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Your free guide to programs at Richmond Hill Public Library. In the Know Jan. & Feb. 2023 / In-person and virtual programs Lunar New Year | page 6 Black History Month | page 2 www.rhpl.ca/programs
Book Clubs Black Adult Grade School History Month Book Clubs Book Clubs Virtual Author Visit Looking for your next favourite read? Have fun reading with new friends! Join Ages: Grades 3-5 Join one of our book clubs to read and us every month to share your thoughts Register your class for an discuss great titles every month! New on some of our favourite stories. engaging presentation from members welcome. Register here. Register here. Nigerian-Canadian Children’s Author Ekiuwa Aire, as she Central Book Club Grade 1-2 Book Club discusses the importance of January: The Silent Patient by Alex January: Bad Guys in Open Wide and showcasing African historical Michaelides Say Arrr! by Aaron Blabey figures in children’s literature, February: Transcription by Kate February: Bird and Squirrel: All and shares her journey to Atkinson Together by James Burks becoming a successful writer. Room B, Central Room A, Richmond Green Please call 905-884-9288 ext. Jan. 20; Feb. 24 / 2-3 p.m. Jan. 25; Feb. 22 / 4:30-5:15 p.m. 5012 to register your class. Zoom Register here. Oak Ridges Book Club Grade 3-4 Book Club Feb. 9 / 10-11 a.m. Ideal for seniors. January: Dragons in a Bag by January: Circe by Madeline Miller Zetta Elliott African Drumming: February: Educated by Tara Westover February: Future Hero: Race to Fire Tales by Moonlight Room 1, Oak Ridges Mountain by Remi Blackwood Ages: Family (all ages) Jan. 24; Feb. 21 / 2-3 p.m. Room D, Central Join Drums et al. for a dance and Jan. 19; Feb. 16 / 7-8 p.m. hand-drumming performance Virtual Book Club and learn about beloved African January: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Grade 5-6 Book Club characters, including Ananse and February: Before We Were Yours by January: Wish Tree by Katherine Ijapa! Lisa Wingate Applegate Rooms 1 and 2, Oak Ridges Zoom February: Restart by Gordon Korman Register here. Jan. 26; Feb. 23 / 7-8 p.m. Room C, Central Feb. 11 / 2-3 p.m. Jan. 23; Feb. 27 / 7-8 p.m. PAGE 2 See this symbol? Visit rhpl.ca to register today. All Zoom programs require pre-registration.
Adults Small Business One-on- Film Club Quilling One Consultations Join our monthly film club to discuss Quilling is thrilling! Find out why in Have a small business idea and top-rated features with film enthusiasts. this paper-based quilling workshop need help with the next steps? Watch a film on Hoopla, then join and learn how to make simple but Book an online appointment with our online discussion! In January, we’ll decorative art. a Small Business Consultant from discuss Frank (2014) and in February, Room B, Central Register here. the Richmond Hill Small Business we’ll discuss Sweet Bean (2015). Jan. 24 / 7:30-8:30 p.m. Enterprise Centre. Zoom Register here. Zoom Register here. Jan. 12; Feb. 9 / 2-3 p.m. Uncovering a Deadly Triangle Jan. 4; Feb. 1 / 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages: Adults (teens welcome) Jan. 17; Feb. 21 / 6-7 p.m. Stargazing 101 Discover the scandalous relationship Curious about the constellations? that led to the 1935 murder of infamous Saturday Screenings Amazed by astronomy? Join experts architect Francis Mawson Rattenbury. Join us every month for an in-library from the David A. Dunlap Department Attend this history lecture with award- screening of a popular movie. In of Astronomy and Astrophysics winning author Susan Goldenberg. January, we’ll watch Amsterdam and learn how to stargaze from the Zoom Register here. (2022) and in February we’ll watch The comfort of your own home by using Feb. 2 / 7-8 p.m. Phantom of the Open (2021). Stellarium, a free stargazing software. Room A, Central Register here. Zoom Register here. Craft Happens: Vintage Jan. 7; Feb. 4 / 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 16 / 7-8 p.m. Decoupage Hearts Love is in the air! Learn to create Craft Happens: Yarn Art Sleep Training 101 vintage decoupage hearts that can be Embrace your inner Da Vinci, set the Having trouble getting your little one added to a card or hung for decoration. scene for a perfect Starry Night, or to sleep, and not sure what to do? Gain Room A, Central Register here. reimagine The Kiss as you recreate an understanding of sleep health and Feb. 6 / 7-8 p.m. your favourite paintings with yarn. best practices for infant and toddler Room A, Central Register here. sleep challenges from Alana Metallo, Paint Night for Adults Jan. 9 / 7-8 p.m. Enjoy a fun evening painting with certified sleep consultant. friends. Choose from our selection of Room B, Central Register here. Get to Know Your City infamous works, or create your own Interested in learning more about your Jan. 21 / 10:30-11:45 a.m. beautiful masterpiece! All materials will community? If you’re new to Richmond be provided. Cost: $5 Housing Rights 101: Hill, join us for monthly seminars to Room A, Richmond Green Register here. Rental Housing learn about residential resources, Feb. 15 / 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you renting a property in York programs, operations and more. Region? Learn about your rights as Jan. 10: Services for Children and a tenant. Topics include starting and Families with EarlyON ending tenancy, rent increases, and Feb. 21: Recreational Programs and applicable laws. Presented by the Registration with the City of Richmond Hill. Canadian Centre for Housing Rights. This series is offered in partnership Zoom Register here. with Catholic Community Services of Jan. 23 / 7-8 p.m. York Region (CCSYR) through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP). To Rooms 1 and 2, Oak Ridges Register here. register, email LSP@ccsyr.org. Or call/ Feb. 27 / 7-8 p.m. text 416-258-9015. Zoom Register here. Jan. 10; Feb. 21 / 7-8 p.m. See this symbol? Visit rhpl.ca to register today. All Zoom programs require pre-registration. PAGE 3
Teens Ideal for Seniors Ages 13-17 Coding and Crafting with Tech Future Leaders: Virtual Reality: Age: Adults (seniors) Teen Toastmasters Code Your World Build new skills through these fun, Speak with confidence and in- Design and develop your own virtual re- inventive workshops that introduce crease your self-esteem! Join us ality (VR) cities, available for viewing on you to simple coding and develop for an 8-week workshop series a Meta Quest 2 headset! Learn how to your crafting side. In January, create a that teaches a range of leadership code on CoSpaces in this 4-week series custom tote bag using a fabric printer. skills, from delivering speeches presented by Ontario Tech Engineering In Feburary, code simple games that to embodying professional body Outreach. Explore the design process your friends and family can play! language and writing effectively. as you architect houses, skyskrapers, Room B, Central Register here. Zoom Register here. gardens, and more! Cost: $10 Jan. 19; Feb. 16 / 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tues. / Jan. 3 - Feb. 21 / 7-8:30 p.m. Rooms A and B, Central Register here. Saturdays / Feb. 4 - 25 / 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Dance Together! Teen Chapters on Discord Ages: Adults (seniors) Join our Discord server and chat Mugtastic Cakes Feel the music! Have a great time with other teens about books, art, Grab a mug and let’s bake! Use the grooving with friends in this dance anime, memes and more! ingredients we’ll provide and learn how class for seniors. Warm up with Instructions on joining Discord will to make a cake that’s ready in mere stretches and gentle moves. Then, be sent to those who register. moments. Cost: $5 learn elements from various dance Discord Register here. Room A, Central Register here. styles. Offered in partnership with the Jan. 9, 23; Feb. 13, 27 / 3-3:30 p.m. Feb. 9 / 7-8 p.m. Dance Together Project. Get Artsy: Crafting Rooms 1 and 2, Oak Ridges Get Artsy: Dot Mandala with Leftovers Feb. 10 / 2:30-3:30 p.m. Painting Create a masterpiece from a pile of Meditate and relax while creating scraps! Here’s your chance to show off unique dot mandalas. Model your just how creative you are while letting painting after one of ours, or nothing go to waste. design your own pattern. Room A, Central Register here. Room A, Central Register here. Feb. 16 / 7-8 p.m. Jan. 12 / 7-8 p.m. More fun... Art of Code: Javascript Art Check out page 2 for our Oak Video Game Drop-in Learn the basics of algorithmic art. Ridges Book Club, ideal for seniors. Drop by the library to play video Create a generative art piece using the games on our Nintendo Switch! Time Javascript Coding Library for Artists slots are given on a first come, first and the Machine Learning Coding served basis. RHPL card required. Library. This program is presented by Teen’s Area, Oak Ridges Kids Code Jeunesse (KCJ). Jan. 27; Feb. 24 / 3:30-5:30 p.m. Zoom Register here. Paint Night for Teens Feb. 15 / 4:30-5:30 p.m. Enjoy a fun evening painting with friends. Choose from our selection of infamous works, or create your own beautiful masterpiece! All materials will be provided. Cost: $5 Room A, Richmond Green Register here. Feb. 1 / 6:30-7:30 p.m. PAGE 4 See this symbol? Visit rhpl.ca to register today. All Zoom programs require pre-registration.
Kids More fun... Check out pages 2 and 6 for Ages 12 and under more fun programs. Video Game Drop-in Art of Code: Code Yourself! STEAM Club Jr. Ages: Kids (9-12) Ages: Kids (8-12) Ages: Kids (6-8) Drop by the library to play video Learn basic coding skills while Explore different STEAM topics at the games on our new Nintendo Switch discovering new cities. Create an library every month! In January, we’ll try and Xbox Series S! Time slots are animation of yourself that can travel out a variety of coding apps. In February, given on a first come, first served basis. the world, digitally! Presented by Kids create and play games with Osmo. RHPL card required. Code Jeunesse (KCJ). Rooms A and B, Central Register here. Rooms A and B, Central Zoom Register here. Jan. 26; Feb. 23 / 4-4:45 p.m. Jan. 6; Feb. 3 / 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 18 / 4:30-5:30 p.m. Homework Help for Creative Club: Watercolour Newcomer Youth Wonders Ages: Kids (6-12) Ages: Kids (9-12) Get help with your school work Experiment with watercolour paint! Chess Classes through our group tutoring program Learn different techniques you can use Ages: Kids (6-12) for newcomers. Delve into various to create a wonderful piece of art. Master your chess skills and put them to school subjects and join in on group Room A, Central Register here. the test in a fun, friendly environment for activities every week. Presented in Jan. 19 / 7-8 p.m. kids and youth. Hosted by professional partnership with Youth Assisting Youth instructor, Lana Golts. Cost: $82 PA Days at the Library Register here. (YAY). Participants are required to Ages: Kids (6-12) present their UCI numbers. Rooms A and B, Central Register here. Spend your PA Day having fun at the library! Visit your local branch for Beginners Mondays/ Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 / 4:30-5:30 p.m. Room C, Central activities, challenges, and games you Thursdays/ Jan. 19 - Mar. 9 / 5:30-6:30 p.m. Drop-in STEAM can try on your own or with friends. Ages: Kids (6-12) Jan. 20: Dream to STEAM Room A, Richvale Drop by our Oak Ridges and Richvale Feb. 3: Amazing Arts Saturdays/ Jan. 21 - Mar. 11 / 11 a.m.-12 p.m. branches each week and tinker with All Branches our STEAM kits! Build circuits, code a Jan. 20; Feb. 3 / 2-4 p.m. Intermediate I Room C, Central robot, make music, and more. PA Days: Up, Up and Away! Thursdays/ Jan. 19 - Mar. 9 / 6:35-7:35 p.m. Rooms 1 and 2, Oak Ridges Ages: Kids (6-12) Tuesdays/ Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 / 4-5 p.m. Room A, Richmond Green Learn about the amazing ways air Saturdays/ Jan. 21 - Mar. 11 / 1:30-2:30 p.m. Room A, Richvale pressure affects the world around Jan. 28; Feb. 25 / 2-4 p.m. us in this engaging Mad Science Intermediate II/Advanced show. Make a hot air balloon, create Room C, Central STEAM Club a dinosaur sneeze, and discover the Thursdays/ Jan. 19 - Mar. 9 / 7:40-8:40 p.m. Ages: Kids (9-12) science behind special effects you see Explore different STEAM topics at the movies. Room A, Richmond Green every month! In January, check out a Rooms 1 and 2, Oak Ridges Register here. Saturdays/ Jan. 21 - Mar. 11 / 2:35-3:35 p.m. variety of coding and gaming apps. In Jan. 20 / 11-11:45 a.m. February, code with a Calliope mini. Rooms A and B, Central Register here. Jan. 12; Feb. 2 / 4-5 p.m. See this symbol? Visit rhpl.ca to register today. All Zoom programs require pre-registration. PAGE 5
