Heather Poechman is from Walkerton, at present she is a student at Queen’s University, working towards completing her master of Arts in Philosophy with a specialization in Political and legal Thought.
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25LEGO Club @ the Port Elgin Branch June 25, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO CLUB @ the Wiarton BranchJune 25, 2017 – Calling all young engineers! Come in to the Wiarton Library for a hands-on program with LEGO. This is a drop-in program for ages 5 and up. No registration required. Home in a Distant Land Display and Presentation @ the Wiarton BranchJune 25, 2017 – Don’t miss this important traveling display at the Library from June 9-22. To learn more about Chinese Culture, the Library will host an engaging presentation by local authority, May Ip. Learn about calligraphy, ancient Chinese board games, instruments, history and more. Free for all ages. |
26Read Aloud Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 26, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Le Cercle De Francais @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 26, 2017 – French Beginner Workshops with Marie-Eve. Contact the branch for more info. Monday nights 730-830pm starting June 19th. Friday nights 730-830pm starting May 19th. |
27Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton BranchJune 27, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 27, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Story Time @ the Wiarton BranchJune 27, 2017 – Join us for this fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Book Club @ the Tobermory BranchJune 27, 2017 – Contact the branch for more info. New members are always welcome. Men & Women who give away Millions with Jen Fowler @ the Southampton BranchJune 27, 2017 – Please contact the branch for more details and to register. Yarns & Tales Knitting Group @ the Tara BranchJune 27, 2017 – Join our group of needle crafters that meet every Tuesday afternoon to share skills, ideas and conversation. Adult Book Club Meeting @ the Mildmay BranchJune 27, 2017 – Last Tuesday of the month @ 2:00. Copies of the club’s current read are available at the circulation desk. Friends of the Library Meeting @ the Tobermory BranchJune 27, 2017 – Contact the branch for more info. New members are always welcome. Why French? / Pourquois Francais? @ the Southampton BranchJune 27, 2017 – Adults, are you interested in learning French? Come by and learn with Liliana Fun with Science @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 27, 2017 – Drop in and discover science through hands-on activities to explore the world of science. Tuesday, June 6 – Fizzy Reactions Tuesday, June 13 – Jelly Bean STEM Structures Tuesday, June 20 – Catapults and Marshmallow Shooters Tuesday, June 27 - Boats Card-Making with Bonnie @ the Walkerton BranchJune 27, 2017 – Learn how to make beautiful handmade cards for any occasion. $12 for material cost for 3 cards. Please register in advance. Lucknow Scribblers @ the Lucknow BranchJune 27, 2017 – Whether you want to write the next great novel or something much smaller, come out and enjoy our enthusiastic group for ideas and encouragement. New members always welcome. Pajama Bedtime Stories @ the Mildmay BranchJune 27, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 18 months – 7. Please come early to return materials, choose new books, or sign up for a new library card prior to programme start, as we close at 7:30. |
28Story Time @ the Walkerton BranchJune 28, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4 Story Time & Craft @ the Tara BranchJune 28, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2+. Story Time @ the Kincardine BranchJune 28, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (appropriate for 0-4 years of age) Baby Time @ the Walkerton BranchJune 28, 2017 – It’s never too early to introduce literacy! This program for babies uses songs, stories, and rhymes to introduce new words and sounds to baby’s developing brain and prepares them to become verbal and inspire a lifetime love for books! Suitable for ages 0-2. Drop in Knit Group @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 28, 2017 – Come to learn or share your knowledge or just to enjoy some company as you work on your project. Contact the branch for more info. Tech Help @ the Teeswater BranchJune 28, 2017 – Need some assistance with your device? Make an appointment for a one-on-one assistance from our staff. Tuesday afternoon appointments available. Tech Talk @ the Sauble Beach BranchJune 28, 2017 – If you have any basic inquiries about your technology such as iPhone, e-book, cellphone, laptop, Overdrive and more, we are available to help. Please bring paper and a pen(cil) with you to take notes, as well as your electronic device. Adult Book Club Meeting @ the Teeswater BranchJune 28, 2017 – Copies of the club’s current read are available at the circulation desk. Drop in Knitting Clubs @ the Kincardine BranchJune 28, 2017 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meet on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Everyone Welcome! FREE Technology Workshops @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 28, 2017 – Limited space, please register in branch or by phone 519-832-2201. June 7 – Q & A Windows 10 June 21 – Internet Security and You June 28 – Get to know your Android Tablet and Phone