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Next 7 days at a glance Jul 10 to Jul 16, 2025
Tuesday, Jul 15
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Wednesday, Jul 16
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Today: Thursday,
July 10, 2025
Scratch game development with Koala Koders
Thu, Jul 10 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Collaboratory
This event is full
This is a program for children going into grades 3 - 5. Beginners welcome!Ready to build your own game? Dive into Scratch programming and design a fun video game from scratch. You'll learn how to... keep reading
Friday,
July 11, 2025
Baby storytime
Fri, Jul 11 | 10:15 am to 10:45 am @ Children's department
Come have fun with your baby with stories, rhymes, tickles and bounces! This early literacy program is designed for babies up to 24 months old, and their caregivers.Registration for storytime is not... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Jul 11 | 11:15 am to 11:45 am @ Children's department
Come have fun with your baby with stories, rhymes, tickles and bounces! This early literacy program is designed for babies up to 24 months old, and their caregivers.Registration for storytime is not... keep reading
Farsi-speaking tween hangout: Emoji paint workshop
Fri, Jul 11 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ First floor program room
This event is full
.اگر فارسی صحبت میکنید و در کلاسهای سوم تا هفتم هستید، به این دورهمی نوجوانان فارسیزبان دعوت هستید.با نقاشی کردن ایموجی مورد علاقهتان روی بوم، خودتان را ابراز کنید. چه مبتدی باشید و چه حرفهای،... keep reading
Summer movie matinee: Shaun the Sheep Movie
Fri, Jul 11 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room
Beat the heat at the library! Join us in July and August for Friday afternoon movies at the library. Bring your own cushions, mats and blankets — or use one of our chairs!July 4 — Babe (1995)July 11 —... keep reading
Saturday,
July 12, 2025
Build with Lego & Keva
Sat, Jul 12 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room
Let's have fun building with Lego and Keva! Join other builders for two hours of imaginative free play. All supplies will be available for use in the program room, and children can create any... keep reading
Tech for tots
Sat, Jul 12 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ Collaboratory
Play is important for child development. It contributes to physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being and is the first practice we get at reasoning, problem-solving and planning.Bring your... keep reading
Monday,
July 14, 2025
Family drop-in
Mon, Jul 14 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room
Bring your toys and come meet new friends at this casual, non-programmed play time for families, or for those taking care of children under the age of 5. Registration is not required.Please note,... keep reading
Tuesday,
July 15, 2025
Paws 4 Stories
Tue, Jul 15 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room
There is 1 spot left out of 5
Paws 4 Stories is for children aged 7 – 10. It is run in partnership with the St. John Ambulance therapy dog program. In this program, a certified, friendly therapy dog sits with a child to help the... keep reading
Wednesday,
July 16, 2025
Toddler storytime
Wed, Jul 16 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department
Join us for stories, finger plays and songs. Our toddler storytime program is based on simple concepts, repetition and movement. It's designed for kids ages 2 to 3 and their caregivers.Registration... keep reading
Storytime at Semisch Park
Wed, Jul 16 | 10:30 am to 11:00 am @ Semisch Park
This summer, join us for outdoor storytimes at Semisch Park every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11 a.m. There will be songs, rhymes, stories and even a puppet or two. Then, stick around afterwards for... keep reading
Craft extravaganza
Wed, Jul 16 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm @ First floor program room
Looking for a fun way to chill out this summer? Come and join us for afternoon crafts on four Wednesdays in July. Each week, a new project will be introduced using a variety of craft and recyclable... keep reading
Board game night
Wed, Jul 16 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm @ Third floor program room
Join us for a fun evening of board games at City Library!Try a new game or play a familiar favourite with other community members. We’ll provide a number of popular games from our collection. At the... keep reading
Friday,
July 18, 2025
Baby storytime
Fri, Jul 18 | 10:15 am to 10:45 am @ Children's department
Come have fun with your baby with stories, rhymes, tickles and bounces! This early literacy program is designed for babies up to 24 months old, and their caregivers.Registration for storytime is not... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Jul 18 | 11:15 am to 11:45 am @ Children's department
Come have fun with your baby with stories, rhymes, tickles and bounces! This early literacy program is designed for babies up to 24 months old, and their caregivers.Registration for storytime is not... keep reading
Summer movie matinee: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Fri, Jul 18 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room
Beat the heat at the library! Join us in July and August for Friday afternoon movies at the library. Bring your own cushions, mats and blankets — or use one of our chairs!July 4 — Babe (1995)July 11 —... keep reading
Saturday,
July 19, 2025
Build with Lego & Keva
Sat, Jul 19 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room
Let's have fun building with Lego and Keva! Join other builders for two hours of imaginative free play. All supplies will be available for use in the program room, and children can create any... keep reading
Tech for tots
Sat, Jul 19 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ Collaboratory
Play is important for child development. It contributes to physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being and is the first practice we get at reasoning, problem-solving and planning.Bring your... keep reading
Monday,
July 21, 2025
Family drop-in
Mon, Jul 21 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room
Bring your toys and come meet new friends at this casual, non-programmed play time for families, or for those taking care of children under the age of 5. Registration is not required.Please note,... keep reading
Tuesday,
July 22, 2025
Paws 4 Stories
Tue, Jul 22 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room
This event is full
Paws 4 Stories is for children aged 7 – 10. It is run in partnership with the St. John Ambulance therapy dog program. In this program, a certified, friendly therapy dog sits with a child to help the... keep reading
Kids' summer chess club
Tue, Jul 22 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ First floor program room
Interested in coming for a fun game of chess with other kids at the library? During select Tuesday afternoons in July and August, children 8 – 13 can participate in casual games of chess and... keep reading
Wednesday,
July 23, 2025
Toddler storytime
Wed, Jul 23 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department
Join us for stories, finger plays and songs. Our toddler storytime program is based on simple concepts, repetition and movement. It's designed for kids ages 2 to 3 and their caregivers.Registration... keep reading
Storytime at Semisch Park
Wed, Jul 23 | 10:30 am to 11:00 am @ Semisch Park
This summer, join us for outdoor storytimes at Semisch Park every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11 a.m. There will be songs, rhymes, stories and even a puppet or two. Then, stick around afterwards for... keep reading
Craft extravaganza
Wed, Jul 23 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm @ First floor program room
Looking for a fun way to chill out this summer? Come and join us for afternoon crafts on four Wednesdays in July. Each week, a new project will be introduced using a variety of craft and recyclable... keep reading
Friday,
July 25, 2025
Baby storytime
Fri, Jul 25 | 10:15 am to 10:45 am @ Children's department
Come have fun with your baby with stories, rhymes, tickles and bounces! This early literacy program is designed for babies up to 24 months old, and their caregivers.Registration for storytime is not... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Jul 25 | 11:15 am to 11:45 am @ Children's department
Come have fun with your baby with stories, rhymes, tickles and bounces! This early literacy program is designed for babies up to 24 months old, and their caregivers.Registration for storytime is not... keep reading
Summer movie matinee: Coco
Fri, Jul 25 | 2:30 pm to 4:15 pm @ Third floor program room
Beat the heat at the library! Join us in July and August for Friday afternoon movies at the library. Bring your own cushions, mats and blankets — or use one of our chairs!July 4 — Babe (1995)July 11 —... keep reading
Movie night in the Plaza: "Paddington 2"
Fri, Jul 25 | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm @ CIvic Plaza
Grab your blanket or lawn chair and get ready for a fun night watching the film Paddington 2 in Civic Plaza.The movie will begin at dusk (about 9 p.m.). City Library's Teen Advisory Council will run a... keep reading
Saturday,
July 26, 2025
Build with Lego & Keva
Sat, Jul 26 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room
Let's have fun building with Lego and Keva! Join other builders for two hours of imaginative free play. All supplies will be available for use in the program room, and children can create any... keep reading
Tech for tots
Sat, Jul 26 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ Collaboratory
Play is important for child development. It contributes to physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being and is the first practice we get at reasoning, problem-solving and planning.Bring your... keep reading
Monday,
July 28, 2025
Family drop-in
Mon, Jul 28 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room
Bring your toys and come meet new friends at this casual, non-programmed play time for families, or for those taking care of children under the age of 5. Registration is not required.Please note,... keep reading
Tuesday,
July 29, 2025
Paws 4 Stories
Tue, Jul 29 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room
This event is full
Paws 4 Stories is for children aged 7 – 10. It is run in partnership with the St. John Ambulance therapy dog program. In this program, a certified, friendly therapy dog sits with a child to help the... keep reading
Wednesday,
July 30, 2025
Toddler storytime
Wed, Jul 30 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department
Join us for stories, finger plays and songs. Our toddler storytime program is based on simple concepts, repetition and movement. It's designed for kids ages 2 to 3 and their caregivers.Registration... keep reading
Storytime at Semisch Park
Wed, Jul 30 | 10:30 am to 11:00 am @ Semisch Park
This summer, join us for outdoor storytimes at Semisch Park every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11 a.m. There will be songs, rhymes, stories and even a puppet or two. Then, stick around afterwards for... keep reading
