Explore wonderful activities you can do in our Creative Studio. Get introduced to some awesome creative tools and make something fantastic. Maker Mondays is part of our Summer Reading Club programs. Check our website to Join the Summer Reading Club.
Mondays July 8 - 29, August 12 -19, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities! Babies must be 13 months or younger at the beginning of the program. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 9:35–10:00 a.m.
Ages: Up to 13 Months
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities! We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
Every Tuesday 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages: 2 and 3 years (and anyone else who wants to join us)
FREE, drop in.
Optimist Room
Come explore a different exciting technology each week! Robots, coding, 3D printing and more.
Tuesdays July 2-August 20, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free tickets available starting at 11:00 a.m. each Tuesday for that day's program. We will take drop-ins if possible!
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Wednesday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Wednesdays June 5-September 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Come do crafts and activities that centre around your favourite children’s books. There is so many to choose from, we don’t know what to pick!?! Captain Underpants? Geronimo Stilton? Harry Potter? What is your favourite kid’s booK?
July 3-August 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free, drop-in!
We're ditching the books for summer and watching some movies. For August, our film is Made in Dagenham (2010); a dramamtization of the 1968 strike at the Ford car plant in Dagenham where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination. Rated R.
Trailer for the film can be found here:
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting! Toddlers must be at least 14 months old at the beginning of the program. Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday, 9:35 – 10:00 a.m.
Ages: 14 – 23 months
Join our amazing Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will read terrific stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more!
Every Thursday 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 3 – 5 years (others may drop in, but not all activities are suitable for younger children)
Free, drop in!
Optimist Room
Summer is almost done! Come celebrate the (almost) end of Summer Reading! We’ll have fun nature-themed activities, cool prizes and a bunch of cool animals to meet!
Thursday August 22, 1:00-4:00 p.m. (presenter will be here 2:00-3:30 p.m.)
Best for families with children ages 4 years and up
Free, drop-in.
Earn volunteer hours* by giving back to your community and showing love for your library. Each week we will meet and spread joy in Aurora by committing different APL Acts of Kindness.
*In order to receive volunteer hours, participants must attend at least 4 meetings.
For ages 13 - 18.
Join us every Thursday evening all summer long for free popcorn and a fun teen movie.
Free! For ages 13+
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Now Playing:
The APL Writers' Group is a small working collective that meets for the purpose of supporting and critiquing each other's work.
The group is currently at capacity. For information, please contact Reccia at: rmandelcorn@aurorapl.ca
Friday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Every Friday 10:30-11:00 a.m. (except Friday March 15, when our storytime will be replaced by the TVO Kids Book Tour, 10:00-12:00 in the Library Living Room!)
It’s time for some Sci Fri! Join us every Friday to explore different things about science in the world around us. We’ll do hands-on experiments and learn cool facts every week.
Fridays July 12-August 23, 2:00-4:00 p.m. (drop in any time between those times, activities will not take 2 hours to complete!)
Ages 5 years and up
Free, drop-in
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
Join us for hands-on family activities each summer Saturday! We’ll be making and exploring different things each week.
Saturdays July 6, 13, 20, August 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Activities: July 6: Fort Building, July 13: Fairy Gardens, July 20: Marble Runs, August 3: Robot Building, August 10: Slime Party, August 17 (Doors Open to Discovery): Birdhouse Building, Aug 24: Costumes!
For families with children ages 4 and up (younger children are welcome, but may not be able to participate in all the activities)
Free, drop-in!
Shazam!
We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson's case, by shouting out one word - SHAZAM - this streetwise fourteen-year-old foster kid can turn into the grown-up superhero Shazam.
After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs.
This year’s OBOA Writing Contest invites you to consider the meaning of “Home” focussing
on your sense of place, migration, home or lack of home.
In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children.
Capture children in the act of discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
* Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
* Employees/Board members of APL and their
immediate families are ineligible to win.
* Photos must be high-res for print
Please send submissions to: brock@auroran.com
Come build with LEGO® and other cool building materials. We’ll have fun challenges and free builds too.
Monday August 26, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages 2 years and up
Free, drop-in
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities! Babies must be 13 months or younger at the beginning of the program. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 9:35–10:00 a.m.
Ages: Up to 13 Months
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities! We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
Every Tuesday 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages: 2 and 3 years (and anyone else who wants to join us)
FREE, drop in.
Optimist Room
Join us every other Tuesday for a different fun, creative project.
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Dates: July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27
Ages: 9-15
Fee: Free! No registration necessary, just drop in.
July 16: tie dye *Please bring your own t-shirts, pillowcases, etc.
July 30: stained glass lantern
Wonderworks is a STEAM kindergarten/preschool discovery program. We explore different things about the world around us in a hands-on and self-directed way. Topics include water, magnets, wrecking balls and more. Kids ages 4-5 may attend on their own, younger children with a caregiver.
Tuesday August 27, Wednesday August 28, Thursday August 29 and Friday August 30, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 2 years and up
Free, drop in
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Wednesday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Wednesdays June 5-September 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Wonderworks is a STEAM kindergarten/preschool discovery program. We explore different things about the world around us in a hands-on and self-directed way. Topics include water, magnets, wrecking balls and more. Kids ages 4-5 may attend on their own, younger children with a caregiver.
Tuesday August 27, Wednesday August 28, Thursday August 29 and Friday August 30, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 2 years and up
Free, drop in
Learn how to operate the Cricut cutting machine. Then design your own vinyl sticker or card using the Design Space software!
A lively evening on fun and trivia at the library! We make use of online and homemade trivia with great prizes and bragging rights for the winner!
If you enjoy discussing books, join us the last Wednesday of the month (excluding Dec.) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Lebovic Room. Wednesday August 28: Fifteen Dogs
Copies available at the Main floor Service Desk August 1
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting! Toddlers must be at least 14 months old at the beginning of the program. Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday, 9:35 – 10:00 a.m.
