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March Break: Zoetropes
2026-03-16 09:00:00 2026-03-16 17:00:00 America/New_York March Break: Zoetropes McLean Branch and Makerspace -

Monday, March 16
9:00am - 5:00pm

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Suitable for all ages.
Hosted at the Makerspace at McLean Branch.
Drop-in.

Have you ever been curious about how movies first came to be? Look no further than the “zoetrope”. Invented in 1834 and made into a successful toy in 1866, a zoetrope uses still images to give the illusion of motion. Drop by the Makerspace this March Break to create your own and bring animation to life!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | March Break | General |

McLean Branch and Makerspace
Phone: 905-683-4000
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Nov 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Nov 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 08 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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Big Book Sale
Sat, Nov 07, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
LEGO
Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace - Childrens Area
Makerspace Robotics Club: Build and Play
Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Registration is now closed
DCCC Seniors and Durham Happy Seniors Alliance
Sat, Nov 07, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Nov 08, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Upcycling Workshop: Drawstring Pouches
Sun, Nov 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
STEAM Storytime
Mon, Nov 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Nov 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
SCWW: Film Friends
Mon, Nov 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Durham Employment and Newcomer Centre
Mon, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - MB Lobby
Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program
Mon, Nov 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Stay Connected
Tue, Nov 10, 9:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Ontario Disability Support Program
Tue, Nov 10, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Brain Health
Tue, Nov 10, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
D&D Cafe
Tue, Nov 10, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
French Math Tutoring - 5:45 Session
Tue, Nov 10, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
This event is full
French Math Tutoring - 6:30 Session
Tue, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
This event is full
French Math Tutoring - 7:15 Session
Tue, Nov 10, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Virtual
This event is full
Infant Hearing Screening Clinic
Wed, Nov 11, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Books for Babies
Wed, Nov 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch - Program Room
Crafters' Corner
Wed, Nov 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room A
Tea & Books
Wed, Nov 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room A
Housing Help Durham
Wed, Nov 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - MB Lobby
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Book Bedazzling Night
Wed, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Makerspace Coding Club
Wed, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
Alzheimer Society of Durham Region Info Table
Thu, Nov 12, 9:00am - 10:30am
Main Branch - MB Lobby
Stay Connected
Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Books for Babies
Thu, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Beginner Bridge
Thu, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Ajax Public Library Writers' Group
Thu, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace - Makerspace
TAC Presents: Hindu Heritage Month
Thu, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Exceptional Minds Across the Autism Spectrum - with Corinne Levitt
Thu, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Craft & Movie: Dog Man
Fri, Nov 13, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Craft & Movie: Dog Man
Fri, Nov 13, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Friendly Euchre
Fri, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Family Storytime + Ajax Reading Circle
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Makerspace Robotics Club: Build and Play
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
Repair Café
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Branch - 2nd Floor
Darshana: A Glimpse into the Hindu Civilization Exhibition
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
EarlyON Family Music & Movement
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Branch - Program Room
Safety and Self-Defence Workshop
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Nov 15, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
BACD: “Do it in Durham” Open House
Mon, Nov 16, 9:00am - 11:30am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
STEAM Storytime
Mon, Nov 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Nov 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
SCWW: Local History
Mon, Nov 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Le Club Français
Mon, Nov 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Registration is now closed
Silent Book Club
Mon, Nov 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program
Mon, Nov 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Stay Connected
Tue, Nov 17, 9:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Ontario Disability Support Program
Tue, Nov 17, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Virtual Armchair Travel
Tue, Nov 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
D&D Cafe
Tue, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
French Math Tutoring - 5:45 Session
Tue, Nov 17, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
This event is full
French Math Tutoring - 6:30 Session
Tue, Nov 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
This event is full
Shelf Indulgence
Tue, Nov 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
French Math Tutoring - 7:15 Session
Tue, Nov 17, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Virtual
This event is full
Infant Hearing Screening Clinic
Wed, Nov 18, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Books for Babies
Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch - Program Room
Becoming You: The Art of Reinvention
Wed, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room B
John Howard Society
Wed, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch - MB Lobby
Genealogy Group
Wed, Nov 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Homeschool Club
Wed, Nov 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Art Hive
Wed, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
The Pageturners
Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Makerspace Coding Club
Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
EarlyON Family Music & Movement
Thu, Nov 19, 9:30am - 11:00am
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Rescheduled
Sensory Storytime
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
New date Thursday, November 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Sensory Storytime
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Living Library in the Library - In Conversation With...
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch - Program Room
Stay Connected
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Books for Babies
Thu, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Social Bridge
Thu, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Hands On Learning: Sublimated Bookmarks
Thu, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
Little Lights Book Club: Christmas Session
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Cribbage
Fri, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Empower Me Outreach Table
Sat, Nov 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Branch - MB Lobby
Family D&D
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Holiday LEGO
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Family Storytime
