Storytime
Age: 2.5 - 5 years. Drop in. Free. A fun and simple way to explore Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering , Art and Math with your preschooler. This activity based storytime will ignite your little one's creativity. MA & HL: Wednesdays, January 8 to February 26 at 10:30 am
Find out more »StoryBop
Age: Birth - 4 years. Drop in. Free. Storytime infused with movement. Read, dance and get excited. HL: Thursdays, January 9 to February 27 at 10:30 am
Find out more »Wired Wednesdays & Tech Thursdays
Adult. Drop in. Free. Join us for weekly tech help at your local branch. MA: Every Wednesday at 1:30 HL: Every Thursday at 1:30
Find out more »Igniting Ideas
Ages: 7 +. Please register. Free. Let's get hands on, ask question, explore and create! All while exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (the STEAM subjects). MA: Tuesdays, January 7 to February, 25 at 4:30 pm HL: Thursdays, January 9 to February 27 at 6 pm
Find out more »Food Pantry
Holland Landing: Saturdays, January 25, February 29, and March 28 from 10 am to 2 pm. Located in downstairs in the Holland Landing Community Centre. Donations for the East Gwillimbury Food Pantry are collected at: Vince’s Market (19101 Leslie St, Sharon) Holland Landing Health Centre (19415 Yonge St, Holland Landing)
Find out more »Tinker Time
All ages. Drop in. Free. Enjoy a story and the free time to tinker with a variety of builder's toys and technology. HL: Saturdays, January 4, February 1 and 29, and March 28 at 2 pm
Find out more »March 2020
English Conversation Circle
Adult. Drop in. Free. Want to practice your English? Come join us in a casual environment that promotes a positive learning experience. MA: Select Fridays—Contact branch for more details HL: Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Find out more »Storytime Superstars
Ages: 0 - 5 years. Please register. Free. Come by for a storytime held by a local Superstar! You never know who you'll run into, superstars could include a Local Farmer, an EMS, or other community members. MA: Wednesdays March 4, 11, and 25 at 10:30 am HL: Thursdays March 5, 12, and 26 at 10:30 am
Find out more »Wired Wednesdays & Tech Thursdays
Adult. Drop in. Free. Join us for weekly tech help at your local branch. MA: Every Wednesday at 1:30 HL: Every Thursday at 1:30
Find out more »Builders Club
Ages: 5 + Drop in. Free. Get creative with the Library's very own building toys like Magformer, Lego and more! MA: Wednesdays, January 15 and February 19 at 6:30 pm HL: Saturdays, January 11, February 8, and March 7 at 2 pm
Find out more »Book Club
March The Dutch House by Ann Pratchett A richly moving story that explores the indelible bond between two siblings, the house of their childhood, and a past that will not let them go. The Dutch House is the story of a paradise lost, a tour de force that digs deeply into questions of inheritance, love and forgiveness, of how we want to see ourselves and of who we really are. HL: Monday, March 9 at 7 pm
Find out more »Infant Massage
Ages: 0 - 6 months. Please register at (905) 853- 0754. Free. Learn the benefits of infant massage in this five-week introductory program. Through massage, your baby may experience improved digestion, better sleep, and stress relief. New strokes are taught each week, while repeating those learned in previous classes. Handouts clearly demonstrating each stroke are provided, enabling parents to practice between sessions. Topics of interest to parents such as crying, sleep, and stress management are also discussed. HL: Tuesdays,…
Find out more »English Conversation Circle
Adult. Drop in. Free. Want to practice your English? Come join us in a casual environment that promotes a positive learning experience. MA: Select Fridays—Contact branch for more details HL: Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Find out more »Youth Task Force
