Everyone is invited to drop by the library to purchase items from our talented crafters during this Handmade Market. Find something for yourself or a special gift for a loved one. No registration required.

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Toddler Art: Clay Ornaments

Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Get creative with your toddler! This toddler art session for ages 2 to 4 years of age, is a time for you and your little one to explore your creative side together using a variety of art tools and mediums to create special art pieces and keepsakes. Note: Please wear clothes that can get messy. Space is limited, please r ...

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Meet & Greet With Santa

Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Santa Claus is coming to the Library! Enjoy holiday crafts, story time, hot chocolate, and a special visit with Santa. Registration required. Register online by November 26th for a gift. Organized by the Women's Centre of York Region in partnership with The Salvation Army.

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Reading Buddies

Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 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. Please register at www.newmarketpl.ca/en/kids-and-teen ...

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Mindfulness for Daily Living: Practical Tools for Inner Balance

Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

This enriching six-week workshop teaches you how to bring mindfulness into your everyday life. Participants will learn core practices such as mindful breathing, body scans, and sitting meditation, while also exploring ways to bring mindfulness into ordinary routines—walking, eating, communicating, and handling stress. Desig ...

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Blox Builders Club

Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 2:00 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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Funny Animals Art Class with Artist Kate Medvedok

Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Unleash your creativity - one character at a time! Get ready for a fun and colorful art experience! Join artist Kate Medvedok for a playful painting class where you’ll create funny and imaginative animals — from hares and elephants to birds and cats — using acrylic paint on paper. Presented by Sunny Events and Arts. Regi ...

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Craft and Handicraft with 108 Health Promotion Association

Monday, December 8, 2025 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Create silk msh flowers, knit with wool, crochet, and more in these free workshops designed for Chinese Seniors in Newmarket. These workshops are provided by 108 Health Promotion Association.

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Ontario Disability Support Program - Drop In

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 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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Moving Through Grief and Loss Mixed Loss Peer Support Grief Group

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:30 am to 11:15 am

Presented by Bereaved Families of York Region: A safe, welcoming and compassionate space to learn how to live with grief after the loss of a loved one. Weekly topics and discussions combined with mindfulness, movement and chair Grief Yoga. Facilitated by experienced peer facilitators from Bereaved Families of York Regi ...

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Babytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Enjoy a fun-filled half hour program just for you and your baby full of songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces. For birth to 2 years with caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required.

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Contact North Education Services

Tuesday, December 9, 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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Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 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 'N Chat

Tuesday, December 9, 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 sh ...

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Meet Your Planners – Pop-Up Events at the Library!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

As part of the Newmarket Housing Action Plan, Town Planners are coming to you! Meet the Planners who will share updates on housing initiatives, and hear your thoughts on the future of Newmarket. Stop by to chat, pick up translated materials, and sign up for updates to various planning initiatives that are aiming to de ...

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Reading Buddies

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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YA Pride Club

Tuesday, December 9, 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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Immigration: Citizenship and Family Sponsorship

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Join us with the Community Legal Clinic of York Region for an overview of eligibility criteria for adult citizenship applications and family sponsorship applications. Register online.

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Book Club 2

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

This book club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Registration required. Interested? Visit www.newmarketpl.ca/bookclubs for more information.

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WalkIn Counselling - Catholic Community Services York Region

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 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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Farsi Language Class and Storytelling

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 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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York Cinemania

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Fall 2025 Season Dates: Wed. Sept 24. at 7:00 p.m. - JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE Wed. Oct. 22 at 7:00 p.m - CAN I GET A WITNESS? Wed. Nov 12 at 7:00 p.m. - THE LIFE OF CHUCK Wed. Dec 10 at 7:00 p.m. - THE WEDDING BANQUET York Cinemania brings independent and award-winning films to audiences in northern York Region a ...

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Krasman Centre

Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Drop-by to meet with Peer Navigators from the Krasman Centre. From peer support, system navigation, warm transfers, resources, and referrals, learn about Krasman Centre's programming, wellness activities, and more. Find out how peer support can work for you!

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Chess for kids

Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 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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Dark Evenings Mystery Book Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Our Dark Evenings Mystery Club selects great books for mystery fans that will see you through the long, dark nights ahead. All are available through the library's online service or in print. This seasonal club meets online the second Thursday of the month from September to June. Interested? Visit www.newmarketpl.ca/bookcl ...