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Friday, September 22, 2023
Baby storytime
Fri, Sep 22 | 10:00 am to 10:30 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 storytimes is no... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Sep 22 | 10:00 am to 10:30 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 storytimes is no... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Sep 22 | 10:45 am to 11:15 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 storytimes is no... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Sep 22 | 10:45 am to 11:15 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 storytimes is no... keep reading
Teen open space
Fri, Sep 22 | 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. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading
Jr. Collaboratory explorers
Fri, Sep 22 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ Collaboratory
Try out some fun devices at the Jr. Collaboratory explorers, a drop-in program for youth ages 6 – 10 and their parents and guardians. Each week we will pull out our Collaboratory devices for free... keep reading
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Paws 4 Stories
Sat, Sep 23 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room
This event is full
Paws 4 Stories is a program 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... keep reading
American Sign Language family storytime
Sat, Sep 23 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Children's department
Come join us for an American Sign Language (ASL) family storytime with fingerplays and songs. We are hosting an ASL storyteller who will lead the storytime with our librarian. Everyone is welcome... keep reading
Tech for tots
Sat, Sep 23 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ Collaboratory
Play is important for child development. It contributes to physical, cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing and is the first practice we get at reasoning, problem solving and planning. Bring... keep reading
Snack squad
Sat, Sep 23 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ First floor program room
For children aged 4 – 10 and their caregivers.Do you want to make something delicious and get comfy in the kitchen? Come learn how to make a couple of child-friendly recipes (no heat sources or knives... keep reading
Family gaming
Sat, Sep 23 | 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm @ Collaboratory
Spend time together, try new games and have fun! Open to youth of all ages and their families. No experience is required, and beginners are encouraged to attend!Nintendo Switch games:Mario Party... keep reading
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Open gaming: Minecraft
Sun, Sep 24 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory
Minecraft has been consistently well received for more than 10 years and has many educational applications, on top of just being fun to play! Whether you are new to Minecraft or have been playing for... keep reading
Monday, September 25, 2023
Teen open space
Mon, Sep 25 | 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. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Teen open space
Tue, Sep 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. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading
Bedtime storytime
Tue, Sep 26 | 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom
There are 71 spots left out of 100
Get ready for bed with our bedtime storytime! Put on your pj's, bring a stuffie and snuggle in for calming stories, songs and a kid-friendly meditation. This storytime is designed for preschool and... keep reading
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Toddler storytime
Wed, Sep 27 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department
Come join us for stories, fingerplays 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 caregivers. ... keep reading
Toddler storytime
Wed, Sep 27 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department
Come join us for stories, fingerplays 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 caregivers. ... keep reading
Teen open space
Wed, Sep 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. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading
Collaboratory club
Wed, Sep 27 | 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm @ Collaboratory
Experiment with science and technology at our Collaboratory club! Each week we'll do experiments using Collaboratory technology and play video games. For youth ages 10 to 13.Access to technology... keep reading
Lego robotics
Wed, Sep 27 | 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm @ First floor program room
This event is full
Join us as we learn about robotics and coding using the Lego Robot Inventor kit and app. Build your own robot, then explore some basic coding concepts to bring your robot to life!This is a program for... keep reading
Learn to play backgammon
Wed, Sep 27 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room
Learn how to play backgammon, one of the world’s oldest board games!Instructors from the Canada Backgammon Foundation will lead a six-session introductory class covering basic rules and strategies for... keep reading
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Storytime @ JBCC
Thu, Sep 28 | 11:00 am to 11:30 am @ Family Resource Centre, John Braithwaite Community Centre
This fall, we're hosting a few off-site storytimes for families with children 0 – 6 years old, in partnership with North Shore Neighborhood House. These will take place 11 – 11:30 a.m. on Sept.... keep reading
Teen open space
Thu, Sep 28 | 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. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading
Friday, September 29, 2023
Baby storytime
Fri, Sep 29 | 10:00 am to 10:30 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 storytimes is no... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Sep 29 | 10:00 am to 10:30 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 storytimes is no... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Sep 29 | 10:45 am to 11:15 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 storytimes is no... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Sep 29 | 10:45 am to 11:15 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 storytimes is no... keep reading
Teen open space
Fri, Sep 29 | 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. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading
Jr. Collaboratory explorers
Fri, Sep 29 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ Collaboratory
Try out some fun devices at the Jr. Collaboratory explorers, a drop-in program for youth ages 6 – 10 and their parents and guardians. Each week we will pull out our Collaboratory devices for free... keep reading
Monday, October 2, 2023
Teen open space
Mon, Oct 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. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Teen open space
Tue, Oct 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. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading
Bedtime storytime
Tue, Oct 3 | 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom
There are 71 spots left out of 100
Get ready for bed with our bedtime storytime! Put on your pj's, bring a stuffie and snuggle in for calming stories, songs and a kid-friendly meditation. This storytime is designed for preschool and... keep reading
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Toddler storytime
Wed, Oct 4 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department
Come join us for stories, fingerplays 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 caregivers. ... keep reading
Toddler storytime
Wed, Oct 4 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department
Come join us for stories, fingerplays 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 caregivers. ... keep reading
Teen open space
Wed, Oct 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. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading
Collaboratory club
Wed, Oct 4 | 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm @ Collaboratory
Experiment with science and technology at our Collaboratory club! Each week we'll do experiments using Collaboratory technology and play video games. For youth ages 10 to 13.Access to technology... keep reading
Read Along
Wed, Oct 4 | 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom
This event is full
If you have a child in grades 2 to 5 who would benefit from extra practice reading, Read Along may be right for you! Teen mentors are paired with reading buddies to practice reading aloud, reading... keep reading
Read Along
Wed, Oct 4 | 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom
This event is full
If you have a child in grades 2 to 5 who would benefit from extra practice reading, Read Along may be right for you! Teen mentors are paired with reading buddies to practice reading aloud, reading... keep reading
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Teen open space
Thu, Oct 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. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading
Micro:Bits with Koala Kode
Thu, Oct 5 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Collaboratory
This event is full
Unleash your inner artist and coder as you dive into animation software with Micro:Bits. Craft animated faces, simulate a volcano eruption, and more. Explore the blend of coding and creativity —... keep reading
Friday, October 6, 2023
Baby storytime
Fri, Oct 6 | 10:00 am to 10:30 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 storytimes is no... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Oct 6 | 10:00 am to 10:30 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 storytimes is no... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Oct 6 | 10:45 am to 11:15 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 storytimes is no... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Oct 6 | 10:45 am to 11:15 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 storytimes is no... keep reading
Teen open space
Fri, Oct 6 | 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. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading
Jr. Collaboratory explorers
Fri, Oct 6 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ Collaboratory
Try out some fun devices at the Jr. Collaboratory explorers, a drop-in program for youth ages 6 – 10 and their parents and guardians. Each week we will pull out our Collaboratory devices for free... keep reading
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Paws 4 Stories
Sat, Oct 7 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room
There are 1 spots left out of 5
Paws 4 Stories is a program 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... keep reading
Tech for tots
Sat, Oct 7 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ Collaboratory
Play is important for child development. It contributes to physical, cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing and is the first practice we get at reasoning, problem solving and planning. Bring... keep reading
Family gaming
Sat, Oct 7 | 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm @ Collaboratory
Spend time together, try new games and have fun! Open to youth of all ages and their families. No experience is required, and beginners are encouraged to attend!Nintendo Switch games:Mario Party... keep reading
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Teen open space
Tue, Oct 10 | 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. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading
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