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

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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Celebrate Ridvan: A Family Festival

Sunday, April 19, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Celebrate the Festival of Ridván with a welcoming family‑friendly festival at the library. Ridván is a joyful spring festival observed in the Bahá’í Faith that celebrates renewal, hope, and new beginnings. This family‑friendly celebration will feature arts, crafts, stories, and snacks and is presented by the Newmarket Bahá’ ...

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Minecraft Club with Code Ninjas

Sunday, April 19, 2026 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

If you know what an Enderman, Skelly, Redstone, and Creeper are, then you obviously ‘dig’ Minecraft! Learn to create your own Minecraft game world, new characters and objects in this monthly Minecraft Club. Gain skills in Minecraft Education, MakeCode Arcade tutorials, and MCreator. Presented by Code Ninjas East Gwillimbu ...

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Ontario Disability Support Program - Drop In

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

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 21, 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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Craft & Chat

Tuesday, April 21, 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 21, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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Seed Ball Workshop with Roots and Raven

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Join Tanya Gluvakov from Roots and Raven for a very special Indigenous workshop in acknowledgement of new beginnings - Spring! Gluvakov will guide participants in the techniques of easy clay hand-sculpting to create their very own seed bomb with wildflower or sunflower seeds and soil. Participants will also learn a bit abou ...

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WalkIn Counselling - Catholic Community Services York Region

Wednesday, April 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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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Celebrate Earth Day: Planting Seeds

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Let’s celebrate Earth Day with this fun, hands-on bean planting activity. We will start off reading Jack & the Beanstalk, then a short introduction about seeds and germination. Drop-in, no registration required.

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Farsi Language Class and Storytelling

Wednesday, April 22, 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 22, 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 102! Shape Building with Cricut (Intermediate workshop)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Learn how to combine and customize shapes and images using Design Space to create your own unique bookmark using cardstock. Perfect for those who have completed Cricut 101 or have basic experience. Registration required. Register online.

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York Cinemania

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Event Details: Winter 2026 Season Dates: Wed. Jan 21. at 7:00 p.m. : Orwell: 2+2=5 Wed. Feb 18. at 7:00 p.m. : The Secret Agent Wed. Mar 25. at 7:00 p.m. : It Was Just An Accident Wed. Apr 22. at 7:00 p.m. : The Choral York Cinemania brings independent and award-winning films to audiences in northern York Region ...