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FULL - Become a Writing Superstar

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jun 22
  • Sat, Jun 29

Join author Joel A. Sutherland for an exciting series of writing workshops! Whether you dream of becoming the next J.K. Rowling, want to improve your literacy skills or are simply looking for a fun way to spend the morning, you'll have a great ti...

Mini Makers

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Jun 23

Junior builders aged 4 - 8 and their families are invited to join us every Sunday for fun, hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts and spark wonder, creativity and discovery.Try something different each week! Series takes place on Sundays...

Create Your Own Virtual Reality Environment

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Jun 18

An introduction to creating Virtual Reality content for the Web. Using basic HTML and A-Frame coding you will create your own simple VR webpage that can be viewed in a VR headset (Google cardboard, Google Daydream).Location: E-Learning Lab (2nd Fl...

TD Toronto Jazz Festival: OKAN, Afro-Cuban Roots and Jazz

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Jun 18

Taking its name from the word for heart or soul in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, OKAN fuses Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms via Brazil and Spain. Leaders Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne are also JUNO- and Grammy...

Rainbow Art Buttons

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jun 21

Celebrate Pride month with rainbow scratch art! Turn your beautiful art into buttons with our button maker and show your support for the whole community! All materials will be provided. Space is limited. Online registration starts Monday, June 10 ...

User Interface Design Using Sketch.app

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Jun 24

Learn the basics of what goes into designing a User Interface using Sketch.app for Mac in this hands-on workshop. Registration is required for this class. You can order free tickets by clicking the link below. Tickets will become available on June...

Learn Backcountry Camping Basics

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Jun 27

Studies have shown that spending time in nature improves physical, mental and social well-being, as well as increases environmental awareness.The Parks Canada team will show you how to get started with going beyond car-camping and getting into bac...

Robotics 1 Evening Workshop: Spheros

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Jul 2
  • Tue, Jul 16

This program will happen on Tuesday, July 2 and July 16, 2019 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Room 101. Your child must be able to attend both dates. This program is the EXACT same program as the Robotics 1 Afternoon: Sphero program. Please only registe...

Let's Sew Cat Pillows!

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jul 5
  • Fri, Jul 12

Learn how to make a pair of cuddy cat pillows from scratch using basic hand sewing skills! All materials will be provided. Please be prepared to work with needles. Participants must be able to come for both weeks.For ages 8-12.Registration starts ...

Scratch Programming

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jul 6

Start learning the basics of coding with Scratch, a coding language made for kids and teens! Normally, it's used for programming characters to move, change colors, and make sounds, all leading to the creation of simple animations or games.For this...

Clay Creature Creations

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jul 6
  • Sat, Jul 20

This program will happen on Saturday, July 6 and 20 from 2-4:30 pm. Participants must be on time and able to come for both weeks.Join us for a two-part series and create a forest spirit creature straight out of a fantasy realm with basic sculpting...

Intro to 3D Printing

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jul 6

Learn how 3D printers work and how you can print at the Toronto Public Library's Digital Innovation Hubs. This class includes hands-on instruction with Cura, the software used to prepare your 3D object file for printing on an Ultimaker 2+ printer....

STEM Mini Makers for July

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Jul 7
  • Sun, Jul 14
  • Sun, Jul 21
  • Sun, Jul 28

Junior builders and their families are invited to join us every Sunday from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm for fun, hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts and spark wonder! STEM Mini Makers for July online registration starts Monday, June 24, 2019 thro...

Lighthouse Labs: Introduction to HTML & CSS

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Jul 8

Lighthouse Labs offers coding education programs and will be running introductory classes for anyone interested in learning to code. HTML and CSS are the building blocks of the modern web. You will learn the basics in creating your own web page.Re...

Robotics 1 Afternoon Workshop: Spheros

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Jul 8
  • Mon, Jul 15

This program will happen on Monday, July 8 and July 15, 2019 from 2:00-3:00 pm in the auditorium. Your child must be able to attend both dates. This program is the EXACT same program as the Robotics 1 Evening: Sphero program. Please only register ...

FULL - Digital Lit(erate): Digital Literacy + Coding

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Jul 8
  • Tue, Jul 9
  • Wed, Jul 10
  • Thu, Jul 11
  • Fri, Jul 12
  • Mon, Jul 15

Digital Coding WorkshopSummer Session #1Learn how to design and build using code! Our on-site instructor will teach you how to be safe online, create websites, and much more!Every day for 2 weeks Monday to Friday starting July 8th, 2019.- Learn sk...