Ages: 14 – 23 months
Join our amazing Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will read terrific stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more!
Every Thursday 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 3 – 5 years (others may drop in, but not all activities are suitable for younger children)
Free, drop in!
Optimist Room
Wonderworks is a STEAM kindergarten/preschool discovery program. We explore different things about the world around us in a hands-on and self-directed way. Topics include water, magnets, wrecking balls and more. Kids ages 4-5 may attend on their own, younger children with a caregiver.
Tuesday August 27, Wednesday August 28, Thursday August 29 and Friday August 30, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 2 years and up
Free, drop in
Join us every Thursday evening all summer long for free popcorn and a fun teen movie.
Free! For ages 13+
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Now Playing:
Friday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Every Friday 10:30-11:00 a.m. (except Friday March 15, when our storytime will be replaced by the TVO Kids Book Tour, 10:00-12:00 in the Library Living Room!)
Wonderworks is a STEAM kindergarten/preschool discovery program. We explore different things about the world around us in a hands-on and self-directed way. Topics include water, magnets, wrecking balls and more. Kids ages 4-5 may attend on their own, younger children with a caregiver.
Tuesday August 27, Wednesday August 28, Thursday August 29 and Friday August 30, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 2 years and up
Free, drop in
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
Participate in Pokémon themed activities like the Safari Zone scavenger hunt, craft Pokémon buttons, and design your own Poké balls. Bring and play your Pokémon games and meet others who share the same passion for Pokémon!
After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs.
This year’s OBOA Writing Contest invites you to consider the meaning of “Home” focussing
on your sense of place, migration, home or lack of home.
In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children.
Capture children in the act of discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
* Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
* Employees/Board members of APL and their
immediate families are ineligible to win.
* Photos must be high-res for print
Please send submissions to: brock@auroran.com
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Free, drop-in
Best for ages 0-13 months. Older siblings are welcome!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities. We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2 and 3 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in.
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Wednesday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Wednesdays June 5-September 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Moderator Roger Strong is not affiliated with any financial institution. Wednesday, September 4: Investment Planning and the Investment Environment.
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting.
Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Best for ages 14-23 months. Older and younger siblings are welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Join us once a month for this free, hands-on cooking class where we will create delicious, but easy to prepare recipes from around the world. Participants are asked to bring a recipe from their country of origin. One country will be chosen each month and featured the following session.
Plus, we’ll create a book featuring the fabulous dishes we created.
Come to one or all sessions!
Registration opens on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 10 am.
Join our terrific Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to amazing stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2.5-4 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
A 3-part series of movies that will put your brain to work.
Thursday, September 5th - The Matrix (watch the trailer)
Wednesday, September 18th - Inception
Wednesday, October 2nd - The Truman Show
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us to make beautiful handmade mini notebooks.
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs.
This year’s OBOA Writing Contest invites you to consider the meaning of “Home” focussing
on your sense of place, migration, home or lack of home.
In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children.
Capture children in the act of discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
* Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
* Employees/Board members of APL and their
immediate families are ineligible to win.
* Photos must be high-res for print
Please send submissions to: brock@auroran.com
Aurora Public Library is excited and honoured to be partnering with Pflag.
The monthly Coffee Night will be an inclusive and welcoming space where members of our LGBTQ2 community can connect and engage, find camaraderie and support, and celebrate Pflag's vibrancy and growth.
15145 Yonge Street - Magna Room
Starts at 7:15 PM
Enjoy a bi-weekly Tuesday morning out, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online or just drop In!
FREE!
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Free, drop-in
Best for ages 0-13 months. Older siblings are welcome!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities. We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2 and 3 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in.
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
With plant protein on trend recently, there’s never been a more exciting time to eat more vegan meals. Join us in this class to learn about how to keep a healthy vegan diet! Learn how to properly cook plant proteins, unique products available and why they are so healthy for you. With Samantha D'Arcy, Registered Dietitian, Sobeys extra
Wednesday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Wednesdays June 5-September 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Learn the basics of 3D printing in this introductory lesson! Learn how to prepare and print your own 3D objects.
Ages 13+
Creative Studio
Join us at an informal monthly gathering where people come together to practice speaking English.
This highly interactive and fun group will feature a different theme each month to help participants practice conversation that they will use out in the community.
An evening of guided painting where you get to take your craft home! Teens also welcome!
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting.
Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Best for ages 14-23 months. Older and younger siblings are welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Join our terrific Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to amazing stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2.5-4 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
For every woman who has to manage her finances completely on her own, whether by choice or by circumstance. Author Leslie McCormick will discuss how to build confidence when it comes to your money develop a supportive network,create a vision and plan for your future, protect yourself, generate and manage multiple sources of incomes.
If you enjoy reading and chatting about books, then this is the club for you! Join us on the second Thursday of each month for lively discussions of excellent titles.
The 2nd Thursday of each month; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
2019 Dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
2020 Dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11
Free. For students in Grades 8 - 12 Please register in advance.
Queer Reads is a community-led LGBTQ2S group that enjoys books on a variety of subject matter and interests.
Facilitated by author Nikki Donadio. Nikki is a writer of fiction and poetry. A graduate of the Humber School for Writers, she holds an MA in Creative and Critical Writing and a BA in English Literature.
2nd Thursday of each month starting Sept. 12 l 7:00 pm | Multi-Use Room
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Movies at the Library!
A 5 part series of classic older films for the Fall!
Friday, September 13th - There's No Business Like Show Business (watch the trailer)
Friday, September 27th - Wizard of Oz
Friday, October 4th - Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Friday, October 18th - Harold and Maude
Friday, Novemeber 1st - Raising Arizona
Meet your local Aurora/Newmarket Amnesty group for a drop-in postcard-writing session and discover how the act of sending a simple message can help a political prisoner.
