Events

Spring Break Challenge!

Are you ready for a challenge? We're posting three new activities every day during Spring Break: a DIY Challenge, a Reading Challenge, and a Community Challenge. Each one earns badges, which gets you tickets you can enter to win neat prizes! Kids ages 0-13 and their families can join us on Beanstack and Google Classrooms starting April 12 at 9:00 a.m., and continuing three times a day (9:00 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm) for the following six days! The Challenge will be open until April 30 so you have time to finish as much as you want!

April 15th, 9:00am
Audience: 
Family
Kids
Ages 0-2
Ages 2-5
Ages 3-6
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
Arts, crafts & hobbies
Special event
STEM

Baby Café

Expecting and new parents are invited to attend interactive expert-facilitated virtual workshops. Each month will feature a different guest speaker and topic. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with other families.

 

Topic: Early Literacy

Join Polly, APL’s Children’s Librarian, for a workshop that takes you through the five Early Literacy practices you need to know to help your child develop pre-reading skills, which will help them be perfectly prepared for a life of literacy and learning!

April 15th, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Caregiver & Child
Event Type: 
Special event

Spring Break Challenge!

Are you ready for a challenge? We're posting three new activities every day during Spring Break: a DIY Challenge, a Reading Challenge, and a Community Challenge. Each one earns badges, which gets you tickets you can enter to win neat prizes! Kids ages 0-13 and their families can join us on Beanstack and Google Classrooms starting April 12 at 9:00 a.m., and continuing three times a day (9:00 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm) for the following six days! The Challenge will be open until April 30 so you have time to finish as much as you want!

April 16th, 9:00am
Audience: 
Family
Kids
Ages 0-2
Ages 2-5
Ages 3-6
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
Arts, crafts & hobbies
Special event
STEM

Enterprising Careers: A Career Exploration Program for Women

Boost your self-confidence as you identify your interests and skills. Discover employment options that fit your personality. Get motivated to follow your career path. Plus, access networking events with special guest speakers.

 

Orientation Session: Friday Apr 9 or 16

Program Dates: Fridays, Apr 23 – Jun 18 l 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Register at: wcyr.ca/registration

April 16th, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers

Mad Scientists Online

Join Polly in Google Classrooms for some fun STEM activities online! Each Friday at 2pm a new topic and 3-4 assignments are posted. You can complete them any time during the course of the program, or not, as you wish! Completion certificates are available for scientists who complete at least one experiment from each week. This season we're exploring ordinary things and the science behind and around them. Paper, things that melt, water, and much more!

April 9-May 28 

Best for ages 4-10, with adult assistance.

April 16th, 2:00pm
Audience: 
Family
Kids
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
STEM

Sunny Days Reading Club

Our Spring Reading Club for Children! Join us on Beanstack to track reading, activities and reviews and win prizes! Every hour you read gets you a ticket to enter a draw to win a free book or a cool bead for your TD Summer Reading Club Necklace! 

Ages 0-13, because being read aloud to counts too--just time any reading or listening to books you do, and enter it in Beanstack. Make it easy to time reading with the Beanstack app, available on the App Store or Google Play!

April 17th, 9:00am to 9:30am
Audience: 
Caregiver & Child
Kids
Preschool
Ages 0-2
Ages 2-5
Ages 3-6
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
Special event

Spring Break Challenge!

Are you ready for a challenge? We're posting three new activities every day during Spring Break: a DIY Challenge, a Reading Challenge, and a Community Challenge. Each one earns badges, which gets you tickets you can enter to win neat prizes! Kids ages 0-13 and their families can join us on Beanstack and Google Classrooms starting April 12 at 9:00 a.m., and continuing three times a day (9:00 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm) for the following six days! The Challenge will be open until April 30 so you have time to finish as much as you want!

April 17th, 9:00am
Audience: 
Family
Kids
Ages 0-2
Ages 2-5
Ages 3-6
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
Arts, crafts & hobbies
Special event
STEM

Practicing Meditation

In these uncertain and stressful times, learn the benefits of meditation and basic meditation techniques that you will be able to practice on your own or with others.  One hour virtual sessions once a month. New members welcome. Pre-register.  Zoom details will be emailed.

April 17th, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Arts, crafts & hobbies

Parents and Caregivers Workshop Series

 

Plugged In – Tips and Strategies for Managing Screen Time | Mon Apr 19 | 10:30am -12:00pm

 

Does screen time in your home ever feel like scream time? Is it hard to get your children unplugged? If you answered yes, the Plugged In workshop is for you.

Topics include: Guidelines for healthy screen time use, understanding how screen time effects the brain, how your own technology use impacts children, and strategies for managing screen time.

 

April 19th, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Special event

APL Online Book Club

Join the APL Online Book Club for fun and entertaining conversations about books each month.

Did something in the book make you fall in a rabbit hole of information? Tell us!

This book club is meant for all readers, so we’ll aim for informal and fun conversations.

April 20th, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Book club

Game Night: Minecraft Realms

Join us every other Tuesday on our Minecraft Realms server to play along, or watch us play on Facebook Live.

Find the link on our Discord channel under Gaming #minecraft here https://discord.gg/PcVK9pD.

To play you will need to have your own copy of Minecraft, any platform (PC, Switch, PS4, etc.) can join.

April 20th, 7:00pm
Audience: 
Teens & Tweens
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Newcomers' Health and Well-Being Workshop Series

Join us for these free virtual workshops for newcomers to Canada related to your health and well-being.

 

Stress Management under COVID-19 l Wed Apr 7 l 10:00 – 11:30am

Sleep Hygiene l Wed Apr 21 l 1:30 – 3:00pm

Healthy Nutrition in Canada l Wed May 5 l 10:00 – 11:30am

Mindfulness Practice and Mental Health l Wed May 19 l 1:30 – 3:00pm

 

In partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association York and South Simcoe.

 

Register at bit.ly/39nwLB6

April 21st, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
Special event

Online Trivia Night

Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!

Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. If you think the answer is #2, just type "2" into the chat!

April 21st, 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Fun & games

National Canadian Film Day

This year we are able to celebrate National Canadian Film Day virtually!

The film this year will be: The Road Forward

April 21st, 8:00pm to 9:45pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Movie

Earth Day! Keeping Bird Safe, with FLAP

This year, more than ever, our homes have become our sanctuaries. Birds in and around our spaces delight us with song and colour. However, are these spaces safe for these winged beauties? Bird collisions with windows at residential homes are a major threat to birds' lives. Learn why this is such a huge problem, and how you, the homeowner, can be part of the solution.  Join FLAP (Fatal Light Awareness Program), for this virtual presentation.  Zoom details will be emailed.

April 22nd, 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Information session

Building for Sustainability

Energy-efficient, neighbourhood friendly homes offer homeowners and residents many attractive benefits. By design, new ways of creating shelter can help to conserve the earth’s natural resources, reduce natural gas usage and electricity bills

Presentation with Q&A facilitated by Chris Ballard, CEO Passive House Canada

 

Chris Ballard has a history of supporting environmental and land use causes and has served as Ontario’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

April 22nd, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Information session

Virtual Spelling Bee for Adults

Join us for a fun, friendly spelling competition for adults. Prizes and bragging rights to be won! 

This event will held held over Zoom - instructions will be emailed 2 days before the event. 

 

April 22nd, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Enterprising Careers: A Career Exploration Program for Women

Boost your self-confidence as you identify your interests and skills. Discover employment options that fit your personality. Get motivated to follow your career path. Plus, access networking events with special guest speakers.

 

Orientation Session: Friday Apr 9 or 16

Program Dates: Fridays, Apr 23 – Jun 18 l 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Register at: wcyr.ca/registration

April 23rd, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers

Mad Scientists Online

Join Polly in Google Classrooms for some fun STEM activities online! Each Friday at 2pm a new topic and 3-4 assignments are posted. You can complete them any time during the course of the program, or not, as you wish! Completion certificates are available for scientists who complete at least one experiment from each week. This season we're exploring ordinary things and the science behind and around them. Paper, things that melt, water, and much more!

April 9-May 28 

Best for ages 4-10, with adult assistance.

April 23rd, 2:00pm
Audience: 
Family
Kids
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
STEM

Sunny Days Reading Club

Our Spring Reading Club for Children! Join us on Beanstack to track reading, activities and reviews and win prizes! Every hour you read gets you a ticket to enter a draw to win a free book or a cool bead for your TD Summer Reading Club Necklace! 

Ages 0-13, because being read aloud to counts too--just time any reading or listening to books you do, and enter it in Beanstack. Make it easy to time reading with the Beanstack app, available on the App Store or Google Play!

April 24th, 9:00am to 9:30am
Audience: 
Caregiver & Child
Kids
Preschool
Ages 0-2
Ages 2-5
Ages 3-6
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
Special event

The Insider's Guide to the Galaxy: Spotting Satellites

Join us online to learn basic astronomy that you can do on your own from your backyard!

In partnership with The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, free introductory astronomy courses every other Tuesday at 3:30pm EDT. They'll give you the tools to learn astronomy on your own at home, along with some observing goals to try. All you need is your computer! A pair of binoculars will help, but are not necessary. Zoom registration through RASC: bit.ly/3daMp4s

April 27th, 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Information session

Animal Crossing Drop n' Swap

Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Need some new DIY recipes or custom items? Want to make some new friends and ditch old items you don’t need? Come to Aurora Island and participate in a virtual drop n’ swap!

(Note: participants will need their own subscription to Nintendo Switch Online to participate.)

April 27th, 7:00pm
Audience: 
All ages
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Tuesday Philosophy Club

Join this virtual meeting one Tuesday a month.  In these presentations, expect a friendly and engaging atmosphere.  No prior knowledge is required, only an active and open mind! Explore a new philosophy topic each month.  New members always welcome. Pre-register.   Tuesday April 27:  Bernard Lonergan, Part 2.   Zoom details will be emailed to registrants

April 27th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Panel/group discussion

Game Night: Jackbox Party Games

Play Jackbox Party Games with us via Facebook Live every other Tuesday. It’s easy to play from home, just watch our Live Stream via Facebook for all the game prompts and banter and enter your answers on a separate device. To join the game go to Jackbox.tv on your device browser and enter the room code to play. Please note we recommend you have two devices for this, one to watch and one to play along.

April 27th, 7:00pm
Audience: 
All ages
Event Type: 
Fun & games

APL Book Club: Midnight in Chernobyl

If you enjoy discussing books, join us the last Wednesday of the month (excluding Dec.) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. for this Virtual Book Club.  Wednesday April  28: Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham.  Zoom details will be emailed. Email bpreyde@aurorapl.ca to reserve a copy

April 28th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Book club

Newcomer Book Discussion Group

Join us monthly for a virtual Newcomer Book Discussion Group where you will have the opportunity to practice your English listening, reading and conversational skills. All levels welcome! *A limited number of books will be made available to participants.

 

Apr. 28: Salma the Syrian Chef / By Danny Ramadan.

 

In partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR) through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP).

 

April 28th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
ESL
Meeting

Online Trivia Night

Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!

Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. If you think the answer is #2, just type "2" into the chat!

April 28th, 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Fun & games

APL Writers' Group

The APL Writers' Group is a small working collective that meets for the purpose of supporting and critiquing each other's work. This is not a writing workshop; rather an opportunity for writers to hone their work with feedback from other writers.

The group is currently at capacity. For information on how to join, please contact Reccia at rmandelcorn@aurorapl.ca

This meeting has been resceduled from its regularly scheduled meeting date of Thursday, April 22

April 29th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
Adults

Enterprising Careers: A Career Exploration Program for Women

Boost your self-confidence as you identify your interests and skills. Discover employment options that fit your personality. Get motivated to follow your career path. Plus, access networking events with special guest speakers.