Buddies in Learning More Kids Ages: Grades 1-5 Circle of Programs Build new skills in this new and Friendship improved version of our Reading Glow Show Buddies program. This program Ages: Family (all ages) Ages: Kids (6-12) invents new ways to explore Circle of Friendship Richmond Hill Explore glow-in-the-dark technology and literacy in all core subject areas is an Indigenous-led group that the properties of light in this hands-on through puzzles, games and provides opportunities to learn workshop from Mad Science. Discover STEAM activities. During each about and celebrate the many why some objects glow brighter than session, you’ll also practice reading cultures, walks of life, faiths, and others and take home your very own UV and writing with a dedicated buddy histories of our community. RHPL keychain. Cost: $5 who’s in high school. is pleased to provide a safe space Room A, Richmond Green Register here. Children’s Program Room, Central for Circle of Friendship programs. Jan. 28 / 11-11:45 a.m. Register here. For parents with younger children, Tues. / Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 / 5:30-6:30 p.m. Drop-in STEAM: LEGO®! a craft and colouring table will be Ages: Kids (6-12) French Buddies in Learning available at each program. Soup, Learn with LEGO® and LEGO® Duplo! Ages: Grades 1-5 bannock, and traditional tea will be Drop by Richmond Green each month Build new skills in this new and served. Material kits will be provided to design and build new structures, improved version of our bilingual for everyone who registers. Email machines, scenes, and more. Reading Buddies program. This circle.of.friendship.richmondhill@gmail. Room A, Richmond Green program invents new ways to com to reserve your spot. Jan. 30; Feb. 27 / 4-5 p.m. explore literacy in all core subject areas through puzzles, games Beginners Beading PA Days: Comic Creation and STEAM activities. During Workshop Ages: Kids (9-12) each session, you’ll also practice Join Circle of Friendship for Biff, bam, pow! Design, create and reading and writing in French a beginner-friendly beading imagine your own action-packed with a dedicated buddy. workshop, where you’ll learn comic book in this hands-on workshop Children’s Program Room, Central techniques used by First Nations with Freeze DNA. Register here. people across Turtle Island. We will Room A, Richmond Green Register here. Wed. / Jan. 11 - Feb. 22 / 5:30-6:30 p.m. go over the basics to start creating Feb. 3 / 11-11:45 a.m. your own medallion, earrings, or Art Adventures regalia pieces. Ages: Kids (6-8) Rooms A and B, Central Unleash your creative side! Join Jan. 14 / 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunar New Year us as we freely explore and experiment with different art Medicine Pouch Workshop Origami techniques and materials. Learn the basics of leather-working, Ages: Family (all ages) Room A, Central Register here. stitching and pouch design to Kung Hei Fat Choi! Get ready Feb. 11 / 11-11:45 a.m. create your own medicine pouch. to celebrate the new year by Rooms A and B, Central making decorative origami with Creative Club: Mixed Feb. 11 / 2-4 p.m. Origami Canada. Media Madness Room B, Central Register here. Ages: Kids (9-12) Jan. 7 / 2-4 p.m. A little bit of this, and a bit of that...together, we can discover Musical Performance how to use different materials to Ages: Family (all ages) make one amazing work of art. Kung Hei Fat Choi! Drop by Room A, Central Register here. Central branch ahead of Lunar Feb. 23 / 7-8 p.m. New Year to enjoy the musical stylings of the Canadian Chinese Chamber Music Ensemble! Lobby, Central Jan. 14 / 2-3 p.m. PAGE 6 See this symbol? Visit rhpl.ca to register today. All Zoom programs require pre-registration.
