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Next 7 days at a glance Jul 10 to Jul 16, 2025

Today: Thursday,
July 10, 2025

Scratch game development with Koala Koders

Thu, Jul 10 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Collaboratory

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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

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.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

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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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