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Icon of the event Gaming Cube: PS3, X-Box and Wii U
Ongoing event running from Sat Jun 01, 2013 - Fri Aug 30, 2013
North York Central Library

The Gaming Cube is available at the North York Central Library. Come and play video games by reserving a time at the Teen Zone desk. Available during open library hours, through the Teen Zone department. Call 416-395-5674 fo...

Icon of the event Chess for Success
Ongoing event running from Mon Jul 01, 2013 - Sat Aug 31, 2013
York Woods

Chessboards will be borrowed with a valid library card. No registration. Please ask staff at the front desk.

Icon of the event Chess in the library
Ongoing event running from Sat Apr 06, 2013 - Sat Jun 29, 2013
North York Central Library

Experienced chess player or beginner? Come and have fun learning the game or playing with like-minded players. Every Saturday from 2:00 -4:00 P.M. Registration suggested. To register, call 416-395-5674. We also accept drop in...

Icon of the event Let's play Oware
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
York Woods

Play this popular board game with the York Woods Library Youth Advisory Group (YAG) members, brush up on your skills and challenge other teens to compete with you. Lots of fun!! Adults are welcome!...


Upcoming Dates:
Sat May 25
Sat Jun 08
Icon of the event Knitter's Drop-In
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Long Branch

Would you like to share your love of knitting? Want to learn how to knit? Bring your own needles or use ones provided.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jul 04
Thu Jul 11
Thu Jul 18
Thu Jul 25
Thu Aug 01
Icon of the event Ready, set GO!
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
York Woods

Games, crafts and activities for the school aged crowd....


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jul 11
Thu Jul 18
Thu Jul 25
Thu Aug 01
Thu Aug 08
Icon of the event Tatting Anyone?
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Long Branch

Tatting is the art of making lace by knotting thread. It can be used for jewelry, decorations, edgings and so much more. Everyone welcome.


Upcoming Dates:
Sat May 25
Sat Jun 22
Icon of the event Tatting Anyone?
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Long Branch

Tatting is the art of making lace by knotting thread. It can be used for jewelry, decorations, edgings and so much more. Everyone welcome.


Upcoming Dates:
Sat Jul 27
Sat Aug 24
Icon of the event Board Games!
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Danforth/Coxwell

Rob and his staff from Comics & More will be bringing in different board games for you to play. Suitable for ages 6 to 12 yrs....


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Jul 08
Mon Jul 15
Mon Jul 22
Mon Jul 29
Mon Aug 12
Icon of the event Chess in the library
Ongoing event running from Sat Jul 06, 2013 - Sat Aug 31, 2013
North York Central Library

Experienced chess player or beginner? Come and have fun learning the game or playing with like-minded players. Every Saturday from 2:00 -4:00 P.M. Registration suggested. To register, call 416-395-5674. We also accept drop in...