Do you have a fun character that you'd like to create a story for? Come join award winning author/illustrator and graphic novelist, Rob Justus, on January 26th for an AMAZING storytelling workshop! Rob will share his helpful tips and tricks in drafting your hero's journey. From breathing life in your character and what they want and need; to the world they inhabit and the obstacles they need to overcome to accomplish their goal; along with how that character will grow over the course of your story. Come with the seeds of an idea and leave with a fruitful garden of storytelling delights!

Ages 8-12. Registration required. 

Celebrate Family Literacy Day 2024 with Honorary Chair Barbara Reid (virtual presenter)!

Barbara will be doing a demonstration on how to use clay to create a picture. She will share unique techniques you can use to make different things. The event is pre-recorded and will be viewed in branch as we follow along to create our own works of art using clay.

This event is ideal for families with children age 6 to 12. 

This program is presented in English.

Parent at and Child Book Club

Share the love of reading! This new book club is for kids 10-12 and a parent or guardian. Share a book together and then join for fun and a book chat. The first book will be kept at the information desk in the kids’ section for you to pick up and read prior to the first book club meeting.

We will meet monthly on Tuesday at 6:30 (45 minutes)

One registration per family.

January 30th Smile by Raina Telgemeier

February 27th The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

March 26th   Restart by Gordon Korman

April 30th  The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

This is sure to be a love like gnome other. In some Scandinavian folklore, gnomes were said to reside near houses, watch over families, and protect against bad luck. Now you can create your own Valentine's Day gnome, perfect for giving to loved ones or to reside over your own fireplace mantel, bookshelves, or home entrance. Join Beaverbrook staff for an easy craft, good conversation, and a cozy atmosphere.