Ramp up for Science at the library. Let's explore chain reaction machines (Rube Goldberg machines) in a group setting. We will use our teamwork skills, critical thinking skills, planning skills and recycled materials. 

Ages 7 to 13 years old. Registration required. (Please be assured that no animals, of any kind, will be harmed during this program),  

Celebrate Family Literacy Day 2024 virtually with author Barbara Reid!

Join us at Rockcliffe Park for this hybrid virtual event with illustrator and author Barbara Reid.  Barbara will show you her unique techniques in using clay to create an illustration, as she does in her books.

We will provide the clay and tools for you to create your own clay illustrations. 

The event will end with a Q&A.

Thursday, 25 January, 4:30pm – 5:15pm

Ages 6-12 yrs, English, Registration required

To put holds on any of her books, click here

Here is an video on CBC Book Club with Barbara Reid (1m 43s)

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.