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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Newmarket Crochet Crew

Saturday, March 29, 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, March 30, 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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Coins and Connections

Sunday, March 30, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Are you a student in grades 6-10 who wants to learn more about how to manage and grow your money? Come join Andrew and Ryan, two Grade 11 students from GW Williams Secondary School, as they share free drop-in sessions aimed at strengthening financial literacy skills for local youth. Weekly sessions will cover topics suc ...

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Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services - Alternative Caregivers

Tuesday, April 1, 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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Hope and Healing Grief Healing Support Group

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Join a safe and compassionate space for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one who has passed away. In partnership with Bereaved Families of York Region (BFOYR), a welcoming environment at Newmarket Library to learn how to live with grief after loss. Peer-led support guided by experienced facilitators. ...

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Contact North Education Services

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 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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YA Pride Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

LGBTQ young adults and their allies meet every second Tuesday at 6-7pm in the Newmarket Public Library Story Room. LGBTQ youth and allies aged 13-20yrs are welcome to join this supportive and fun group. We have crafts, snacks, movies, games and more! No registration required.

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WalkIn Counselling - Catholic Community Services York Region

Wednesday, April 2, 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, April 2, 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, April 2, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Staff from Newmarket Library will be at the Magna Centre. Stop by our table to borrow books, movies or renew your library membership card.

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Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place Outreach

Thursday, April 3, 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, April 3, 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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CCSYR - Settlement Services Walkin

Friday, April 4, 2025 - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Walkin to meet with Settlement workers from Catholic Community Services of York Region. Get help with language training, career and employment, housing, health care, education, transit, citizenship, important documents and more. Free. No appointment needed.

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Family Storytime

Saturday, April 5, 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, April 5, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm