About the Program
Youth Hubs run in the library after school as a safe space for all youth, ages 13-19. You can spend your time doing homework with tutors, hanging out, playing board or video games, and participating in events, programs and workshops. Many of the activities make use of the technology that the Youth Hub owns, including laptops, digital cameras, DJ equipment, and Virtual Reality (VR) headsets.
"Great environment to talk to people and make friends. I get to learn from staff, try new activities, get free snacks, and have a good time."
- Hakan, Youth Hub participant
Equipment
Use our laptops, iPads, MacBooks, digital cameras, DJ equipment, Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, gaming equipment (PlayStation, Xbox and Wii), board games, and more!
Activities
- Gaming
- Homework Help
- Employment resources
- De-stressing activities
- Special workshops including financial literacy, poetry, writing, video editing, health and wellness, and dance
Hours and Locations
Youth Hubs are located in the branches listed below and have set hours. Drop by a branch with a Youth Hub or call the branch to find out more.
Albion, Barbara Frum, Cedarbrae, Fairview, Maria A. Shchuka, York Woods
- Mon 3:30-7:00
- Tues 3:30-7:00
- Wed 3:30-7:00
- Thurs 3:30-7:00
- Fri 3:30-7:00
Centennial
- Mon 3:30-7:00
- Tues 3:30-7:00
- Wed 3:30-5:30
- Thurs 3:30-7:00
- Fri 3:30-5:30
Downsview
- Mon 3:30-7:00
- Tues 3:30-7:00
- Wed 3:30-7:00
- Thurs 3:30-7:00
- Fri 3:00-4:30
Flemingdon Park
- Tues 3:30-7:30
- Wed 3:30-5:30
- Thurs 3:30-7:30
- Fri 2:30-5:30
Malvern
- Mon 3:00-8:30
- Tues 3:00-8:30
- Wed 3:00-8:30
- Thurs 3:00-8:30
- Fri 3:00-8:30
Sanderson
- Mon 3:30-7:00
- Tues 3:30-7:00
- Wed 3:30-7:00
- Thurs 3:30-7:00
- Fri 3:30-5:00
Volunteering
Find out more about becoming a volunteer for this program.