Calendar

Teen open gaming

Thu, Oct 15 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ Second floor teen room

This program is for teens in grades 8 to 12. Drop in to The Room and play your favourite E or T-rated Switch and PS5 game.... keep reading

What parents need to know about AI

Thu, Oct 15 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm @ Collaboratory

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Are you a parent who is curious about the impacts that AI is having on parenting and your children? Join us for this introductory class that will explore this emerging topic, from using AI for... keep reading

North Shore knitters

Thu, Oct 15 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ 1st floor program room (Thursdays) | 2nd floor boardroom (Sundays)

Join us at the library for an afternoon of knitting and socializing! North Shore knitters is a social group of knitters, crocheters and other fibre crafters. Join us for a friendly time of skill... keep reading

Teen open space

Fri, Oct 16 | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Silent writing group

Sat, Oct 17 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

The silent writing group is for anyone who wants to come and work on any writing project in the company of other local writers. Each session will start with a brief chat about what everyone's working... keep reading

Tech for tots

Sat, Oct 17 | 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... keep reading

Sun, Oct 18 | 11:00 am to 11:30 am @ Third floor program room

Come join us for a quieter storytime wtih stories, finger plays and songs. Our storytime program is based on simple concepts and movement, and is for kids of all ages and their caregivers. ... keep reading

Open door community hub

Sun, Oct 18 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub (ODCH) is a drop-in program held every Sunday and Wednesday. It is a welcoming space for everyone in the community, with a focus on supporting the needs of those who are... keep reading

Open gaming: Minecraft

Sun, Oct 18 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Minecraft is educational, fun, and has been popular for years! Whether you are new to Minecraft or have been playing for years, you can join us to build or battle.No registration required. Our... keep reading

Teen open space

Mon, Oct 19 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Teen open space

Tue, Oct 20 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Open door community hub

Wed, Oct 21 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub (ODCH) is a drop-in program every Sunday and Wednesday. It is a welcoming space for everyone in the community, with a focus on supporting the needs of those who are without... keep reading

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 21 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department

Come join us each week for stories, finger plays and songs. Our toddler storytime program is based on simple concepts, repetition and movement, and is designed for kids ages 2 to 3 and their... keep reading

Teen open space

Wed, Oct 21 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Adult book club: real ones

Wed, Oct 21 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room | or Online via Zoom

Join fellow community members for a discussion of real ones by katharena vermette. Participants can attend at the library or via Zoom. All are welcome!Registration is required by 12 p.m. on the... keep reading

Teen open space

Thu, Oct 22 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Teen open gaming

Thu, Oct 22 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ Second floor teen room

This program is for teens in grades 8 to 12. Drop in to The Room and play your favourite E or T-rated Switch and PS5 game.... keep reading

MS Office learn and practice: Intro to Excel

Thu, Oct 22 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 12 spots left out of 12

Knowledge of Microsoft Office is consistently in the top five requirements in job postings. Want to learn one of MS Office's most popular applications, Excel? In these hands-on practice... keep reading

Google and the Internet

Fri, Oct 23 | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Your internet searches have started to look different! Whether you are a beginner wanting to learn more about the internet and how to do searches, or you have more experience and would like to learn... keep reading

Teen open space

Fri, Oct 23 | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Tech for tots

Sat, Oct 24 | 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... keep reading

Open door community hub

Sun, Oct 25 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub (ODCH) is a drop-in program held every Sunday and Wednesday. It is a welcoming space for everyone in the community, with a focus on supporting the needs of those who are... keep reading

North Shore knitters

Sun, Oct 25 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ 1st floor program room (Thursdays) | 2nd floor boardroom (Sundays)

Join us at the library for an afternoon of knitting and socializing! North Shore knitters is a social group of knitters, crocheters and other fibre crafters. Join us for a friendly time of skill... keep reading

Open gaming: Minecraft

Sun, Oct 25 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Minecraft is educational, fun, and has been popular for years! Whether you are new to Minecraft or have been playing for years, you can join us to build or battle.No registration required. Our... keep reading

Teen open space

Mon, Oct 26 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Teen open space

Tue, Oct 27 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Open door community hub