Ages: 12+ Please email [email protected] to register. Free. Have a positive voice in the community. Do fun events & projects. Gain your community service hours. MA: Tuesdays, January 21, February 18 and March 10 at 7 pm HL: Wednesdays, January 22, February 19 and March 11 at 4:30 pm
Find out more »Storytime Superstars
Ages: 0 - 5 years. Please register. Free. Come by for a storytime held by a local Superstar! You never know who you'll run into, superstars could include a Local Farmer, an EMS, or other community members. MA: Wednesdays March 4, 11, and 25 at 10:30 am HL: Thursdays March 5, 12, and 26 at 10:30 am
Find out more »Wired Wednesdays & Tech Thursdays
Adult. Drop in. Free. Join us for weekly tech help at your local branch. MA: Every Wednesday at 1:30 HL: Every Thursday at 1:30
Find out more »Repair Café
A Repair Café brings together people with items to repair and volunteer fixers willing to share their skills and tools. They inspire people to repair items as an alternative to just throwing them away. All you need to do is show up with your broken item and any replacement parts your repair might need. Registration is mandatory. One item per registered guest. HL: Saturday, March 14 at 10 am - 1 pm
Find out more »Kids Tech Lab
Ages: 8 -11 years. Please register. Free. January: Coding Edition February: VR Edition March: Deep Space Edition MA: Wednesdays, January 22, February 26, and March 25 at 6:30 pm HL: Saturdays, January 18, February 15 and March 14 at 2 pm
Find out more »At the Movies
All ages. Drop in. Free. Join us for family movie screenings! Snacks provided. HL: Sunday, March 15 at 2 pm and Saturday, March 21 at 2 pm
Find out more »Infant Massage
Ages: 0 - 6 months. Please register at (905) 853- 0754. Free. Learn the benefits of infant massage in this five-week introductory program. Through massage, your baby may experience improved digestion, better sleep, and stress relief. New strokes are taught each week, while repeating those learned in previous classes. Handouts clearly demonstrating each stroke are provided, enabling parents to practice between sessions. Topics of interest to parents such as crying, sleep, and stress management are also discussed. HL: Tuesdays,…
Find out more »English Conversation Circle
Adult. Drop in. Free. Want to practice your English? Come join us in a casual environment that promotes a positive learning experience. MA: Select Fridays—Contact branch for more details HL: Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Find out more »Nature at Night
Ages: 6 to 12 years. Please register. Cost: $2 Why are some animals active at night? Do they use stars and the moon to help them find their way? Join education staff from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority for games, activities and fun that will help to answer these questions about our local animals! MA: Wednesday, March 18 at 1:30 pm HL: Wednesday, March 18 at 10:30 am
Find out more »March Break STEAM Special
Ages 7+ Please register. Free. To the stars! Or at least across the field. Make your own paper rocket and launch it at the library. MA: Tuesday, March 17 at 4 pm HL: Wednesday, March 18 at 2 pm
Find out more »TRIEC Mentoring Program
Adults. Drop in. Free. Are you a recent newcomer to Canada who is looking to get back into your professional field of work? Stop by and meet with a Seneca Employment Mentoring Coach to learn how you can access resources and support to find work in your profession or to find out how you can act as a mentor for someone looking for work. HL: Thursdays, January 23, February, and March 19 from 10 am - 12 pm &…
Find out more »Storytime with Sparky
All ages. Drop in. Free. Come join us for an interactive storytime with Sparky the fire safety dog! MA: Tuesday, March17 at 10:30 am HL: Thursday, March 19 at 10:30 am
Find out more »Wired Wednesdays & Tech Thursdays
Adult. Drop in. Free. Join us for weekly tech help at your local branch. MA: Every Wednesday at 1:30 HL: Every Thursday at 1:30
Find out more »Survive in Space like a Scout!
