Following Storytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and children.
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Wednesdays, Apr 24, 2024 - May 08, 2024
11:00am
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
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Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutesIn honour of our earth, let's do some green-minded crafting. We will read a storybook, sing a song and recycle and re-purpose old CDs into beautiful suncatchers.
Ages 6+. Please register online.
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Fridays, Apr 26, 2024 - Jun 07, 2024
2:00pm
120 minutes3 sessions remaining
Drop-in program
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Looking for something to do on the upcoming PD Days? Our Richmond branch will host you with games, activities, Lego, crafts, toys, etc. Come and join in the fun and bring a friend!
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Saturdays, Apr 27, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
2:00pm
90 minutes4 sessions remaining
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Discover the fun of sewing by hand and finish simple sewing projects in this 5-part program. For ages 9-12.
Registration required.
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Saturdays, Apr 27, 2024 - May 25, 2024
3:00pm
90 minutes3 sessions remaining
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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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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 - 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!).
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Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:30pm
45 minutesJoin us for a celebration of gardens! We will be reading a picture book, planting a mini-garden to take home and doing a plant related craft.
Registration required.
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Thursday May 09, 2024 at 4:15pm
60 minutesAges 7-12 years old. Let's do some paper craft engineering and a not-so-engineering craft too! Join us after school.