Dive into the world of creation at our Maker Space! Visit our Maker Space page for a complete listing of programs, open hours, and a glimpse into all the possibilities that await you. Whether you're a seasoned maker or a curious beginner, there's something for everyone. Explore, innovate, and bring your ideas to life!
We welcome children of all ages to participate in library programs. In accordance with the Ontario Child and Family Services Act, children under the age of 10 must be accompanied and adequately supervised by a parent or responsible caregiver. For more information, please see our Supervision of Children Policy.
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Water Fun and Bubble Bonanza: Pefferlaw Branch--Wednesday, July 9 |
Pefferlaw Branch Summertime is the best time for water activities! Join us outside for sensory water play, water balloons, and fun with bubbles! Be prepared to get wet. |
PJ Storytime: Various branches: Wednesday, July 16, Wednesday, August 6 |
Keswick Branch: Wednesday, July 16 Join us in your pajamas with your favourite stuffy for a sleepy storytime. |
Outdoor Family Storytime: Clearwater Farm--Saturdays, July 26, August 16, October 25 |
ClearWater Farm (1614 Metro Rd N) Bring a blanket and join us in the great outdoors for stories, songs, and other fresh air activities at ClearWater Farm! Find us on the porch of the little red shed. |
Sutton Fair Crafternoon: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Friday, July 25 |
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch Come and make something to enter into the Sutton Fair. |
Community Paint Night: Discovery Branch--Wednesday, July 30 |
Discovery Branch Join us in creating art! We will provide materials and display your art at Discovery Branch. Volunteer hours are available for grade eligible teens. Please contact us for more information. |
Video Game Tournament: Keswick Branch--Friday, August 8 |
Keswick Branch Come test your skills against others and see who comes out on top in our Super Smash Bros tournament. |
Paint a Puzzle: Pefferlaw Branch--Wednesday, August 13 |
Pefferlaw Branch Paint your own wooden puzzle that was made on our Maker Space Glowforge. |
SRLC Wrap Up Celebration with Hands on Exotics: Keswick Branch--Friday, August 15 |
Keswick Branch Celebrate all of your Summer Reading and Learning Club accomplishments with a live animal demonstration from Hands on Exotics. Learn about a variety of reptiles. Return your SRLC game card at this event to receive a free book while supplies last. Prizes are generously sponsored by GBK Financial Inc. “Your Family Mortgage Company” Lic. #11921. |
Homeschool Hangout: Keswick Branch--Tuesday, August 19 |
Keswick Branch Connect with other homeschooling families, and enjoy fun activities in our Maker Space. Learn about various homeschooling resources. |
Family Feud: Keswick Branch--Tuesday, August 19 |
Keswick Branch Ready for some family fun? Sign up your family/team (4-6 players per team) for Family Feud and get ready to guess some answers! Prizes will be awarded at the end of each round and a special grand prize will be awarded to the overall winning team. |
Blackout Poetry for Tweens: Keswick Branch--Friday, August 22 |
Keswick Branch Help us turn old books into art using black markers and creativity. |
Back to School Storytime: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Saturday, August 23 |
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch Enjoy a special Back to School-themed storytime. Afterwards, check out our Back to School Swap and customize your water bottle with stickers made in our Maker Space starting at 11:00 a.m. |
Back to School Swap and Customize Your Water Bottle with Stickers: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Saturday, August 23 |
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch "Bring your clean, gently used kids backpacks, school supplies, coats and boots in good condition to swap, or drop in to shop for free. Bring your own water bottle to customize with free stickers made in our Maker Space. Enjoy a Back to School-themed storytime beforehand at 10:30 am. Donations will be accepted ahead of swap day during open hours at all GPL branches starting Tuesday, August 12 until Friday, August 23. For more information, email us. |
Music and Movement: Pefferlaw Branch--Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Pefferlaw Branch Join CAPC Educators Jacky and Annette for a fun morning of music and movement activities. This program will feature activities that explore movement, as well as music through circle time, songs, and rhythm. For questions about this program, please contact CAPC by email at capcyorkregion@yorkchild.ca or by phone at 905-806-1895. About CAPC: CAPC is a Public Health Agency of Canada initiative that focuses on forming partnerships in the community to create opportunities for families, so that by the age of six, all children will have opportunities to develop to their optimum level physically, socially, and emotionally. CAPC provides families with children a range of programs which can offer support in their parenting or caregiving roles. Children engage in a variety of age-appropriate activities and materials that spark curiosity and exploration. |
Outdoor Family Storytime: De La Salle Beach--Tuesdays, beginning July 8 |
De La Salle Beach Bring a blanket and join us in the great outdoors for stories, songs, and other fresh air activities! |
Ready, Set Kindergarten: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Tuesdays, beginning July 8 |
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8 for the same day session. Children will enjoy an independent program of stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and play based activities while learning some of the classroom manners they will need in kindergarten. Caregivers do not attend the program but must remain outside the program room. |
Camp Crafts: Keswick Branch--Tuesdays, beginning July 8 |
Keswick Branch Come and make a different camp themed craft each week. Caregiver assistance with the craft may be required. |
Book Buddies: Keswick Branch--Tuesdays, beginning July 8 |
Keswick Branch Chat with our students about the books you read this week, enter our weekly prize draws, and enjoy fun activities. |
LEGO on the Go: Different branch locations each week--Wednesdays, beginning July 2 |
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Wednesday, July 2 Drop into a different library branch each week and connect with other LEGOmaniacs for fun-filled 'come and go' building and sharing. |
Outdoor Family Storytime: Whipper Watson Park--Wednesdays, beginning July 2 |
Whipper Watson Park In case of inclement weather, call Keswick Branch (905-476-5762 ext.2) starting at 10:00 a.m. on the morning of the program to confirm location of the program. Backup location is Keswick Branch. Bring a blanket and join us in the great outdoors for stories, songs, and other fresh air activities! |
Babytime: Keswick Branch--Thursdays, beginning July 3 |
Keswick Branch An interactive program for caregivers and babies featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and books. This program caters to children who are more stationary. Stay and play offered to babies and caregivers after the program. |
Chalk Creations: Discovery Branch--Thursdays, beginning July 3 |
Discovery Branch Come make beautiful chalk art with us outside Discovery Branch. Rain location will be in the library program room. |
Ready, Set Kindergarten: Keswick Branch--Thursdays, beginning July 3 |
Keswick Branch Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3 for the same day session. Children will enjoy an independent program of stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and play based activities while learning some of the classroom manners they will need in kindergarten. Caregivers do not attend the program but must remain outside the program room. |
Family Storytime: Discovery Branch--Thursdays, beginning July 3 |
Discovery Branch Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child. |
Freezie Bingo: Keswick Branch--Fridays, beginning July 4 |
Keswick Branch We have a winner! Drop in each week for a different bingo theme. Take turns being the bingo caller, win cool prizes, and leave with a tasty freezie! |
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