Join us with the Women's Centre of York Region for an engaging and informative evening focused on safety, support, and connection as part of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week. Whether you're looking for tools to stay safe, ways to support someone else, or connections to community services—this event is for you. What t ...

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Tween Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm

The Tween Book Club is for pre-teens aged nine to twelve years old who are interested in reading challenging books! Every month we discuss our monthly pick, and do activities based on the book's theme.

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Southlake Hospital Outreach

Friday, May 16, 2025 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Staff from Newmarket Library will be at Southlake Hospital. Stop by our table to pickup a free book, renew your library membership card or find out more about library programs and services.

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Family Storytime

Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 9:45 am to 10:15 am

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays for children under six and accompanied by an adult. Drop in and enjoy - no registration required.

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Chess in the Library

Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Love playing chess? Or maybe you are new to the game. Join us on Saturdays for the opportunity to play a challenging game with your peers or learn how to play. This program is part of the Chess in the Library organization whose mission is to promote chess across Canada through its student volunteer-run program. Parent ...

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Blox Builders Club

Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Bring your imagination and create your own world with LEGO and DUPLO. This is a drop-in program using old school LEGO bricks. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services - Alternative Caregivers

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Please come by and meet Robin from Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services who is looking for community members like you to open your hearts and homes to children and youth. While we make every effort to keep families together, sometimes children and youth need temporary homes. Alternative Care (you may know this ...

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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 9:45 am to 10:15 am

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Each week a new theme and a new set of stories. Drop-in no registration needed.

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Music and Movement

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Drop in for a fun interactive music-based program where children and caregivers together will get to dance, sing, play instruments and enjoy finger rhymes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. No registration required.

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Craft N Chat

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Be inspired! Grab your friends for a relaxing afternoon of crafting filled with creativity and conversation. Whether you love painting, rug hooking or any other craft, bring your project and your own supplies to work on while building friendships. No formal lessons will be provided; however, this is a wonderful chance to ...

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WalkIn Counselling - Catholic Community Services York Region

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Drop in to meet with Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR) outreach counsellors to create a short-term plan that will make a difference for you right away - using the strengths, resources and supports you have right now. Free for the first session and visit.

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Out and About Family Storytime @ Magna Centre

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Join Newmarket Public Library staff at the Magna Centre for a fun time, filled with stories, rhymes and fingerplays. Adult accompaniment required. For ages 6 months - 5 years. Drop -in.

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Magna Centre Outreach

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Staff from Newmarket Library will be at the Magna Centre every Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Stop by our table to: sign up for a library membership card renew your library membership card find out what's happening at the library

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Create your own Spice Blend with Chef Joel Solish

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Celebrate Jewish Heritage Month at your library! Presented in partnership with UJA and PJ Library, join chef Joel Solish, founder of Never Not Eating, for this interactive, flavourful experience. During this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about Jewish culture, tradition and taste while creati ...

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Farsi Storytime with Azar

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Enjoy listening to Persian stories, folklore and poetry followed by games and other hands-on activities. No registration is required to this drop-in event. Note: Farsi will be the primary language spoken during this program with limited English. Meet Azar Ghorbanian: Growing up in Tehran, Iran, a vibrant city rich in ...

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Youth Write Now

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Find your voice; have your say. If you are in grades 7-12 and wish to work with a published writer and teacher, look no further. Youth Forum will be held on the third Wednesday of each month, February 2025 to June 2025 at Newmarket Public Library. Come and meet other young poets, bloggers, slammers, novelists, ziners, scr ...

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Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place Outreach

Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Staff from Newmarket Library will be at Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place. Stop by our table to borrow books, movies or renew your library membership card.

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Parent-Child Mother Goose

Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for you and your baby. This 10-week program focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together. It will give your baby healthy early experiences with communication, language and social relationships. It is also a chance for you to sociali ...

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Family Storytime

Saturday, May 24, 2025 - 9:45 am to 10:15 am

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays for children under six and accompanied by an adult. Drop in and enjoy - no registration required.

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Chess in the Library

Saturday, May 24, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Newmarket Crochet Crew

Saturday, May 24, 2025 - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Get hooked on a new hobby! Open to all skill levels and ages*. (*those 13 years and younger please be accompanied by a trusted adult) Looking to learn Crochet? Want to try out a new pattern? Interested in working together with others to make a group project come to life? Or just interested in some company while you ...

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Blox Builders Club

Sunday, May 25, 2025 - 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Bring your imagination and create your own world with LEGO and DUPLO. This is a drop-in program using old school LEGO bricks. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 9:45 am to 10:15 am

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Each week a new theme and a new set of stories. Drop-in no registration needed.

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Music and Movement

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

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Craft N Chat

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm