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Special Fall Programs
| GPL on the Go! R.L. Graham Public School--Select Tuesday, November 7 |
| R.L. Graham Public School Tuesday, November 7 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. |
| GPL on the Go! The Link--Select Fridays, October 13, December 1 |
| The Link Fridays, October 13, December 1 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. |
| Let's Make Stuff - Halloween Edition: Keswick Branch--Thursday, October 19 |
| Keswick Branch Thursday, October 19 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. For ages 6 to 12 Drop in. While supplies last. Calling all ghouls, witches, and ghosts! Come to Keswick branch to make a spooky craft just in time for Hallowe'en! Caregiver assistance with the craft may be required. |
| Pefferlaw PA Day Program: Pefferlaw Branch--Friday, October 20 |
| Pefferlaw Branch Friday, October 20 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For ages 5 and up Join us at Pefferlaw Branch for a variety of themed activities. Come and go drop in program. October 20: Nature |
| Play Orchestral Music with Khouri Music: Keswick Branch--Friday, October 20 |
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Play Orchestral Music with Khouri Music Is your child curious about orchestral instruments, but you’re not sure how to develop that interest? Join us for this PA day program where members of Khouri Music will help children test out various orchestral instruments to explore curiosity, interest, and a love for music. 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. 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. |
| Let's Make Stuff - Gingerbread Edition: Keswick Branch--Thursday, December 7 |
| Keswick Branch Thursday, December 7 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. For ages 6 to 12 Drop in. While supplies last. Create and decorate your own gingerbread. It’s going to be sweet! Caregiver assistance may be required. |
Weekly Fall Programs
| Family Storytime: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Tuesdays, until December 5 |
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Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child. Drop in as space allows. |
| Ready, Set, Kindergarten: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Tuesdays, until December 5 |
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Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch 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. |
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Reading Buddies: Keswick Branch--Tuesdays, until December 5 |
| Keswick Branch Tuesdays, until December 5 (no session on October 24 and October 31) 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For ages 6 to 10 Practice your reading skills with teen volunteers through literacy-based activities. Please email us starting Tuesday, August 22 to register for this program or to inquire about our waiting list. Priority is given to first time participants. |
| Family Storytime: Keswick Branch--Wednesdays, until December 6 |
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Keswick Branch Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities with your child. |
| Ukulele Circle Beginner/Intermediate: Keswick Branch--Wednesdays, until December 6 |
| Keswick Branch Wednesdays, until December 6 (no session on October 25) 6:00 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. For ages 9 to 13 Join us to learn chords and songs to jam along with music-loving friends. Use your own uke, or borrow one from us. Beginners need no previous ukulele experience. If you are interested in participating, please email us. |
| Ukulele Circle Advanced: Keswick Branch--Wednesdays, until December 6 |
| Keswick Branch Wednesdays, until December 6 (no session on October 25) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For ages 9 to 13 If you are interested in advancing your ukulele skills with a dynamic group of experienced musicians, please email us for more information. |
| Babytime: Keswick Branch--Thursdays, until December 7 |
| Keswick Branch Thursdays, until December 7 (no session on October 26) 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For ages 0 to 11 months Drop in An interactive program for parents and babies featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and books. |
| Keswick Ready, Set, Kindergarten--Thursdays, until December 7 |
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Keswick Branch 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. |
| LEGO Club: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Thursdays, until December 7 |
| Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch Thursdays, until December 7 (no session on October 26) 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For ages 6+ Drop in after school each week and connect with other LEGOmaniacs for fun-filled challenges. |
| Saturday Family Storytime: Keswick Branch--Saturdays, beginning September 16 |
| Keswick Branch Saturdays, October 14, 21, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For ages 0 to 5 Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities with your child. Drop in as space allows. |
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