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Makerspace Robotics Club: Build and Play
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
DCCC Seniors and Durham Happy Seniors Alliance
Sat, Nov 21, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Tween Tech: Recording Rockstars
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace - The Booth
Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Nov 22, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
STEAM Storytime
Mon, Nov 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Nov 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
SCWW: The Word Game
Mon, Nov 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Le Club Français
Mon, Nov 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Registration is now closed
Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program
Mon, Nov 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Stay Connected
Tue, Nov 24, 9:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Tue, Nov 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Ontario Disability Support Program
Tue, Nov 24, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Headline Hunters
Tue, Nov 24, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room A
Smart Living Series - GLP-1 Agonists: Revolution or Trend?
Tue, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
D&D Cafe
Tue, Nov 24, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Program Room
French Math Tutoring - 5:45 Session
Tue, Nov 24, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
This event is full
The Compassionate Friends Ajax
Tue, Nov 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
French Math Tutoring - 6:30 Session
Tue, Nov 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
This event is full
Ajax Chess Club
Tue, Nov 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Rescheduled
Biblio Banter
Tue, Nov 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Tuesday, November 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Biblio Banter
Tue, Nov 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
French Math Tutoring - 7:15 Session
Tue, Nov 24, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Virtual
This event is full
Infant Hearing Screening Clinic
Wed, Nov 25, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Books for Babies
Wed, Nov 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch - Program Room
Crafters' Corner
Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room A
Becoming You: The Art of Reinvention
Wed, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room B
SCWW: Why Do We Say It?
Wed, Nov 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Makerspace Coding Club
Wed, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
EarlyON Family Music & Movement
Thu, Nov 26, 9:30am - 11:00am
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Stay Connected
Thu, Nov 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Books for Babies
Thu, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Beginner Bridge
Thu, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Imagination Station
Thu, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace - Childrens Area
Aud Readers
Thu, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Autism Acceptance Presentation
Thu, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Little Lights Book Club: Christmas Session
Fri, Nov 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Friendly Euchre
Fri, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Hands On Learning: Sublimated Bookmarks
Sat, Nov 28, 9:30am - 12:30pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Makerspace Robotics Club: Build and Play
Sat, Nov 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
Santa's Spectacle of Lights Parade & Warm-up Party
Sat, Nov 28, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Branch - Childrens Area,Program Room,Rotary Room - Full
Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Nov 29, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
STEAM Storytime
Mon, Nov 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Nov 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Nov 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Nov 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
SCWW: Biographies
Mon, Nov 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Nov 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Le Club Français
Mon, Nov 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Registration is now closed
Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program
Mon, Nov 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Stay Connected
Tue, Dec 01, 9:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Tue, Dec 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Ontario Disability Support Program
Tue, Dec 01, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Cultural Cinema
Tue, Dec 01, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
D&D Cafe
Tue, Dec 01, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Durham French Employment Centre (CofRD)
Wed, Dec 02, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Main Branch - MB Lobby,Meeting Room C
Cancelled
Infant Hearing Screening Clinic
Wed, Dec 02, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Audley Branch
Books for Babies
Wed, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch - Program Room
Stay Connected
Wed, Dec 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room D
Becoming You: The Art of Reinvention
Wed, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room B
SCWW: Who Am I?
Wed, Dec 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Beyond Barriers Art Show
Wed, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Makerspace Coding Club
Wed, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
EarlyON Family Music & Movement
Thu, Dec 03, 9:30am - 11:00am
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Rescheduled
Sensory Storytime
Thu, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
New date Thursday, December 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Sensory Storytime
Thu, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Stay Connected
Thu, Dec 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Books for Babies
Thu, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Knitting and Crochet for Community
Thu, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
A Novel Bunch
Thu, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
October Title - The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd November Title - When the Moon is Low by Nadia Hashimi December Title - All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle
Conseil des organismes francophones de la Région de Durham - (COfRD)
Fri, Dec 04, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Little Lights Book Club: Christmas Session
Fri, Dec 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Book Chat
Fri, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Branch - Program Room
Postsecondary Study Hall
Sat, Dec 05, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Family D&D
Sat, Dec 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Stay Connected
Sat, Dec 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Cancelled
1000 Colourful Stories
Sat, Dec 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Audley Branch
DCCC Seniors and Durham Happy Seniors Alliance
Sat, Dec 05, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Postsecondary Study Hall
Sun, Dec 06, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Dec 06, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Stay Connected
Sun, Dec 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Audley Branch - Study Room A
Blacklit Durham
Sun, Dec 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Event
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Dec 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
SCWW: Armchair Travel
Mon, Dec 07, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Le Club Français
Mon, Dec 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Registration is now closed
Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program
Mon, Dec 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Registration is now closed
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