Family Storytime: 10:30 - 11:00 am
Art Activities: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Information Table: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
Drop in for an afternoon of gaming fun! Come play, relax and chat about games with others!
Game on the PS4, experience VR with the Oculus Go, enjoy snacks and more!
Feel free to bring your own gaming devices!
In Lebovic or Magna Room.
Eco-Adventure is a nature club that teaches children about the environment and how they can make a difference.
Saturday September 14, 2:00-3:00: Egg Carton Gardens
Saturday September 28, 2:00-3:00: YorkU Bee presentation
Saturday October 12, 2:00-3:00: Composting
Saturday October 26, 2:00-3:00: Upcycling
Ages 4 years and up
Free, drop-in!
After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs.
This year’s OBOA Writing Contest invites you to consider the meaning of “Home” focussing
on your sense of place, migration, home or lack of home.
In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children.
Capture children in the act of discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
* Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
* Employees/Board members of APL and their
immediate families are ineligible to win.
* Photos must be high-res for print
Please send submissions to: brock@auroran.com
Paws 4 Stories is a terrific opportunity for beginning and struggling readers who like dogs. It’s an exciting chance to read aloud to a dog and make a friend. You may register for up to two half-hour sessions of reading 1-to-1 with a trained therapy dog and its owner (generously trained and provided by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program).
Dates: Mondays September 16-November 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up (must be able to read independantly)
Free with advance registration! Please call us at 905-727-9494 ext 280 to register.
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Free, drop-in
Best for ages 0-13 months. Older siblings are welcome!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities. We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2 and 3 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in.
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
“The Power of the Pen” is a humorous, interactive and upbeat talk by Elaine Charal, a hand-writing analysis expert. What does your hand writing say about you and how can understanding that help you to communicate more effectively. This presentation will help you figure it all out.
Create an adorable set of nursery closet dividers to keep baby's clothes organized.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us once a month to discuss and debate a great book. Books available one month in advance at the main desk. September 18: The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood.
See all the Wednesday Afternoon Book Club picks here
A 3-part series of movies that will put your brain to work.
Thursday, September 5th - The Matrix
Wednesday, September 18th - Inception (watch the trailer)
Wednesday, October 2nd - The Truman Show
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting.
Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Best for ages 14-23 months. Older and younger siblings are welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Join our terrific Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to amazing stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2.5-4 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Come learn about 3D printing and CAD design, and design your own 3D thing and have it printed for you!
Thursdays September 19, September 26 and October 3 (must attend all dates)
Ages 8 years and up
Fee: $5
Register online (click the program name above to access the link if you don't see it below), by phone or in person!
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for a different fun, creative project!
Free! No registration necessary, just drop in.
For ages 9 - 14
September 19: Pixelated Perler Beads
October 17: Wondrous Wall Hangings
November 21: Watercolour Tile Art
December 19: Ugly Christmas Sweaters*
* Please bring your own sweater to decorate
Toronto International Festival of Author presents LITONTOUR AURORA
Award-winning author and musician DAVE BIDINI in conversation with BROCK WEIR.
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Learn how to make professional presentations with graphcs, pictures, and animations. Optional: Bring your own device with preloaded Microsoft Software.
Drop-Ins welcome!
Join us for a weekly program for Homeschoolers and Unschoolers where we explore a different STEM topic every week!
Ages 5-10 years (it is recommended that children younger than 7 have a caregiver or older sibling to assist them with the activities)
Fridays Septemeber 20 - November 8, 2:00-3:30 p.m. (8 weeks)
Location: Optimist Room
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 13.
Topics (subject to change based on material availibility):
Week 1: Robots! Learn to program Dot and Dash, Ozobot, and other neat robots!
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
Come build with LEGO® and other cool building materials. We’ll have fun challenges and free builds too.
Saturdays September 21, October 19, November 23 and December 14, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages 2 years and up
Free, drop-in
After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs.
This year’s OBOA Writing Contest invites you to consider the meaning of “Home” focussing
on your sense of place, migration, home or lack of home.
In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children.
Capture children in the act of discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
* Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
* Employees/Board members of APL and their
immediate families are ineligible to win.
* Photos must be high-res for print
Please send submissions to: brock@auroran.com
Turn craftiness into kindness. Each month we will be making a craft and donating it to a local charitable organization. September: no sew cat toys. High school students can earn 1 volunteer hour for participating.
Try out our VR headsets (Oculus Go and Oculus Rift)! Get a short introduction to VR, the hardware and the software.
Ages 13+
Creative Studio
Paws 4 Stories is a terrific opportunity for beginning and struggling readers who like dogs. It’s an exciting chance to read aloud to a dog and make a friend. You may register for up to two half-hour sessions of reading 1-to-1 with a trained therapy dog and its owner (generously trained and provided by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program).
Dates: Mondays September 16-November 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up (must be able to read independantly)
Free with advance registration! Please call us at 905-727-9494 ext 280 to register.
Guests and Hosts Discuss Responsibilities to Wampums, Treaties, and Relationships.
With speaker Dr. Ruth Koleszar-Green, Professor and Indigenous Researcher.
Enjoy a bi-weekly Tuesday morning out, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online or just drop In!
FREE!
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Free, drop-in
Best for ages 0-13 months. Older siblings are welcome!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities. We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2 and 3 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in.
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Drop by Aurora Public Library on the 4th Tuesday of every month, beginning September . 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. September 24: Jazz and the Cold Ward, with special guest speaker David Basskin. New members always welcome.
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
If you enjoy discussing books, join us the last Wednesday of the month (excluding Dec.) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wednesday September 25: Native Son, by Richard Wright
The very first Spelling Bee at APL! Put your spelling skills to the test, just in time for the back-to-school season. No autocorrect allowed! Prizes and bragging rights!
The Business Plan: A Hands-On Series will help fill in the gaps. Series topics include:
Registration Required.
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting.
Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Best for ages 14-23 months. Older and younger siblings are welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Join our terrific Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to amazing stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2.5-4 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Come learn about 3D printing and CAD design, and design your own 3D thing and have it printed for you!
Thursdays September 19, September 26 and October 3 (must attend all dates)
Ages 8 years and up
Fee: $5
Register online (click the program name above to access the link if you don't see it below), by phone or in person!
Join us on the last Thursday* of each month for free popcorn and a fun teen movie.
Free. For ages 13+.
September 26: Clueless
October 24*: Beetlejuice
November 28: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
December - no movie in December - closed for the holidays
* Please note October's movie is the 2nd last Thursday in October
The APL Writers' Group is a small working collective that meets for the purpose of supporting and critiquing each other's work.
The group is currently at capacity. For information, please contact Reccia at: rmandelcorn@aurorapl.ca
Meet up with other expectant and new parents in this group for families welcoming babies. Guest speakers guide discussions on pregnancy, postpartum and parenting in a relaxed setting geared toward enhancing your first year with baby. Babes in arms welcome.
THURSDAYS | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 28, Dec 19
Multi-Use Room
Register for this free event at http://bit.ly/2JfsKmt or drop in.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us for a weekly program for Homeschoolers and Unschoolers where we explore a different STEM topic every week!
Ages 5-10 years (it is recommended that children younger than 7 have a caregiver or older sibling to assist them with the activities)
Fridays Septemeber 20 - November 8, 2:00-3:30 p.m. (8 weeks)
Location: Optimist Room
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 13.
Topics (subject to change based on material availibility):
Week 1: Robots! Learn to program Dot and Dash, Ozobot, and other neat robots!
A 5 part series of classic older films for the Fall!
Friday, September 13th - There's No Business Like Show Business
Friday, September 27th - Wizard of Oz (watch the trailer)
Friday, October 4th - Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Friday, October 18th - Harold and Maude
Friday, Novemeber 1st - Raising Arizona
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
If you were a country, what country would you be?
Image Ocean. Spirit Desert. Secret County. Gloomy Trees.
Using maps as our medium and motif, discover a treasure trunk of character traits, historical idiosyncrasies and circumstances as you travel through the interior world of a person.
"Drop In and Draw" with artists Eva Folks and Judy Sherman. Stay for a quick sketch or all afternoon long. Materials provided.
Culture Days l Living Room
Meet international watercolour artist Ona Kingdon and watch her in the creative process.
Culture Days l Living Room
Eco-Adventure is a nature club that teaches children about the environment and how they can make a difference.
Saturday September 14, 2:00-3:00: Egg Carton Gardens
Saturday September 28, 2:00-3:00: YorkU Bee presentation
Saturday October 12, 2:00-3:00: Composting
Saturday October 26, 2:00-3:00: Upcycling
Ages 4 years and up
Free, drop-in!
Learn how to play the djembe, feel the rhythms and become drum circle ready!
Warning: Exposure to drumming may cause a sudden outburst of happiness, energy and a desire to dance.
Enjoy at your own risk!
Paws 4 Stories is a terrific opportunity for beginning and struggling readers who like dogs. It’s an exciting chance to read aloud to a dog and make a friend. You may register for up to two half-hour sessions of reading 1-to-1 with a trained therapy dog and its owner (generously trained and provided by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program).
Dates: Mondays September 16-November 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up (must be able to read independantly)
Free with advance registration! Please call us at 905-727-9494 ext 280 to register.
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Free, drop-in
Best for ages 0-13 months. Older siblings are welcome!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities. We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2 and 3 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
If you enjoy reading and chatting about books, then this is the club for you! Join us on the second Thursday of each month for lively discussions of excellent titles.
The 2nd Thursday of each month; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
2019 Dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
2020 Dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11
Free. For students in Grades 8 - 12 Please register in advance.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
A 3-part series of movies that will put your brain to work.
Thursday, September 5th - The Matrix
Wednesday, September 18th - Inception
Wednesday, October 2nd - The Truman Show (watch the trailer)
Moderator Roger Strong is not affiliated with any financial institution. Wednesday, October 2: Investment Planning and the Investment Environment
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting.
Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Best for ages 14-23 months. Older and younger siblings are welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Join us once a month for this free, hands-on cooking class where we will create delicious, but easy to prepare recipes from around the world. Participants are asked to bring a recipe from their country of origin. One country will be chosen each month and featured the following session.
Plus, we’ll create a book featuring the fabulous dishes we created.
Come to one or all sessions!
Registration opens on Monday, Sept. 9 at 10 am.
Join our terrific Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to amazing stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2.5-4 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Come learn about 3D printing and CAD design, and design your own 3D thing and have it printed for you!
Thursdays September 19, September 26 and October 3 (must attend all dates)
Ages 8 years and up
Fee: $5
Register online (click the program name above to access the link if you don't see it below), by phone or in person!
Get wrapped up with creating a cute (not creepy!) Halloween, by recreating this charming mummy painting.
$5 For ages 12 - 16. Please register in advance
DIFRET has many shades of meaning in Ethiopia's native language, Amharic. It can mean "to dare" and "to have courage" but it can also mean "to be violated."
Like its title, the film represents many things. It's a work of fiction based on a true story of courage and change; it's one of the only films from Ethiopia shot on 35mm film; and it received international recognition in the form of executive producer Angelina Jolie Pitt. But above all, DIFRET tells the story about a traditional practice through the experience of one frightened girl caught in a whirlwind beyond her control.
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us for a weekly program for Homeschoolers and Unschoolers where we explore a different STEM topic every week!
Ages 5-10 years (it is recommended that children younger than 7 have a caregiver or older sibling to assist them with the activities)
Fridays Septemeber 20 - November 8, 2:00-3:30 p.m. (8 weeks)
Location: Optimist Room
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 13.
Topics (subject to change based on material availibility):
Week 1: Robots! Learn to program Dot and Dash, Ozobot, and other neat robots!
