Adult Programs

Intended for beginning computer users, these bookable one on one sessions allows the customer to learn at their own pace. Topics include basic word processing and spreadsheet functions, formatting a document, setting up email and social media accounts, and more.

Movies are just another way to absorb a great story. MPL offers free screenings of new and popular movies, showcasing an important part of MPL’s collection. Movies can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Showings include popular family-oriented titles, blockbusters and other movies of interest that often give customers a chance to view movies that have a waiting queue for check-out. Free, drop in program. Movies can be geared towards children, families, adults, or a particular language group. Average movie duration is under 2 hrs.

• Aaniin Branch
• Wednesday -6 PM (Adults) biweekly
• Sunday— 2 PM (Kids)

• Angus Glen Branch   
  • Saturday— 2 PM (Family)

• Markham Village Branch 
  • Sunday— 2:30 PM (Kids)

• Cornell Branch 
  • Friday— 11:40 AM (Kids)

• Milliken Mills Branch 
  • Wednesday— 6:30 PM (Kids)

• Thornhill CC Branch 
  • Wednesday— 6:30 PM (Adults)
  • Saturday— 2 PM (Kids)

• Unionville Branch 
  • Saturday— 2 PM (Kids)
    

Book Club Kits offer multiple copies of one title so that everyone in your club has a copy of the book.

The Markham Public Library offers 14 different book clubs. They meet once a month.

Thinking of starting a book club?

These resources will get you started:

• Books in our collection
• Advice, tips and reading recommendations from Readinggroupchoices.com

Book Club Guidelines

Sharing a book-reading experience can be inspiring, stimulating and sometimes challenging when there’s a diversity of opinions about topics or themes of the book. Our objective is to offer a welcoming and inclusive space where we can meet to discuss books in an environment where all opinions are respected, new friendships are made and existing ones are strengthened. To create a positive experience we ask all participants to follow these guidelines:

1. Success depends on participation – collectively we should share ideas, ask questions, and engage others in conversation.
2. Respectfully listen and hold space for others.
3. Listen to understand, share your unique perspective, and speak honestly.
4. Be positive, non-judgmental and open to new ideas.
5. Critique ideas, not people. Remember to practice non-defensiveness during the discussion.
6. Respect each other’s’ thinking and value their contributions. Everything happens through courageous conversations.