Free Classes

The Simcoe County Chess Club meets every other Wednesday, with some exceptions. See the Events Calendar for additional dates. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Painswick Branch, every Wednesday from December 2 to December 16, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Nursery rhymes help children learn new words and understand numbers. Repeating rhymes helps strengthen motor skills. It is a free Barrie Public Library program at Downtown Branch, every Thursday from December 3 to December 17, 2026, 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

This is an in-person event. Yellowface by R.F. It is a free Regina Public Library program at Regent Place Branch, on Tuesday, December 29, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

For young children and their families. Fun-filled stories, songs, rhymes, and puppets followed by social time and free play. It is a free Greater Victoria Public Library program at Victoria Central Branch, on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

For babies 0-15 months with parent or caregiver. Learn songs, rhymes and fingerplays to use with your baby every day followed by 30 minutes of social time and free play. It is a free Greater Victoria Public Library program at Victoria Central Branch, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

We cannot guarantee that we can solve all software issues, but staff will do our best to help you navigate your system settings and applications. We are not able to assist with hardware problems. It is a free Greater Victoria Public Library program at Victoria Central Branch, every Wednesday from December 2 to December 30, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

For young children and families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. Celebrate wintry tales of snow and forest friends. It is a free Greater Victoria Public Library program at sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Library, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Come to the library for a drop-in activity, you might play with Lego, listen to a story, make a craft, do a STEAM challenge, make a friend, and more! It is a free Greater Victoria Public Library program at Victoria Central Branch, every Wednesday from December 2 to December 30, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

For babies 0-15 months with parent or caregiver. Learn songs, rhymes and fingerplays to use with your baby every day followed by 30 minutes of social time and free play. It is a free Greater Victoria Public Library program at sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Library, on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Enjoy a chance to read your book in a comfy, quiet space. Bring your book, a cozy blanket or pillow, and your favorite mug. It is a free Greater Victoria Public Library program at Victoria Central Branch, every Thursday from December 3 to December 17, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

For ages 13-18. Come to the library for a drop-in activity, you might make fan art, create a zine, join a silent book club, make a friend, and more! It is a free Greater Victoria Public Library program at Victoria Central Branch, every Friday from December 4 to December 18, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

For young children and their families. Fun-filled stories, songs, rhymes, and puppets followed by social time and free play. It is a free Greater Victoria Public Library program at sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Library, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.