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Hip Hop Reads
2026-02-06 16:30:00 2026-02-06 18:00:00 America/New_York Hip Hop Reads Main Branch -

Friday, February 06
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-06 16:30:00 2026-02-06 18:00:00 America/New_York Hip Hop Reads Main Branch -

Suitable for teens in grades 10–12.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Drop-in.

Explore the world of hip hop—tracing its humble beginnings, celebrating its evolution, and dissecting the powerful literary works that define the genre.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens and Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

Main Branch
Phone: 905-683-4000 ext. 8840
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About the branch

Opened in 2003 
33,000 sq. ft. (3,066 m2) 


Main Branch was designed by Teeple Architects and is the Library's largest location. In 2004, the branch won the Ontario Public Library Association Award for Best New Public Library Building. It includes study spaces, bookable meeting rooms, and a variety of accessibility features including a hearing loop and mobility device charging station.  

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Tue, Mar 10, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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French Math Tutoring
Tue, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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French Math Tutoring
Tue, Mar 10, 7:05pm - 7:35pm
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French Math Tutoring
Tue, Mar 10, 7:40pm - 8:10pm
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Infant Hearing Screening Clinics
Wed, Mar 11, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Wed, Mar 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Smart Living Series
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Mythbusters on Perimenopause: What You Really Need to Know
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Family Music and Movement
Thu, Mar 12, 9:15am - 10:15am
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Fri, Mar 13, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Fri, Mar 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Little Light Book Club
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Family Tech Takeover with Makerspace
Fri, Mar 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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PA Day Craft & Movie
Fri, Mar 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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March Break: Zoetropes
Sat, Mar 14, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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LEGO: Carnival Edition!
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March Break Kick Off: WonderPhil
Sat, Mar 14, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
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March Break: Zoetropes
Sun, Mar 15, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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LEGO: Carnival Edition!
Sun, Mar 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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STEAM Storytime
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Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Boys, Girls, and Other Mythological Creatures
Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Mar 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Mar 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Carnival Crafters
Mon, Mar 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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March Break: Zoetropes
Tue, Mar 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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STEAM Storytime
Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Circus Science
Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Button Making
Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Armchair Travel
Tue, Mar 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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D&D Café
Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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French Math Tutoring
Tue, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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French Math Tutoring
Tue, Mar 17, 7:05pm - 7:35pm
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Tue, Mar 17, 7:40pm - 8:10pm
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March Break: Zoetropes
Wed, Mar 18, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Infant Hearing Screening Clinics
Wed, Mar 18, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Wed, Mar 18, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Books for Babies
Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Dan the Music Man
Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
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John Howard Society Harm Reduction Services
Wed, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Genealogy
Wed, Mar 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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English Conversation Circle
Wed, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Box Office Books and Brews: Julie and Julia
Wed, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Wed, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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March Break: Film and Animation
Wed, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Mar 19, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Sensory Storytime: Circus!
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Thu, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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March Break: Zoetropes
Fri, Mar 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Fri, Mar 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
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March Break Amazing Race Party
Fri, Mar 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Sat, Mar 21, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
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Sun, Mar 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Tue, Mar 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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D&D Café
Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Tue, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Mar 25, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Crafters’ Corner
Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Aging and Dementia
Wed, Mar 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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English Conversation Circle
Wed, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Alzheimer Society of Durham Region Information Table
Thu, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Teen Homeschool Hangout
Thu, Mar 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Beginner Bridge
Thu, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Imagination Station
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fri, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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International Day - for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Fri, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Mar 28, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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Sun, Mar 29, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Mon, Mar 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
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Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Mon, Mar 30, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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STEAM Storytime
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Headline Hunters
Tue, Mar 31, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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D&D Café
Tue, Mar 31, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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The Compassionate Friends Ajax
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French Math Tutoring
Tue, Mar 31, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Mar 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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