Find information about income support, benefits for health costs and other disability supports from the Ontario Disability Support. ODSP offers: money to help you and your eligible family members with living expenses, including food, and rent health benefits, including prescription drugs and vision care employment supp ...

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Read and Wiggle: Babytime

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Enjoy a fun-filled half hour program just for you and your baby full of songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces. Drop-in, no registration required.

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Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

The Afternoon Book Club offers the choice of fiction and non-fiction reads. We've chosen some intriguing titles that you're sure to enjoy. Club meetings are the second Tuesday of the month on Zoom. Interested? Visit www.newmarketpl.ca/bookclubs for more information.

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Craft & Chat

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 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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Reading Buddies

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Children in Grades 1 to 4 will enjoy this fun and supportive weekly program that pairs them with community volunteers to help build their reading skills. Each week, buddies read together and enjoy literacy games at the library, all under the guidance of library staff. Registration required. Register online.

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English Conversation Corner

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Practice speaking English in a friendly and welcoming environment. Join us at the library for this free program for adults. Presented by Newmarket Baha'i Community. Drop in, no registration required.

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Book Club 2

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

This book club meets online the second Tuesday of each month. Registration required. Register online.

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WalkIn Counselling - Catholic Community Services York Region

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 9:30 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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Child Loss Grief Peer Support Group

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

In partnership with Bereaved Families of York Region at Newmarket Library. A safe, welcoming and compassionate space to learn how to live with grief after the loss of a child. Facilitated by experienced Peer Facilitators from Bereaved Families of York Region. Share your story, listen and connect with others who are also n ...

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Move and Groove at Magna

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Move and groove with library staff at the Magna Centre! Enjoy stories, songs, and so much more. Adult accompaniment required. Family drop-in, no registration required.

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Hebrew Storytime with UJA

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Join the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto for a Hebrew storytime. This fun program for children ages birth to 8 years and their caregivers features stories, songs and light activities in Hebrew. No registration is required for this drop-in event.

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Farsi Language Class and Storytelling

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

A free weekly program where children learn Farsi step by step, including reading, writing, vocabulary, and conversation. Each session includes a Farsi story to make learning engaging and creative. Drop-in, no registration required.

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Newmarket Library @ Magna Centre

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Newmarket Library is at the Magna Centre - stop by to sign up for a library membership card, renew your library card and find out about upcoming programs.

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Cricut 101 workshop- Beginner level

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Dive into the world of crafting! Join us for this Cricut 101 class to learn the basics of using a Cricut Machine and its software Cricut Design Space, Register online.

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Newmarket Library at Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Newmarket Library is at Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place! Stop by to sign up for a library membership card, renew your card and find out about upcoming programs and events.

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John Howard Society

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Drop by to meet with John Howard Society at Newmarket Library. John Howard Society offers a wide range of mental health and addiction support services for individuals and their families.

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Contact North Education Services

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Please come by and meet with Contact North to find out about online education and training opportunities. Contact North offers a comprehensive range of education and training services designed to empower individuals in achieving their academic and professional goals.

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Parent-Child Mother Goose

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 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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After School Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Drop into the library after school to meet new friends, create a new craft, play a game or test out new technology. Each week, there will be a new activity to explore. Parents and caregivers must remain in the library during the program. Drop in. No registration required.

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Chess for Kids

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Love playing chess? Or maybe you are new to the game. Join us on Thursday evenings 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. Pa ...

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Helpful Relationships Youth Series

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Join us for a 4-part workshop series for youth at Newmarket Library. Equip yourself with personal boundaries, self-awareness, empowerment and essential relationship skills: Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships: Abuse cycle basics Support & safety planning Setting Boundaries & Self Care Respecting limits & fixing c ...

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ABC Read with Me

Friday, April 17, 2026 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Join us for ABC Read with me to enhance your child’s early literacy skills during this library staff-led program for ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers. We’ll have fun with ABC stories, songs, engaging letter games and flannel board activities! Drop-in. No registration required.

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How-To Fair

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Learn something new one conversation at a time! Drop in to chat with local professionals and skilled community members, each offering quick 10-minute sessions in their specified field. Ask questions, learn practical tips, and explore at your own pace. For all ages. No registration required.

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Chess for Kids

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

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Reading Buddies

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm