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Enjoy lots of fun, interactive, and educational  online programs with us! If you miss any of the live broadcasts, the videos will be available on Facebook for you to enjoy at a later time.  

Special Programs for June, July, and August

Download a copy of What's On for June and What's On for July and August.

PA Day Sidewalk Chalk Party: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Friday, June 2

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Friday, June 2
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
For ages 3 and up
Drop in

Join us in creating a community art piece in front of the library and show off your skills! Drop in while supplies last. 

Drag Queen Storytime: Keswick Branch--Saturday, June 3

Keswick Branch
Saturday, June 3
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in 

Join the Deveraux Dolls to celebrate diversity and inclusion with stories, crafts, and activities for all ages. Come and go drop in program. Presented in partnership with Georgina Pride. Program is generously sponsored by Friends of the Library. 

GPL on the Go: R.L. Graham Public School--Tuesday, June 13

R.L. Graham Public School
Tuesday, June 13
10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 6
Drop in 

Join us at EarlyON Child and Family Centre for stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child as part of Family Stay & Play. EarlyON Family Stay & Play runs 9:00 a.m. to 11: 00 a.m.  

GPL on the Go: The Link--Friday, June 16

The Link
Friday, June 16
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 6
Drop in

Join us at EarlyON Child and Family Centre for stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child as part of Family Stay & Play. EarlyON Family Stay & Play runs 9:00 a.m. to 11: 00 a.m.  

Summer Reading and Learning Club Launch Party: Keswick Branch--Saturday, June 17

Keswick Branch
Saturday, June 17
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in

Celebrate the launch of GPL's Summer Reading and Learning Club with a reading of "Travel Guide for Monsters Part Deux: A Canadian Adventure" with homegrown author Jocelyn Watkinson. Enjoy monster-related activities, balloon twisting by Minerva's Creations, and pick up a copy of your SRLC game card. 
Signed copies of Jocelyn's books will be available for purchase by onsite bookseller Blue Heron Books. 
Author reading starts at 10:00 a.m. Other activities begin at 10:30 a.m.
Launch party is generously sponsored by Foch Family Real Estate.

GPL at Music in the Streets: Georgina Pioneer Village--Saturday, June 24

Georgina Pioneer Village
Saturday, June 24
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in

Visit our booth at Music in the Streets! Come by the GPL Stage at 10:30 a.m. to see performances by our very own youth Ukulele Circle and listen to children’s stories. We will also be reading stories in the Children’s area at 1:15 p.m.

Water Fun and Bubble Bonanza: Pefferlaw Branch--Wednesday, July 5

Pefferlaw Branch
Wednesday, July 5
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
For ages 18 months to 6 years

Summertime is the perfect time for outdoor water play! Join us outside for sensory water activities and fun with bubbles. Be prepared to get wet. 

GPL on the Go: The Link--Friday, July 7

The Link
Friday, July 7
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 6
Drop in

Join us at EarlyON Child and Family Centre for stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child as part of Family Stay & Play. EarlyON Family Stay & Play runs 9:00 a.m. to 11: 00 a.m.  

Outdoor Family Storytime -Clearwater Farm: Saturday, July 8, 15, 22

Clearwater Farm
Saturday, July 8, 15, 22
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Drop in

Bring a blanket and join us in the great outdoors for stories, songs, and other fresh air activities! 

GPL on the Go: R.L. Graham Public School--Tuesday, July 25

R.L. Graham Public School
Tuesday, July 25
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 6
Drop in

Join us at EarlyON Child and Family Centre for stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child as part of Family Stay & Play. EarlyON Family Stay & Play runs 9:00 a.m. to 11: 00 a.m.  

Play Orchestral Instruments with Khouri Music: Keswick Branch--Tuesday, July 25

Keswick Branch
Tuesday, July 25
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12
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Is your child curious about orchestral instruments, but you’re not sure how to develop that interest? Join us for this one-of-a-kind program where members of Khouri Music will help children test out various orchestral instruments to explore curiosity, interest, and a love for music.

Presenter bio: Amir is a Canadian Syrian multi-talented musician. He is an accomplished violinist, viola player, composer, conductor, and teacher. His musical journey began when he completed his educational studies and joined the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus, where he studied violin and the history of music, harmonies, and piano. He also graduated in viola.

Amir's musical prowess has taken him to many countries, and he has participated in several concerts and festivals in Canada, Syria, the Emirates, Tunisia, and Lebanon. Amir is also an accomplished soloist and chamber musician. He currently plays with the Rose Orchestra Brampton as a first violin and is a violin player at the Canadian Arab Orchestra, where he participates in all their performances and festivals across Canada.

Amir is also passionate about music education and teaches and conducts classes at Music At The Towers in Brampton. He is a violin teacher at Aurora Music Academy and the Canadian Arabic Conservatory of Music, where he shares his knowledge and experience with students of all levels. He is the founder of Khouri Music, music organization for teaching private lessons and helping organize music for several events.

This year, in Keswick, Khouri music will start a new program consist on educating children by providing classroom instruction on orchestral string instruments. The program will let children play together as a section in an orchestra where we will have 3 different instruments violin, viola and cello. They will learn to play different pieces, read notes and coordinate together. In addition, each child will have a one-on-one private lesson with an instructor to improve their skills.

GPL on the Go: R.L. Graham Public School--Tuesday, August 8

R.L. Graham Public School
Tuesday, August 8
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 6
Drop in

Join us at EarlyON Child and Family Centre for stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child as part of Family Stay & Play. EarlyON Family Stay & Play runs 9:00 a.m. to 11: 00 a.m.  

GPL on the Go: The Link--Friday, August 11

The Link
Friday, August 11
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 6

Join us at EarlyON Child and Family Centre for stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child as part of Family Stay & Play. EarlyON Family Stay & Play runs 9:00 a.m. to 11: 00 a.m.  

Summer Reading and Learning Club Wrap-Up Celebration: Keswick Branch
Friday, August 18

Keswick Branch
Friday, August 18
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For ages 4 to 10
Drop in

Celebrate all of your Summer Reading and Learning Club accomplishments with a musical performance by Scott Gardner. A guitar with a mind of his own, Walter leads young minds through magical adventures. And when Walter stubbornly demands a break, Scott is forced to fill in with action songs, finger plays, and story telling. He gets really goofy telling Robert Munsch stories. Return your Summer Reading and Learning Club game card at this event to receive a free book while supplies last. Program is generously sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Weekly Programs for July and August

Camp Crafts: Keswick Branch--Tuesdays, July 4 until August 15

Keswick Branch
Tuesdays: July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12
Drop in

Come and make a different camp-themed craft each week. Drop in while supplies last. Caregiver assistance with the craft may be required. 

Outdoor Family Storytime: De La Salle Park--Tuesdays, July 4 until August 15

De La Salle Park
Tuesdays: July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 6 
Drop in

Bring a blanket, and join us in the great outdoors for stories, songs, and other fresh air activities! In case of inclement weather, call Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch at 905-722-5702 ext.2 starting at 10:00 a.m. on the morning of the program to confirm location of the program. Back-up location is Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch.

Ready, Set, Kindergarten: Pefferlaw Branch--Tuesdays, July 11 until August 15

Pefferlaw Branch
Tuesdays: July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
For ages 3 to 6
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of the program to reserve your spot.

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. 

Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. for program on Tuesday, July 11.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. for program on Tuesday, July 18.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. for program on Tuesday, July 25.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. for program on Tuesday, August 1.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. for program on Tuesday, August 8.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. for program on Tuesday, August 15.

Tinker Time: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Tuesdays, July 4 until August 15

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Tuesdays, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For ages 6 and up
Come and go drop-in program

Experiment with high/low technology, and create new things at our pop-up Tinker Lab. On Fridays, we play video games. 

Outdoor Family Storytime: Whipper Watson Park Wednesdays, July 5 until August 16

Whipper Watson Park
Wednesdays: July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 6 
Drop in 

Bring a blanket, and join us in the great outdoors for stories, songs, and other fresh air activities!  Drop in. In case of inclement weather, call Keswick Branch at 905-722-5762 ext.2 starting at 10:00 a.m. on the morning of the program to confirm location of the program. Back-up location is at Keswick Branch.

Summer Buddies: Keswick Branch--Wednesdays, July 5 until August 16

Keswick Branch
Wednesdays: July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12
Drop in

Join in on the fun with teen volunteers as we check off Summer Reading and Learning Club activities on your Game Card. On July 19, we will be making music with special guest, Khouri Music. 

Outdoor Babytime: Whipper Watson Park--Thursdays, July 6 until August 17

Whipper Watson Park
Thursdays: July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 18 months
Drop in

Bring a blanket, and join us in the great outdoors for stories, songs, and other fingerplays! We will be near the tennis courts in the shade. Back-up location is Keswick Branch.

LEGO Club: Alternate Locations--Thursdays,  July 6 until August 10

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--July 6
Pefferlaw Branch--July 13
Keswick Branch--July 20
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--July 27
Pefferlaw Branch--August 3
Keswick Branch--August 10
Thursdays: July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10
10:30 a.m. to 11: 15 a.m.
For ages 3 to 12
Drop in

Drop in to a different library branch each week, and connect with other LEGOmaniacs for fun-filled 'come and go' building and sharing. 

Ready, Set, Kindergarten: Keswick Branch--Thursdays, July 6 until August 17

Keswick Branch
Thursdays: July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
For ages 3 to 6
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of the program to reserve your spot.

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. 

Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. for program on Thursday, July 6.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. for program on Thursday, July 13.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. for program on Thursday, July 20.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. for program on Thursday, July 27.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. for program on Thursday, August 3.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. for program on Thursday, August 10.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. for program on Thursday, August 17.

Tinker Time: Keswick Branch--Thursdays, July 6 until August 17

Keswick Branch
Thursdays, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 6 and up
Come and go drop in program.

Experiment with high/low technology and create new things at our pop up Tinker Lab. On Fridays we play video games. 

Freezie Bingo: Keswick Branch--Fridays, July 7 until August 11

Keswick Branch
Fridays: July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 3+
Drop in 

We have a winner!  Drop in to Keswick Branch each week for a different bingo theme.  Take turns being the bingo caller, win cool prizes, and leave with a tasty freezie!

Tinker Time: Keswick Branch--Fridays, July 7 until August 18

Keswick Branch
Fridays: July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 6 and up
Come and go drop-in program.

Experiment with high/low technology, and create new things at our pop-up Tinker Lab. On Fridays, we play video games. 

Tinker Time: Keswick Branch--Saturdays, July 8 until August 19

Keswick Branch
Saturdays: July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For ages 6 and up
Come and go drop-in program.

Experiment with high/low technology, and create new things at our pop-up Tinker Lab. On Fridays, we play video games. 

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