Learn how to make a beautiful fall wreath for your front door.
A 5 part series of classic older films for the Fall!
Friday, September 13th - There's No Business Like Show Business
Friday, September 27th - Wizard of Oz
Friday, October 4th - Planes, Trains and Automobiles (watch the trailer)
Friday, October 18th - Harold and Maude
Friday, Novemeber 1st - Raising Arizona
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Come build with LEGO® and other cool building materials. We’ll have fun challenges and free builds too.
Saturdays September 21, October 19, November 23 and December 14, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages 2 years and up
Free, drop-in
Upcycle your old t-shirts to make new creations and deck yourself out in accessories that you made yourself.
Please bring an old t-shirt!
Saturday Oct 5, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
6+ Years with an adult
Free, drop-in!
Paws 4 Stories is a terrific opportunity for beginning and struggling readers who like dogs. It’s an exciting chance to read aloud to a dog and make a friend. You may register for up to two half-hour sessions of reading 1-to-1 with a trained therapy dog and its owner (generously trained and provided by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program).
Dates: Mondays September 16-November 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up (must be able to read independantly)
Free with advance registration! Please call us at 905-727-9494 ext 280 to register.
Enjoy a bi-weekly Tuesday morning out, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online or just drop In!
FREE!
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Free, drop-in
Best for ages 0-13 months. Older siblings are welcome!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities. We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2 and 3 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in.
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us at an informal monthly gathering where people come together to practice speaking English.
This highly interactive and fun group will feature a different theme each month to help participants practice conversation that they will use out in the community.
Pelvic Health concerns are rarely talked about, yet are more common than one would realize. Many women and men suffer silently because they don’t realize there is effective evidenced based treatment for these conditions. Its not all about Kegels! Join Sheela Zelmer, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to learn how to help yourself and when to seek treatment. Pre-register
A lively evening on fun and trivia at the library! Homemade trivia with great prizes and bragging rights for the winner!
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting.
Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Best for ages 14-23 months. Older and younger siblings are welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Join our terrific Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to amazing stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2.5-4 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Queer Reads is a community-led LGBTQ2S group that enjoys books on a variety of subject matter and interests.
Facilitated by author Nikki Donadio. Nikki is a writer of fiction and poetry. A graduate of the Humber School for Writers, she holds an MA in Creative and Critical Writing and a BA in English Literature.
2nd Thursday of each month starting Sept. 12 l 7:00 pm | Multi-Use Room
Registration starts Aug. 1.
Sept.12 l Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead.
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us for a weekly program for Homeschoolers and Unschoolers where we explore a different STEM topic every week!
Ages 5-10 years (it is recommended that children younger than 7 have a caregiver or older sibling to assist them with the activities)
Fridays Septemeber 20 - November 8, 2:00-3:30 p.m. (8 weeks)
Location: Optimist Room
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 13.
Topics (subject to change based on material availibility):
Week 1: Robots! Learn to program Dot and Dash, Ozobot, and other neat robots!
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Drop in for an afternoon of gaming fun! Come play, relax and chat about games with others!
Game on the PS4, experience VR with the Oculus Go, enjoy snacks and more!
Feel free to bring your own gaming devices!
In Lebovic or Magna Room.
Eco-Adventure is a nature club that teaches children about the environment and how they can make a difference.
Saturday September 14, 2:00-3:00: Egg Carton Gardens
Saturday September 28, 2:00-3:00: YorkU Bee presentation
Saturday October 12, 2:00-3:00: Composting
Saturday October 26, 2:00-3:00: Upcycling
Ages 4 years and up
Free, drop-in!
Paws 4 Stories is a terrific opportunity for beginning and struggling readers who like dogs. It’s an exciting chance to read aloud to a dog and make a friend. You may register for up to two half-hour sessions of reading 1-to-1 with a trained therapy dog and its owner (generously trained and provided by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program).
Dates: Mondays September 16-November 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up (must be able to read independantly)
Free with advance registration! Please call us at 905-727-9494 ext 280 to register.
Aurora Public Library is excited and honoured to be partnering with Pflag.
The monthly Coffee Night will be an inclusive and welcoming space where members of our LGBTQ2 community can connect and engage, find camaraderie and support, and celebrate Pflag's vibrancy and growth.
15145 Yonge Street - Magna Room
Starts at 7:15 PM
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Free, drop-in
Best for ages 0-13 months. Older siblings are welcome!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities. We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2 and 3 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in.
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Create a beautiful baby mobile.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Interested in 3D design? Learn how to design and create a print-ready 3D object using Tinkercad!
A 3-part series that explore the spooky side of the silver screen!
October 16th - Misery (watch the trailer)
October 23rd - A Quiet Place
October 30th - Beetlejuice
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting.
Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Best for ages 14-23 months. Older and younger siblings are welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Join our terrific Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to amazing stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2.5-4 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for a different fun, creative project!
Free! No registration necessary, just drop in.
For ages 9 - 14
September 19: Pixelated Perler Beads
October 17: Wondrous Wall Hangings
November 21: Watercolour Tile Art
December 19: Ugly Christmas Sweaters*
* Please bring your own sweater to decorate
Join us for a discussion led by Ronen Grunberg on Sweetness in the Belly.
Lilly, the main character in the book is the perpetual outsider, illustrating the alienation and longing of those who never feel at home anywhere. In Ethiopia, she is the white-skinned “faranj”; in England, the disconnected exile.
David Duong, CPA, CMA, CIM, CLU, B. Comm is a Financial Literacy partner of the Aurora Public Library and volunteers his expertise to assist people in York Region. David will be providing free financial advice on a one-on-one basis to patrons at the Aurora Public Library. Sign up for a free 30-minute one-on-one conversation with David. He can help with questions about paying down debt, budgeting, a second opinion on your current financial situation, etc. Space limited. Pre-register, in person, or by phone.
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Learn how to use the library’s various online resources to read e-Books on Overdrive, listen to audiobooks on RBdigital, watch movies on Hoopla and listen to music on freegal…all for free! Bring your own devices.
Drop-Ins welcome!
Join us for a weekly program for Homeschoolers and Unschoolers where we explore a different STEM topic every week!
Ages 5-10 years (it is recommended that children younger than 7 have a caregiver or older sibling to assist them with the activities)
Fridays Septemeber 20 - November 8, 2:00-3:30 p.m. (8 weeks)
Location: Optimist Room
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 13.
Topics (subject to change based on material availibility):
Week 1: Robots! Learn to program Dot and Dash, Ozobot, and other neat robots!
A 5 part series of classic older films for the Fall!
Friday, September 13th - There's No Business Like Show Business
Friday, September 27th - Wizard of Oz
Friday, October 4th - Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Friday, October 18th - Harold and Maude (watch the trailer)
Friday, Novemeber 1st - Raising Arizona
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join local dignataries, community partners, APL Board and staff for an afternoon of cake and celebrations.
Winners of the OneBookOneAurora writing and photography contests will be announced at the afternoon's festivities.
Featuring a living room concert by the York Chamber Ensemble.
Turn craftiness into kindness. Each month we will be making a craft and donating it to a local charitable organization. High school students can earn 1 volunteer hour. October: braided dog toys.
Paws 4 Stories is a terrific opportunity for beginning and struggling readers who like dogs. It’s an exciting chance to read aloud to a dog and make a friend. You may register for up to two half-hour sessions of reading 1-to-1 with a trained therapy dog and its owner (generously trained and provided by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program).
Dates: Mondays September 16-November 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up (must be able to read independantly)
Free with advance registration! Please call us at 905-727-9494 ext 280 to register.
Want to learn how to make beautiful calligraphy?
Cool - so do we!
Free! Ages 9-14.
Please register in advance.
Enjoy a bi-weekly Tuesday morning out, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online or just drop In!
FREE!
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Free, drop-in
Best for ages 0-13 months. Older siblings are welcome!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities. We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2 and 3 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in.
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us to explore a different kind of science each week. We’ll do experiments and hands-on exploration, and have a lot of fun while we learn neat things about the world around us.
Wednesdays October 23-November 27, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages 6-9 years
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 13.
Free!
A 3-part series that explore the spooky side of the silver screen!
Wednesday, October 16th - Misery
Wednesday, October 23rd - A Quiet Place (watch the trailer)
Wednesday, October 30th - Beetlejuice
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting.
Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Best for ages 14-23 months. Older and younger siblings are welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Join our terrific Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to amazing stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2.5-4 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Join us on the last Thursday* of each month for free popcorn and a fun teen movie.
Free. For ages 13+.
September 26: Clueless
October 24*: Beetlejuice
November 28: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
December - no movie in December - closed for the holidays
* Please note October's movie is the 2nd last Thursday in October
The APL Writers' Group is a small working collective that meets for the purpose of supporting and critiquing each other's work.
The group is currently at capacity. For information, please contact Reccia at: rmandelcorn@aurorapl.ca
Meet up with other expectant and new parents in this group for families welcoming babies. Guest speakers teach about topics on pregnancy and parenting in a relaxed setting geared toward enhancing your first year with baby. Babes in arms welcome.
4th Thursday of each month Starting September 26th | 7:00 pm | Multi-use Room
Register at http://bit.ly/2JfsKmt or drop in.
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us for a weekly program for Homeschoolers and Unschoolers where we explore a different STEM topic every week!
Ages 5-10 years (it is recommended that children younger than 7 have a caregiver or older sibling to assist them with the activities)
Fridays Septemeber 20 - November 8, 2:00-3:30 p.m. (8 weeks)
Location: Optimist Room
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 13.
Topics (subject to change based on material availibility):
Week 1: Robots! Learn to program Dot and Dash, Ozobot, and other neat robots!
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Eco-Adventure is a nature club that teaches children about the environment and how they can make a difference.
Saturday September 14, 2:00-3:00: Egg Carton Gardens
Saturday September 28, 2:00-3:00: YorkU Bee presentation
Saturday October 12, 2:00-3:00: Composting
Saturday October 26, 2:00-3:00: Upcycling
Ages 4 years and up
Free, drop-in!
Paws 4 Stories is a terrific opportunity for beginning and struggling readers who like dogs. It’s an exciting chance to read aloud to a dog and make a friend. You may register for up to two half-hour sessions of reading 1-to-1 with a trained therapy dog and its owner (generously trained and provided by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program).
Dates: Mondays September 16-November 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up (must be able to read independantly)
Free with advance registration! Please call us at 905-727-9494 ext 280 to register.
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Free, drop-in
Best for ages 0-13 months. Older siblings are welcome!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities. We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2 and 3 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in.
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Scary Stories for Grown-Ups features three fabulous storytellers with tales to chill you to the bones.
Featuring: David Heard, Tim Greenwood and Troy Harkin
If you have a story to share at the open mic, please contact rmandelcorn@aurorapl.ca
Halloween-themed refreshments l Costumes welcome
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us to explore a different kind of science each week. We’ll do experiments and hands-on exploration, and have a lot of fun while we learn neat things about the world around us.
Wednesdays October 23-November 27, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages 6-9 years
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 13.
Free!
Learn how to operate the Cricut cutting machine. Then design your own vinyl sticker or card using the Design Space software!
A 3-part series that explore the spooky side of the silver screen!
Wednesday, October 16th - Misery
Wednesday, October 23rd - A Quiet Place
Wednesday, October 30th - Beetlejuice (watch the trailer)
If you enjoy discussing books, join us the last Wednesday of the month (excluding Dec.) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wednesday October 30: Sweetness in the Belly, by Camilla Gibb
The Business Plan: A Hands-On Series will help fill in the gaps. Series topics include:
Registration Required.