Wed, Oct 28 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub (ODCH) is a drop-in program every Sunday and Wednesday. It is a welcoming space for everyone in the community, with a focus on supporting the needs of those who are without... keep reading

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 28 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department

Come join us each week for stories, finger plays and songs. Our toddler storytime program is based on simple concepts, repetition and movement, and is designed for kids ages 2 to 3 and their... keep reading

Event Recording station tour: video

Wed, Oct 28 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Recording Studio 3rd Floor

Learn how to record video in the library's recording station. We'll show you how to set up the room and get started with the camcorder, editing software and other equipment. We'll also show you how to... keep reading

Teen open space

Thu, Oct 29 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Teen open gaming

Thu, Oct 29 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ Second floor teen room

This program is for teens in grades 8 to 12. Drop in to The Room and play your favourite E or T-rated Switch and PS5 game.... keep reading

Fact or fake: Online fact checking

Fri, Oct 30 | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm @ Collaboratory

This is a hybrid program - attend in person or via Zoom.  In the age of mass information, information overload, viral fake news and Artificial Intelligence, how can you know what you are... keep reading

Teen open space

Fri, Oct 30 | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Writing mentorship round tables

Sat, Oct 31 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am @ Third floor program room

Are you a writer with questions about writing practices or the publishing process? Come and learn from members of the North Shore Writers’ Association.Mentorship Round Tables is a series of... keep reading

Tech for tots

Sat, Oct 31 | 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... keep reading

Open door community hub

Sun, Nov 1 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub (ODCH) is a drop-in program held every Sunday and Wednesday. It is a welcoming space for everyone in the community, with a focus on supporting the needs of those who are... keep reading

Open gaming: Minecraft

Sun, Nov 1 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Minecraft is educational, fun, and has been popular for years! Whether you are new to Minecraft or have been playing for years, you can join us to build or battle.No registration required. Our... keep reading

Teen open space

Mon, Nov 2 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Teen open space

Tue, Nov 3 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Tween Advisory Group meeting

Tue, Nov 3 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ First floor program room

The Tween Advisory Group (TWAG) consists of students in grades 5 to 7 who are pre-registered to take part in the Tween Advisory Group (TWAG) for the 2026-27 school year. As a TWAG member, you and... keep reading

Open door community hub

Wed, Nov 4 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub (ODCH) is a drop-in program every Sunday and Wednesday. It is a welcoming space for everyone in the community, with a focus on supporting the needs of those who are without... keep reading

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Nov 4 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department

Come join us each week for stories, finger plays and songs. Our toddler storytime program is based on simple concepts, repetition and movement, and is designed for kids ages 2 to 3 and their... keep reading

Teen open space

Wed, Nov 4 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Recording station tour: audio

Wed, Nov 4 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Recording Studio 3rd Floor

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Join us for an overview of how to record audio in the library's recording station (there is a separate tour for video). We'll show you how to book and set up the room and get started with the... keep reading

Birding for beginners

Wed, Nov 4 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Third floor program room

It has never been easier to learn to bird, and the North Shore is a great place to get started. Free phone apps like Merlin can help you identify birds by sound and sight while websites like eBird let... keep reading

Teen open space

Thu, Nov 5 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Teen open gaming

Thu, Nov 5 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ Second floor teen room

This program is for teens in grades 8 to 12. Drop in to The Room and play your favourite E or T-rated Switch and PS5 game.... keep reading

MS Office learn and practice: Intro to Excel

Thu, Nov 5 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 12 spots left out of 12

Knowledge of Microsoft Office is consistently in the top five requirements in job postings. Want to learn one of MS Office's most popular applications, Excel? In these hands-on practice... keep reading

North Shore knitters

Thu, Nov 5 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ 1st floor program room (Thursdays) | 2nd floor boardroom (Sundays)

Join us at the library for an afternoon of knitting and socializing! North Shore knitters is a social group of knitters, crocheters and other fibre crafters. Join us for a friendly time of skill... keep reading

Introduction to Online Privacy

Fri, Nov 6 | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm @ Collaboratory

This is a hybrid program - attend in person or virtually via Zoom. Do you feel insecure about the information you are putting online? This introductory class will look at the basics of online... keep reading