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Unwind & Design
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | VMC Library, 200 Apple Mill Rd, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 0J8, Canada
Ignite creativity, embrace sustainability, and unwind! Engage in creative activities, express yourself through personalized designs, and enjoy mindful exercises that promote relaxation. Register on Eventbrite.

Learn to Sew with Help a Girl Out
2025-10-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-29 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Brampton Library Soth Fletcher, 499 Main St S, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 1N7, Canada
Learn Sewing Machine Basics to make reusable period pads with Help A Girl Out.

In this workshop presented by Help A Girl Out, you’ll learn sewing machine basics to make reusable period pads and how reusable menstrual products help end period poverty and help the environment. All materials will be provided. Registration required.
Please note: All participants must complete a makerspace waiver before the start of the program.
HAGO is an anti-poverty organization based in Brampton Ontario, that aims to eliminate period poverty in Canada and developing countries. They have distributed hundreds of thousands of menstrual products since 2018. They serve individuals and centers across Canada, the Caribbean, and a few African countries.
Period poverty is a worldwide health crisis that affects mental health, reproductive health, self-esteem, and confidence. Reusable pads not only reduce waste to landfills but also ensure that individuals have consistent access to period products for years at a time, eliminating period poverty sustainably.

Repair Cafe
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Brampton Library – Four Corners Branch, 65 Queen Street East, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 3L6, Canada
Come to our Repair Café to learn how to repair your item for free with fixers from across Brampton.

Caledon Community Clean-up
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Ontario

Culture Days: Learn to Sew Reusable Bowl Covers
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | Caledon Public Library Albion Bolton Branch, 150 Queens Street South, Caledon, Ontario, Canada
Join us and learn to sew your very own reusable bowl cover! This is a beginner project where you will learn to sew on a curve and make use of elastic in your sewing projects, as well as general sewing machine basics.
Materials to create 1 bowl cover will be provided.
Registration is required.

Cycling in All Weather with Markham Cycles
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Markham Public Library, 7600 Kennedy Road, Markham, Ontario, L3R 9S5, Canada
Make all-season cycling a breeze with this workshop from Markham Cycles!
Topics in this workshop include: choosing clothing and gear for wet and cold weather, bicycle maintenance and storage tips, winter route-planning, and safe riding techniques for weather-related hazards.

Tech Donation Drive
2025-10-04 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Richmond Hill Public Library – Oak Ridges Branch, 34 Regatta Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4E 4R1, Canada
Help reduce e-waste and give your old tech a new purpose! Drop off electronics you no longer use at the library and support digital inclusion in our community. In partnership with Free Geek Toronto, donated items will be refurbished or responsibly recycled.
To see what items are accepted and find out more, visit Free Geek Toronto’s website.

Halloween Costume Swap
2025-10-04 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge Street, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 1M1, Canada
Have your kids outgrown their Halloween costumes? Why not drop them off at the library and swap them for something new! We are accepting costumes starting September 8th until October 2nd. Join us in the Optimist Room on Saturday, October 4th from 10-1pm to drop off old costumes or grab a new one!

Recycled Crafts
2025-09-27 14:30 - 16:30 UTC | Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge Street, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 1M1, Canada
Drop in and learn how to turn trash into treasure. Use our collection of recycled material or bring your own.

Tech Donation Drive
2025-09-27 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Richmond Hill Public Library – Central Branch, 1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 0H5, Canada

Tech Donation Drive
2025-09-27 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Richmond Hill Public Library, 1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 0H5, Canada

Free Bike Workshop: Repacking Hubs
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Sheridan Bike Hub – HMC, 4180 Duke of York Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 0G5, Canada

Free Bike Workshop: Replacing Cables
2025-09-23 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Sheridan Bike Hub – HMC, 4180 Duke of York Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 0G5, Canada

Newcomer Tour: Welcome to the Library
2025-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Newmarket Library, 438 Park Ave, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 1W1, Canada
In partnership with the Newmarket Welcome Centre, Newmarket Library is excited to share a Welcome to the Library Newcomer Tour! This free, drop-in tour will showcase the amazing opportunities and resources that exist at the Library, including multilingual resources. Food will be provided.

Craft Supply Swap
2025-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 1W1, Canada
Looking to refresh your craft supplies? Or maybe you have extra materials you no longer need? Here’s your chance to donate your unused craft supplies so someone else can be inspired to create with them!
Unused donations will be accepted at the Newmarket Library from Tuesday, October 28 until Friday, October 31 during open hours.
Donators will receive an early bird ticket for access to the craft supply meet starting at 12:30 p.m. Everything is free, but there is a limit of 5 craft supply items per person during the swap. Note: this limit is subject to change based on the number of donations the library receives.
Drop-in, no registration required.

Newcomer Tour: Welcome to the Library
2025-09-20 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Newmarket Library, 438 Park Ave, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 1W1, Canada
In partnership with the Newmarket Welcome Centre, Newmarket Library is excited to share a Welcome to the Library Newcomer Tour! This free, drop-in tour will showcase the amazing opportunities and resources that exist at the Library, including multilingual resources. Food will be provided.
Saturday Tour will have a Mandarin and Cantonese translator.

Meet the Magic Yarn
2025-09-20 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Richmond Hill Public Library – Central Branch, 1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 0H5, Canada
Help make princess and pirate wigs that are donated to children with hair loss. Cut yarn for hair and attach to beanies. Plus, learn about the impact you can make in the lives of children through the GTA Magic Yarn Team.
Visit our Culture Days webpage for the latest news and information about the event.

Welcome to Markham Public Library: A Tour for Newcomers
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:30 (Asia/Dubai) | Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch, 7755 Bayview Avenue, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 4P1
Are you new to Canada or Markham? Are you curious about what the library has to offer? Join us on an exciting tour! Explore our collections, learn how to borrow materials, discover cutting-edge technology, and participate in engaging programs—all for free.
Plus, you will get your own library card! Just bring your ID and proof of address.
This tour is open to everyone, but it’s especially beneficial for newcomers to Markham or Canada. We’ll focus on resources that can assist newcomers, refugees, and those supporting them.
This tour will start in the program room at Thornhill Community Library. Drop-ins are welcome!

East Gwillimbury Giant Used Book Sale
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-20 | Holland Landing Community Centre, 19513 Yonge St, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, L9N 1M4, Canada
EARLY BIRD ACCESS ON SEPTEMBER 19
Get early bird access to our annual Giant Used Book Sale on Friday! Get first dibs on great book and DVD selections!
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Entry fee: $5 per person or $10 per family.
MAIN SALE ON SEPTEMBER 20
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Enjoy free admission and refreshments provided by the Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library on Saturday.
There are no fixed prices on items. Simply pay by donation. Cash and card accepted.
For low sensory admission, please email info@egpl.ca.

Conscious Find Schomberg Sip & Shop
2025-09-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Concious Find – Schomberg, 298 Main St, Schomberg, Ontario, L0G 1T0, Canada
Come and shop hundreds of new preloved items at our fall Sip & Shop happening September 18th from 5pm-8pm

Hemming Basics for Adults
2025-09-18 06:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Georgina Public Library – Discovery Branch, 261 Garrett Styles Drive, Keswick, Ontario, L4P 0T4, Canada
Learn how to properly hem different types of garments including pants, shirts, and dresses. Learn how to assess fit, mark the right length, and finish hems using both hand-sewing and machine sewing techniques, depending on the fabric and design. Bring your own clothes to practice with.
Presented by Arushi from Studio Dialectica.

Richmond Hill: Community Book Sale
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-14 | Ontario
Back by popular demand the “Are you going to BE {Book Event}” will be happening September 13 and 14. See the website for details. www.areyougoingtobe.ca Mark your calendars!
This is a huge community book sale. An estimated 10,000 books were donated each of the 2 previous years!!
Starting in May, the organizers will be happy to receive any books or CDs that you would like to donate.
You may drop off your donations at Richmond Hill United Church between 10 am & 2 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, until Aug. 29th.
Details: https://onrichmondhill.com/?q=articles/book-and-cd-donations-wanted

Conscious Find Newmarket Sip & Shop
2025-09-11 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Concious Find – Newmarket, 198 Main Street South, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 1R1, Canada
Come and shop hundreds of new preloved items for women, men and children at our fall Sip & Shop happening September 11th from 5pm-9pm.

ReRooted: Plant Exchange
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Richmond Hill Public Library – Richvale Branch, 40 Pearson Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 6T7, Canada
Have a perennial to divide, plant cuttings to share, or a healthy houseplant looking for a new home? Bring your labelled plant and exchange it for another one! Plants with diseases, pests or that are invasive/aggressive will not be accepted. Visit ontarioinvasiveplants.ca for more information on invasive plants. Presented by Lake Simcoe South Master Gardeners.

Oshawa - Kid/Family – Toy Repair Café
2025-08-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Ontario
Saturday, Aug 16 / 1-4 pm
Delpark Branch
Every toy has a story; we’re here to help your beloved items continue their adventures! Whether it’s a stuffed animal needing a stitch or a toy car that needs a little TLC, our skilled repair team is ready to help you bring them back to life.
Details: https://oshlib.bibliocommons.com/events/67f15e552971a34a250ecce3
