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March Listings for Leaside Life
Program information is up-to-date as of February 3, 2020. For the most up-to-date information, please consult our website: https://www.tpl.ca/leaside/
Adults and Older Adults
Join us for a free film screening. All are welcome. No registration required. Please call 416-396-3835 for movie titles.
Wednesdays: March 11, 25
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
All children
Join Applefun Puppetry for a fun and exciting puppet show. Meet the “star” puppets after and learn how to make a paper puppet of your own! Program is suitable for all ages.
Tickets will handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis half an hour before the program begins at 1:30 pm. Daycares must register by calling 416-396-3835.
Friday, March 20
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Bring Your Own Device Tech Help
Adults and Older Adults
Do you need help with your smartphone, tablet, eReader, or laptop? Bring in your device, and library card, and learn more about: accessing library resources such as online books, audiobooks, newspapers, films and more; navigating your apps (email, social media, browsing).
Drop in. First come, first served.
Monday, March 30
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
All children
Create something imaginative with non-hardening modeling clay in a variety of colours. Bring your own ideas or use one of ours!
Drop in. Registration not required.
Monday, March 16
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Ages 6-12
Let’s have fun making crafts after school in March!
Drop in. No registration required.
Mondays: March 2, 9, 23, 30
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Adults and Older Adults
Participants will learn about the basics of taxes, insurance and estate planning which will enable them to get their financial household in order. Join Philip Wilkins from the Credit Counselling Society for this informative talk.
Registration required. Please speak with staff to register or call 416-396-3835.
Tuesday, March 31
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Adults and Older Adults
Explore Ontario of yesterday and today with Barry Penhale and some special guests. For more information, please contact Marjorie McLeod at 416-425-1392.
Tuesday, March 3
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Ages 8-12
Use one of our Electronic Snap Circuits kits to make a battery-run project that lights up, moves or makes sound — and learn about electronics! Drop in. Registration not required.
Thursday, March 19
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Ages 6-12
Catch up on the further adventures of Woody and the gang and join us to watch Toy Story 4! Rated G. Run time: 100 minutes. Drop in. Daycares must register by calling 416-396-3835.
Wednesday, March 18
2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Adults and Older Adults
Whether your garden consists of a sunny window ledge or several acres, the society offers a friendly environment to meet other people who share a love of gardening. The Leaside Garden Society meets nine times each year for friendly and informative sessions on gardening topics. All are welcome.
Thursday, March 12
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Leaside Needleworx (Knitting and Crocheting @ the Library)
Adults and Older Adults
Bring your own projects or start something new. All are welcome. No registration required.
Fridays: March 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Paper Bag Princess Day Celebration
All children
Join us as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Robert Munsch classic “The Paper Bag Princess” with stories, activities, and a craft.
Drop in. No registration required.
Saturday, March 7
10:30 am – 11:30 am
All children
Join us for a special yoga storytime by Appleseed Yoga where we will breathe, move, relax and connect with the natural world. We will read a book together and learn some basic yoga moves that go with the story. Wear comfy clothes (yoga mat optional). For children and their caregivers. Drop in. Daycares must register by calling 416-396-3835.
Tuesday, March 17
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Teens
Volunteer members earn community service hours and gain valuable skills by designing teen programs, providing input about teen collections, helping out the community and making new friends! New members are welcome year round. Registration is required. Application forms are available in branch. Call 416-396-3835 for more information.
Wednesdays: March 11, 25
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
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