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  • Tuesday Dec 31, 2024 at 10:45am

    Bilingual Family Storytime, Craft and Countdown

    Join us for stories, rhymes, dances, and action songs for children of all ages, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The Storytime will be followed by a craft, some games / play stations, and the final countdown to our Noon Year’s Eve (at a time that is reasonable for children of all ages!) Feel free to participate to the entirety of the program or to drop by for any of the sessions mentioned in the schedule below! There will be a limit of 30 children. 

    Tuesday December 31st

    Schedule:

    10:45-11:15 am- Family Bilingual Storytime (best for 0-5 years old)

    11:15-11:59 am - Craft and games (best for 3-10 years old)

    11:59 am -12:00 pm - Countdown to Happy Noon Year! (for everyone)

    Heure du conte en famille bilingue, bricolage et parade

    C’est la dernière journée de l’année! Viens célébrer avec nous et termine l’année en beauté avec des contes, comptines, danses et chansons actives pour les enfants de tous âges accompagnés de leur parent ou gardien. Cela sera suivi d'un bricolage, de jeux et du décompte pour la nouvelle année (à une heure qui est raisonnable pour tous les âges!). Joignez-vous à nous pour la totalité du programme ou pour n’importe laquelle des sections de l’horaire. L'inscription est recommendée mais non obligatoire. Il y aura une limite de 30 enfants pouvant participer. 

    Mardi 31 décembre

    10h45-11h15- Heure du conte en famille bilingue (cible les enfants de 0-5 ans)

    11h15-11h59 – Jeux et bricolage (cible les enfants de 3-10 ans)

    11h59 -12h00 – Décompte du midi de la veille du jour de l’an! (Pour tous)

  • Art supplies
    Friday Dec 13, 2024 at 4:00pm

    Join us for an afternoon filled with arts and crafts!

    Soyez des nôtres pour un après-midi plein d'arts et de bricolages!

  • Friday Dec 13, 2024 at 4:00pm

    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

    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. 

  • Saturday Dec 14, 2024 at 10:00am (series runs until May 10, 2025)

    Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more. Drop-in. *Note that the last Saturday of the month, we start with Family Storytime at 10:15am and then leave the room available for play until 11:30am, just like all other Saturdays.

    Last Play Day of 2024 : Dec 14.

    2025 dates :

    • Jan 18, 25
    • Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
    • March 1, 29 **Note there is a three-week break.
    • April 5, 12, 19, 26
    • May 3, 10.

    This program resumes on September 20.

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    Un programme portes ouvertes pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire! Venez jouer avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage, et plus encore! Inscription non requise.

    *À noter : le dernier samedi du mois nous commençons par l'Heure du conte (en anglais) à compter de 10h15, et ensuite la salle est disponible pour jouer jusqu'à 11h30, comme tous les autres samedis matins.

    Dernier ‘On joue!’ de 2024 : 14 décembre.

    Dates de 2025 :

    • Janvier : 18, 25
    • Février : 1, 8, 15, 22
    • Mars : 1, 29 **Notez bien la pause pendant trois semaines.
    • Avril : 5, 12, 19, 26
    • Mai : 3, 10.

    Le programme reprend le 20 septembre.

  • Saturday Dec 14, 2024 at 10:00am

    Celebrate the holidays with crafts!  Bring your creativity, your family and your friends. Materials are provided. Please note this activity is self-directed.

    Family program. Drop-in.

  • Saturday Dec 14, 2024 at 10:00am

    Help us spread the holiday cheer as we kick off the season! Our Holiday Open House has something for everyone.

    Paint me a Picture Workshop with Pop-up Painters. Registration Required. Ages 8 and up. 10:30-11:30 am.

    AgVenture Agriculture Museum: Buddy Bunny. Registration Required. Ages 4+. 2:00-2:40 pm OR 3:00-3:40 pm.

    Get creative making holiday gift supplies at our crafting table. Drop-in. All Ages. 10:00 am-4:00 pm.

    Play our life-sized Candy Land game. Drop-in. All Ages. 10:00 am-4:00 pm.

    Warm up with hot cocoa, coffee, and other holiday treats! Drop-in. All Ages. 10:00 am-4:00 pm.

  • Candyland game. / Jeu de Candyland
    Saturday Dec 14, 2024 at 10:00am

    Take a trip through a life-sized Candy Land game at the library. You will become the game piece as you follow the rainbow path through a magical land of sweet surprises on your way to King Kandy’s Castle.

    All ages are welcome. Drop-in.

    The life-sized Candy Land game is part of Emerald Plaza’s Holiday Open House. Enjoy light refreshments, make holiday gift supplies at our crafting table, and attend one of the many registered programs offered throughout the day. 

  • Saturday Dec 14, 2024 at 10:30am

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop-in

  • Saturday Dec 14, 2024 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 28, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. 

    Drop in.

    30 minutes