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Upcoming Programs for Teens
Newcomers to Canada
Let's Talk for Youth
February 25th: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Connect with others and make friends in this welcoming program for newcomer youth focused on education and career exploration. Participants can practice their English while receiving academic and career guidance to help build confidence and plan for the future.
Tech and Tools
Learn to Cricut
February 25th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Curious about how Cricut machines work? This program gives teens a chance to learn the basics with a hands-on tutorial and plenty of time to experiment.
Newcomers to Canada
Let's Talk for Youth
March 4th: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Connect with others and make friends in this welcoming program for newcomer youth focused on education and career exploration. Participants can practice their English while receiving academic and career guidance to help build confidence and plan for the future.
Tech and Tools
Learn to Cricut
March 4th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Curious about how Cricut machines work? This program gives teens a chance to learn the basics with a hands-on tutorial and plenty of time to experiment.
Newcomers to Canada
Let's Talk for Youth
March 11th: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Connect with others and make friends in this welcoming program for newcomer youth focused on education and career exploration. Participants can practice their English while receiving academic and career guidance to help build confidence and plan for the future.
Crafts and Hobbies
Glass Painting: Customize Your Own Cup
March 16th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Spend some time getting creative with friends while painting your own design on a glass, with music playing in the background picked by the group. This relaxed, hands-on workshop is all about experimenting, hanging out, and making something you can actually use—everyone will head home with one painted drinking glass to keep.
Newcomers to Canada
Let's Talk for Youth
March 18th: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Connect with others and make friends in this welcoming program for newcomer youth focused on education and career exploration. Participants can practice their English while receiving academic and career guidance to help build confidence and plan for the future.
Crafts and Hobbies
Glass Painting: Customize Your Own Cup
March 18th: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Spend some time getting creative with friends while painting your own design on a glass, with music playing in the background picked by the group. This relaxed, hands-on workshop is all about experimenting, hanging out, and making something you can actually use—everyone will head home with one painted drinking glass to keep.
Socials and Clubs
Open Mic Music Night
March 24th: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Dust off your instrument and share your love of music in a welcoming, recital-style open mic! Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting back into the groove, this is a judgment-free space to play for an appreciative audience. Not ready to perform? Come and enjoy an evening of live music as a supportive listener. All skill levels are welcome—just bring your passion for music.
Newcomers to Canada
Let's Talk for Youth
March 25th: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Connect with others and make friends in this welcoming program for newcomer youth focused on education and career exploration. Participants can practice their English while receiving academic and career guidance to help build confidence and plan for the future.
Tech and Tools
Film Screening: "The Click Trap"
March 31st: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
This documentary explores corporate greed and overconsumption in a digital world where buying something is often just a click away. The Click Trap examines how major retailers use data and targeted advertising to influence what we see—and what we buy. Featuring insights from online activists and tech experts, the film sheds light on how the digital advertising system has become highly concentrated in the hands of powerful corporations. It also reveals how this same system can fuel scams, misinformation, and extremist content, allowing questionable—and sometimes criminal—creators to profit along the way.
Drop-in
Day of Pink: Zines for Resistance
April 8th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Zines have long been a powerful tool for Queer folx to share messages, resources, art, and community care — especially during times of hardship and government neglect, such as the AIDS crisis — while also making space to celebrate joy, identity, and connection. In this creative, drop-in session, you’ll use library supplies to design your own shareable “info-art” zine. Whether you want to educate, uplift, or express yourself, creating and sharing zines is an act of resistance against oppression — and a meaningful way to make your voice heard.
Writing
Customize Your Own: Bullet Journals!
April 11th: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
If you’re interested in journaling, organizing your thoughts, tracking to-do lists, or creating your own personalized agenda, join us for a creative bullet journaling session! We’ll decorate and customize journals to match your style and goals.
Crafts and Hobbies
Create Your Own Zine
April 16th: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Collage, stamp, draw, or write your way into the world of DIY publishing. Explore different zine folding techniques, learn a bit about the history and culture of zines, and discover how to collect and share them with others.
Games
Free Play Saturday
April 18th: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Free Play Saturday is a relaxed drop-in space just for tweens and teens to hang out and have fun. A mix of tabletop games, puzzles, and large-format games will be available, with options for both active competition and quieter, chill participation. Whether you’re looking to challenge friends, try something new, or simply unwind, this is your space to connect, play, and spend your Saturday your way.
STEM
Rubik's Cube Quest
April 18th: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Love puzzles? Join us in our quest to solve the Rubik's cube, try out new solving techniques, and even explore speed-cubing skills. Bring your own cube or use one we provide—no experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity, your problem-solving skills, and your love of puzzles!
Crafts and Hobbies
Make Your Own Bath Bomb
May 6th: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Create your own custom bath bombs in this fun, hands‑on program just for teens! You’ll learn the basics of mixing, shaping, and adding scents or colours to make bath bombs you can take home and enjoy.
Socials and Clubs
Open Mic Music Night
May 26th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Dust off your instrument and share your love of music in a welcoming, recital-style open mic! Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting back into the groove, this is a judgment-free space to play for an appreciative audience. Not ready to perform? Come and enjoy an evening of live music as a supportive listener. All skill levels are welcome—just bring your passion for music.