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting.
Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Best for ages 14-23 months. Older and younger siblings are welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Join our terrific Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to amazing stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2.5-4 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Learn how to create documents, insert photos and format with tables and styles in Microsoft Word. Optional: Bring your own device preloaded with Microsoft Word.
Drop-Ins welcome!
Join us for a weekly program for Homeschoolers and Unschoolers where we explore a different STEM topic every week!
Ages 5-10 years (it is recommended that children younger than 7 have a caregiver or older sibling to assist them with the activities)
Fridays Septemeber 20 - November 8, 2:00-3:30 p.m. (8 weeks)
Location: Optimist Room
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 13.
Topics (subject to change based on material availibility):
Week 1: Robots! Learn to program Dot and Dash, Ozobot, and other neat robots!
Learn how to make old fashioned dipped candles.
A 5 part series of classic older films for the Fall!
Friday, September 13th - There's No Business Like Show Business
Friday, September 27th - Wizard of Oz
Friday, October 4th - Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Friday, October 18th - Harold and Maude
Friday, Novemeber 1st - Raising Arizona (watch the trailer)
If you enjoy reading and chatting about books, then this is the club for you! Join us on the second Thursday of each month for lively discussions of excellent titles.
The 2nd Thursday of each month; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
2019 Dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
2020 Dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11
Free. For students in Grades 8 - 12 Please register in advance.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us for the grand finale of the 2019 OneBookOneAurora project.
Meet Camilla Gibb, author of Sweetness in the Belly, and enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the back story of this fabulous book.
Paws 4 Stories is a terrific opportunity for beginning and struggling readers who like dogs. It’s an exciting chance to read aloud to a dog and make a friend. You may register for up to two half-hour sessions of reading 1-to-1 with a trained therapy dog and its owner (generously trained and provided by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program).
Dates: Mondays September 16-November 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up (must be able to read independantly)
Free with advance registration! Please call us at 905-727-9494 ext 280 to register.
Ever wanted to get into bullet journaling? We are here to teach you the basics of designing your journal and making spreads. Oh, and we’ve got tons of washi tape!
Enjoy a bi-weekly Tuesday morning out, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online or just drop In!
FREE!
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Free, drop-in
Best for ages 0-13 months. Older siblings are welcome!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities. We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2 and 3 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in.
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us to explore a different kind of science each week. We’ll do experiments and hands-on exploration, and have a lot of fun while we learn neat things about the world around us.
Wednesdays October 23-November 27, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages 6-9 years
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 13.
Free!
Learn the basics of 3D printing in this introductory lesson! Learn how to prepare and print your own 3D objects.
Ages 13+
Creative Studio
A lively evening on fun and trivia at the library! Homemade trivia with great prizes and bragging rights for the winner!
Moderator Roger Strong is not affiliated with any financial institution. Wednesday, November 6: Investment Planning and the Investment Environment
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting.
Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Best for ages 14-23 months. Older and younger siblings are welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Join us once a month for this free, hands-on cooking class where we will create delicious, but easy to prepare recipes from around the world. Participants are asked to bring a recipe from their country of origin. One country will be chosen each month and featured the following session.
Plus, we’ll create a book featuring the fabulous dishes we created.
Come to one or all sessions!
Registration opens on Monday, Oct. 7 at 10 am.
Join our terrific Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to amazing stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2.5-4 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us for a weekly program for Homeschoolers and Unschoolers where we explore a different STEM topic every week!
Ages 5-10 years (it is recommended that children younger than 7 have a caregiver or older sibling to assist them with the activities)
Fridays Septemeber 20 - November 8, 2:00-3:30 p.m. (8 weeks)
Location: Optimist Room
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 13.
Topics (subject to change based on material availibility):
Week 1: Robots! Learn to program Dot and Dash, Ozobot, and other neat robots!
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Drop in for an afternoon of gaming fun! Come play, relax and chat about games with others!
Game on the PS4, experience VR with the Oculus Go, enjoy snacks and more!
Feel free to bring your own gaming devices!
In Lebovic or Magna Room.
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Aurora Public Library is excited and honoured to be partnering with Pflag.
The monthly Coffee Night will be an inclusive and welcoming space where members of our LGBTQ2 community can connect and engage, find camaraderie and support, and celebrate Pflag's vibrancy and growth.
15145 Yonge Street - Magna Room
Starts at 7:15 PM
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Free, drop-in
Best for ages 0-13 months. Older siblings are welcome!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities. We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2 and 3 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Nutrigenomics is the relationship between your genes, the foods you eat and your health. In this talk, we will learn how your genetics affects how your body deals with food and nutrients. Learn more about the research surrounding this topic and what controversies exist. With Samantha D'Arcy, Registered Dietitian, Sobeys Extra
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us to explore a different kind of science each week. We’ll do experiments and hands-on exploration, and have a lot of fun while we learn neat things about the world around us.
Wednesdays October 23-November 27, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages 6-9 years
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 13.
Free!
Join us at an informal monthly gathering where people come together to practice speaking English.
This highly interactive and fun group will feature a different theme each month to help participants practice conversation that they will use out in the community.
Join us for a discussion with Forensic Toxicologist Jim Wigmore who will discuss the history and prohibition of cannabis and compare it with alcohol. He will also be talking about the various forms of cannabis and their potential risks as well as how cannabis has changed from the 1960s and 70s.
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting.
Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Best for ages 14-23 months. Older and younger siblings are welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Join our terrific Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to amazing stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2.5-4 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Queer Reads is a community-led LGBTQ2S group that enjoys books on a variety of subject matter and interests.
Facilitated by author Nikki Donadio. Nikki is a writer of fiction and poetry. A graduate of the Humber School for Writers, she holds an MA in Creative and Critical Writing and a BA in English Literature.
2nd Thursday of each month starting Sept. 12 l 7:00 pm | Multi-Use Room
Registration starts Aug. 1.
