Programs and Workshops

All branches
Until Friday, January 31
Open to all GPL cardholders ages 18+

Complete a New Year’s Reading Resolutions Bingo Card for a chance to win awesome prizes! Georgina Public Library’s Reading Resolutions Bingo runs until Friday, January 31. 

• Pick up a Bingo Card from any library branch or print one from home.
• Print off a Bingo Card.

Winners will receive a $50.00 gift card to a local Georgina business of your choice. Prizes are sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Check out our New Year's Reading Resolutions webpage.

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Wednesday, January 22
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Adults 18+
Register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

Decorate a ceramic coaster using Cricut infusible ink and our Cricut heat press.

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Tuesday January 28
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Adults 18+
Register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot. There is a $15.00 cost recovery fee that can be paid on the night of the program. 

Pour your own candle using all natural ingredients including Canadian soy wax, cotton or cedar wick, essential oils (optional), dried flowers or greenery in a glass candle jar.

Keswick Branch
Wednesday, January 29
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in

Celebrate National Puzzle Day by picking up a new-to-you puzzle during our Jigsaw Swap! Drop off gently used, complete puzzles (no missing pieces, please) to any GPL Branch starting Sunday, January 19 until Tuesday, January 28, and receive a ticket to get early access for 6:30 p.m. on the day of the swap.

No puzzles to swap? Drop in starting at 7:00 p.m. to look through the remaining jigsaws. You may end up finding a puzzle that catches your eye!

Discovery Branch
Thursday, February 6  
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Adults 18+
Drop In

Drop in at Discovery Branch with your tech questions. Bring your device, and let our eServices Library Technicians, Anna and Ruth, help you learn how to make better use of your mobile device or laptop, stay safe online, and improve your tech knowledge. 

Discovery Branch
Wednesday, February 12
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Adults 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, January 28 at noon to reserve your spot.

In a safe, brave, fun, and co-creative space, we highlight key Black History moments from a Canadian perspective, pausing for stories and discussions along our journey. Program is generously sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Kendra Shae-Marie Mullings is a mother, long time Georgina resident, entrepreneur, educator, and community leader. She is the founder of Black Saturday School. Black Saturday School through its various series invites all curious minds to share in the richness of Black history.  

Keswick Branch
Saturday, February 22
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, January 28 at noon to reserve your spot.

Join Darryl Cheng, author of 'The New Plant Parent' and 'The New Plant Collector', who will give tips on houseplant care. When you understand how houseplants work, you gain a deeper appreciation of them and how they'll grow - it's a healthy dose of practical science and realistic expectations! Copies of Darryl’s books will be available for purchase. Funded by the Government of Ontario. This program is part of the Live Well Georgina - Turning the Page on Age project. 

Darryl Cheng is the author of 'The New Plant Parent', 'The New Plant Collector' and creator of House Plant Journal. Darryl’s passion for plants and his engineering approach to plant care have turned him into one of the most trusted houseplant resources on the internet! What was initially a Tumblr hobby page has turned into an Instagram account with over half a million followers, a go-to website for anything houseplant related, his very own houseplant care book, and plant time-lapse videos that have gone viral around the world.  

Discovery Branch
Tuesday, February 25
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Adults 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, January 28 at noon to reserve your spot.

Explore the charm of micro-weddings and how they provide a personalized, budget-friendly, and heartfelt experience. Presented by Ana Corrales, owner of Georgina Micro Weddings. 

Ana Coorales is the heart and soul behind Georgina Micro Weddings. With other 20 years of experience in coordination, and administrative roles, she brings a unique blend of expertise and creativity to every event she organizes. Her journey into event planning is deeply inspired by her mother-in-law, who has over 40 years of experience in events and party decor. Her influence, coupled with nearly a decade of collaboration on church, community events, and private celebrations, has shaped Ana's profound understanding of how to make moments magical.  

Discovery Branch
Saturday, March 1
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Adults 18+
Register for a timeslot through NewMakeIt starting Tuesday, January 28 at noon to reserve your spot.

A Repair Café brings together people with items to repair and volunteer fixers with tools to share. Presented in collaboration with the Regional Municipality of York and NewMakeIt.

About this event: A Repair Café is an event where people can bring a variety of household items to be fixed for free. Whether you’re unsure how to do the repair, don’t have the space or the right tools, the Repair Café offers a solution. Volunteer fixers are available to assess your needs and will do their best to fix your item. Specialties at each Repair Café may differ as it is dependent on the volunteer fixers attending that day. When you register online, please indicate the item you are bringing. If you know your repair will require replacement parts (e.g. bicycle tire tube, buttons, etc.) please bring the parts with you.

Stroke Drop in Support Group
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Wednesdays 
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For Adults 18 and up
Drop in 

Connect with other stroke survivors and their families. Learn about community and national organizations and resources available to stroke survivors and their families.

Facilitator information: Ron LaCombe facilitates the Stroke Drop in Support Group. He had a stroke in 2012, and has had many people help him in his recovery to get to where he is today. For the last 10 years, he has been giving back to the community. He continues to pass on what he learned from volunteering in numerous research projects and getting involved in stroke advocacy committees. His goal is to be able to help give individuals the tools and supports they need to give them a chance to live their best lives possible after a stroke. Ron is a trained facilitator with March of Dimes, and the co-chair for Toronto Stroke Networks Patient and Family Advisory Council. For more information about the support group, please contact Ron.

Pins and Needles Corner
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
First Wednesday of the month 
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For teens and adults
Drop in

Join us on the first Wednesday of the month to connect with other crafters. All knitters, crocheters, and quilters at all skill levels welcome! Work on your current project while chatting with other textile crafters.

CMHA at Georgina Public Library: Keswick Branch--Third Wednesday every month

Keswick Branch
Third Wednesday of the month 
10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Adults 18+
Drop in

Connect with a staff member from CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association) to learn about employment, case management, mental health, and justice resources available to you in the community.

About CMHA: CMHA, York Region Branch, was founded in 1984 and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness. We help people learn how to maintain their mental health, look for and identify the signs of mental illness, and get help and support when they need it. Through several locations across York Region and South Simcoe, we provide a wide range of services to assist individuals with their recovery. Our multi-disciplinary team of professionals are dedicated to assisting people achieve their optimum level of mental health.

English Conversation Circle for Newcomers: Keswick Branch--Wednesdays
(No session on December 11; Last session on December 18; Sessions resume January 8, 2025) 

Keswick Branch
Wednesdays 
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Registration is required through Welcome Centre Immigrant Services Mobile Unit.
For more information and to register for this program, please contact Ian Cowie or call 289-338-5140.

Practice your English, connect with your community, and share your settlement experiences with other newcomers to Canada. Program is provided by Welcome Centre Immigrant Services Mobile Unit. 

Pins and Needles Corner: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Saturdays

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Saturdays
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For teens and adults
Drop in

Join us on Saturdays to connect with other crafters. All knitters, crocheters, and quilters at all skill levels welcome! Work on your current project while chatting with other textile crafters.

Scrabble Sundays: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Sundays

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Every Sunday 
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For Adults

Join us at Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch for the return of Scrabble Sundays! Come on your own or bring a friend. Scrabble boards will be provided.