8:30amto 9:00amFREE
Storytime
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Join us on for an interactive storytime full of books, songs and activities for little ones and their caregivers. Drop-in program.
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Milliken Mills Branch
7600 Kennedy Road, Unit 1, Markham · on the Toronto board
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Thu, Sep 10
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Sat, Sep 12
9:30amto 10:30amFREE
Mini-Makers
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Drop in anytime between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM for a fun-filled hour of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) exploration! Designed for curious young minds, Mini-Makers offers hands-on activities ranging from simple crafts to creative LEGO builds. It’s a great opportunity for famil
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Mon, Sep 14
4:00pmto 5:30pmFREE
Reading to Success
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Read a story with us! Reading to Success is a volunteer facilitated reading program established to motivate children to read regularly. YPAM in partnership with the Markham Public Library provides this weekly literacy program, where volunteers read grade specific books for children in Junior Kinder
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Thu, Sep 17
4:30pmto 6:00pmFREE
Introduction to Renting and Tenant Rights
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Renting a home in Ontario comes with rights, responsibilities, and protections that many tenants are not fully aware of until a problem arises. Whether it’s issues with repairs, rent increases, evictions, or communication with a landlord, misunderstandings can quickly turn into stressful and costly
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Sat, Sep 19
9:00amto 10:00amFREE
Conversations with my Father: An Intergenerational Program
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Join us for an engaging conversation with author Sandy Ho as she discusses No Way But Through: A Family Memoir of the Cantonese Diaspora, co‑written with her father. This session explores how culture, language, and generational experiences shape communication and family dynamics. Drawing on lived e
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Tue, Sep 22
9:00amto 9:30amFREE
Baby & Books
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Enjoy early literacy fun that focuses on sharing stories, rhymes, lap play, and songs with your baby. Please bring a blanket or mat for your baby. We will provide simple sensory toys for you to explore with your child, but feel free to bring your own! Join our sessions to connect with others and he
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Wed, Sep 23
4:00pmto 5:00pm
Communication Skills
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham · $87.44
Effective communication includes active listening, thinking and speaking. Participants will develop their confidence in communicating with others for a variety of purposes including information sharing, questioning and storytelling. Ages: 6-8 Resident fee: $ 87.44 for 8 classes @1 hr Starts Wedne
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5:15pmto 6:15pmFREE
Public Speaking (Age 9-12)
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Public speaking is one of people's greatest fears, yet the ability to communicate well is a vital life skill. Through non-threatening oral language and drama activities, participants develop self-confidence in their speaking skills and learn strategies for dealing with nervousness in order to become
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Sat, Sep 26
8:00amto 9:30amFREE
(九月專題：新學期，新起點！新移民家庭的「開學收心指南」) Back-to-School Reset – Building Healthy Routines and Digital Habits
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Join Family Services York Region for a practical Back-to-School Reset! This session is facilitated in Mandarin and is perfect for newcomer families. Gain tools for smoother transitions and balanced tech use. Participants will learn: - How to establish healthy family routines. - How to manage scree
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11:00amto 12:30pmFREE
First Stitches - Children's Sewing Workshop
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
In this hands‑on sewing workshop facilitated by Thread Together, children will learn a variety of simple, beginner‑friendly stitches using needle and thread. Participants will practice threading needles, making knots, and mastering basic stitches. Once they feel confident with their new skills, each
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Sun, Sep 27
11:30amto 12:30pmFREE
Chess Meet Up for Children (drop-in)
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Is your child interested in learning how to play chess? CITL is a non-profit student-run organization that aims to promote chess across Canada to players of all skill levels. Through our bi-weekly chess program, CITL provides an environment where children can learn how to play chess. Details of the
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12:30pmto 1:30pmFREE
Chess Meet up for Teens/Adult (drop-in, see details)
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Are you a teen or an adult interested in learning chess or would like the opportunity to play with other chess fans? CITL is a non-profit student-run organization that aims to promote chess across Canada to players of all skill levels. Through our bi-weekly chess program, CITL provides an environmen
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Thu, Oct 1
4:00pmto 5:30pmFREE
ProTalks: Meet the Experts
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Join MPL and TCCSA for this 7-week series which gives newcomers the opportunity to meet and connect with local professionals from a variety of fields and sectors! Learning Outcomes: Participants will learn from professionals’ experiences and insights, including: - Information on career pathways,
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Sat, Oct 3
8:00amto 9:30amFREE
(智能手機AI基礎與防詐騙講座) AI Basics & Scam Safety for Newcomer Seniors (Mandarin & Cantonese Session)
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Join this workshop for Chinese-speaking seniors for an introduction to AI and protecting yourself from scams. Seniors will receive hands-on learning and instruction! No experience is necessary. Please bring a smart phone if available. Participants will learn: - What AI is and how to use it safely.
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Thu, Oct 8
2:30pmto 3:30pmFREE
Newcomer Reading Buddies!
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Join MPL and CICS Immigrant Youth Centre for a Newcomer Reading Buddies program throughout the month of October! (Starting October 8th). Join us in interactive reading activities that help build literacy, reading confidence, vocabulary, and communication skills. Learning Outcomes: Through shared
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Sat, Oct 10
8:00amto 9:30amFREE
(十月專題：反欺凌家長加油站) Anti-Bullying: The Parent Toolkit – Building Resilience and Kindness (Mandarin)
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Join this workshop with Family Services York Region, to equip yourself with an Anti-Bullying Parent Toolkit. We can’t shield our children from every challenge, but we can prepare them to be resilient, kind, and confident. Learning Outcomes: In this session, families will learn practical strategies
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Tue, Oct 13
4:30pmto 6:00pmFREE
Evictions - All You Need to Know
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Eviction is one of the most stressful experiences a tenant can face, and misinformation often leaves tenants feeling powerless or forced to leave their homes unnecessarily. In Ontario, a landlord cannot evict a tenant without following strict legal steps, and many tenants are unaware that they have
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Sat, Oct 17
11:30amto 1:00pmFREE
Migration - A Lecture with Carly Davenport
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
In this lecture, Carly will be sharing her love for the natural world with a focus on one of its most awesome spectacles: North American bird migration! This truly amazing mass movement is one of the largest migrations on the planet, and we are so lucky to bear witness to it in Southern Ontario each
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Sat, Oct 24
11:00amto 12:00pmFREE
Islamic History Month Storytime and Activity
Milliken Mills Branch, Markham
Celebrate Islamic History Month with a captivating Storytime and Activity session! Children and families will explore diverse traditions through a storytime, followed by engaging discussions led by YRDSB teachers from the Alliance of Educators for Muslim Students. Then, participants will participate
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