Sept.12 l Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead.
Join us for a fast-paced evening featuring four entrepreneurs who will tell their stories in a short TED X-style talk. It’s a chance to mingle, ask questions and meet new visionaries who share your drive to succeed.
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us for an afternoon of creative fun and making something to take home with you! We'll have the supplies to create a festive wreath using stryofoam, yarn, twine and other goodies. Make a wreath or use our supplies to creative something entirely different! 14+
$5.00
Turn craftiness into kindness. Each month we will be making a craft and donating it to a local charitable organization. High school students can earn 1 volunteer hour. November: no sew fleece hats.
Try out our VR headsets (Oculus Go and Oculus Rift)! Get a short introduction to VR, the hardware and the software.
Ages 13+
Creative Studio
Enjoy a bi-weekly Tuesday morning out, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online or just drop In!
FREE!
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Free, drop-in
Best for ages 0-13 months. Older siblings are welcome!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities. We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2 and 3 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us to explore a different kind of science each week. We’ll do experiments and hands-on exploration, and have a lot of fun while we learn neat things about the world around us.
Wednesdays October 23-November 27, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages 6-9 years
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 13.
Free!
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting.
Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Best for ages 14-23 months. Older and younger siblings are welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Join our terrific Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to amazing stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2.5-4 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for a different fun, creative project!
Free! No registration necessary, just drop in.
For ages 9 - 14
September 19: Pixelated Perler Beads
October 17: Wondrous Wall Hangings
November 21: Watercolour Tile Art
December 19: Ugly Christmas Sweaters*
* Please bring your own sweater to decorate
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Free, drop-in
Best for ages 0-13 months. Older siblings are welcome!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities. We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2 and 3 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Make a cute and useful bandana style bib.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us to explore a different kind of science each week. We’ll do experiments and hands-on exploration, and have a lot of fun while we learn neat things about the world around us.
Wednesdays October 23-November 27, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages 6-9 years
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday August 13.
Free!
An evening of gguided painting where you get to take your craft home! Teens also welcome!
If you enjoy discussing books, join us the last Wednesday of the month (excluding Dec.) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wednesday November 27: The Last Painting of Sara De Vos, by Daniel Smith
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting.
Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Best for ages 14-23 months. Older and younger siblings are welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Join our terrific Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to amazing stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2.5-4 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us on the last Thursday* of each month for free popcorn and a fun teen movie.
Free. For ages 13+.
September 26: Clueless
October 24*: Beetlejuice
November 28: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
December - no movie in December - closed for the holidays
* Please note October's movie is the 2nd last Thursday in October
The APL Writers' Group is a small working collective that meets for the purpose of supporting and critiquing each other's work.
The group is currently at capacity. For information, please contact Reccia at: rmandelcorn@aurorapl.ca
Meet up with other expectant and new parents in this group for families welcoming babies. Guest speakers teach about topics on pregnancy and parenting in a relaxed setting geared toward enhancing your first year with baby. Babes in arms welcome.
4th Thursday of each month Starting September 26th | 7:00 pm | Multi-use Room
Register at http://bit.ly/2JfsKmt or drop in.
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Learn to create graphs, reports and use formulas in Microsoft Excel. Optional: Bring your own device preloaded with Microsoft Excel.
Drop-Ins welcome!
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Make your own gifts to give to family and friends for the holidays.
Saturday Nov 30, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
4+ years with adult
Free, drop-in!
If you enjoy reading and chatting about books, then this is the club for you! Join us on the second Thursday of each month for lively discussions of excellent titles.
The 2nd Thursday of each month; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
2019 Dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
2020 Dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11
Free. For students in Grades 8 - 12 Please register in advance.
Enjoy a bi-weekly Tuesday morning out, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online or just drop In!
FREE!
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Free, drop-in
Best for ages 0-13 months. Older siblings are welcome!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities. We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2 and 3 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting.
Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Best for ages 14-23 months. Older and younger siblings are welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Join our terrific Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to amazing stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2.5-4 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Design, build, and decorate your own gingerbread structures. Make it cute or make it weird, it's sure to be festive and delicious.
Free.
For ages 9 - 14.
Please register in advance.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Holiday movies for the festive season!
Friday, December 6th - The Family Stone (watch the trailer)
Friday, December 13th - A Christmas Story
Friday, December 20th - The Man Who Invented Christmas
Enjoy the festive season at APL with stories, music, puppetry and more. Hot chocolate, cookies & holiday fun.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Learn how to use the library’s various online resources to read e-Books on Overdrive, listen to audiobooks on RBdigital, watch movies on Hoopla and listen to music on freegal…all for free! Bring your own devices.
Drop-ins welcome!
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Aurora Public Library is excited and honoured to be partnering with Pflag.
The monthly Coffee Night will be an inclusive and welcoming space where members of our LGBTQ2 community can connect and engage, find camaraderie and support, and celebrate Pflag's vibrancy and growth.
15145 Yonge Street - Magna Room
Starts at 7:15 PM
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Free, drop-in
Best for ages 0-13 months. Older siblings are welcome!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities. We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2 and 3 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Join us at an informal monthly gathering where people come together to practice speaking English.
This highly interactive and fun group will feature a different theme each month to help participants practice conversation that they will use out in the community.
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting.
Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Best for ages 14-23 months. Older and younger siblings are welcome!
Free, drop-in.
Join our terrific Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to amazing stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Best for ages 2.5-4 years, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Queer Reads is a community-led LGBTQ2S group that enjoys books on a variety of subject matter and interests.
Facilitated by author Nikki Donadio. Nikki is a writer of fiction and poetry. A graduate of the Humber School for Writers, she holds an MA in Creative and Critical Writing and a BA in English Literature.
2nd Thursday of each month starting Sept. 12 l 7:00 pm | Multi-Use Room
Registration starts Aug. 1.
Sept.12 l Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead.
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone
