Youth Programs & Events

Get Out and Do Something

For more information about any of the FREE programs listed here, please contact Amanda and Paula at [email protected].

Out & About

(TAGS: Teens, Ages 14+ LGBTQ+)

Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
2:45-3:45 pm
Memorial Branch, Alliston

Want a place where you can just be who you really are?  Come join us for a chill hang with cool people in a judgement free zone.  Open hearts and open minds are required to attend.

We talk, listen, craft, play games etc., on a weekly basis.

For more information, please contact Paula at [email protected].

 

 

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Homeschool Hub

(TAGS: Clubs,  Homeschooling, Free, Drop-In!)

Tuesdays, January 21, February 25
1:00-2:30pm
DA Jones Branch, Beeton

Calling all homeschool teachers and students to come together and see what NTPL has to offer, meet other homeschoolers, explore various activities, socialize, & more!

Something different each month!

Drop-in!

For more information, please contact Paula at [email protected].

Reading Dragons Battle Hour

Saturdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22
10:30-11:30 am
All Branches

Drop-In!

Bring your Reading Dragon cards and join us on Saturdays for exciting battles with fellow card collectors in the community! Test your strategies and enjoy the fun of friendly competition!

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In the Loop

(TAGS: Clubs/Groups, Crafting, Social, Youth, Adults, Free, Drop-In!)

Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 30, 27
6:30-7:30pm
Pam Kirkpatrick Branch, Tottenham

Group for teens and adults to enjoy crochet, knitting, sewing, rug hooking, …whatever – together!

Bring your own supplies.

Savour & Spice

(TAGS: Passive Program, Youth, Adults, Ages 10+, Monthly)

1st Wednesday of Each Month
(**We are closed Jan. 1, so for this month, it will be Wed., Jan. 8)
All Branches

Join our program and be inspired!

Take home a special spice, receive recipes, and learn the history and culture of spice.  Register today and expand your tastes!

Pick up your Savour & Spice bag the first Wednesday of every month and spice up your life!  You must be registered to pick up a bag.

One spice bag per family.

 

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CRIC IdeaLab Programs

The new CRIC IdeaLab at the Pam Kirkpatrick Branch in Tottenham offers various maker programs each month using assorted equipment including our Cricut machine, laser cutter, and 3D printer.  For more information about CRIC IdeaLab programs, please contact [email protected]. If you can’t find a time that works, reach out to our Makerspace Facilitator at the above email to schedule a time to learn how to use any machine you would like!

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