ROM Edukits

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Jul 9
  • Tue, Jul 16
  • Tue, Jul 23
  • Tue, Jul 30

Interested in mammals, dinosaurs, minerals or snakes? Join us each week as we explore one of the Royal Ontario Museum's (ROM) Edukits. Ages 6-12. Drop-in program. July 9: MammalsJuly 16: Dinosaur DetectivesJuly 23: SnakesJuly 30: Exploring Minerals

Marshmallow Building Challenge

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Jul 11

Come build with us! Engineering with marshmallows is a hands-on STEM activity kids adore (adults will too!). Ages 4-7. Parents must stay in the program with their child. Drop- in program.

Introduction to Modular Synthesis

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jul 12

The Introduction to Modular Synthesis is a 2 hour hands on workshop. Topics to be discussed in the lecture: the fundamentals of sound synthesis, electronic theory, and a detailed introduction to electronic components. Students will design simple n...

Arduino for Total Beginners

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jul 13

Learn how to use an Arduino micro-controller. This program is for those who know nothing about Arduino, micro-controllers and electronics. A laptop and Arduino kit are provided for use during this workshop. This class is suitable for Teens but cus...

User Interface Design Using Sketch.app

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Jul 16

Learn the basics of what goes into designing a User Interface using Sketch.app for Mac in this hands-on workshop. Registration is required for this class. You can order free tickets by clicking the link below. Tickets will become available on June...

Room Signs and Robots with STEAMLabs

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jul 19

Build your very own electronic room entry sign or a robot companion! You supply the imagination, and we supply the parts.Older participants ages 8 and up will have a longer 120 minute session and make a robot companion. They can create a pet, an a...

Room Signs and Robots with STEAMLabs

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jul 19

Build your very own electronic room entry sign or a robot companion! You supply the imagination, and we supply the laser cut robotic parts, electronics and building materials and mentoring to bring your idea to life.Parental assistance will be req...

Create Your Own Virtual Reality Environment

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jul 19

An introduction to creating Virtual Reality content for the Web. Using basic HTML and A-Frame coding you will create your own simple VR webpage that can be viewed in a VR headset (Google cardboard, Google Daydream).Location: E-Learning Lab (2nd Fl...

Robotics 2 Afternoon Workshop: Dash and Dot

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Jul 22
  • Mon, Jul 29

This program will happen on Monday, July 22 and July 29, 2019 from 2:00-3:00 pm in the auditorium. Your child must be able to attend both dates. This program is the EXACT same program as the Robotics 2 Evening: Dash and Dot program. Please only re...

Robotics 2 Evening Workshop: Dash and Dot

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Jul 22
  • Mon, Jul 29

This program will happen on Tuesday, July 22 and July 29, 2019 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Room 101. Your child must be able to attend both dates. This program is the EXACT same program as the Robotics 2 Afternoon: Dash and Dot program. Please only ...

Author Visit with Andrew Larsen

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Jul 24

Join us for a special visit with award-winning author Andrew Larsen. He has written titles such as Me, Toma and the Concrete Garden and Charlie's Dirt Day; a selection from our TD Summer Reading Club Recommended Reads list.For ages 6 and up.This i...

Wonder Workshop

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Jul 25

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...

Monthly Tech Meet-Up: DeCentralization

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jul 27

The De-Centralization meetup is a gathering to explore Blockchain, Cryptography and Hacking technology. Demonstrations on pirate networks, wireless communication and artificial intelligence will be presented. Join us to participate in our code cip...

FULL - Digital Lit(erate): Digital Literacy + Coding

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Jul 29
  • Tue, Jul 30
  • Wed, Jul 31
  • Thu, Aug 1
  • Fri, Aug 2
  • Tue, Aug 6

Digital Coding WorkshopSummer Session #2Learn how to design and build using code! Our on-site instructor will teach you how to be safe online, create websites, and much more!Every day for 2 weeks from 1:30-3:30, Monday to Friday starting July 29th...

Introduction to Machine Embroidery

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Jul 31

Learn how to use the embroidery machine at the Fabrication Studio! This class will walk you through the basics of mounting fabric onto the embroidery frames and threading the Brother Persona PRS100. This course is mandatory in order to book the em...

AR Storytelling

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Aug 8

Let's take a look at how AR is being used as a new medium of storytelling. From enhancing traditional storybooks to unleashing a completely new digital world, AR has the untapped potential to pull the viewers in engage, play, and delight! We will ...

Red Cross Babysitting Course

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Aug 20

Want to gain valuable skills to help you land that babysitting job and receive Red Cross certification? This one-day course will teach you how to babysit infants and young children and covers everything from basic first aid, to diapering and creat...

AR & Gaming

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Aug 21

Drop in and try out some fun AR games and demos. Families and children welcomed. To reserve your spot, register online via the following link:

Dufflebag Theatre: La belle au bois dormant

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Aug 22

Le roi et la reine organisent une grande fête pour célébrer la naissance de la princesse Aurora. Mais quand la fée maléfique ne reçoit pas d'invitation à la fête d'anniversaire, sa malédiction change tout ! Peuvent-ils empêcher la princesse de se ...

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