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10:00 am Digitizing Memories Workshop Part 2: Converting Photos to Digital
10:30 am ABC Read with Me
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11:00 am Chess for Kids
1:00 pm Reading Buddies
2:00 pm Tea Blends for Twenty-Somethings
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2:00 pm Teen: Dungeons and Dragons
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9:00 am Ontario Disability Support Program - Drop In
10:00 am Mixed Loss Grief Peer Support Group
10:30 am Read and Wiggle: Babytime
2:00 pm Craft & Chat
6:00 pm Reading Buddies
7:00 pm Book Club 1
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9:30 am WalkIn Counselling - Catholic Community Services York Region
10:00 am Child Loss Grief Peer Support Group
10:30 am Move and Groove at Magna
5:00 pm Farsi Language Class and Storytelling
6:00 pm Cancelled: Newmarket Library @ Magna Centre
6:30 pm 3D Printer Certification Part 1: Intro to 3D printing - Meet our Printers (Beginner Level)
7:00 pm Book Club 3
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9:00 am John Howard Society
9:00 am Newmarket Library at Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place
10:00 am Making Changes: Self-Empowerment
1:30 pm Parent-Child Mother Goose
4:00 pm Chess for Kids
5:30 pm Helpful Relationships Youth Series
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10:30 am Baby Art: Marble painting
10:30 am ABC Read with Me
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10:30 am Mother's Day Storycraft
10:30 am Farmer's Market Storytime
11:00 am Chess for Kids
1:00 pm Reading Buddies
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2:00 pm Mind Forge Play: Collaborative Game Time - Cancelled
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9:00 am Ontario Disability Support Program - Drop In
10:00 am Mixed Loss Grief Peer Support Group
10:30 am Read and Wiggle: Babytime
1:00 pm Craft & Chat
2:00 pm Afternoon Book Club
6:00 pm Reading Buddies
6:30 pm English Conversation Corner
7:00 pm Book Club 2
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9:30 am WalkIn Counselling - Catholic Community Services York Region
10:00 am Child Loss Grief Peer Support Group
10:00 am The Art of Container Gardening with Edible Plants
10:30 am Move and Groove at Magna
5:00 pm Farsi Language Class and Storytelling
6:00 pm Newmarket Library @ Magna Centre
6:30 pm 3D Printer Certification Part 2: Downloading Files & Slicing Basics (Intermediate Level)
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10:00 am Making Changes: Self-Empowerment
1:30 pm Parent-Child Mother Goose
4:00 pm Chess for Kids
7:00 pm Dark Evenings Mystery Book Club
7:00 pm Discover Toronto’s Lost Shipwreck with Heison Chak
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9:00 am Newmarket Library at Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place
10:30 am ABC Read with Me
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11:00 am Chess for Kids
1:00 pm Reading Buddies
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9:00 am Ontario Disability Support Program - Drop In
10:00 am Mixed Loss Grief Peer Support Group
1:00 pm Craft & Chat
6:00 pm Reading Buddies
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9:30 am WalkIn Counselling - Catholic Community Services York Region
10:00 am Child Loss Grief Peer Support Group
5:00 pm Farsi Language Class and Storytelling
6:00 pm Newmarket Library @ Magna Centre
6:30 pm 3D Printer Certification Part 3: Quiz & Demo Print Booking
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9:00 am Newmarket Library at Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place
9:00 am John Howard Society
10:00 am Making Changes: Self-Empowerment
1:00 pm Contact North Education Services
1:30 pm Parent-Child Mother Goose
4:00 pm Chess for Kids
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10:00 am Spring Renewal: A Holistic Path to Managing Stress and Cultivating Calm Through Nutrition, Herbal Wisdom, and Mindful Movement
10:30 am Toddler Art: Ice cube painting
11:00 am Chess for Kids
1:00 pm Reading Buddies
2:00 pm South Asian Heritage Celebration
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2:00 pm Mind Forge Play: Collaborative Game Time - Cancelled
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9:00 am Ontario Disability Support Program - Drop In
10:00 am Mixed Loss Grief Peer Support Group
1:00 pm Craft & Chat
6:00 pm Reading Buddies
6:30 pm English Conversation Corner
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9:30 am WalkIn Counselling - Catholic Community Services York Region
10:00 am Child Loss Grief Peer Support Group
5:00 pm Farsi Language Class and Storytelling
6:00 pm Newmarket Library @ Magna Centre
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9:00 am Newmarket Library at Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place
9:00 am John Howard Society
10:00 am Making Changes: Self-Empowerment
1:30 pm Parent-Child Mother Goose
4:00 pm Chess for Kids
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11:00 am Chess for Kids
1:00 pm Reading Buddies
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May 10, 2026 to May 31, 2026
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Mind Forge Play: Collaborative Game Time - Cancelled

Sunday, May 10, 2026 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Join the Quest! Mind Forge is bringing a unique tabletop adventure to the library. Perfect for young adventurers, this session uses the power of games like Dungeons & Dragons and collaborative play to build leadership, creative problem-solving, and social connection. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the tabl ...
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Ontario Disability Support Program - Drop In

Tuesday, May 12, 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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Wheelchair Accessible

Mixed Loss Grief Peer Support Group

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Offered in partnership with 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. Facilitated by experienced Peer Facilitators from Bereaved Families of York Region. Share your story, listen and connect with others who are also navigating ...
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Wheelchair Accessible

Read and Wiggle: Babytime

Tuesday, May 12, 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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Wheelchair Accessible

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - 1:00 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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Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, May 12, 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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Reading Buddies

Tuesday, May 12, 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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Wheelchair Accessible

English Conversation Corner

Tuesday, May 12, 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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Wheelchair Accessible

Book Club 2

Tuesday, May 12, 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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Wheelchair Accessible

WalkIn Counselling - Catholic Community Services York Region

Wednesday, May 13, 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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Wheelchair Accessible

Child Loss Grief Peer Support Group

Wednesday, May 13, 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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Wheelchair Accessible

The Art of Container Gardening with Edible Plants

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Transform small spaces into thriving edible gardens! Ideal for beginners and seasoned gardeners, explore container gardening for balconies, patios, and windowsills. Learn about plant selection, soil care, pest management, and design tips to grow delicious, nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Presented by the Lake S ...
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Wheelchair Accessible

Move and Groove at Magna

Wednesday, May 13, 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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Wheelchair Accessible

Farsi Language Class and Storytelling

Wednesday, May 13, 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, May 13, 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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Wheelchair Accessible

3D Printer Certification Part 2: Downloading Files & Slicing Basics (Intermediate Level)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn how to find 3D models online and prepare them for printing! This session covers how to download files from sites like Thingiverse, what file types to use, and how to use slicing software to get your file ready for the printer. Registration required. Register online.
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Wheelchair Accessible

Making Changes: Self-Empowerment

Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region join us at Newmarket Library for this free program designed to build self-awareness, self-confidence and self-growth. A womens group to explore: How can I feel better about myself and my life? How to cope with difficult emotions? How can I better connect with other ...
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Wheelchair Accessible

Parent-Child Mother Goose

Thursday, May 14, 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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Wheelchair Accessible

Chess for Kids

Thursday, May 14, 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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Wheelchair Accessible

Dark Evenings Mystery Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 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 ...
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Wheelchair Accessible

Discover Toronto’s Lost Shipwreck with Heison Chak

Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
In 2025 a Canadian dive team discovered a remarkable 200-year-old shipwreck in Lake Ontario. Team member Heison Chak shares the story behind the discovery focusing on the role of disciplined observation, archival research, and collaborative practice. The talk highlights how curiosity, rigour, and respect for cultural herita ...
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Wheelchair Accessible

Newmarket Library at Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place

Friday, May 15, 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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Wheelchair Accessible

ABC Read with Me

Friday, May 15, 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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Wheelchair Accessible

Chess for Kids

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 11:00 am to 1:00 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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16
Wheelchair Accessible

Reading Buddies

Saturday, May 16, 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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