Families (All Ages) Babies & Toddlers Family Storytime Imagination Stations: Babytime Talk, read, sing, write, and play with us Engineer It! Ages: Babies (0-12 months w/caregiver) as we share stories, games, rhymes, Love to design and build? Stop by Join us for songs, rhymes, tickles, and and songs! This programs is designed for an afternoon where we tackle bounces. This programs is designed for babies/toddlers and their caregiver. engineering challenges! for babies and their caregiver. Tickets Tickets will be handed out 15 minutes Children’s Area, Central will be handed out 15 minutes before before the program begins. Jan. 21 / 2:30-3:30 p.m. the program begins. Children’s Program Room, Central Imagination Stations: Game On! Children’s Program Room, Central Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays/ Get your game on! Compete in family- Mon., Thurs./ Jan. 2 - Feb. 27 / 1-1:30 p.m. Jan. 3 - Mar. 4 / 10:30-11 a.m. friendly board games and then design Children’s Program Room, Oak Ridges Children’s Program Room, Oak Ridges your own! Plus, bring a gently used Tues./ Jan. 3 - Feb. 28 / 2-2:30 p.m. Thurs / Jan. 5 - Mar. 2 / 10:30-11 a.m. game or puzzle to swap with others if Fridays / Jan. 6 - Mar. 3 / 2-2:30 p.m. you’d like! Parent-Child Mother Goose Children’s Area, Central Ages: Babies (0-12 months w/caregiver) Room A, Richvale Feb. 18 / 2:30-3:30 p.m. Discover the pleasure and power Fridays / Jan. 6 - Mar. 3 / 10:30-11 a.m. of rhymes in this group experience Family Maker Hour for caregivers and babies! Gain skills French Storytime Drop in for maker activities the whole Talk, read, sing, write, and play with us and confidence that can enable you family will enjoy. What can you create? as we share stories, games, rhymes, Children’s Area, Central to create positive family patterns and songs in French! Open to French- Wed. / Jan. 11 - Feb. 22 / 4-5 p.m. during your child’s crucial early language speakers and those who years. Presented by EarlyON. Tickets speak another language. Valentines for Vets will be handed out 15 minutes Children’s Program Room, Central This season, thank our veterans for before the program begins. Thurs / Jan. 12 - Feb. 23 / 10:30-11 a.m. their service by sending a hand-made Room A, Richvale Valentine! Drop by your local branch to Wed./ Jan. 4 - Feb. 22 / 1-2:30 p.m. make your own, and we’ll send them to STEAM Storytime a veteran in time for Valentine’s Day. All Branches Register here. Ages: Toddlers: (2-5 years) Jan. 13 / 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Join us for stories, songs, and STEAM! Each week, explore a different STEAM concept with a hands-on activity. This programs is designed for toddlers and their caregiver. Tickets for this program will be handed out 15 minutes before the program begins. Children’s Area, Richmond Green Mondays/ Jan. 23 - Feb. 27 / 10:30-11 a.m. See this symbol? Visit rhpl.ca to register today. All Zoom programs require pre-registration. PAGE 7
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