Books and Bubbles
2026-02-18 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-25 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | D A Jones Branch (Beeton), 42 Main St. W., Beeton, Ontario, L0G 1A0, Canada
An active storytime session for ages 18 months to 6 years of age.
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Banned Books and Beers: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
2026-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 | The Gibson Centre for Community, Arts and Culture, 63 Tupper St. W., Alliston, Ontario, Canada
Help us celebrate Freedom to Read Week, February 22-28, 2026. Join us for a discussion of Lolita, a 1955 novel written by Russian-American novelist Vladimir Nabokov that addresses the controversial subject of hebephilia. The book has received critical acclaim regardless of the controversy it caused with the public.
Light snacks will be served. Buy your own beer (or other beverage). Non-alcoholic beverages available for sale to participants under the age of 19.
Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. freedomtoread.ca
Ideal for ages Adult 18+

Baby Bookworms Social
2026-02-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-25 14:00 - 15:00 | D A Jones Branch (Beeton), 42 Main St. W., Beeton, Ontario, L0G 1A0, Canada
Babies 0-18 months and caregivers bond through songs, stories, play and social time.
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Out and About
2026-02-18 14:45 - 15:45, 2026-02-25 14:45 - 15:45 | Memorial Branch (Alliston), 17 Victoria St. E., Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1T3, Canada
Want a place where you can just be who you really are? Come join us for a chill hang with cool people in a judgement free zone. Open hearts and open minds are required to attend. We talk, listen, craft, play games etc., on a weekly basis.
A safe place to talk, create, and connect for 2SLGBTQ+ teens and allies.
For teens ages 14-18.

Intro to 3D Design and Print
2026-02-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Pam Kirkpatrick Branch (Tottenham), 139 Queen St. N, Tottenham, Ontario, L0G 1W0, Canada
Ideal for ages 12-17. A monthly program where teens will learn the basics of 3D design using TinkerCAD. They will also learn how to prepare it for 3D printing and take home their own creation. Each session is a one-off intro, so each date must be registered for separately.

Let's Play: Chess
2026-02-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Memorial Branch (Alliston), 17 Victoria St. E., Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1T3, Canada
Come play chess at the library! We provide the boards and the how-to-play chess books, and you bring the moves. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, you’re welcome to drop in, meet other players, and enjoy a game.
Expect to share tips, learn new strategies, and play games with other drop-in players.
No registration required. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Wormy Wednesday - Vermicomposting
2026-02-18 18:00 - 18:30 | Pam Kirkpatrick Branch (Tottenham), 139 Queen St. N, Tottenham, Ontario, L0G 1W0, Canada
Wormy Wednesday is here in Tottenham! The worms have officially wriggled into town, and they’re hungry for your help! Together, we’ll feed them and watch as they transform scraps into rich, amazing soil that we’ll share with our community. Every Wednesday, kids can join our hands-on vermicomposting adventure! Using child-friendly tools, they’ll prepare food for the worms, care for the composting bin, and discover the magic of sustainability in action.
To make sure everyone gets a turn, please register your child only once per month. Ideal for ages 3-10.

Beeton Cookbook Club: Red Food
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 | D A Jones Branch (Beeton), 42 Main St. W., Beeton, Ontario, L0G 1A0, Canada
Join the Beeton Cookbook Club to test, taste and review recipes related to February’s theme: Red Food
Cookbook Club is not a cooking demonstration, but a chance for fellow foodies to share recipes, favourite cookbooks, and tips and tricks they have learned during their cooking experiences, all related to the month’s theme. It is low key, no pressure, and listeners are welcome too! We simply chat, learn, and have fun. Food contributions are welcome but not necessary; we share what we have.
As always, a small selection of theme-related cookbooks will be on hold for Cookbook Club members at the Beeton D.A. Jones Branch one month before each meeting date. Feel free to stop by, ask for the cookbooks at the desk, and check out any you like. Staff in the Alliston and Tottenham branches are more than happy to help you find related cookbooks in those branches as well; again just ask at the desk! Or, feel free of course to use your own recipes, family recipes, other cookbooks you have access to or recipes off the Internet.
Ideal for ages adults 18+

Queer and Ally Craft Club
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:45 | Memorial Branch (Alliston), 17 Victoria St. E., Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1T3, Canada
Let’s get crafty! A fun casual hangout for 2SLGBTQ+ and allies. Bring your own supplies.
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Books and Bubbles
2026-02-19 10:30 - 11:00 | Memorial Branch (Alliston), 17 Victoria St. E., Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1T3, Canada

Baby Bookworms Social
2026-02-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Pam Kirkpatrick Branch (Tottenham), 139 Queen St. N, Tottenham, Ontario, L0G 1W0, Canada

Kingsmere Book Club
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Kingsmere Retirement Residence, 4649 Adjala Tecumseth Townline, Alliston, Ontario, L9R 0C4, Canada

Afterschool Curiosity Club
2026-02-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Memorial Branch (Alliston), 17 Victoria St. E., Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1T3, Canada
Calling all curious kids! Join our Afterschool Curiosity Club—a weekly one hour drop-off program for grades 1–5 where each session features a new hands-on activity like crafts, games, STEAM, or music. Caregivers must stay in the library while kids explore, create, and connect—registration is limited to 15 participants

Lunar New Year Bingo
2026-02-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Memorial Branch (Alliston), 17 Victoria St. E., Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1T3, Canada
Luck, laughter, and Lunar New Year Bingo — celebrate with tradition and win prizes!
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In the Loop
2026-02-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Pam Kirkpatrick Branch (Tottenham), 139 Queen St. N, Tottenham, Ontario, L0G 1W0, Canada
A Group for teens and adults who enjoy crochet, knitting, sewing, rug hooking, …whatever – together! (bring your own supplies).
For more information, please contact Paula Wright at child-youthservices@ntpl.ca.
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Morgan’s Motorcade: A Black History Month Adventure
2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:00 | D A Jones Branch (Beeton), 42 Main St. W., Beeton, Ontario, L0G 1A0, Canada
Celebrate Black History Month with a hands-on tribute to Garrett Morgan, inventor of the traffic light! Families with children ages 3–10 are invited to build cardboard cars, navigate library streets, and enjoy a drive-in screening of Morgan’s inspiring story. Registration required as spaces are limited for this memorable ride through history.

Tech Time: Digital Resources at NTPL
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Memorial Branch (Alliston), 17 Victoria St. E., Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1T3, Canada
Ideal for ages Ages 18+
Discover all the amazing digital resources that are available through NTPL! This session will give you an overview of all the resources we have and how to use them, including, but not limited to: Ancestry, LinkedIn Learning, Libby, cloudLibrary, Kanopy, HelpNow, Job Now, Niche Academy and NoveList.

Mending and Re-Fab Circle
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Pam Kirkpatrick Branch (Tottenham), 139 Queen St. N, Tottenham, Ontario, L0G 1W0, Canada
Ideal for ages 16+. A drop-in program for folks who have textiles that need repairs or upcycled can come in to use our sewing equipment, notions, and advice from fellow DIYers. All experience welcome, with supplies available in limited quantities. Attendees are allowed bring their own equipment.
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Staff Training Closure
2026-02-23 | All Branches
All branches are closed today for staff training.

Books and Bubbles
2026-02-24 10:30 - 11:00 | Pam Kirkpatrick Branch (Tottenham), 139 Queen St. N, Tottenham, Ontario, L0G 1W0, Canada

Baby Bookworms Social
2026-02-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Memorial Branch (Alliston), 17 Victoria St. E., Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1T3, Canada

Let's Talk! English Conversation Circle
2026-02-24 16:00 - 16:45 | Memorial Branch (Alliston), 17 Victoria St. E., Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1T3, Canada
New to the community? Join us to practice English, meet people, share experiences, and build confidence -no pressure, just great conversation!
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Afterschool Curiosity Club
2026-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 | D A Jones Branch (Beeton), 42 Main St. W., Beeton, Ontario, L0G 1A0, Canada

Queer Game Night
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:45 | Memorial Branch (Alliston), 17 Victoria St. E., Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1T3, Canada
Celebrate community and connection at Queer Game Night, an inclusive, welcoming space for LGBTQIA2+ folks to play games, relax, and have fun.
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Virtual Escape Room: It Came From The Attic
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:15 | Zoom
Solve an escape room from the comfort of your own home! Connect with other NTPL players online while playing the adventure. Our “Looking Glass Adventures” host will stream live video from the escape room, act as our avatar within the actual game room and help as we explore the room, examine clues, and solve puzzles.
Mission: As investigators for the World Society of Adventurers you have been called to the house of James Underwood, a paranormal researcher who needs you to find proof of the supernatural!
Ideal for ages adult 18+

NTPL Seniors Social
2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Tottenham Community and Fitness Centre, 139 Queen St. N., Tottenham, ON, Canada
Looking for a fun and friendly way to spend your morning?
Bring your favourite handheld craft, projects, and ideas to this lively weekly gathering of seniors. Share your creativity, swap stories, and make new friends in a warm, welcoming space.
Ideal for ages 55 +
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Fit and Fabulous Chair Yoga
2026-02-25 13:30 - 14:30 | Memorial Branch (Alliston), 17 Victoria St. E., Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1T3, Canada
Chair yoga for adults and seniors… a gentle and accessible way to improve strength, flexibility, balance, mindfulness and relaxation.
