Programs and Workshops

Gmail for Beginners:  Keswick Branch--Friday, October 18--Program is full!

Keswick Branch
Friday, October 18
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Free, but please register 905-476-5762.

• Set up a Gmail account
• Send, reply, reply all, forward emails
• Attach documents and pictures
• Avoid email viruses

Windows 10 laptops will be provided. 

Fall Colours Forest Walk:  Pefferlaw Tract, York Reginal Forest--Saturday, October 19

Pefferlaw Tract, York Regional Forest (near Pefferlaw Branch)
Saturday, October 19
2:30 - 4 p.m.
Free, Registration Required.
To register, visit any branch or call Pefferlaw Branch at 705-437-1514. Only 25 spots available!
(One adult + one child = two spots)
All ages welcome. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

This educational walk, provided by York Region Forest experts, will teach participants about how the forest ecosystem changes in the fall. How do leaves change colour? Which animals will be hibernating, migrating, or bundling up for the winter? Discover something new with us in our local forest! The walk will happen rain or shine, so please wear appropriate outdoor clothing. Entrance to the trail at 101 Pete's Lane. Follow the signs that will be posted on Pete's Lane for parking.

A Ghostly Gathering with the Georgina Public Library Board Members
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Tuesday, October 22

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Tuesday, October 22
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Free, Drop-in

Join us for a celebration of the spirits that linger in our local area, and an opportunity to meet the members of our Georgina Public Library Board.  Enjoy hot cider and cookies with the Board members, a Halloween décor crafting session, test your knowledge of famous hauntings to win prizes, hear stories of local ghostly encounters with the Georgina Paranormal Society, and share your own spooky stories with us! (Please note: These activities are not suitable for small children.)

Word for Beginners:  Keswick Branch--Friday, October 25--Program is full!

Keswick Branch
Friday, October 25
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Free, but please register 905-476-5762.

• Create a Word document
• Insert images and formatting techniques
• Save documents to a USB
• Attach documents to an email

Windows 10 laptops will be provided. 

Central Ontario Paranormal Investigators:  Keswick Branch--Wednesday, October 30

Keswick Branch
Wednesday, October 30
7 - 8 p.m.
Free, Drop-in

Meet Glen Laycock from COPi and find out about the exciting work he and his team do, investigating paranormal activity around Georgina and beyond.  See up close their specialized cameras and voice recorders, witness evidence of local hauntings, and find out how COPi can assess what might be lurking in your own house! 

Toronto International Festival of Authors presents: "Lit on Tour Pefferlaw" with Kelley Armstrong:  Pefferlaw Branch--Friday November 1

Pefferlaw Branch
Friday November 1
7 - 8 p.m.
Free, Registration Required. To register, visit any branch or call Pefferlaw Branch at 705-437-1514. Space is limited. 

Best-selling author Kelley Armstrong hosts an intimate discussion about her books for teens and adults, her writing process, and what it’s like to be an author. Blue Heron Books will be on hand with copies of Kelley's books for sale. Get a copy personally signed by Kelley!

Saving Strategies - Easy Concept, Difficult Reality:  Keswick Branch
Saturday, November 13

Keswick Branch
Wednesday, November 13
7 - 8 p.m.
Free, Registration Required

Learn how to save more and spend less!  Join Certified Professional Accountant Emily Trotter for practical tips on creating a budget, paying down debt, and finding savings to plan for your future.  To register, visit any GPL Branch or call the Keswick Branch.

Online Movies, Music, eBooks, and Learning:  Keswick Branch--Friday, November 15--Program is full!

Keswick Branch
Friday, November 15
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Free, but please register 905-476-5762.

• Kanopy, Hoopla, Freegal, OverDrive, LinkedIn Learning
• Navigate collection of our online offerings
• Bring mobile device to download apps
• Troubleshooting tips

Windows 10 laptops will be provided. 

Painters' Circle:  Pefferlaw Branch--Wednesday, November 20

Pefferlaw Branch
Wednesday, November 20 
2:30 - 4 p.m. 
Adults only please (ages 16+)
$10 per person, Registration Required.To register, visit any GPL Branch (payment is due at time of registration). 

Create a masterpiece in a fun, informal setting using easy step-by-step instructions. All materials are supplied. 

Shopping Online with Amazon for Beginners:  Keswick Branch--Friday, November 22--Program is full!

Keswick Branch
Friday, November 22
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Free, but please register 905-476-5762

• Set up an Amazon account
• Find items and check out to shopping cart
• Shipping and returns
• Black Friday, Prime Day, and Amazon Prime

 Windows 10 laptops will be provided. 

Painters' Circle:  Pefferlaw Branch--Sunday, November 24

Pefferlaw Branch
Sunday, November 24
2:30 - 4 p.m. 
Adults only please (ages 16+)
$10 per person, Registration Required.To register, visit any GPL Branch (payment is due at time of registration). 

Create a masterpiece in a fun, informal setting using easy step-by-step instructions. All materials are supplied. 

Writers Workshop with WCYR:  Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Sunday, November 24

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Sunday November 24
2 - 4 p.m.
Free, Drop-In

Learn the basics of building a great novel using structure, plot and character, and how conflict is the glue that holds these three elements together. Be ready to critically analyze your work-in-progress or to start a new novel outline from the ground up.  For beginners and seasoned writers.

Pop-Up Cat Cafe:  Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Sunday, December 1

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Sunday December 1 
2:30 - 4 p.m.
Free, Registration Required

All ages welcome, children 10 and under must be supervised by an adult. To register, visit any GPL branch or call the Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch (One adult + one child = two spots)

Meet some of the adorable cats and kittens available for adoption from the Georgina Feral Cat Committee!  Read your favourite furry friend a story, sip a hot drink, and chat with GFCC volunteers about the awesome work they do.