Tween Club @ the Teeswater BranchJune 28, 2017 – Registration required for our Wednesday afternoon program just for the 7 – 12 crowd. After School French Club @ the Southampton BranchJune 28, 2017 – Every child is encouraged to join us for an hour of French through stories, songs, games and poems. If you never, in your life, learned French, you should let you mind explore it on Wednesdays, in the afternoon. On the other hand, if you are already learning French and loving it, come to our library to be the helper of your friends who just begin to study it. Adult Book Club @ the Southampton BranchJune 28, 2017 – Held on the last Wednesday of the month. New members are welcome! Ask staff for a copy of the book of the month. This month’s book is The Martian by Andy Weir. Drop in Knitting Clubs @ the Kincardine BranchJune 28, 2017 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meet on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Everyone Welcome! End of School Movie Night @ the Lucknow BranchJune 28, 2017 – We will be holding a special end of school family movie night showing of Trolls sponsored by the Kinette Club of Lucknow and District at the Lucknow Branch. Free Admission! Keva Planks @ the Lucknow BranchJune 28, 2017 – Come try and enjoy assembling using various stacking techniques. |
29Story Time & Craft @ the Chesley BranchJune 29, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2+. Story Time @ the Ripley BranchJune 29, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together followed by a craft. Adults must stay for the program. Adult Book Club @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 29, 2017 – Held on the last Thursday of the month. New members are welcome! Ask staff for a copy of the book of the month. This month’s book is The Boy in the Suitcase by Lene Kaaberbol and Agnete Friis. School is out Celebration! @ the Wiarton BranchJune 29, 2017 – Come down to the library to kick off your summer by playing with some fun tech gadgets at the library! There will be snacks and refreshments as well. No registration required and for children ages 4 and up. Show us what you got! Wii Drop-in @ the Wiarton BranchJune 29, 2017 – Come play Wii with your friends on the big screen! Contact the branch for more info. Knit Wits @ the Lucknow BranchJune 29, 2017 – A group formed by request from the community on the last Thursday of every month. Come to learn or share your knowledge or just to enjoy some company as you work on your project. Coffee and tea available. This month’s gathering is on Thursday, June 29th. ‘Tween Nights @ the Mildmay BranchJune 29, 2017 – Make sure to stop in or call to register for this fun evening of activities, crafts & conversation! Suitable for Ages 7 – 12. Space is limited! [please note: ‘Tween Night does not run during summer months ~ watch the calendar for other fun events on Thursdays] |
30Mayor Buckle Drop In @ the Mildmay BranchJune 30, 2017 – Stop by and chat with the Bob Buckle, Mayor of South Bruce on Friday mornings. Story Time @ the Lucknow BranchJune 30, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together followed by a craft. Adults must stay for the program. Faces at 4:00 & the Friday before Canada Day @ the Teeswater BranchJune 30, 2017 – Stop by and see us outside the library (inside if raining or too hot) for free face painting fun! Story Time @ the Tiverton BranchJune 30, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (appropriate for 0-4 years of age) Movie Matinee @ the Chesley BranchJune 30, 2017 – June’s movie is La La Land. Contact the branch for more info. Book Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchJune 30, 2017 – We’ll be reading Before the Fall by Noah Hawley. Le Cercle De Francais @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 30, 2017 – French Beginner Workshops with Marie-Eve. Contact the branch for more info. Monday nights 730-830pm starting June 19th. Friday nights 730-830pm starting May 19th. |
1Wiarton Friends of the Library Book Sale @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 1, 2017 – All books sold by donation. Contact the branch for more info. Friends of the Library Book Sale @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 1, 2017 – Come find something new to read! |
2Wiarton Friends of the Library Book Sale @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 2, 2017 – All books sold by donation. Contact the branch for more info. Friends of the Library Book Sale @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 2, 2017 – Come find something new to read! LEGO Club @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 2, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO CLUB @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 2, 2017 – Calling all young engineers! Come in to the Wiarton Library for a hands-on program with LEGO. This is a drop-in program for ages 5 and up. No registration required. |
3Wii Drop-in @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 3, 2017 – Come play Wii on the big screen! Read A-Loud Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 3, 2017 – Join us for stories and activities. Summer Reading Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 3, 2017 – TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, keep track of your reading, receive stickers, and a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! July 3 – Animal Casting July 10 – Paper Circuits July 17 – Owl Pellets July 24 – Leaf Impressions August 14 – Kindness Rocks August 21 – Dreamcatchers Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley BranchJuly 3, 2017 – Join our group of needle crafters that meet every Monday afternoon to share skills, ideas and conversation. |
4Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton BranchJuly 4, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. This month Canadian theme related crafts and books. Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 4, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Story Time @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 4, 2017 – Join us for this fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Yarns & Tales Knitting Group @ the Tara BranchJuly 4, 2017 – Join our group of needle crafters that meet every Tuesday afternoon to share skills, ideas and conversation. TD Summer Reading Club Programs @ the Paisley BranchJuly 4, 2017 – Please register for programs. Tuesday, July 4 – Canada Tuesday, July 11 – Canadian Artists Tuesday, July 18 – Canadian Birds Tuesday, July 25 – Musical group Panzerotti & Sunshine Tuesday, August 1 – Canadian Mammals Tuesday, August 8 – Canadians – A Style of Our Own 150 at 1:50 @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 4, 2017 – Join us every Tuesday as we celebrate all things Canadian!! Registration will be required and space is limited. Ages 7+. (Please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult while in the library) Kids’ Book Club @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 4, 2017 – Register early for this fun book club for kids age 7-11. Carolyn will read “Clarice Bean Spells Trouble” by Lauren Child aloud followed by a craft/activity to enhance the book. Registrants will be asked to commit to the whole 5 week series as we will read a section of the book each week. Limited to 10 kids. Lucknow Scribblers @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 4, 2017 – Whether you want to write the next great novel or something much smaller, come out and enjoy our enthusiastic group for ideas and encouragement. New members always welcome. Pajama Bedtime Stories @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 4, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 18 months – 7 |
5Story Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 5, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4 Story Time & Craft @ the Tara BranchJuly 5, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2+. Story Time @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 5, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (appropriate for 0-4 years of age) Baby Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 5, 2017 – It’s never too early to introduce literacy! This program for babies uses songs, stories, and rhymes to introduce new words and sounds to baby’s developing brain and prepares them to become verbal and inspire a lifetime love for books! Suitable for ages 0-2. Drop in Knitting Clubs @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 5, 2017 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meet on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Everyone Welcome! FREE Technology Workshops @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 5, 2017 – Limited space, please register in branch or by phone 519-832-2201. July 5 – Navigate your Computer file system July 12 – Get to Know your Android Tablet or Phone July 19 – Back Up your Files July 26 – Q&A- Open Forum 150 at 1:50 @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 5, 2017 – Join us every Wednesday as we celebrate all things Canadian!! Registration will be required and space is limited. Ages 7+. (Please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult while in the library) 150 at 1:50 @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 5, 2017 – Join us every Wednesday as we celebrate all things Canadian!! Registration will be required and space is limited. Ages 7+. (please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult while in the library) Backyard Science @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 5, 2017 – Be an explorer and join us in the fresh summer air, by the gazebo, for games and activities! This is a free event for ages 6-12, no registration required. Afternoon French Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 5, 2017 – Every child is encouraged to join us for an hour of French through stories, songs, games and poems. If you never, in your life, learned French, you should let you mind explore it on Wednesdays, in the afternoon. On the other hand, if you are already learning French and loving it, come to our library to be the helper of your friends who just begin to study it. Faces at 4:00 & the Friday before Canada Day @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 5, 2017 – Stop by and see us outside the library (inside if raining or too hot) for free face painting fun! Drop in Knitting Clubs @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 5, 2017 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meet on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Everyone Welcome! Movies @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 5, 2017 – Movies are shown in the HAWK Theatre on the upper level at the Library. On July 5th we are showing La La Land and on July 19th we are showing 20th Century Women. |
