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Look Like Me, Read Like Me

In partnership with Halton Black Voices
2025-02-09 14:00:00 2025-02-09 16:00:00 America/New_York Look Like Me, Read Like Me Look Like Me, Read Like Me will offer kids the chance to see themselves in the stories they hear in order to foster confidence, imagination, and a love for reading and writing. Iroquois Ridge Branch - Program Room

Sunday, February 09
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-09 14:00:00 2025-02-09 16:00:00 America/New_York Look Like Me, Read Like Me Look Like Me, Read Like Me will offer kids the chance to see themselves in the stories they hear in order to foster confidence, imagination, and a love for reading and writing. Iroquois Ridge Branch - Program Room

Iroquois Ridge Branch

Program Room

Look Like Me, Read Like Me will offer kids the chance to see themselves in the stories they hear in order to foster confidence, imagination, and a love for reading and writing.

Facilitated by Halton Black Voices, the sessions will be filled with fun games, tasty snacks, and a welcoming space where new friendships can bloom. This monthly program is for children to feel seen, celebrated and inspired. Discover more about Halton Black Voices. 

Parents/caregivers must remain on-site for the duration of the program.

Please review the guidelines and frequently asked questions on our Program FAQ

Iroquois Ridge Branch
oplreference@oakville.ca
Phone: (905) 338-4247
Hours
Mon, Jan 06 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 07 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 08 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 09 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 10 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 11 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 12 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Located within the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, Iroquois Ridge Branch is home to a large collection of materials, study spaces, and a Creation Zone. The branch hosts a variety of programs for all ages, with a particular focus on new and emerging technologies, such as virtual reality and Tinker Toys. Parking is free.

Upcoming events

Reading Wonders - Minute to Win It!
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room
Arabic Storytime جلسة لقراءة قصص أطفال باللغة العربية
Sat, Jan 11, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room
Cancelled
Look Like Me, Read Like Me - In partnership with Halton Black Voices
Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Queer Peers - In Partnership with Pflag Halton
Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Cookbook Club - Kitchen Gadgets and Small Appliances
Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room
Family Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Preschool Exploration Station
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Volunteer Vibes - Cricut for a Cause
Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room
Register
STEAM Play - Mega Builds
Sat, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Family Storytime - Celebrating Lunar New Year!
Mon, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Tech Help
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
This event is full
Sewing: Tank Tops
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Creation Zone
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Family Storytime
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Preschool Exploration Station
Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Volunteer Vibes - Cricut for a Cause
Thu, Jan 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room
Register
Tween Maker & Tech - Celebrating Lunar New Year!
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room
Board Games
Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
STEAM Play - KEVA
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room
PA Day Fun
Mon, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Cricut: Custom Tote Bags
Tue, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creation Zone
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Family Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Preschool Exploration Station
Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Volunteer Vibes - Cricut for a Cause
Thu, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room
Register
Board Games
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family Storytime - Black History Month
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Family Storytime
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Family Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Preschool Exploration Station
Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Volunteer Vibes - Cricut for a Cause
Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room
Register
Reading Wonders - Valentine's Day
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room
Arabic Storytime جلسة لقراءة قصص أطفال باللغة العربية
Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room
Look Like Me, Read Like Me - In partnership with Halton Black Voices
Sun, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
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