Craft extravaganza
Wed, Jul 30 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm @ First floor program room
Looking for a fun way to chill out this summer? Come and join us for afternoon crafts on four Wednesdays in July. Each week, a new project will be introduced using a variety of craft and recyclable... keep reading
Board game night
Wed, Jul 30 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm @ Third floor program room
Join us for a fun evening of board games at City Library!Try a new game or play a familiar favourite with other community members. We’ll provide a number of popular games from our collection. At the... keep reading
Thursday,
July 31, 2025
3D Design for the environment with Koala Koders
Thu, Jul 31 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Collaboratory
This event is full
This program is for children in grades 3 - 5Explore how 3D design can help protect our planet! In this workshop, you will use TinkerCAD to create different computer-aided design models to express your... keep reading
Friday,
August 1, 2025
Summer movie matinee: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Fri, Aug 1 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room
Beat the heat at the library! Join us in July and August for Friday afternoon movies at the library. Bring your own cushions, mats and blankets — or use one of our chairs!July 4 — Babe (1995)July 11 —... keep reading
Tuesday,
August 5, 2025
Kids' summer chess club
Tue, Aug 5 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ First floor program room
Interested in coming for a fun game of chess with other kids at the library? During select Tuesday afternoons in July and August, children 8 – 13 can participate in casual games of chess and... keep reading
Wednesday,
August 6, 2025
Storytime at Semisch Park
Wed, Aug 6 | 10:30 am to 11:00 am @ Semisch Park
This summer, join us for outdoor storytimes at Semisch Park every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11 a.m. There will be songs, rhymes, stories and even a puppet or two. Then, stick around afterwards for... keep reading
Meet the Summer Reading Club artist
Wed, Aug 6 | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room
There are 27 spots left out of 40
Come one, come all to meet this year's Summer Reading Club artist, Lauren Achtem!Families are welcome to join Lauren in a colour-a-thon where everyone will get the opportunity to doodle and colour... keep reading
Friday,
August 8, 2025
Summer movie matinee: Cool Runnings
Fri, Aug 8 | 2:30 pm to 4:15 pm @ Third floor program room
Beat the heat at the library! Join us in July and August for Friday afternoon movies at the library. Bring your own cushions, mats and blankets — or use one of our chairs!July 4 — Babe (1995)July 11 —... keep reading
Monday,
August 11, 2025
Family drop-in
Mon, Aug 11 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room
Bring your toys and come meet new friends at this casual, non-programmed play time for families, or for those taking care of children under the age of 5. Registration is not required.Please note,... keep reading
Tuesday,
August 12, 2025
Squishmallow drawing party
Tue, Aug 12 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ First floor program room
Join us for a squishmallow drawing party! Does your child like to draw? Do they like all things cute, kawaii, round and squishy? Or maybe they just want to hang out with other kids and make art! This... keep reading
Wednesday,
August 13, 2025
Storytime at Semisch Park
Wed, Aug 13 | 10:30 am to 11:00 am @ Semisch Park
This summer, join us for outdoor storytimes at Semisch Park every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11 a.m. There will be songs, rhymes, stories and even a puppet or two. Then, stick around afterwards for... keep reading
Board game night
Wed, Aug 13 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm @ Third floor program room
Join us for a fun evening of board games at City Library!Try a new game or play a familiar favourite with other community members. We’ll provide a number of popular games from our collection. At the... keep reading
Friday,
August 15, 2025
Summer movie matinee: Kubo and the Two Strings
Fri, Aug 15 | 2:30 pm to 4:15 pm @ Third floor program room
Beat the heat at the library! Join us in July and August for Friday afternoon movies at the library. Bring your own cushions, mats and blankets — or use one of our chairs!July 4 — Babe (1995)July 11 —... keep reading
Monday,
August 18, 2025
Family drop-in
Mon, Aug 18 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room
Bring your toys and come meet new friends at this casual, non-programmed play time for families, or for those taking care of children under the age of 5. Registration is not required.Please note,... keep reading
Tuesday,
August 19, 2025
Kids' summer chess club
Tue, Aug 19 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ First floor program room
Interested in coming for a fun game of chess with other kids at the library? During select Tuesday afternoons in July and August, children 8 – 13 can participate in casual games of chess and... keep reading
Friday,
August 22, 2025
Summer movie matinee: Spy Kids
Fri, Aug 22 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room
Beat the heat at the library! Join us in July and August for Friday afternoon movies at the library. Bring your own cushions, mats and blankets — or use one of our chairs!July 4 — Babe (1995)July 11 —... keep reading
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