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Imagination Station
2026-01-29 18:00:00 2026-01-29 19:30:00 America/New_York Imagination Station McLean Branch and Makerspace -

Thursday, January 29
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-29 18:00:00 2026-01-29 19:30:00 America/New_York Imagination Station McLean Branch and Makerspace -

Great for children and families.
Hosted at McLean Branch.
Drop-in.

Explore stories, crafts, games, and fun challenges like scavenger hunts and riddles at this special monthly drop-in!

Wear your pajamas to our special program on January 29 in celebration of Family Literacy Day, or wear a fun and colourful costume to our March Break special on March 19!

AGE GROUP: | Kids and Families |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

McLean Branch and Makerspace
Phone: 905-683-4000 ext. 7550
Hours
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Jan 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Branch opened in 1994, Makerspace opened in 2023 
6,518 sq. ft. (605 m2) 


McLean Branch was originally designed by Totten Sims Hubicki Associates, and grew with the addition of the Makerspace in 2023. The Makerspace includes The Booth for media recording and editing, laser cutters, 3D printers, and more.  

Upcoming Events

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Mon, Jan 19, 9:00am - 10:00am
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Mon, Jan 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Jan 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Parent Café: Perinatal Mental Health - Navigating the Emotional Journey of Pregnancy and Parenthood
Mon, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Registration is now closed
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
Care Essentials for Care Partners
Mon, Jan 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Audley Branch
WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch
Silent Book Club
Mon, Jan 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch
Registration is now closed
STEAM Storytime
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
Winter Sowing Workshop
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Branch
This event is full
Armchair Travel
Tue, Jan 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Branch
Black Youth Empowerment STEM Club
Tue, Jan 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Audley Branch
D&D Café
Tue, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch
Shelf Indulgence
Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch
Infant Hearing Screening Clinics
Wed, Jan 21, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Main Branch
Books for Babies
Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch
John Howard Society Harm Reduction Services
Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch
Homeschool Club
Wed, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Audley Branch
Genealogy
Wed, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Branch
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch
Understanding Human Trafficking: Awareness & Prevention
Wed, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch
The Pageturners
Wed, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Audley Branch
Family Music and Movement
Thu, Jan 22, 9:15am - 10:15am
Audley Branch
Sensory Storytime
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Stay Connected
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch
Family Music and Movement
Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Audley Branch
Books for Babies
Thu, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch
Digital Roots Ajax: Scrapbooking
Thu, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Social Bridge
Thu, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch
Aud Readers
Thu, Jan 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Audley Branch
PA Day Craft & Movie
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Branch
Little Light Book Club
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Audley Branch
Registration is now closed
PA Day Craft & Movie
Fri, Jan 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Friendly Euchre
Fri, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch
How to Start a Podcast: A Hands-on Workshop
Sat, Jan 24, 9:30am - 10:30am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Family Storytime + Ajax Reading Circle
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Audley Branch
Family Storytime
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Stay Connected
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
Science Fair How-To
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Branch
How to Edit a Podcast: A Hands On Workshop
Sat, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Study Hall
Sat, Jan 24, 11:00am - 7:00pm
Audley Branch
Ontario Tech STEM Workshop
Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Learn the fundamental concepts of STEM!
This event is full
Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Jan 25, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Study Hall
Sun, Jan 25, 11:00am - 7:00pm
Audley Branch
Stay Connected
Mon, Jan 26, 9:00am - 10:00am
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
Care Essentials for Care Partners
Mon, Jan 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Audley Branch
WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Mon, Jan 26, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Main Branch
Employment Law for Ontario Businesses
Tue, Jan 27, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Branch
STEAM Storytime
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
Headline Hunters
Tue, Jan 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch
Black Youth Empowerment STEM Club
Tue, Jan 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Audley Branch
D&D Café
Tue, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch
The Compassionate Friends Ajax
Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Audley Branch
French Math Tutoring
Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
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Biblio Banter
Tue, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
French Math Tutoring
Tue, Jan 27, 7:05pm - 7:35pm
Virtual
This event is full
French Math Tutoring
Tue, Jan 27, 7:40pm - 8:10pm
Virtual
This event is full
Infant Hearing Screening Clinics
Wed, Jan 28, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Main Branch
Books for Babies
Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch
Crafters’ Corner
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Branch
Exploring Core Beliefs
Wed, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Branch
Registration is now closed
Alzheimer Society of Durham Region Information Table
Wed, Jan 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Branch
Modern Money Mindset: From Overwhelmed to Empowered
Wed, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch
Family Music and Movement
Thu, Jan 29, 9:15am - 10:15am
Audley Branch
Stay Connected
Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch
Family Music and Movement
Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Audley Branch
Books for Babies
Thu, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch
Beginner Bridge
Thu, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch
Imagination Station
Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Little Light Book Club
Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Audley Branch
Registration is now closed
Cribbage
Fri, Jan 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch
LEGO!
Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Stay Connected
Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
1000 Colourful Stories
Sat, Jan 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Audley Branch
DCCC Seniors and Durham Happy Seniors Alliance
Sat, Jan 31, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Gamers’ Club
Sat, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch
Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Feb 01, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Stay Connected
Mon, Feb 02, 9:00am - 10:00am
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Mon, Feb 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Feb 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
Care Essentials for Care Partners
Mon, Feb 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Audley Branch
WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch
Le Club Français
Mon, Feb 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Branch
Rescheduled
Le Club Français
Mon, Feb 02, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
New date Monday, February 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Branch
STEAM Storytime
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
Cultural Cinema
Tue, Feb 03, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Branch
Black Youth Empowerment STEM Club
Tue, Feb 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Audley Branch
D&D Café
Tue, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch
French Math Tutoring
Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
This event is full
French Math Tutoring
Tue, Feb 03, 7:05pm - 7:35pm
Virtual
This event is full
French Math Tutoring
Tue, Feb 03, 7:40pm - 8:10pm
Virtual
This event is full
Durham French Employment Centre (COfRD)
Wed, Feb 04, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Main Branch
Infant Hearing Screening Clinics
Wed, Feb 04, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Main Branch
Books for Babies
Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch
Exploring Core Beliefs
Wed, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Branch
Registration is now closed
Half Hour to Health: Improving Posture
Wed, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Branch
Knitting and Crochet for Community
Wed, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Audley Branch
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch
Family Music and Movement
Thu, Feb 05, 9:15am - 10:15am
Audley Branch
Sensory Storytime
Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Stay Connected
Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch
Family Music and Movement
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Audley Branch
Books for Babies
Thu, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch
Social Bridge
Thu, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch
Parent Café: Helping Your Picky Eater Thrive - Building a Healthy Food Relationship with Children
Thu, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Creative Hustle Labs
Thu, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
A Novel Bunch
Thu, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch
Conseil des organismes francophones de la Région de Durham
Fri, Feb 06, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Little Light Book Club
Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Audley Branch
Registration is now closed
Book Chat
Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Branch
Friendly Euchre
Fri, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Hip Hop Reads
Fri, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Branch
Family Storytime + Ajax Reading Circle
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Audley Branch
Library Card Registration at Grandview Kids!
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Stay Connected
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
Family Music and Movement
Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Branch
Romance Author Event
Sat, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch
Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Feb 08, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
LEGO!
Sun, Feb 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch
19th Annual Black History Month Celebration - Presented by Cultural Expressions for CHANGE
Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Event
Stay Connected
Mon, Feb 09, 9:00am - 10:00am
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
Care Essentials for Care Partners
Mon, Feb 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Audley Branch
WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch
Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre
Mon, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Le Club Français
Mon, Feb 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Branch
Rescheduled
Le Club Français
Mon, Feb 09, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
New date Monday, February 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Branch
STEAM Storytime
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
D&D Café
Tue, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch
Durham Children’s Aid Society - Foster Parent Information Session
Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Audley Branch
French Math Tutoring
Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
This event is full
French Math Tutoring
Tue, Feb 10, 7:05pm - 7:35pm
Virtual
This event is full
French Math Tutoring
Tue, Feb 10, 7:40pm - 8:10pm
Virtual
This event is full
Infant Hearing Screening Clinics
Wed, Feb 11, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Main Branch
Books for Babies
Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch
Crafters’ Corner
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Branch
Parent Café: Self-Care: Love Yourself Challenge
Wed, Feb 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Exploring Core Beliefs
Wed, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Branch
Registration is now closed
Smart Living Series
Wed, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch
Tea & Books
Wed, Feb 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Event
Housing Help Durham (CDCD)
Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch
Family Music and Movement
Thu, Feb 12, 9:15am - 10:15am
Audley Branch
Stay Connected
Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch
Family Music and Movement
Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Audley Branch
Books for Babies
Thu, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch
Beginner Bridge
Thu, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch
Ajax Public Library Writers’ Group - Solution Stations with Writers' Community of Durham Region
Thu, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch
Creative Hustle Labs
Thu, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Little Light Book Club
Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Audley Branch
Registration is now closed
Brain Health and Dementia
Fri, Feb 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch
Hip Hop Reads
Fri, Feb 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Branch
Valentine’s Day Romcom: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Fri, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch
LEGO!
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Stay Connected
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
DCCC Seniors and Durham Happy Seniors Alliance
Sat, Feb 14, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Feb 15, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Winterfest
Mon, Feb 16, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Audley Branch
BACD Start-Up Session
Tue, Feb 17, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Branch
STEAM Storytime
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Virtual Armchair Travel
Tue, Feb 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Alzheimer Society of Durham Region Information Table
Tue, Feb 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Branch
D&D Café
Tue, Feb 17, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch
French Math Tutoring
Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
This event is full
Shelf Indulgence
Tue, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch
French Math Tutoring
Tue, Feb 17, 7:05pm - 7:35pm
Virtual
This event is full
French Math Tutoring
Tue, Feb 17, 7:40pm - 8:10pm
Virtual
This event is full
Infant Hearing Screening Clinics
Wed, Feb 18, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Main Branch
Books for Babies
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch
John Howard Society Harm Reduction Services
Wed, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch
Homeschool Club
Wed, Feb 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Audley Branch
Caregiver Stress and Burnout
Wed, Feb 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Branch
Genealogy
Wed, Feb 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Branch
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch
BlackLit Durham
Wed, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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The Pageturners
Wed, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Audley Branch
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