Tween Programs

Pefferlaw Branch
Saturday, September 14
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
All ages welcome
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, August 27 at noon to reserve your family or adult timeslot for this program.
Register on Eventbrite starting at noon for the 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at noon for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at noon for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at noon for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session.

Meet some adoptable cats and pick up cat care tips. Presented in partnership with Georgina Feral Cat Committee. 

Keswick Branch
Tuesday, September 17
Tuesday, October 8
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For all ages

Connect with other homeschooling families and enjoy fun activities. Learn about various homeschooling resources.  

Seasonal Saturdays: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch---Saturday, September 21
Pefferlaw Branch--Saturday, October 5

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Saturday, September 21
11:00 a.m. to noon 
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12

Decorate a bookworm

Pefferlaw Branch
Saturday, October 5
11:00 a.m. to noon
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12

Make a Fall leaf bookmark

Drop by the branch for a fun, seasonal activity as space allows.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at GPL: Keswick Branch--Friday, September 27

Keswick Branch
Friday, September 27
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For all ages

Join us for cultural teachings from Jake Charles (Na-nock-ashee) from First Nation Cultural Tours. Participate in sensory experiences such as traditional song and dance performances, storytelling, and medicinal ceremonies which are part of Ojibwe culture. Presented in partnership with the Chippewas of Georgina Island and sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Fall Walk in the York Region Forest: Pefferlaw Branch--Saturday, October 5

Pefferlaw Branch
Saturday, October 5
10:30 a.m. to noon
For ages 10+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, September 24 at noon to reserve your spot.

Get out and enjoy the fall colours with York Region Forest and Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust. Learn how forest animals prepare for winter and which birds prepare for fall migration. This hike is approximately 3 km, starting and finishing at Pefferlaw Branch.  

Youth Ukulele Jam: Keswick Branch--Wednesday, October 16

Keswick Branch
Wednesday, October 16
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 9 to 17

Everyone is welcome to drop in and jam along with other uke lovers at our first ever community youth jam night! For more information email us.