More than just books: Virtual fun to be had at York Region public libraries

Virtual story time, book clubs and game nights hosted by Aurora, Newmarket, Georgina, Vaughan and Richmond Hill libraries

Yorkregion.com
Feb. 1, 2021
Amanda Persico

While York Region may still be under the provincial stay-at-home order, there are plenty of online activities to keep you and your family busy.

Aurora Public Library: aurorapl.ca

Register for the library’s make-and-take craft nights for kids and adults. The library also hosts a series of fun-filled, family themed game and trivia nights as well as video game virtual meet and play.

Georgina Public Library: georginalibrary.ca

The Georgina Public Library hosts a number of programs for kids and teens from messy story time and live Lego building challenges to family bake night and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) Zoom meetings and pet show-and-tell sessions.

Newmarket Public Library: newmarketpl.ca

Grab a blanket and cozy up with a classic children’s novel. The Newmarket Public Library hosts Cozy Classics, an online story time for families. The library also hosts a collection of family-fun nights, including nighttime nature exploring.

Richmond Hill Public Library: rhpl.ca

Need homework help? The Richmond Hill Public Library has dedicated homework help programs for children and high schoolers. The library also hosts a number of online clubs from knitting and children’s chess to film and coding.

Vaughan Public Library: vaughanpl.info

Looking for plot and character ideas for your next book? Check out the virtual writer’s workshop. The Vaughan Public Library also hosts a number of virtual French and Mandarin story times and programs for children and youth.