6Family Nights @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 6, 2017 All Day Make sure to stop in for these fun summer evening scavenger hunts with your fam! Wiarton Area Writers Group @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 6, 2017 – Work with other aspiring writers to develop and hone your writing skills through a variety of exercises. Please register. littleBits @ the Ripley BranchJuly 6, 2017 – littleBits is a platform of easy-to-use electronic building blocks that empower you to invent anything, from your own remote controlled car, to a smart home device. The Bits snap together with magnets, no soldering, no wiring, no programming needed. Come unleash imagination and explore tomorrow today. Story Time & Craft @ the Chesley BranchJuly 6, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2+. Summer Reading Club @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 6, 2017 – July 6: Paper Circuits July 13: Owl Pellets July 20: Leaf Impressions July 27: Animal Tracks August 3: Kindness Rocks August 10: Dreamcatchers August 17: Mystic Drumz August 24: Add-on Art TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, keep track of your reading, receive stickers and a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! Financial Planning Basics with Jen Fowler @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 6, 2017 – All summer sessions are multi-generational and are tailored to children and adults in a tandem session. Craft or activity for children and related seminar session for caregivers, parents and grandparents. Beat the heat of the day and come in for an hour of respite from the sun and a few tips for improved financial health. Caregivers will be responsible for supervision of their own children at all times. Snacks provided by the Friend’s of the Library. July 6 - Legacy planning. Your legacy of philanthropy, volunteerism and generosity. Transition of wealth from one generation to the next and charitable giving through your estate. Children’s activity: Colouring, cutting paper “people” and creating a family tree. July 20 – Education savings – What is an RESP and why is it the right thing for every child? Over time RESPs have become simpler, more flexible and therefore, much more useful for every child no matter their abilities. Learn how to leverage the government grants and earn growth on matching money. The government of Canada matches your contributions by 20% up to a $500 grant every year. Need to catch up? No problem, there is a way. Child activity will be provided. Summer Reading Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 6, 2017 – TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, track your reading, receive stickers, and enter for a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! July 6: Seedy Thursday July 20: Fireworks Painting August 3: Design your own Flag August 17: Decorating Cupcakes and Canadian Trivia Summer Reading Club Activity: Nature Art @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 6, 2017 – Use rocks, leaves, twigs, and seeds to make cool art projects. Please register in advance. 150 @ 2:50 @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 6, 2017 – Celebrate our country’s 150thwith fun Canadian activities every Thursday at 2:50. Registration is required. TD Summer Reading Club Programs @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 6, 2017 – Thursday, July 6th @ 3 pm: Ozobots! Use markers to draw lines and special coloured codes to make your Ozobot go fast, slow, turn in a circle and more! By using different colour combinations, children learn sequential patterning and logical sequencing - important skills used in learning to code. This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Thursday, July 13th @ 3 pm: Northern Skies! Use chalk and paint to recreate the northern lights and find your own constellation in the stars. This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Thursday, July 20th @ 3 pm: Minecraft Would you love to play Minecraft with a group of friends? Get them together or come on your own to the library to play on our dedicated Minecraft computers. This is a free event for ages 6 and up, registration required. Thursday, July 27th @ 3 pm: Campfire Stories Come check out our reading tent and join us by the fire to read and roast some marshmallows! This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. TD Summer Reading Club @ the Tiverton BranchJuly 6, 2017 – TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, track your reading, receive stickers, and enter for a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! July 6 – Canadian Headbands July 20 – Fireworks Painting August 3 – Inuksuk Pastel Craft August 17 – Design your own Flag August 24 – Wrap up Party – Design your own Flag Wii Drop-In @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 6, 2017 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Family Nights @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 6, 2017 – Make sure to stop in or call to register for these fun summer evenings with your fam! LEGO Club @ the Chesley BranchJuly 6, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Suitable for ages 7+. littleBits @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 6, 2017 – littleBits is a platform of easy-to-use electronic building blocks that empower you to invent anything, from your own remote controlled car, to a smart home device. The Bits snap together with magnets, no soldering, no wiring, no programming needed. Come unleash imagination and explore tomorrow today. |
7Mayor Buckle Drop in @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 7, 2017 – Stop by and chat with the Bob Buckle, Mayor of South Bruce on Friday mornings. Story Time @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 7, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together followed by a craft. Adults must stay for the program. Story Time @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 7, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together followed by a craft. Adults must stay for the program. Story Time @ the Tiverton BranchJuly 7, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (appropriate for 0-4 years of age) T.G.I.F. Try Games; It’s Friday! @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 7, 2017 – Stop in and see what game we have out to try. Play with your friends, make new friends, play against the library staff…or all 3! Different game each Friday all summer! T.G.I.F. – Try Games; It’s Friday! @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 7, 2017 – Stop in and see what game we have out to try. Play with you friends, make new friends, play against the library staff…or all 3! Different game each Friday all summer! TD Summer Reading Club @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 7, 2017 – TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, track your reading, receive stickers, and enter for weekly prize draws and a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! Sauble Beach July Summer Reading Club Programs: Friday, July 7th @ 11 am: Ozobots! Use markers to draw lines and special coloured codes to make your Ozobot go fast, slow, turn in a circle and more! By using different colour combinations, children learn sequential patterning and logical sequencing - important skills used in learning to code. This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Friday, July 14th @ 11 am: Meet the illustrator! Let’s Be Gabby Drawing Workshop with Jan Dolby Jan is the illustrator of the “Gabby” picture book series. Jan delivers a fun drawing presentation on how to draw Gabby, her friends and the alphabet. This is a free event for ages 6 and up, registration is required. Friday, July 21st @ 11 am: Minecraft Love to play Minecraft with a group of friends? Get them together or come on your own to the library to play on our dedicated Minecraft computers. This is a free event for ages 6 and up, registration required. Friday, July 28th @ 11 am: Campfire Stories Come check out our reading tent and join us by the fire to read and roast some marshmallows! This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. T.G.I.F. – Try Games; It’s Friday! @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 7, 2017 – Stop in and see what game we have out to try. Play with your friends, make new friends, play against the library staff…or all 3! Different game each Friday all summer! |
8All Day Make & Take Craft for Kids - Everything Canadian @ the Southampton BranchJuly 8, 2017 – A different craft each week! Contact the branch for more info. LEGO Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 8, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO Club @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 8, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Blocks for different ages available. LEGO Club @ the Paisley BranchJuly 8, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Suitable for ages 7+. LEGO Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 8, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO Club @ the Tiverton BranchJuly 8, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO Club @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 8, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Suitable for ages 3+ LEGO Club @ the Tara BranchJuly 8, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Suitable for ages 7+. Make and Take Crafts @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 8, 2017 – This is a self/parent driven craft. Each week will be different and full of fun! Scavenger Hunt @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 8, 2017 – Join us for a kid’s Scavenger Hunt every Saturday. Find the answers to some questions within the library and receive a prize from our treasure chest. Suitable for ages 4-8. LEGO Challenge @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 8, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Suitable for all ages. Makers’ Station @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 8, 2017 – A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing?..you’ll have to drop in and see! Makers’ Station @ the Tiverton BranchJuly 8, 2017 – A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing?..you’ll have to drop in and see! |
9LEGO Club @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 9, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO CLUB @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 9, 2017 – Calling all young engineers! Come in to the Wiarton Library for a hands-on program with LEGO. This is a drop-in program for ages 5 and up. No registration required. |
