Programs and Workshops

Discovery Branch
Tuesday, January 27
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, December 16 at noon to reserve your spot.

Use real flowers and leaves to transfer vibrant natural pigments onto fabric, learning the joyful art of botanical imprinting. Create a gorgeous framed floral art piece and/or a mini cotton bag, making it the perfect handmade gift. The $15.00 cost recovery fee can be paid on the night of the program.  

Keswick Branch
Saturday, January 31
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in 

Enjoy a concert played by members of the Georgina Chinese Association. Experience the elegance and harmony of chamber music in the library.  

The Georgina Chinese Association (GCA) is a registered non-profit organization committed to promoting the richness of Chinese culture, fostering intercultural exchange, and serving the local community. Comprised of members from various sectors—including education, the arts, technology, and business—the GCA strives to build bridges of understanding through cultural seminars, art exhibitions, and community engagement initiatives. Guided by the principle of “Connecting through culture, serving with heart,” the Association is dedicated to advancing cultural integration and enhancing social harmony within the Georgina community.

All locations
Tuesday, February 3 until Friday, February 20

Discover your next great read… without judging it by its cover!

Looking for something new to read? Try a Blind Date with a Book at Georgina Public Library! Visit any GPL branch with your current Georgina Public Library card and choose from our selection of mystery-wrapped “blind date” books. Check one out with the help of our friendly staff, take it home, and enjoy the surprise.

Once you’ve finished (or sampled!) your book, tell us how the date went—was it a perfect match or a terrible date?
Fill out a ballot and you’ll be entered into our Grand Prize Draw. 

Keswick Branch
Sunday, February 8
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Drop in

Try out one of our ukuleles or bring your own instrument to take part in an afternoon of community music making. Musicians of all abilities welcome. 

The Link
Wednesday, February 11
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For ages 18+

Hospice Georgina and Georgina Public Library have teamed up to bring you Trivia at Hospice Georgina! There will be prizes for the winners of each round and a grand prize for the overall winners! Register yourself or a team by emailing programs@hospicegeorgina.com or by calling 905-722-9333  ext. 5505. 

Keswick Branch
Wednesday, February 11
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 18+
Drop in

Explore the history of the Black Family through the lens of stereotypes, representation, and diversity as presented in the media.  Program is facilitated by Black Saturday School.

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. 

Pefferlaw Branch
Tuesday, February 24
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, January 27 at noon to reserve your spot.

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of crafting. You will learn how to make a design with an insert using our Cricut Joy.   

Discovery Branch
Wednesday, February 25
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For ages 18+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, January 27 at noon to reserve your spot.

Join Transformational Coach Negin M. Khorasani for an interactive workshop on simple, practical mindset shifts that can support your mental health every day. Participate in guided reflections, hands-on exercises, and live coaching demonstrations. 

Discovery Branch
Wednesday, February 25
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in

Learn about responsible pet ownership from the Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre, and meet some adoptable dogs. 

Keswick Branch
Saturday February 28
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in

Celebrate Black History Month by exploring the history and cultural legacy of the steelpan through a live musical performance with Pan Fyah. Discover how this symbol of resilience and creativity became a global icon of
Afro-Caribbean identity and musical innovation.

Program is generously sponsored by GBK Financial Inc. "Your Family Mortgage Company" Lic. #11921.  

Discovery Branch
Tuesdays, until June 24 (No sessions will be held on February 10 and February 24).
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For ages 14 and up

All Babies Count (ABC) Prenatal Nutrition Program is a free weekly program for mothers who need extra support during their pregnancy. Expecting mothers learn about nutrition, pregnancy, and parenthood. Open to all prenatal mothers living in York Region until their babies reach 6 months of age. Facilitated by Rose of Sharon. To register, please contact Aura Reynoso, ABC Site Coordinator-North, at 289-301-9944.

Rose of Sharon provides free supportive programs and educational services in York Region to pregnant and parenting youth (14-29 years) while they build greater stability in their children's lives. These programs empower young mothers to embrace their strengths, continue high school, build parenting skills, increase child development knowledge, receive personal counselling, and have access to food and practical supports needed to raise healthy children. Offered online and onsite in a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space, youth parents set goals and work toward building the future they envision for themselves and their little ones. Rose of Sharon is a registered Canadian charity. 100% of the free programs and services that we offer are funded thanks to community donors and program funders.

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: Discovery Branch--Third Wednesday every month

Discovery 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.

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

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. 

Writer's Workshop: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Second Wednesday of the month

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Second Wednesday of the month: February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8,
August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Drop in to Sutton Branch for our Writer's Workshop. This program is open to anyone who loves to write, whether they are new to the craft or have had their work published. Contact Sylvia for more information.

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
Sundays
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For Adults

Come on your own or bring a friend. Scrabble boards will be provided.