Ages 5 to 10 years. Please register. Free. Join youth and volunteers from Scouts Canada to learn survival skills, just like an astronaut! MA: Thursday, March 19 at 10:30 am HL: Thursday, March 19 at 2 pm
Find out more »March STEAM Break Special – Spectacular Stars
Ages 6+ Please register. Free. Explore the night sky with us! Learn about how stars fascinate scientists and make your own constellation keychain to take home. MA: Wednesday, March 18 at 10:30 am HL: Thursday, March 19 at 4 pm
Find out more »Moon Buggies
Ages 8+ Please register. Cost: $2 Make your own lunar car with a battery pack and small motor. What design will you use to conquer the moon? MA: Thursday, March 19 at 4 pm HL: Friday, March 20 at 11 am
Find out more »Planetarium Party
All ages. Please register, space is limited. Free. Enter our Starlab Digital Planetarium and take an interactive journey through the Universe, led by award-winning astronomer Chris Vaughan aka 'Astrogeoguy'. Seats are limited. MA: Friday, March 20 at 10:30 am HL: Friday, March 20 at 1:30 pm
Find out more »Night Sky Necklaces
Ages 10+ Please register. Cost: $4 Create a necklace charm that is hand-stamped with the constellation of your choice. Using jewelry stamps and hammers you'll walk away with your own ready-to-wear necklace. MA: Friday, March 20 at 1:30 pm HL: Saturday, March 21 at 11 am
Find out more »At the Movies
All ages. Drop in. Free. Join us for family movie screenings! Snacks provided. HL: Sunday, March 15 at 2 pm and Saturday, March 21 at 2 pm
Find out more »Infant Massage
Ages: 0 - 6 months. Please register at (905) 853- 0754. Free. Learn the benefits of infant massage in this five-week introductory program. Through massage, your baby may experience improved digestion, better sleep, and stress relief. New strokes are taught each week, while repeating those learned in previous classes. Handouts clearly demonstrating each stroke are provided, enabling parents to practice between sessions. Topics of interest to parents such as crying, sleep, and stress management are also discussed. HL: Tuesdays,…
Find out more »TRIEC Mentoring Program
Adults. Drop in. Free. Are you a recent newcomer to Canada who is looking to get back into your professional field of work? Stop by and meet with a Seneca Employment Mentoring Coach to learn how you can access resources and support to find work in your profession or to find out how you can act as a mentor for someone looking for work. HL: Thursdays, January 23, February, and March 19 from 10 am - 12 pm &…
Find out more »English Conversation Circle
Adult. Drop in. Free. Want to practice your English? Come join us in a casual environment that promotes a positive learning experience. MA: Select Fridays—Contact branch for more details HL: Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Find out more »Storytime Superstars
Ages: 0 - 5 years. Please register. Free. Come by for a storytime held by a local Superstar! You never know who you'll run into, superstars could include a Local Farmer, an EMS, or other community members. MA: Wednesdays March 4, 11, and 25 at 10:30 am HL: Thursdays March 5, 12, and 26 at 10:30 am
Find out more »Wired Wednesdays & Tech Thursdays
Adult. Drop in. Free. Join us for weekly tech help at your local branch. MA: Every Wednesday at 1:30 HL: Every Thursday at 1:30
Find out more »Food Pantry
Holland Landing: Saturdays, January 25, February 29, and March 28 from 10 am to 2 pm. Located in downstairs in the Holland Landing Community Centre. Donations for the East Gwillimbury Food Pantry are collected at: Vince’s Market (19101 Leslie St, Sharon) Holland Landing Health Centre (19415 Yonge St, Holland Landing)
Find out more »Tinker Time
All ages. Drop in. Free. Enjoy a story and the free time to tinker with a variety of builder's toys and technology. HL: Saturdays, January 4, February 1 and 29, and March 28 at 2 pm
Find out more »Tax Clinics
Adults. Please register. Free. Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, the library will be hosting free tax clinics where volunteers help file tax returns for eligible people. Space is limited. Please contact branch for registration information. HL: Sunday, March 29 from 1 to 5 pm and Saturday, April 4 from 10:15 am to 2:15 pm
Find out more »Infant Massage
Ages: 0 - 6 months. Please register at (905) 853- 0754. Free. Learn the benefits of infant massage in this five-week introductory program. Through massage, your baby may experience improved digestion, better sleep, and stress relief. New strokes are taught each week, while repeating those learned in previous classes. Handouts clearly demonstrating each stroke are provided, enabling parents to practice between sessions. Topics of interest to parents such as crying, sleep, and stress management are also discussed. HL: Tuesdays,…
Find out more »English Conversation Circle
Adult. Drop in. Free. Want to practice your English? Come join us in a casual environment that promotes a positive learning experience. MA: Select Fridays—Contact branch for more details HL: Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Find out more »April 2020
Tax Clinics
Adults. Please register. Free. Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, the library will be hosting free tax clinics where volunteers help file tax returns for eligible people. Space is limited. Please contact branch for registration information. HL: Sunday, March 29 from 1 to 5 pm and Saturday, April 4 from 10:15 am to 2:15 pm
Find out more »Infant Massage
Ages: 0 - 6 months. Please register at (905) 853- 0754. Free. Learn the benefits of infant massage in this five-week introductory program. Through massage, your baby may experience improved digestion, better sleep, and stress relief. New strokes are taught each week, while repeating those learned in previous classes. Handouts clearly demonstrating each stroke are provided, enabling parents to practice between sessions. Topics of interest to parents such as crying, sleep, and stress management are also discussed. HL: Tuesdays,…
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