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].

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

(TAGS: Special Event, All Ages)

Saturday, October 19
2:00-4:00 pm
Pam Kirkpatrick Branch, Tottenham

Let’s Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: crafting Ojo de Dios (God’s Eyes) crafts and enjoying Hispanic music together!

Drop-In!

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

 

Purple ribbon banner with the text: “All Ages” followed by the event title: "Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month" and a photo of "God's Eyes" a yarn craft.
Orange ribbon banner with the text: "Youth Ages 10+" followed by the event title: "Teen Tater Terrors" and a graphic of potatoes turned into Jack'o'lanterns.

Teen Tater Terrors

(TAGS: Teens, Ages 10+)

Wednesday, October 30
6:00-7:00 pm
Memorial Branch, Alliston

Join us for Teen Tater Terrors where you’ll transform everyday potatoes into scary works of art!   It will be spud-tacular!

Drop-In!

 

Let’s Celebrate Dia de los Muertos!

(TAGS: Day of the Dead, Special Event, Ages 12+, Free, Drop-In!)

Saturday, November 2
1:00-2:00pm
Pam Kirkpatrick Branch, Tottenham

Celebrate “Day of the Dead!”  Discover the rich history & significance of the Day of the Dead while decorating your own sugar skull using clay with vivid colours and patterns.

Drop-In!

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Save the Date

(TAGS: Youth,  Ages 6+, Special Event)

Saturday, November 9
2:00-4:00 pm
Tottenham Community Centre Gym

Remember this moment because it will feel like a perfect afternoon to dress up like hipsters. You should be there, should burst through the door for an afternoon to remember!

Stay tuned for more details!

 

Homeschool Hub

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

Tuesdays, October 29 & November 12
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].

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Out & About

(TAGS: Teens, Ages 14+ LGBTQ+)

Wednesdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30,
November 6, 13

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].

 

In the Loop

(TAGS: Clubs,  Youth, Adults, Free, Drop-In!)

Thursdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31,
November 7, 14, 21, 28

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.

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Savour & Spice

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

1st Wednesday of Each Month
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.

 

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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