10Wii Drop-in @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 10, 2017 – Come play Wii on the big screen! Read A-Loud Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 10, 2017 – Join us for stories and activities. Summer Reading Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 10, 2017 – TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, keep track of your reading, receive stickers, and a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! July 3 – Animal Casting July 10 – Paper Circuits July 17 – Owl Pellets July 24 – Leaf Impressions August 14 – Kindness Rocks August 21 – Dreamcatchers Kid’s Karaoke @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 10, 2017 – Please contact the branch for more info. Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley BranchJuly 10, 2017 – Join our group of needle crafters that meet every Monday afternoon to share skills, ideas and conversation. |
11Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton BranchJuly 11, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. This month Canadian theme related crafts and books. Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 11, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Story Time @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 11, 2017 – Join us for this fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Financial Planning Basics with Jen Fowler @ the Southampton BranchJuly 11, 2017 – All summer sessions are multi-generational and are tailored to children and adults in a tandem session. Craft or activity for children and related seminar session for caregivers, parents and grandparents. Beat the heat of the day and come in for an hour of respite from the sun and a few tips for improved financial health. Caregivers will be responsible for supervision of their own children at all times. July 11 – What is credit anyways? How you can have LESS than NO MONEY. Demonstration on how a credit card works and how interest is charged when carrying a balance. How to buy a house with a mortgage and what that mortgage costs over time. July 25 - Save, Spend, Donate Multi-generational Children will do a craft marking and decorating 3 cups for their savings, donations and spending money. Parents and grandparents will participate in a tandem workshop on how to guide the conversation with children about allocating their money in the cup system. Yarns & Tales Knitting Group @ the Tara BranchJuly 11, 2017 – Join our group of needle crafters that meet every Tuesday afternoon to share skills, ideas and conversation. TD Summer Reading Club Programs @ the Paisley BranchJuly 11, 2017 – Please register for programs. Tuesday, July 4 – Canada Tuesday, July 11 – Canadian Artists Tuesday, July 18 – Canadian Birds Tuesday, July 25 – Musical group Panzerotti & Sunshine Tuesday, August 1 – Canadian Mammals Tuesday, August 8 – Canadians – A Style of Our Own 150 at 1:50 @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 11, 2017 – Join us every Tuesday as we celebrate all things Canadian!! Registration will be required and space is limited. Ages 7+. (Please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult while in the library) Lug A Mug Book Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 11, 2017 – Runs the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 2-3pm. In July, we’ll be discussing “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi. In August, we’ll be discussing “Mornings in Jenin” by Susan Abulhawa. Why French? / Pourquois Francais? @ the Southampton BranchJuly 11, 2017 – Why choosing to learn any new language? Dealing with another culture & language enables us to gain a more profound understanding of our own culture & language. As well, it will increase our creativity. And creativity brings joy and makes us healthier. It looks like learning French would be a safe medicine for any of us. Fun with Science @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 11, 2017 – Drop in and discover science through hands-on activities to explore the world of science. Tuesday, July 11 – Fossils Tuesday, July 18 – Catapults Tuesday, July 25 - Fizzy Science Kids’ Book Club @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 11, 2017 – Register early for this fun book club for kids age 7-11. Carolyn will read “Clarice Bean Spells Trouble” by Lauren Child aloud followed by a craft/activity to enhance the book. Registrants will be asked to commit to the whole 5 week series as we will read a section of the book each week. Limited to 10 kids. Lucknow Scribblers @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 11, 2017 – Whether you want to write the next great novel or something much smaller, come out and enjoy our enthusiastic group for ideas and encouragement. New members always welcome. Pajama Bedtime Stories @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 11, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 18 months – 7 FOL Book Club @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 11, 2017 – Please contact the branch for more info. |
