Following Storytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and children.
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - May 08, 2024
11:00am
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
Drop-in program
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Saturday May 04, 2024 at 10:00am
360 minutesDrop-in program
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Join us for a special Star Wars themed edition of DIY Craft Day!
Come and make a craft at the library. We provide the supplies and you provide the creativity and imagination!
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
While supplies last. This program is best for ages 4-10.
Drop-in program.
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Saturday May 04, 2024 at 10:30am
150 minutesDrop-in program
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This year, May the 4th is both Free Comic Book Day AND Star Wars Day! Stupendous!!
While comic books are always free at the library (as long as you return them on their due date, of course), we also want to celebrate this occasion. So join us this morning at the library for some geeky (and family friendly) arts and crafts:
- Superhero themed face painting (10:30 am to noon)
- Star Wars themed colouring and crafts (10:30 to 1PM)
- Make your own button with comic book art (10:30 to 1PM)
- Draw your own comic - and make copies to exchange with friends!
Bonus points for anyone who shows up in costume or cosplay!!
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Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - May 11, 2024
11:30am
30 minutes2 sessions remaining
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Ireland? Are you interested in having a penpal abroad? If so then this program is for you! Please join us on Saturday May 4 or Saturday May 11 at 11:30 (30 min) in the meeting room to be matched with an Irish penpal and to create a letter!
Please note: Communications will be sent and received strictly through the library address. All letters will be monitored by library staff to ensure certain guidelines are followed in terms of appropriate language, content and to ensure that personally identifiable information is not shared.
Ages 8-13
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Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
60 minutesAges 6 - 12 years old (we will have crafts for younger siblings too).
Learn to speak Wookie (or Wookie sounds): make your own loyal Droid Cubecraft; test a saber in dual circle; complete a scavenger hunt; learn the planets in the Star Wars universe; fly your plane through the death star and knock down some Stormtroopers. For the younger ones: make a Chewbacca puppet and a yoda or lei bun headband. Origami Yoda awaits you! (yes, we have to say it: May the 4th be with you!).
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Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:30pm
45 minutesJoin us for a celebration of gardens! We will be reading a picture book, planting a mini-garden to take home and doing a plant related craft.
Registration required.
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Thursday May 09, 2024 at 4:15pm
60 minutesAges 7-12 years old. Let's do some paper craft engineering and a not-so-engineering craft too! Join us after school.
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Friday May 10, 2024 at 3:30pm
60 minutesHappy Cat: Peaceful, Playful Crafting
For those looking for a quiet creative outlet to unleash their imaginations.
Welcoming creators ages 6-9.
All materials provided.
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Saturdays, May 11, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
2:00pm
90 minutes3 sessions remaining
Discover the fun of sewing by hand and finish simple sewing projects in this 5-part program. For ages 9-12.
Registration required.
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Saturdays, May 11, 2024 - May 25, 2024
3:00pm
90 minutes2 sessions remaining
Sorry this event and its waiting list are full
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine (including safety) and sew your own book bag to keep! This program consists of four sessions over a two month period. *You must be able to commit to all four sessions.* All supplies will be provided. Required skills: • Ability to follow instructions, to work independently, and to wait patiently for assistance when needed • Can safely use sewing implements with minimal supervision (needles, seam rippers, and sharp scissors) Ages 9-12 years old.