Boost your self-confidence as you identify your interests and skills. Discover employment options that fit your personality. Get motivated to follow your career path. Plus, access networking events with special guest speakers.
There is no cost to participants. Eligibility: Women 18 + | York Region Resident
Join us for our first-ever Maker Day at APL!
How will it work?
Due to the geographic origins of the first major outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, there have been reports of Asians around the world experiencing discrimination, xenophobia, or racism. While the emerging story of the instances of COVID-19 stigma and discrimination are only one aspect of this story, other aspects include a deeper understanding of the community itself along with an awareness of the capacity the Chinese diaspora community brings forward to help us all overcome COVID-19. Presentation and Q&A.
An online gathering for people who want to explore the issue of feminism in relation to monthly book titles and as a broader subject.
This club will be offered through Zoom.
email Hannah at hdugas@aurorapl.ca to receive your copy of the book.
Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!
Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. You think the answer is #2? Just type "2" into the chat!
Boost your self-confidence as you identify your interests and skills. Discover employment options that fit your personality. Get motivated to follow your career path. Plus, access networking events with special guest speakers.
There is no cost to participants. Eligibility: Women 18 + | York Region Resident
In these uncertain and stressful times, learn the benefits of meditation and basic meditation techniques that you will be able to practice on your own or with others. One hour virtual sessions once a month. New members welcome. Pre-register. Zoom details will be emailed.
Enjoy a bi-weekly virtual meeting, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online.
Zoom invitation will be emailed to attendees one day before the day of the program.
Join us monthly to practice English in everyday conversation. Each meetup will feature a different theme. All levels of spoken English are welcome.
Zoom details to follow.
COVID-19 has led to an unprecedented global disruption, costing jobs and lives. This presentation will focus on applying principles of memory and decision-making fromcognitive psychology to understand how the pandemic is affecting decisions about adhering to protective measures until a vaccine or treatment is available. Q&A to follow.
With Dr. Shayna Rosebaum, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health
Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!
Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. You think the answer is #2? Just type "2" into the chat!
Don't fret, we've got you covered! Learn how to make some neat and beautiful décor for your wedding.
September 19: Pendant wedding banner
October 17: Mason jar centerpiece
November 14: Guestbook
December 12: Table number holder
Follow us on Youtube and Facebook to find out how to make your own!
Join this virtual meeting one Tuesday a month, beginning September. In these presentations, expect a friendly and engaging atmosphere. No prior knowledge is required, only an active and open mind! Explore a new philosophy topic each month. New members always welcome. Pre-register.
Missing all of APL's wonderful book clubs? Us too!
Join us on Facebook where we will pick a new title every month and discuss it.
Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!
Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. You think the answer is #2? Just type "2" into the chat!
Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Need some new DIY recipes or custom items? Want to make some new friends and ditch old items you don’t need?
Come to APL’s Island and participate in a virtual drop n’ swap and island tour!
Last Tuesdays of each month, September 29, October 27, November 24, December 22 (special date), 7:00-8:00 pm
All ages!
Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!
Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. You think the answer is #2? Just type "2" into the chat!
Join us on Facebook Live for Online Trivia on Wednesday nights!. Test your skills and maybe learn something new!
Playing is easy- simply tune in at 8 PM, go to our Facebook page and type your comment in the chat. You think the answer is #2? Just type "2" into the chat!
Enjoy a bi-weekly virtual meeting, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online.
Zoom invitation will be emailed to attendees one day before the day of the program.
Join us monthly to practice English in everyday conversation. Each meetup will feature a different theme. All levels of spoken English are welcome.
If we want to live in a democracy, we must first ask what the word even means.
Director Astra Taylor’s idiosyncratic, philosophical journey spans millennia and continents: from ancient Athens’ groundbreaking experiment in self-government to capitalism’s roots in medieval Italy; from modern-day Greece grappling with financial collapse and a mounting refugee crisis to the United States reckoning with its racist past and the growing gap between rich and poor.
2018 l 107 min.
Expecting and new parents are invited to attend interactive expert-facilitated virtual workshops. Each month will feature a different guest speaker and topic. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with other families.
Enjoy a bi-weekly virtual meeting, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online.
Zoom invitation will be emailed to attendees one day before the day of the program.
If you enjoy discussing books, join us the last Wednesday of the month (excluding Dec.) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. for this Virtual Book Club. Wednesday January 27, 2021: The Marrow Thieves, by Cherie Dimaline. Zoom details will be emailed.
Email Bernadette, bpreyde@aurorapl.ca to reserve a copy.
Author Mike Drak returns to discuss his new book and outlines the step by step process to create a successful retirement and why people struggle with this issue. Learn the 9 Principles for Designing your ideal Post-Career Lifestyle. Pre-register. Zoom details will be emailed.
Black History Month
Presenting: Dr. Cheryl Thompson
Author Reading l Q&A
Dr. Cheryl Thompson's books include "Beauty in a Box: Detangling the Roots of Canada's Black Beauty Culture" and "Uncle: Race, Nostalgia, and the Politics of Loyalty.
In celebration of Black History Month
Enjoy a bi-weekly virtual meeting, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online.
Zoom invitation will be emailed to attendees one day before the day of the program.
Join us monthly to practice English in everyday conversation. Each meetup will feature a different theme. All levels of spoken English are welcome.
Doing your taxes; what's in it for you? Join representatives from Canada Revenue Agency and learn about benefit and credit payments you could receive from CRA if you do your taxes each year. Q&A to follow. Pre-register for Zoom details.
Learn about the updates to the Citizenship Act, the rights and responsibilities of Canadian Citizenship, eligibility requirements, application process, document preparation, free settlement services available in the community and resources from the Library that can help you prepare for your test.
In partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR) through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP).
Expecting and new parents are invited to attend interactive expert-facilitated virtual workshops. Each month will feature a different guest speaker and topic. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with other families.
Join David Duong for this virtual presentation and learn about the following strategies: Capital gains-real life examples, how to minimize taxes, family law issues, tools and issues with cottages, funding the tax bill. Preregister. Zoom details will be emailed.
Enjoy a bi-weekly virtual meeting, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online.
Zoom invitation will be emailed to attendees one day before the day of the program.
Enjoy a bi-weekly virtual meeting, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online.
Zoom invitation will be emailed to attendees one day before the day of the program.
Join us monthly to practice English in everyday conversation. Each meetup will feature a different theme. All levels of spoken English are welcome.
By turns humorous and touching, They Left Us Everything is an unforgettable memoir about family love, loss and legacies. A disciplined British father, an exuberant Southern mother, five kids, fifty years' worth of stuff, and the 23-room house that held them all. Plum Johnson's memoir is a funny, heartfelt story about what parents leave behind.
Awards:
RBC Taylor Prize for They Left Us Everything
Longlisted for the Leacock Medal for Humour
Winner OLA Evergreen Award
Expecting and new parents are invited to attend interactive expert-facilitated virtual workshops. Each month will feature a different guest speaker and topic. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with other families.
Enjoy a bi-weekly virtual meeting, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online.
Zoom invitation will be emailed to attendees one day before the day of the program.
Join us monthly to practice English in everyday conversation. Each meetup will feature a different theme. All levels of spoken English are welcome.
Expecting and new parents are invited to attend interactive expert-facilitated virtual workshops. Each month will feature a different guest speaker and topic. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with other families.
Join us monthly to practice English in everyday conversation. Each meetup will feature a different theme. All levels of spoken English are welcome.
Expecting and new parents are invited to attend interactive expert-facilitated virtual workshops. Each month will feature a different guest speaker and topic. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with other families.
Join us monthly to practice English in everyday conversation. Each meetup will feature a different theme. All levels of spoken English are welcome.
Expecting and new parents are invited to attend interactive expert-facilitated virtual workshops. Each month will feature a different guest speaker and topic. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with other families.
Expecting and new parents are invited to attend interactive expert-facilitated virtual workshops. Each month will feature a different guest speaker and topic. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with other families.
Expecting and new parents are invited to attend interactive expert-facilitated virtual workshops. Each month will feature a different guest speaker and topic. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with other families.
Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Need some new DIY recipes or custom items? Want to make some new friends and ditch old items you don’t need?
Come to APL’s Island and participate in a virtual drop n’ swap and island tour!
Last Tuesdays of each month, September 29, October 27, November 24, December 22 (special date), 7:00-8:00 pm
All ages!
