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Write It!

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jun 22
  • Sat, Jun 29

The Write It Workshop Series is Ripple Foundation's creative writing program to inspire young authors. The series focuses on improving the writing skills of children and youthand increasing their confidence in writing through fun and interactive a...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Mimico Centennial

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Jun 18
  • Tue, Jun 25
  • Tue, Jul 2
  • Tue, Jul 9
  • Tue, Jul 16
  • Tue, Jul 23

Leading to Reading provides one hour of one-to-one help for children, grades 1 to 6, who are having difficulty with their reading. This is a free program. Registration required. Tuesdays 4-5 pm, 5-6 pm, 6-7 pm.

Community Open House: Centennial Branch Renovation & Expansion

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Jun 20

Join Library Staff, Councillor James Pasternak, and architects from Ken Fukushima Architecture and McCallum Sather Architects Inc. to hear about the plans to rebuild the library. Your feedback is very important.Light refreshments will be provided.

Hands on Exotics Animal Show

Location:

Mimico Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Jul 3

Get up close with some exotic birds and animals, and learn about their habits and habitats. Space is limited.Drop in. Groups of 10 or more should phone 416-394-5330 to register.

Zumba Kids

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Jul 4

Jam out to Salsa, Reggaeton, and more! This high-energy program is packed with kid-friendly routines that breakdown steps, work in games, and explore cultural elements. Socializing, fitness, teamwork, confidence and creativity are all part of the ...

Friday Summer LEGO Club

Location:

Mimico Centennial

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jul 5 - Fri, Aug 16

Every Friday this summer from 2-3 build the Lego creations of your dreams. We have buckets and buckets of LEGO, you have the imagination.Drop in. No registration required, however space is limited.

Reading Buddies

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Jul 8
  • Wed, Jul 10
  • Fri, Jul 12
  • Mon, Jul 15
  • Wed, Jul 17
  • Fri, Jul 19

Reading Buddies is an informal reading practice program for children in grades 1 to 6. This is a free program. Children are paired with teen volunteers or library staff. Program leaders supervise volunteer-child pairs. Children practice their read...

DIY Ice Cream

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Jul 9

Celebrate National Ice Cream month at the library, learn about the science behind ice cream making and make your own tasty treat to enjoy! Ages 5-12.Registration begins June 13 in branch or by calling 416-395-5490.

Scientists in School: Please Play With Your Food!

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Jul 11

Learning chemistry is fun when it?s all about food! Make elephant toothpaste from kitchen chemicals. Explore solubility while experimenting with sweet treats. Create art using chemistry and watch it explode! Have fun making a suspension you can m...

DaFlo: Le Laboratoire

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Jul 16

Un scientifique maladroit crée une créature (à la Frankenstein) qui s'échappe de son laboratoire. Avec l'aide des enfants et de ses drôles d'expériences scientifiques il va partir à sa recherche pour que personne ne remarque ses bêtises. This is a...

Wonder Workshop

Location:

Mimico Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Jul 17

Wonder why some animals glow in the dark and others change colour? Learn about amazing adaptations, design your own creature and brainstorm creative solutions to survival challenges. Discover the power of teamwork and imagination! Plus, enter a pr...

Popcorn & Movies

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Jul 18
  • Thu, Aug 29

Join us for an afternoon at the movies at Centennial Library. All ages welcome.Drop in. No registration required.

Magic Camp with WonderPhil

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Jul 22
  • Tue, Jul 23
  • Wed, Jul 24
  • Thu, Jul 25
  • Fri, Jul 26

Learn amazing tricks and illusions and master magic tricks with things around the house.For ages 7 and up.This is a featured Summer Wonder Camp.

Ballet Jörgen of Canada

Location:

Mimico Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Jul 24

Canada's famed ballet troupe provides a demonstration of the art and technique of ballet. Space is limited. Drop-in. Groups of 10 or more please phone 416-394-5330 to register.

Yoga Storytime

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Jul 30

Breathe, move, relax and connect with the natural world. Read a book together, sing songs and learn some basic yoga moves that go along with the story. All children are welcome. Registration begins June 13 in branch or by calling 416-395-5490

Wonder Workshop

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Aug 1

Wonder why some animals glow in the dark and others change colour? Learn about amazing adaptations, design your own creature and brainstorm creative solutions to survival challenges. Discover the power of teamwork and imagination! Plus, enter a pr...

Safari Scavenger Hunt

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Aug 6

Join us at Centennial Library for a fun safari-themed scavenger hunt. Explore the branch, learn wacky animal facts, and work together to complete fun challenges.For ages 6-12.Registration begins Tuesday, July 2, in branch or by calling 416-395-5490.

Recycled Paper Making

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Aug 8

Paper Powered Workshops will teach you how to make environmentally? friendly, recycled, handmade paper in this fun, easy and interactive workshop. You will get to take home several sheets of one of a kind paper you made yourself and the knowledge...

Origami

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Aug 13

Learn to turn a flat piece of paper into something three dimensional such as birds, boxes, and other objects using the technique of origami paper folding.For ages 6-12.Registration required. Registration begins Tuesday, July 2, in person in the br...

Super Science

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Aug 15

High energy science shows offer the most exciting visual presentation of our amazing experiments. Dry ice demonstrations, bubbling potions, chemical reactions, hair raising demonstrations, air pressure experiments and much more.  Guaranteed to thr...

Hands on Exotics: Furry Friends

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Aug 20

Presented by Hands on Exotics, there are a wide variety of animals out there than can make appropriate friends for families. You will be introduced to LIVE animals and learn how to be a good caregiver to current and future pets. You will get a cha...

Yarn Crafts

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Aug 22

Learn how to weave with a few simple household items like yarn, straws and paper plates. No experience necessary! Ages 6-12. Registration begins July 2 in branch or by calling 416-395-5490

Eco-Art: Shield & Mask Making

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Aug 27

Have fun creating your own unique multi-texture mask or shield from found objects, and non-recyclable and recyclable materials and items. Be inspired afterwards to come up with your own eco-creations through what you can find around home. Ages 6-1...

'Write It' Workshop

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Sep 7
  • Sat, Sep 14
  • Sat, Sep 21
  • Sat, Sep 28
  • Sat, Oct 5

A creative writing program focused on improving the writing skills of children and youth. Creative writing encourages participants to use their imagination and exercise their creative minds. Through writing, participants can express their feelings...

Let's Talk Science: Bone Zone

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 11

Discover how our skeletal system provides protection, support and movement through challenges, demonstrations and role-playing activities. You will make a model hand and test it for strength and stability! Registration begins September 19 in branc...

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