Learn the basics of character design in this online workshop.
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Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts through fun, hands-on activities!
Creativity Challenges
Location:
All Branches
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11:00 am - 11:05 am
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Do you love to build, create, design and explore? Then Creativity Challenges are for you! Each STEAM based challenge will inspire you to create something new using objects you have at home. There will be 6 Creativity Challenges posted every other ...
After School Club: For Goodness, Snakes!
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Join us for a special After School Club all about snakes! Children will learn about snakes, where they come from, discover which snakes live in Ontario and more. This program will also feature real live snakes on camera!This program is suitable fo...
Virtual Family Book Club
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Join the virtual book club for kids and families! During this 45-minute program, participants will take part in discussions and activities related to the book featured each month. Books are available in multiple formats, including eBooks and eAudi...
Dinosaur Dig
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Do you wonder how dinosaurs lived on our planet millions of years ago? Learn how different fossils are formed, how they are studied, and uncover the mysteries of our prehistoric past. Become a paleontologist and create your very own fossil!Materia...
Faisons des boîtes 3D avec Explorum !
11:00 am - 11:15 am
Faisons les boites en 3 dimensions (3D) à partir d'un tracé en 2 dimensions (2D) que vous créerez vous même ! Des cubes, des cônes et d'autres formes ? simplement avec un coup de crayon !Apprenez à vos enfants à faire des boîtes 3D à partir de tra...
Live Rainbow Storytime
10:00 am - 10:15 am
Join us live for a special Rainbow Storytime full of fun stories, songs and rhymes that help get kids ready for reading!This live program is suitable for children 5 years and under with their parents or caregivers.This event is part of our Pride M...
Coding Video Games with Scratch Camp - Day 1 [Live session full]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
In this 4-day camp, kids will plan, design and code an entire video game from start to finish using Scratch, along with some other design tools. Let's get started with Day 1: Intro to coding and storyboarding! Camp participants should register for...
Coding Video Games with Scratch Camp - Day 2 [Live session full]
On day 2 of this 4-day camp, kids will plan, design and code an entire video game from start to finish using Scratch, along with some other design tools. Day 2 will focus on creating game assets & simple animations. Camp participants should re...
What are you Reading?
2:30 pm - 3:10 pm
Join TPL staff in this live book talk program where you get to tell us what you're reading this summer. Learn about the TD Summer Reading Club and discover some great books to check out.This program is suitable for children ages 6-12 years. It is ...
Coding Video Games with Scratch Camp - Day 3 [Live session full]
On day 3 of this 4-day camp, kids will plan, design and code an entire video game from start to finish using Scratch, along with some other design tools. On day 3 kids will develop an understanding of coding logic and build upon their game animat...
Coding Video Games with Scratch Camp - Day 4 [Live session full]
In this final day of camp, kids will plan, design and code an entire video game from start to finish using Scratch, along with some other design tools. On day 4 kids will work on game testing and troubleshooting. Camp participants should register ...
Malaika's Surprise and the Carnival Writing Adventure
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Nadia L. Hohn presents her newest book, Malaika's Surprise. Join in this lively, musical program, to celebrate Carnival season, discover Malaika's surprise, and get tips on writing your own stories. Plus, you will learn about how Nadia writes her ...
Wonder Workshop: Mars Challenge
Wonder about life on Mars? Join us for a design thinking workshop where you learn about Mars, build a machine or device that can explore the rocky terrain and uncover what's below the surface. You will get to brainstorm and create your own solutio...
Optical Illusions
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Join in this cool STEM-based program and learn how colour, light and pattern create optical illusions that trick your eye and brain. Then, have fun creating an optical illusion at home!Materials needed: 8.5"x11" white paper, pencil, ruler, eraser,...
Choose Your Own Adventure with Botley!
2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Join us on an adventure to help Botley find the treasure chest in one of our library branches! Learn coding basics by giving Botley directions in this choose your own adventure style program. What new and exciting things will we find along the way...
Comic Art Creations
Professional comic book artist, Anthony Stanberry of Freeze DNA, shows you how to draw cool comic characters in this exciting, creative workshop. Get your paper, and pen or pencil ready, to draw along. This program is suitable for children ages 6-...
The Purple Pirate Puppet Show
11:00 am - 11:55 am
Professional puppeteer, Mike Harding, of Applefun Puppetry presents a puppet adventure on the high sea! Join the chase for the Great Purple Whale and learn about respecting the environment along the way! This program is suitable for children ages ...
Creating Graphic Novels with Kean Soo
Join award-winning cartoonist Kean Soo, creator of the Jellaby graphic novels and March Grand Prix, as he shares his process of writing stories, creating characters, and drawing for comics and graphic novels! Kean will be teaching basic writing an...
The Amazing Magic Mel
Find your "inner magic" with The Amazing Magic Mel during this upbeat, hilarious and interactive virtual magical experience. Expect a healthy dose of participation and self-empowerment as Mel leads aspiring magicians of all ages on a journey to be...
Monsieur Philippe, promenade au bord de l'eau.
À travers des chansons traditionnelles nous allons découvrir les des activités de l'été au bord de l'eau, des animaux marins, des bateaux, etc. avec des chansons à gestes et à répondre.Les enfants découvriront le vocabulaire et seront initiés aux ...
ECO Art with ArtCave
Join ArtCave for a fun-filled workshop of eco-friendly art making! Reuse, reduce, recycle! No special art supplies are needed and you will be helping to save the planet.Materials needed: recycled boxes in various sizes, papers, plastics, fabrics, ...
Wonder Workshop: Wind Power Challenge
Discover how wind power can be used as a renewable energy resource. In this workshop, brainstorm creative solutions to real-world energy challenges, and build a model to bring your ideas on using wind power to life. Discover the power of imaginati...
Puppetry Camp: Make a Paper Bag Puppet
Work along with professional puppeteer Mike Harding of Applefun Puppetry and learn a fun twist on this classic craft! Materials needed: paper bag (eg. lunch bag), construction paper, safety scissors (parental guidance is required), glue stick, pom...
Puppetry Camp: Make a Box Puppet
Join professional puppeteer Mike Harding and learn how to make any box into a puppet! Materials needed: small box (cereal or crackers size), construction paper, safety scissors (parental guidance is required), glue stick, pompoms (optional), any o...
Faisons un carillon avec Explorum !
Faisons un carillon avec des pâtes alimentaires de formes et de tailles différentes et écoutons les sons variés des effets du vent !Un carillon est un instrument à plusieurs fonctions : déterminer l'intensité du vent, entendre une porte s'ouvrir, ...
Toumkak : le tambour spirituel du village
Dans cette histoire, un jeune garçon est rejeté par son père et envoyé pour effectuer une série de tâches apparemment impossibles et dangereuses. La mère du garçon est décédée et le garçon cherche les conseils de sa grand-mère aimante. La grand-mè...
All about DNA
Why do fish have gills and not wings? Why do sheep have lambs and not puppies? Why do I look like me? Learn about what DNA is and how it makes you, you! Try making your own DNA model, too!Materials needed: printed worksheet, or a plain sheet of pa...
Rescue Agent Botley
Oh no! Agent Botley has been captured and the mission control computers are down. Help rescue Botley by taking the place of the supercomputer! You will need to keep calm and use your critical thinking and analysis skills to decode messages and lea...
Meet the Reptiles
2:00 pm - 2:55 pm
Reptilia Zoo invites you to meet some reptile friends and discover amazing facts about these awesome, scaly creatures. This program is suitable for children ages 6-12 years. It is recommended that parents or caregivers are present during the progr...
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