Appropriate for teens, adults, and seniors.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Drop-in.

Hear poets Clare Bolton and Stephanie Curry read poems from their recent chapbooks and answer questions about their writing process.

Appropriate for adults.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Learn about climate change and how the rise of greenhouse gases is impacting our community. Find out what residents, businesses, government, and you can do to make a difference!

This session will be presented by climate change expert, Dr. Daniel Hoornweg, an associate professor at Ontario Tech University.

Intended for children and families.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Drop-in.

Craft: 10–10:30 a.m.
Movie: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

It’s probably been a while since you wandered down the Yellow Brick Road, but before there was Wicked, there was Oz! We’ll make a craft, watch the movie, and yes—you can absolutely sing along. Rated PG.

Intended for children and families.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Drop-in.

Craft: 10–10:30 a.m.
Movie: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance. Rated PG.

Appropriate for high school students.
Hosted at Audley Branch.
Drop-in.

Looking for a place to cram for your exam? Pick up your study kit created by the Library’s Teen Advisory Council, grab a drink, and get studying! Kits available while supplies last.

Great for children and families.
Hosted at Audley Branch.
Drop-in.

Connect with our land, waters, plants, and animals using a mix of Indigenous teachings, stories, songs, and drumming. We will read "Good Morning World" and "Goodnight World" by Kylie Ward, both geared towards children 0–10 years old.

Appropriate for adults.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Learn about sound healing, a technique that uses vibrations, music, and instruments to enhance well-being. Participants will explore mindfulness exercises, and there will be an opportunity to try out the instruments used in the practice, such as gongs, drums, and chimes.

Presented by Indigenous musician, John Standingready, a Lakota singer and flutist from White Bear First Nation.

Appropriate for all ages.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Drop-in.

Attend a Q&A session followed by a chess simul exhibition with Woman Grandmaster Anna Burtasova. Anna Burtasova, a Russian-born Canadian chess player, was awarded the title of Woman Grandmaster by FIDE in 2009, gaining all three of her norms in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Anna Burtasova's Full Bio

Appropriate for seniors.
Hosted at the Makerspace @ McLean Branch.
Drop-in.

You are invited to help us celebrate Project Makerspace! Join us for light refreshments and a chance to see the many items we created over the past six months. Get inspired and let us know about any future projects you would like to see and do. How about sewing or personalized mugs? You are only limited by your imagination!

This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Appropriate for children and families.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Drop-in.

Have you ever coloured with melted crayons? Celebrate National Crayon Day with fun and colourful crafts and activities!