 

Orientation Session: Friday Apr 9 or 16

Program Dates: Fridays, Apr 23 – Jun 18 l 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Register at: wcyr.ca/registration

April 30th, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers

Mad Scientists Online

Join Polly in Google Classrooms for some fun STEM activities online! Each Friday at 2pm a new topic and 3-4 assignments are posted. You can complete them any time during the course of the program, or not, as you wish! Completion certificates are available for scientists who complete at least one experiment from each week. This season we're exploring ordinary things and the science behind and around them. Paper, things that melt, water, and much more!

April 9-May 28 

Best for ages 4-10, with adult assistance.

April 30th, 2:00pm
Audience: 
Family
Kids
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
STEM

Sunny Days Reading Club

Our Spring Reading Club for Children! Join us on Beanstack to track reading, activities and reviews and win prizes! Every hour you read gets you a ticket to enter a draw to win a free book or a cool bead for your TD Summer Reading Club Necklace! 

Ages 0-13, because being read aloud to counts too--just time any reading or listening to books you do, and enter it in Beanstack. Make it easy to time reading with the Beanstack app, available on the App Store or Google Play!

May 1st, 9:00am to 9:30am
Audience: 
Caregiver & Child
Kids
Preschool
Ages 0-2
Ages 2-5
Ages 3-6
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
Special event

Just 4 You (Monthly Women’s Meetup)

Whether you are new to our community or are a long-time resident, Just 4 You is your space to build friendships, learn something new and have some fun. We are currently online, but we can still share a virtual coffee or tea when we get together over Zoom. Guest speakers and hands-on activities will be listed in advance.

 

May 4th, 10:00am to 11:30am
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
Meeting

Game Night: Minecraft Realms

Join us every other Tuesday on our Minecraft Realms server to play along, or watch us play on Facebook Live.

Find the link on our Discord channel under Gaming #minecraft here https://discord.gg/PcVK9pD.

To play you will need to have your own copy of Minecraft, any platform (PC, Switch, PS4, etc.) can join.

May 4th, 7:00pm
Audience: 
Teens & Tweens
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Crosswords and Coffee

Join us to solve a crossword as a group.

Enjoy doing crosswords but get stumped by a few clues? Let's harness the power of community and solve one together! The host will share a puzzle for you to view on your screen, and then you can verbally suggest answers. 

This program will be offered over Zoom - instructions will be emailed 2 days before the event. 

May 5th, 10:00am to 10:45am
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Newcomers' Health and Well-Being Workshop Series

Join us for these free virtual workshops for newcomers to Canada related to your health and well-being.

 

Stress Management under COVID-19 l Wed Apr 7 l 10:00 – 11:30am

Sleep Hygiene l Wed Apr 21 l 1:30 – 3:00pm

Healthy Nutrition in Canada l Wed May 5 l 10:00 – 11:30am

Mindfulness Practice and Mental Health l Wed May 19 l 1:30 – 3:00pm

 

In partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association York and South Simcoe.

 

Register at bit.ly/39nwLB6

May 5th, 10:00am to 11:30am
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
Special event

Online Trivia Night

Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!

Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. If you think the answer is #2, just type "2" into the chat!

May 5th, 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Fun & games

From Garden to Plate

COVID-19 has brought greater awareness to the importance of food security, the benefits of gardening for mental health, as well a heightened enjoyment of eating fresh veggies just picked that day. Whether you’re a long time gardener or novice, our expert panel has some advice to prep you for success.

With:

  • Cathy Nesbitt, Cathy’s Crawly Composters
  • Jessica Tong, York Region Food Network
  • Paul Frechette, Backyard gardener and avid cook

Register at bit.ly/3aOaHAc

May 6th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Panel/group discussion

Enterprising Careers: A Career Exploration Program for Women

Boost your self-confidence as you identify your interests and skills. Discover employment options that fit your personality. Get motivated to follow your career path. Plus, access networking events with special guest speakers.

 

Orientation Session: Friday Apr 9 or 16

Program Dates: Fridays, Apr 23 – Jun 18 l 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Register at: wcyr.ca/registration

May 7th, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers

Mad Scientists Online

Join Polly in Google Classrooms for some fun STEM activities online! Each Friday at 2pm a new topic and 3-4 assignments are posted. You can complete them any time during the course of the program, or not, as you wish! Completion certificates are available for scientists who complete at least one experiment from each week. This season we're exploring ordinary things and the science behind and around them. Paper, things that melt, water, and much more!

April 9-May 28 

Best for ages 4-10, with adult assistance.

May 7th, 2:00pm
Audience: 
Family
Kids
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
STEM

Sunny Days Reading Club

Our Spring Reading Club for Children! Join us on Beanstack to track reading, activities and reviews and win prizes! Every hour you read gets you a ticket to enter a draw to win a free book or a cool bead for your TD Summer Reading Club Necklace! 

Ages 0-13, because being read aloud to counts too--just time any reading or listening to books you do, and enter it in Beanstack. Make it easy to time reading with the Beanstack app, available on the App Store or Google Play!

May 8th, 9:00am to 9:30am
Audience: 
Caregiver & Child
Kids
Preschool
Ages 0-2
Ages 2-5
Ages 3-6
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
Special event

The Insider's Guide to the Galaxy: Galaxies in Plain Sight

Join us online to learn basic astronomy that you can do on your own from your backyard!

In partnership with The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, free introductory astronomy courses every other Tuesday at 3:30pm EDT. They'll give you the tools to learn astronomy on your own at home, along with some observing goals to try. All you need is your computer! A pair of binoculars will help, but are not necessary. Zoom registration through RASC: bit.ly/3daMp4s

May 11th, 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Information session

Boys & Books

Second Tuesday of every month | 7:00 – 9:00 pm

 

April 13|Real Life / Brandon Taylor

May 11|The Picture of Dorian Gray / Oscar Wilde

June 8|The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power / Desmond Cole

July 13| Jonny Appleseed / Joshua Whitehead

 

 

A book discussion and social group for cis and trans, gay, bisexual and queer guys.

May 11th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Panel/group discussion

Feminist Book Club

An online gathering for people who want to explore the issue of feminism in relation to monthly book titles and as a broader subject. 

This club will be offered through Zoom; meeting link will be sent 2 days before the event. 

email Hannah at hdugas@aurorapl.ca to receive your copy of the book.

May 11th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Book club

Game Night: Jackbox Party Games

Play Jackbox Party Games with us via Facebook Live every other Tuesday. It’s easy to play from home, just watch our Live Stream via Facebook for all the game prompts and banter and enter your answers on a separate device. To join the game go to Jackbox.tv on your device browser and enter the room code to play. Please note we recommend you have two devices for this, one to watch and one to play along.

May 11th, 7:00pm
Audience: 
All ages
Event Type: 
Fun & games

English Conversation Meetup

Join us monthly to practice English in everyday conversation. Each meetup will feature a different theme. All levels of spoken English are welcome. 

 

May 12th, 10:30am to 11:30am
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
ESL

Online Trivia Night

Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!

Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. If you think the answer is #2, just type "2" into the chat!

May 12th, 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Enterprising Careers: A Career Exploration Program for Women

Boost your self-confidence as you identify your interests and skills. Discover employment options that fit your personality. Get motivated to follow your career path. Plus, access networking events with special guest speakers.

 

Orientation Session: Friday Apr 9 or 16

Program Dates: Fridays, Apr 23 – Jun 18 l 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Register at: wcyr.ca/registration

May 14th, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers

Mad Scientists Online

Join Polly in Google Classrooms for some fun STEM activities online! Each Friday at 2pm a new topic and 3-4 assignments are posted. You can complete them any time during the course of the program, or not, as you wish! Completion certificates are available for scientists who complete at least one experiment from each week. This season we're exploring ordinary things and the science behind and around them. Paper, things that melt, water, and much more!

April 9-May 28 

Best for ages 4-10, with adult assistance.

May 14th, 2:00pm
Audience: 
Family
Kids
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
STEM

Sunny Days Reading Club

Our Spring Reading Club for Children! Join us on Beanstack to track reading, activities and reviews and win prizes! Every hour you read gets you a ticket to enter a draw to win a free book or a cool bead for your TD Summer Reading Club Necklace! 

Ages 0-13, because being read aloud to counts too--just time any reading or listening to books you do, and enter it in Beanstack. Make it easy to time reading with the Beanstack app, available on the App Store or Google Play!

May 15th, 9:00am to 9:30am
Audience: 
Caregiver & Child
Kids
Preschool
Ages 0-2
Ages 2-5
Ages 3-6
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
Special event

Practicing Meditation

In these uncertain and stressful times, learn the benefits of meditation and basic meditation techniques that you will be able to practice on your own or with others.  One hour virtual sessions once a month. New members welcome. Pre-register.  Zoom details will be emailed.

May 15th, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Meeting

APL Online Book Club

Join the APL Online Book Club for fun and entertaining conversations about books each month.

Did something in the book make you fall in a rabbit hole of information? Tell us!

This book club is meant for all readers, so we’ll aim for informal and fun conversations.

May 18th, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Book club

Game Night: Minecraft Realms

Join us every other Tuesday on our Minecraft Realms server to play along, or watch us play on Facebook Live.

Find the link on our Discord channel under Gaming #minecraft here https://discord.gg/PcVK9pD.

To play you will need to have your own copy of Minecraft, any platform (PC, Switch, PS4, etc.) can join.

May 18th, 7:00pm
Audience: 
Teens & Tweens
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Newcomers' Health and Well-Being Workshop Series

Join us for these free virtual workshops for newcomers to Canada related to your health and well-being.

 

Stress Management under COVID-19 l Wed Apr 7 l 10:00 – 11:30am

Sleep Hygiene l Wed Apr 21 l 1:30 – 3:00pm

Healthy Nutrition in Canada l Wed May 5 l 10:00 – 11:30am

Mindfulness Practice and Mental Health l Wed May 19 l 1:30 – 3:00pm

 

In partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association York and South Simcoe.

 

Register at bit.ly/39nwLB6

May 19th, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
Special event

Online Trivia Night

Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!

Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. If you think the answer is #2, just type "2" into the chat!

May 19th, 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Baby Café

Expecting and new parents are invited to attend interactive expert-facilitated virtual workshops. Each month will feature a different guest speaker and topic. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with other families.

May 20th, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Caregiver & Child
Event Type: 
Special event

Enterprising Careers: A Career Exploration Program for Women

Boost your self-confidence as you identify your interests and skills. Discover employment options that fit your personality. Get motivated to follow your career path. Plus, access networking events with special guest speakers.

 

Orientation Session: Friday Apr 9 or 16

Program Dates: Fridays, Apr 23 – Jun 18 l 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Register at: wcyr.ca/registration

May 21st, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers

Mad Scientists Online

Join Polly in Google Classrooms for some fun STEM activities online! Each Friday at 2pm a new topic and 3-4 assignments are posted. You can complete them any time during the course of the program, or not, as you wish! Completion certificates are available for scientists who complete at least one experiment from each week. This season we're exploring ordinary things and the science behind and around them. Paper, things that melt, water, and much more!

April 9-May 28 

Best for ages 4-10, with adult assistance.

May 21st, 2:00pm
Audience: 
Family
Kids
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
STEM

Sunny Days Reading Club

Our Spring Reading Club for Children! Join us on Beanstack to track reading, activities and reviews and win prizes! Every hour you read gets you a ticket to enter a draw to win a free book or a cool bead for your TD Summer Reading Club Necklace! 

Ages 0-13, because being read aloud to counts too--just time any reading or listening to books you do, and enter it in Beanstack. Make it easy to time reading with the Beanstack app, available on the App Store or Google Play!

May 22nd, 9:00am to 9:30am
Audience: 
Caregiver & Child
Kids
Preschool
Ages 0-2
Ages 2-5
Ages 3-6
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
Special event

The Insider's Guide to the Galaxy: Safely Viewing the Sun

Join us online to learn basic astronomy that you can do on your own from your backyard!

In partnership with The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, free introductory astronomy courses every other Tuesday at 3:30pm EDT. They'll give you the tools to learn astronomy on your own at home, along with some observing goals to try. All you need is your computer! A pair of binoculars will help, but are not necessary. Zoom registration through RASC: bit.ly/3daMp4s

May 25th, 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Information session

Game Night: Jackbox Party Games

Play Jackbox Party Games with us via Facebook Live every other Tuesday. It’s easy to play from home, just watch our Live Stream via Facebook for all the game prompts and banter and enter your answers on a separate device. To join the game go to Jackbox.tv on your device browser and enter the room code to play. Please note we recommend you have two devices for this, one to watch and one to play along.

May 25th, 7:00pm
Audience: 
All ages
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Animal Crossing Drop n' Swap

Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Need some new DIY recipes or custom items? Want to make some new friends and ditch old items you don’t need? Come to Aurora Island and participate in a virtual drop n’ swap!

(Note: participants will need their own subscription to Nintendo Switch Online to participate.)

May 25th, 7:00pm
Audience: 
All ages
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Tuesday Philosophy Club

Join this virtual meeting one Tuesday a month.  In these presentations, expect a friendly and engaging atmosphere.  No prior knowledge is required, only an active and open mind! Explore a new philosophy topic each month.  New members always welcome. Pre-register.   Tuesday May 25: Elizabeth Anscombe (Intention).  Zoom details will be emailed to registrants

May 25th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Panel/group discussion

APL Book Club: Circe

If you enjoy discussing books, join us the last Wednesday of the month (excluding Dec.) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. for this Virtual Book Club.  Wednesday May 26: Circe by Madeline Miller. Zoom details will be emailed. Email bpreyde@aurorapl.ca to reserve a copy

May 26th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Book club

Newcomer Book Discussion Group

Join us monthly for a virtual Newcomer Book Discussion Group where you will have the opportunity to practice your English listening, reading and conversational skills. All levels welcome! *A limited number of books will be made available to participants.

 

May 26: Alma and How She Got Her Name / By Juana Martinez-Neal.

 

In partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR) through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP).

 

May 26th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
ESL
Meeting

Online Trivia Night

Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!

Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. If you think the answer is #2, just type "2" into the chat!

May 26th, 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Fun & games

APL Writers' Group

The APL Writers' Group is a small working collective that meets for the purpose of supporting and critiquing each other's work. This is not a writing workshop; rather an opportunity for writers to hone their work with feedback from other writers.

The group is currently at capacity. For information on how to join, please contact Reccia at rmandelcorn@aurorapl.ca

May 27th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
Adults

Enterprising Careers: A Career Exploration Program for Women

Boost your self-confidence as you identify your interests and skills. Discover employment options that fit your personality. Get motivated to follow your career path. Plus, access networking events with special guest speakers.

 

Orientation Session: Friday Apr 9 or 16

Program Dates: Fridays, Apr 23 – Jun 18 l 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Register at: wcyr.ca/registration

May 28th, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers

Hidden Treasures of the Legislative Building

In partnership with the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, join us for the May session of "Lunchtime Tours".  Discover some hidden features of the Legislative Building, highlighting elements hidden in plain sight!  Preregister. This virtual presentation is hosted through Microsoft Teams; the link will be emailed to registrants.

May 28th, 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Meeting

Mad Scientists Online

Join Polly in Google Classrooms for some fun STEM activities online! Each Friday at 2pm a new topic and 3-4 assignments are posted. You can complete them any time during the course of the program, or not, as you wish! Completion certificates are available for scientists who complete at least one experiment from each week. This season we're exploring ordinary things and the science behind and around them. Paper, things that melt, water, and much more!

April 9-May 28 

Best for ages 4-10, with adult assistance.

May 28th, 2:00pm
Audience: 
Family
Kids
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
STEM

Sunny Days Reading Club

Our Spring Reading Club for Children! Join us on Beanstack to track reading, activities and reviews and win prizes! Every hour you read gets you a ticket to enter a draw to win a free book or a cool bead for your TD Summer Reading Club Necklace! 

Ages 0-13, because being read aloud to counts too--just time any reading or listening to books you do, and enter it in Beanstack. Make it easy to time reading with the Beanstack app, available on the App Store or Google Play!

May 29th, 9:00am to 9:30am
Audience: 
Caregiver & Child
Kids
Preschool
Ages 0-2
Ages 2-5
Ages 3-6
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
Special event

Just 4 You (Monthly Women’s Meetup)

Whether you are new to our community or are a long-time resident, Just 4 You is your space to build friendships, learn something new and have some fun. We are currently online, but we can still share a virtual coffee or tea when we get together over Zoom. Guest speakers and hands-on activities will be listed in advance.

 

Register at bit.ly/2QgcxTY or email Claudia at colguin@aurorapl.ca

June 1st, 10:00am to 11:30am
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
Meeting

Beautiful Native Plants: Less Work, Less Water

Native plants are beautiful, easy to grow options for any space. Get inspired and gain the resources to plan your own natural garden oasis!

 

Receive a free e-copy of the Greening Your Grounds Homeowner’s Guide with detailed instructions on how to implement these projects at home.

 

In partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

June 1st, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Special event

Game Night: Minecraft Realms

Join us every other Tuesday on our Minecraft Realms server to play along, or watch us play on Facebook Live.

Find the link on our Discord channel under Gaming #minecraft here https://discord.gg/PcVK9pD.

To play you will need to have your own copy of Minecraft, any platform (PC, Switch, PS4, etc.) can join.

June 1st, 7:00pm
Audience: 
Teens & Tweens
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Online Trivia Night

Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!

Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. If you think the answer is #2, just type "2" into the chat!

June 2nd, 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Fun & games

An Evening With Farzana Doctor

Farzana Doctor is a critically acclaimed writer, activist and psychotherapist. Of Indian ancestry, she was born in Zambia before immigrating to Canada in 1971. Farzana’s latest novel, Seven, is a brave, richly layered narrative about inheritance and resistance that tests the balance between kinship and the fight against customs that harm us.

“The feminist novel of the year.” Susan G. Cole, Now Magazine

June 3rd, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Author visit

The Culinary Traveller: a virtual tour

Be inspired by the diversity of global cuisine at an online cook-along showcasing foods and recipes from around the world.

Some ingredients will be provided by York Region Food Network.

In partnership with York Region Food Network.

June 4th, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
Special event

Enterprising Careers: A Career Exploration Program for Women

Boost your self-confidence as you identify your interests and skills. Discover employment options that fit your personality. Get motivated to follow your career path. Plus, access networking events with special guest speakers.

 

Orientation Session: Friday Apr 9 or 16

Program Dates: Fridays, Apr 23 – Jun 18 l 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Register at: wcyr.ca/registration

June 4th, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers

Sunny Days Reading Club

Our Spring Reading Club for Children! Join us on Beanstack to track reading, activities and reviews and win prizes! Every hour you read gets you a ticket to enter a draw to win a free book or a cool bead for your TD Summer Reading Club Necklace! 

Ages 0-13, because being read aloud to counts too--just time any reading or listening to books you do, and enter it in Beanstack. Make it easy to time reading with the Beanstack app, available on the App Store or Google Play!

June 5th, 9:00am to 9:30am
Audience: 
Caregiver & Child
Kids
Preschool
Ages 0-2
Ages 2-5
Ages 3-6
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
Special event

Drag Queen Story Hour

Miss Eva Lasting brings a little glitz and a lot of heart to story hour! This family-friendly event raises awareness of gender diversity, promotes self-acceptance and builds empathy through a fun literary experience. Wear your favourite outfit and participate in the magic.  

 

June 5th, 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Audience: 
All ages
Event Type: 
Special event
Story times

Boys & Books

Second Tuesday of every month | 7:00 – 9:00 pm

 

April 13|Real Life / Brandon Taylor

May 11|The Picture of Dorian Gray / Oscar Wilde

June 8|The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power / Desmond Cole

July 13| Jonny Appleseed / Joshua Whitehead

 

 

A book discussion and social group for cis and trans, gay, bisexual and queer guys.

June 8th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Panel/group discussion

Game Night: Jackbox Party Games

Play Jackbox Party Games with us via Facebook Live every other Tuesday. It’s easy to play from home, just watch our Live Stream via Facebook for all the game prompts and banter and enter your answers on a separate device. To join the game go to Jackbox.tv on your device browser and enter the room code to play. Please note we recommend you have two devices for this, one to watch and one to play along.

June 8th, 7:00pm
Audience: 
All ages
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Feminist Book Club

An online gathering for people who want to explore the issue of feminism in relation to monthly book titles and as a broader subject. 

This club will be offered through Zoom; meeting link will be sent 2 days before the event. 

email Hannah at hdugas@aurorapl.ca to receive your copy of the book.

June 8th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Book club

Crosswords and Coffee

Join us to solve a crossword as a group.

Enjoy doing crosswords but get stumped by a few clues? Let's harness the power of community and solve one together! The host will share a puzzle for you to view on your screen, and then you can verbally suggest answers. 

This program will be offered over Zoom - instructions will be emailed 2 days before the event. 

June 9th, 10:00am to 10:45am
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Fun & games

English Conversation Meetup

Join us monthly to practice English in everyday conversation. Each meetup will feature a different theme. All levels of spoken English are welcome. 

 

June 9th, 10:30am to 11:30am
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
ESL

Online Trivia Night

Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!

Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. If you think the answer is #2, just type "2" into the chat!

June 9th, 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Enterprising Careers: A Career Exploration Program for Women

Boost your self-confidence as you identify your interests and skills. Discover employment options that fit your personality. Get motivated to follow your career path. Plus, access networking events with special guest speakers.

 

Orientation Session: Friday Apr 9 or 16

Program Dates: Fridays, Apr 23 – Jun 18 l 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Register at: wcyr.ca/registration

June 11th, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers

Sunny Days Reading Club

Our Spring Reading Club for Children! Join us on Beanstack to track reading, activities and reviews and win prizes! Every hour you read gets you a ticket to enter a draw to win a free book or a cool bead for your TD Summer Reading Club Necklace! 

Ages 0-13, because being read aloud to counts too--just time any reading or listening to books you do, and enter it in Beanstack. Make it easy to time reading with the Beanstack app, available on the App Store or Google Play!

June 12th, 9:00am to 9:30am
Audience: 
Caregiver & Child
Kids
Preschool
Ages 0-2
Ages 2-5
Ages 3-6
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
Special event

APL Online Book Club

Join the APL Online Book Club for fun and entertaining conversations about books each month.

Did something in the book make you fall in a rabbit hole of information? Tell us!

This book club is meant for all readers, so we’ll aim for informal and fun conversations.

June 15th, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Book club

Game Night: Minecraft Realms

Join us every other Tuesday on our Minecraft Realms server to play along, or watch us play on Facebook Live.

Find the link on our Discord channel under Gaming #minecraft here https://discord.gg/PcVK9pD.

To play you will need to have your own copy of Minecraft, any platform (PC, Switch, PS4, etc.) can join.

June 15th, 7:00pm
Audience: 
Teens & Tweens
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Online Trivia Night

Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!

Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. If you think the answer is #2, just type "2" into the chat!

June 16th, 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Baby Café

Expecting and new parents are invited to attend interactive expert-facilitated virtual workshops. Each month will feature a different guest speaker and topic. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with other families.

June 17th, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Caregiver & Child
Event Type: 
Special event

Enterprising Careers: A Career Exploration Program for Women

Boost your self-confidence as you identify your interests and skills. Discover employment options that fit your personality. Get motivated to follow your career path. Plus, access networking events with special guest speakers.

 

Orientation Session: Friday Apr 9 or 16

Program Dates: Fridays, Apr 23 – Jun 18 l 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Register at: wcyr.ca/registration

June 18th, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers

Sunny Days Reading Club

Our Spring Reading Club for Children! Join us on Beanstack to track reading, activities and reviews and win prizes! Every hour you read gets you a ticket to enter a draw to win a free book or a cool bead for your TD Summer Reading Club Necklace! 

Ages 0-13, because being read aloud to counts too--just time any reading or listening to books you do, and enter it in Beanstack. Make it easy to time reading with the Beanstack app, available on the App Store or Google Play!

June 19th, 9:00am to 9:30am
Audience: 
Caregiver & Child
Kids
Preschool
Ages 0-2
Ages 2-5
Ages 3-6
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
Special event

Practicing Meditation

In these uncertain and stressful times, learn the benefits of meditation and basic meditation techniques that you will be able to practice on your own or with others.  One hour virtual sessions once a month. New members welcome. Pre-register.  Zoom details will be emailed.

June 19th, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Meeting

Game Night: Jackbox Party Games

Play Jackbox Party Games with us via Facebook Live every other Tuesday. It’s easy to play from home, just watch our Live Stream via Facebook for all the game prompts and banter and enter your answers on a separate device. To join the game go to Jackbox.tv on your device browser and enter the room code to play. Please note we recommend you have two devices for this, one to watch and one to play along.

June 22nd, 7:00pm
Audience: 
All ages
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Tuesday Philosophy Club

Join this virtual meeting one Tuesday a month.  In these presentations, expect a friendly and engaging atmosphere.  No prior knowledge is required, only an active and open mind! Explore a new philosophy topic each month.  New members always welcome. Pre-register.   Tuesday June 22: Narrative in Adam Smith.   Zoom details will be emailed to registrants

June 22nd, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Panel/group discussion

Newcomer Book Discussion Group

Join us monthly for a virtual Newcomer Book Discussion Group where you will have the opportunity to practice your English listening, reading and conversational skills. All levels welcome! *A limited number of books will be made available to participants.

 

Jun. 23: The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story / By Ava Khalil.

 

In partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR) through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP).

 

June 23rd, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
ESL
Meeting

Online Trivia Night

Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!

Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. If you think the answer is #2, just type "2" into the chat!

June 23rd, 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Fun & games

APL Writers' Group

The APL Writers' Group is a small working collective that meets for the purpose of supporting and critiquing each other's work. This is not a writing workshop; rather an opportunity for writers to hone their work with feedback from other writers.

The group is currently at capacity. For information on how to join, please contact Reccia at rmandelcorn@aurorapl.ca

June 24th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
Adults

Sunny Days Reading Club

Our Spring Reading Club for Children! Join us on Beanstack to track reading, activities and reviews and win prizes! Every hour you read gets you a ticket to enter a draw to win a free book or a cool bead for your TD Summer Reading Club Necklace! 

Ages 0-13, because being read aloud to counts too--just time any reading or listening to books you do, and enter it in Beanstack. Make it easy to time reading with the Beanstack app, available on the App Store or Google Play!

June 26th, 9:00am to 9:30am
Audience: 
Caregiver & Child
Kids
Preschool
Ages 0-2
Ages 2-5
Ages 3-6
Ages 5-8
Ages 6-9
Event Type: 
Special event

Game Night: Minecraft Realms

Join us every other Tuesday on our Minecraft Realms server to play along, or watch us play on Facebook Live.

Find the link on our Discord channel under Gaming #minecraft here https://discord.gg/PcVK9pD.

To play you will need to have your own copy of Minecraft, any platform (PC, Switch, PS4, etc.) can join.

June 29th, 7:00pm
Audience: 
Teens & Tweens
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Animal Crossing Drop n' Swap

Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Need some new DIY recipes or custom items? Want to make some new friends and ditch old items you don’t need? Come to Aurora Island and participate in a virtual drop n’ swap!

(Note: participants will need their own subscription to Nintendo Switch Online to participate.)

June 29th, 7:00pm
Audience: 
All ages
Event Type: 
Fun & games

APL Book Club: Sapiens, a brief history of humankind

If you enjoy discussing books, join us the last Wednesday of the month (excluding Dec.) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. for this Virtual Book Club.  Wednesday June 30: Sapiens, a brief history of humankind, by Yuval Noah Harari.  Zoom details will be emailed. Email bpreyde@aurorapl.ca to reserve a copy

June 30th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Book club

Online Trivia Night

Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!

Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. If you think the answer is #2, just type "2" into the chat!

June 30th, 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Just 4 You (Monthly Women’s Meetup)

Whether you are new to our community or are a long-time resident, Just 4 You is your space to build friendships, learn something new and have some fun. We are currently online, but we can still share a virtual coffee or tea when we get together over Zoom. Guest speakers and hands-on activities will be listed in advance.

 

Register at bit.ly/2QgcxTY or email Claudia at colguin@aurorapl.ca

July 13th, 10:00am to 11:30am
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
Meeting

Boys & Books

Second Tuesday of every month | 7:00 – 9:00 pm

 

April 13|Real Life / Brandon Taylor

May 11|The Picture of Dorian Gray / Oscar Wilde

June 8|The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power / Desmond Cole

July 13| Jonny Appleseed / Joshua Whitehead

 

 

A book discussion and social group for cis and trans, gay, bisexual and queer guys.

July 13th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Panel/group discussion

English Conversation Meetup

Join us monthly to practice English in everyday conversation. Each meetup will feature a different theme. All levels of spoken English are welcome. 

July 14th, 10:30am to 11:30am
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
ESL

Baby Café

Expecting and new parents are invited to attend interactive expert-facilitated virtual workshops. Each month will feature a different guest speaker and topic. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with other families.

July 15th, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Caregiver & Child
Event Type: 
Special event

APL Online Book Club

Join the APL Online Book Club for fun and entertaining conversations about books each month.

Did something in the book make you fall in a rabbit hole of information? Tell us!

This book club is meant for all readers, so we’ll aim for informal and fun conversations.

July 20th, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Book club

Just 4 You (Monthly Women’s Meetup)

Whether you are new to our community or are a long-time resident, Just 4 You is your space to build friendships, learn something new and have some fun. We are currently online, but we can still share a virtual coffee or tea when we get together over Zoom. Guest speakers and hands-on activities will be listed in advance.

 

Register at bit.ly/2QgcxTY or email Claudia at colguin@aurorapl.ca

August 10th, 10:00am to 11:30am
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
Meeting

English Conversation Meetup

Join us monthly to practice English in everyday conversation. Each meetup will feature a different theme. All levels of spoken English are welcome. 

August 11th, 10:30am to 11:30am
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
ESL

APL Online Book Club

Join the APL Online Book Club for fun and entertaining conversations about books each month.

Did something in the book make you fall in a rabbit hole of information? Tell us!

This book club is meant for all readers, so we’ll aim for informal and fun conversations.

August 17th, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Book club

Baby Café

Expecting and new parents are invited to attend interactive expert-facilitated virtual workshops. Each month will feature a different guest speaker and topic. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with other families.

August 19th, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Caregiver & Child
Event Type: 
Special event

Just 4 You (Monthly Women’s Meetup)

Whether you are new to our community or are a long-time resident, Just 4 You is your space to build friendships, learn something new and have some fun. We are currently online, but we can still share a virtual coffee or tea when we get together over Zoom. Guest speakers and hands-on activities will be listed in advance.

 

Register at bit.ly/2QgcxTY or email Claudia at colguin@aurorapl.ca

September 14th, 10:00am to 11:30am
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
Meeting

Birth Totems

Todd Jamieson of the Oneida Nation of the Thames is an artist and educator. Join him for an evening of learning and creativity as he shares the richness, beauty and symbolism of his culture. Todd will lead participants in creating their own woodlands-style drawing based on their personal Birth Totem.  

Presentation l Q&A l Drawing workshop

Supplies: Paper, coloured pencils (or preferred medium)

 

 

 

September 16th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Audience: 
All ages
Event Type: 
Arts, crafts & hobbies
Information session

APL Online Book Club

Join the APL Online Book Club for fun and entertaining conversations about books each month.

Did something in the book make you fall in a rabbit hole of information? Tell us!

This book club is meant for all readers, so we’ll aim for informal and fun conversations.

September 21st, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Book club

Graffiti Dreams: writing workshop

Break the rules of rational thinking. Create literary graffiti with child-like art, visualization and imagination games. Using the magic of metaphor, transform an animal as the most painful aspect of a character into a rescued beast - vibrant and alive.

Inspired by Drew Hayden Taylor’s Chasing Painted Horses, this workshop takes a deep dive into character development and loosely uses the mechanics of plot to propel the character forward in its own poem, story or memoir.

Facilitated by Marnie Maguire

September 25th, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Author visit
Special event

Just 4 You (Monthly Women’s Meetup)

Whether you are new to our community or are a long-time resident, Just 4 You is your space to build friendships, learn something new and have some fun. We are currently online, but we can still share a virtual coffee or tea when we get together over Zoom. Guest speakers and hands-on activities will be listed in advance.

 

Register at bit.ly/2QgcxTY or email Claudia at colguin@aurorapl.ca

October 12th, 10:00am to 11:30am
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
Meeting

APL Online Book Club

Join the APL Online Book Club for fun and entertaining conversations about books each month.

Did something in the book make you fall in a rabbit hole of information? Tell us!

This book club is meant for all readers, so we’ll aim for informal and fun conversations.

October 19th, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Book club

Animal Crossings Drop & Swap

Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Need some new DIY recipes or custom items? Want to make some new friends and ditch old items you don’t need?

Come to APL’s Island and participate in a virtual drop n’ swap and island tour!

Last Tuesdays of each month, September 29, October 27, November 24, December 22 (special date), 7:00-8:00 pm

All ages!

October 26th, 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
All ages
Kids
Teens & Tweens
Event Type: 
Fun & games

Just 4 You (Monthly Women’s Meetup)

Whether you are new to our community or are a long-time resident, Just 4 You is your space to build friendships, learn something new and have some fun. We are currently online, but we can still share a virtual coffee or tea when we get together over Zoom. Guest speakers and hands-on activities will be listed in advance.

 

Register at bit.ly/2QgcxTY or email Claudia at colguin@aurorapl.ca

November 9th, 10:00am to 11:30am
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
Meeting

APL Online Book Club

Join the APL Online Book Club for fun and entertaining conversations about books each month.

Did something in the book make you fall in a rabbit hole of information? Tell us!

This book club is meant for all readers, so we’ll aim for informal and fun conversations.

November 16th, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Book club

Just 4 You (Monthly Women’s Meetup)

Whether you are new to our community or are a long-time resident, Just 4 You is your space to build friendships, learn something new and have some fun. We are currently online, but we can still share a virtual coffee or tea when we get together over Zoom. Guest speakers and hands-on activities will be listed in advance.

 

Register at bit.ly/2QgcxTY or email Claudia at colguin@aurorapl.ca

December 7th, 10:00am to 11:30am
Audience: 
Adults
Newcomers
Event Type: 
Meeting

APL Online Book Club

Join the APL Online Book Club for fun and entertaining conversations about books each month.

Did something in the book make you fall in a rabbit hole of information? Tell us!

This book club is meant for all readers, so we’ll aim for informal and fun conversations.

December 21st, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Audience: 
Adults
Event Type: 
Book club