Centennial (11)
Leading to Reading
Location:
Mimico Centennial
Event Time:
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Event Dates:
Leading to Reading is a free program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week on Tuesdays. This program requires an a...
SnapCircuits for Kids (Ages 7+)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Play with electricity and circuitry during this hands-on program!Turn on a light, spin a motor, activate a speaker and choose from hundreds of different projects. Or try making your own circuits!Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by ...
3D Printing Demo
Centennial
All Day
Stop by and check out our Ultimaker 2 Go 3D printer in action!Drop in.
Beginner Arduino for Kids
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
In this hands on workshop, participants will learn how to use the Arduino micro processor to build and code an electrical circuit to create fun and simple projects.*Ages 8 - 12 only*Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the dat...
Twine: Interactive Choose your own Path Story
4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Interactive fiction is like a videogame version of the familiar choose-your-own-adventure books.In this hands-on workshop, we'll browse examples of interactive fiction and touch on the basics of storytelling. Then, we'll create our own story using...
Steelpan with Suzette Vidale
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Innovative steelpan artist-educator Suzette Vidale incorporates her Trinidadian roots and the rich and vibrant cultures of Toronto into her diverse repertoire. Register in person in the branch or by calling 416-395-5490.
Robotics for Kids
Prepare for the future! In this workshop we will complete challenges by programming robots with easy-to-learn, block-based computer programming languages. Then, the robots will take over the world!*Ages 6 and up**Tickets will be available 2 weeks ...
Free for All Digital Drawing
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Drop by and play around on a Wacom tablet with painting software Krita!*Drop in!*
Paper Bag Princess Day!
Join us as we celebrate the 40th birthday of the beloved Robert Munch book "The Paper Bag Princess!" Hear the original story and others about dragons! Dress up like like Princess Elizabeth, Prince Ronald, or The Dragon. The Paper Bag Princess hers...
Snap Circuits and Robotics
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Play with electricity and circuitry during this hands-on program! Turn on a light, spin a motor, activate a speaker and choose from hundreds of different projects using snap circuits and you will have the opportunity to meet some of our robots!Reg...
Mad Science: Up, Up and Away
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
The Mad Scientist will make a hot air balloon out of a dry cleaning bag, create a Dinosaur Sneeze and demonstrate how pressure can be used to create special effects in the movies. An audience member will experience the wondrous and floating powers...
March Break Magic Show with Bob the Magician
Be amazed as Bob the Magician conjures tricks and shows off his sleight of hand skills. Registration not required. Drop in. Space is limited.
Sphero Bowling
Have you ever wanted to go bowling in a library? Well now is your chance, with the fun and easy to learn Sphero the Robot. Once you know how to control him, try and strike down those pins!For ages 6-12.Registration required. Registration begins Sa...
Kamishibai (Traditional Japanese Storytelling)
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Experience a performance of Kamishibai, traditional Japanese storytelling. Learn about Japanese life and culture through three classic Kamishibai stories, told with signing and acting. Toshiki Mori is an actor, storyteller, comed...
