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  • Saturdays, Dec 07, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
    11:00am
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    After Saturday storytimes in December, we’re having holiday crafts. Drop-in

    Saturday, Dec. 7 – Holiday cards 11 AM–noon​

    Saturday, Dec. 14 – Snowglobes  11 AM–noon​ * Limit of 1 snowglobe per family while supplies last. 

  • Movie clapboard with film around it

    Saturday Dec 07, 2024 at 2:00pm
    120 minutes

    Don your best costume and come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the projector!​ Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or lawn chair! ​Movie starts at 2pm​

    *Note: Available seating is on straight chairs, or on floor cushions.​

    Oct 5 – Princess Costume: Tangled (PG)​

    Nov 2 – Superhero Costume: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG)​

    Dec 7 – Animal Costume: Zootopia (G)​

  • Friday Dec 13, 2024 at 4:00pm
    90 minutes

    Come watch a FREE screening of fun, family-friendly movies every Friday this fall at the Blackburn Hamlet branch! Bring your own water bottle. Costumes are always welcome!  (THIS IS THE LAST MOVIE OF THE SERIES!)

    The Nutcracker and the Four Realms - 99 mins - PG

    Clara is searching for the special key to unlock a box from her late mother. Inside that box is a priceless item that her mother left for her. During her godfather's yearly holiday party, Clara almost gets the key but it disappears. She embarks on a quest into a mysterious world which has four different realms: a snowflakes realm, flowers realm, sweets realm, and the challenging realm where the key is. As she undertakes her journey she meets different characters including Phillip who is a soldier and a gang of mice. Will Clara be able to gain the key to receive her late mother's special gift?

    Le film sera visionné en anglais / Movie will be shown in English 

  • Friday Dec 13, 2024 at 4:00pm
    90 minutes

    Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Wii U Game On!

    Not sure how to play? No worries! Our teen volunteers running this program will be happy to help. 

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts

    Saturday Dec 14, 2024 at 12:00pm
    60 minutes

    Come crafting at the library. We will have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! . Drop in anytime between 12 and 1 to create some holiday magic!

    Family Program.

  • Sensory Storytime

    Saturdays, Dec 14, 2024 - Jun 14, 2025
    2:00pm
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Join us for a program that features:

    • dimmed lighting
    • sensory toys
    • a smaller number of participants
    • an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs

    During this program there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.

    This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay.

  • snowman / bonhomme de neige

    Saturday Dec 14, 2024 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Celebrate the festive season with stories, songs, activities and a craft. For children ages 4-8. 

    Célébrez le temps des Fêtes avec des histoires, des chansons, des activités et un bricolage. Pour les enfants de 4 à 8 ans. 

  • a blue jack frost wearing a hat

    Thursday Jan 02, 2025 at 2:00pm
    45 minutes

    Jack Frost can be a bit mischievous and likes to play tricks. Put your warmest thinking cap on and break out of Jack Frost's freeze!

    Ages 8-12.

    Escape room created by Breakout EDU.

  • winter wonderland

    Saturday Jan 04, 2025 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Join us for some winter crafts. Family program. Drop-in. / Joignez-vous à nous pour des bricolages d'hiver. Pour les familles.  Inscription non requise. 

  • Friday Jan 24, 2025 at 2:00pm
    90 minutes

    When the kids are not in school on PA days, don't let their creativity dwindle! Let them show off your architectural creativity with Lego®! Drop-in program.

    Lorsque les enfants sont en congés lors des journées pédagogiques, ne les laissez pas perdre leur créativité !  Laissez les devenir des architectes en herbes avec nos Lego®! Inscription non requise.