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20 May

Preschoolers ages 3-5, will enjoy this 6-week-long, kindergarten readiness program, with a focus on social skills and independence! The weekly program's length is 45 minutes.

Parents & caregivers must remain in the Library while children participate independently in the program. 3-5 years old and must be entering kindergarten (JK or SK) in September 2026.

Register ONCE for this 6-week session. Registration opens on April 29.

20 May
Alzheimer Society Social Café

2:00 PM | 173 Colborne Street

The Alzheimer Society’s Social Café is a welcoming space offered weekly where persons living with dementia and their care partners can socialize, build support networks and enjoy dementia friendly activities together. Please call 1-800-565-4614 ext. 421 to register.

Once registered, you can drop in as many times as you like.

20 May
Family Build and Play

6:00 PM | 173 Colborne Street

Are you ready to build, laugh, and be creative? Join us for a night of LEGO challenges the whole family can enjoy! Bring your imagination and bond over bricks!

All ages welcome.

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with Stories of the Asian Diaspora, a film series exploring identity, family, and belonging.

Wednesday, May 20 - Meditation Park (2017) A Vancouver woman reclaims her independence after discovering a secret in her marriage.

Other films in this series include:

Wednesday, May 27 - Islands (2019) A Filipino Canadian woman reconnects with her past and identity during a family visit to the Philippines.   

20 May
Cookbook Club

6:30 PM | 173 Colborne Street

Do you love to cook and enjoy trying new recipes? Are you looking to level up your skills and branch out into different styles and connect with others who also enjoy cooking and baking? Join us for a monthly Cookbook Club, where we get together, each choose a different recipe from the same cookbook, and then come back to discuss making that recipe and what we've learned. 

 

Due to public health regulations, we are unable to share/bring food to this event.

 

Registration opens on December 15.

21 May
Crafty Kids Storytime

10:30 AM | 173 Colborne Street

It's craft time for our preschool friends. Every week, we're showing our fun and creative sides with stories, songs, movement, and a craft!

 

Ages 18 months to 4 years. This is a drop-in program. 

21 May
Come Play! - EarlyON

1:30 PM | 173 Colborne Street

Come join EarlyON facilitators for a free play and inquiry-based drop-in program. Open to children up to age six, with their caregivers.

21 May

This session will cover information on memory and the brain, as well as explore the differences between normal aging and abnormal aging, what to do when concerned about memory changes, and how you can help strengthen your brain.

Registration opens on April 15.

21 May
Book a Librarian

2:00 PM | 173 Colborne Street

Our Book a Librarian program provides you with one hour of one-on-one help from Library staff. During this session, our staff can help you with:

  • Using the Internet
  • Using online databases
  • Accessing our digital collection and online tools
  • Searching and using our online catalogue
  • Finding books
  • Research tips Introduction to family history resources

One-on-one sessions will be held at our Main Branch. Note:  Library staff is unable to assist with troubleshooting personal computers/laptops, installing software, typing documents and forms, and making online purchases.

The Library’s LinkedIn Learning service offers free online courses on a variety of tech topics, including iPhones, iPads, and Android phones and tablets. On our Research and Learning page, you can sign in for free with your library card and PIN.