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.
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Saturdays, Apr 27, 2024 - May 25, 2024
3:00pm
90 minutes3 sessions remaining
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Monday Apr 29, 2024 at 6:30pm
30 minutesDrop-in program
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Wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us! Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and parents or caregivers.Drop-in program
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
90 minutesJoin us for a session of Dungeons and Dragons. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters.
Ages 8-12. Please register.
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 6:30pm
45 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
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
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
10:15am
45 minutes6 sessions remaining
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Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
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Wednesday May 01, 2024 at 1:30pm
minutesWhat if Earth had a beating heart that powered everything on the planet? In a way, the Global Ocean is like Earth’s heart.
Using this powerful premise and the principles of ocean literacy, award-winning author Rochelle Strauss builds students’ understanding of the global ocean’s influence on us, and our influence on the ocean.
Through this dynamic, engaging and interactive presentation, students will dive into the global ocean to discover that while Earth is home to five distinct oceans, these oceans are actually connected to form one global ocean and this one ocean sustains all life on Earth. The presentation will highlight the important roles the global ocean plays in supporting all life on Earth, such as regulating Earth’s climate, controlling weather, providing habitat, and as a source of food for many animals on the planet (including people).
But the global ocean is in trouble, with many human activities having a huge impact on the global ocean. Students will explore how pollution, overfishing, acidification, habitat destruction, warming water and rising sea levels are all affecting the health of the global ocean.
Through stories called Ripples of Change, Rochelle will share that the news isn’t all bad. By showcasing leading ocean conservation initiatives and other good news stories from around the world, Rochelle will demonstrate the actions people and organizations are taking to protect the global ocean.
The final, and perhaps most impactful and dramatic moment of the presentation comes with an interactive activity that engages the full audience and which clearly demonstrates to each student the power of just one person to make a change. This activity leaves students feeling empowered and inspired. It will also build their capacity for making informed and responsible decisions when it comes to protecting the Earth’s global ocean.
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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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Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - Jun 01, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes2 sessions remaining
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On the first Saturday of the month starting in February 2024, wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us!
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and parents or caregivers.
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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!).
Please register.