12Story Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 12, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4 Story Time & Craft @ the Tara BranchJuly 12, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2+. Story Time @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 12, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (appropriate for 0-4 years of age) Baby Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 12, 2017 – It’s never too early to introduce literacy! This program for babies uses songs, stories, and rhymes to introduce new words and sounds to baby’s developing brain and prepares them to become verbal and inspire a lifetime love for books! Suitable for ages 0-2. Drop in Knitting Clubs @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 12, 2017 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meet on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Everyone Welcome! FREE Technology Workshops @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 12, 2017 – Limited space, please register in branch or by phone 519-832-2201. July 5 – Navigate your Computer file system July 12 – Get to Know your Android Tablet or Phone July 19 – Back Up your Files July 26 – Q&A- Open Forum Summer Reading Programs @ the Chesley BranchJuly 12, 2017 – Wed. July 12, 1-4pm – Art Camp presented by Elmwood Starz, $15; free to SRC registrants Wed. July 19, 1-4pm – Lego Building, free make & take for SRC registrants Wed. July 26, 1:30pm – Music presentation by Panzerotti & Sunshine, free program Wed. Aug. 9 – 1-4pm – Tech Fair - the library will have library tech kits on display & to try, free program Wed. Aug. 16 – 1-4pm – Build It Fair – different library building kits will be available to try, free program 150 at 1:50 @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 12, 2017 – Join us every Wednesday as we celebrate all things Canadian!! Registration will be required and space is limited. Ages 7+. (Please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult while in the library) 150 at 1:50 @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 12, 2017 – Join us every Wednesday as we celebrate all things Canadian!! Registration will be required and space is limited. Ages 7+. (please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult while in the library) Backyard Science @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 12, 2017 – Be an explorer and join us in the fresh summer air, by the gazebo, for games and activities! This is a free event for ages 6-12, no registration required. Ozobots @ the Southampton BranchJuly 12, 2017 – These little robotic tech toys are so much fun! Use markers to draw lines and special coloured codes to make your Ozobot go fast, slow, turn in a circle and more! By using different colour combinations, children learn sequential patterning and logical sequencing - important skills used in learning to code. Suitable for ages 4+. Afternoon French Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 12, 2017 – Every child is encouraged to join us for an hour of French through stories, songs, games and poems. If you never, in your life, learned French, you should let you mind explore it on Wednesdays, in the afternoon. On the other hand, if you are already learning French and loving it, come to our library to be the helper of your friends who just begin to study it. Drop in Knitting Clubs @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 12, 2017 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meet on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Everyone Welcome! Pajama Bedtime Stories @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 12, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 18 months – 7 |
13Fun with Science @ the Southampton BranchJuly 13, 2017 – Drop in and discover science through hands-on activities to explore the world of science. Ozobots @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 13, 2017 – These little robotic tech toys are so much fun! Use markers to draw lines and special coloured codes to make your Ozobot go fast, slow, turn in a circle and more! By using different colour combinations, children learn sequential patterning and logical sequencing - important skills used in learning to code. Suitable for ages 4+. Story Time & Craft @ the Chesley BranchJuly 13, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2+. Story Time @ the Ripley BranchJuly 13, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together followed by a craft. Adults must stay for the program. Summer Reading Club @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 13, 2017 – July 6: Paper Circuits July 13: Owl Pellets July 20: Leaf Impressions July 27: Animal Tracks August 3: Kindness Rocks August 10: Dreamcatchers August 17: Mystic Drumz August 24: Add-on Art TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, keep track of your reading, receive stickers and a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! Meet the Illustrator! Drawing Character’s Workshop with Jan Dolby @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 13, 2017 – Jan is the illustrator of the “Gabby” picture book series. Jan is a freelance illustrator and the illustrator of the Gabby picture book series. Jan will have all three Gabby books available for sale and autographs are FREE! Jan will be hosting a workshop on Thursday, July 13th @ 1pm. Please register in advance as space is limited. Suitable for 8 + years only. Ozobots @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 13, 2017 – These little robotic tech toys are so much fun! Use markers to draw lines and special coloured codes to make your Ozobot go fast, slow, turn in a circle and more! By using different colour combinations, children learn sequential patterning and logical sequencing - important skills used in learning to code. Suitable for ages 4+. Summer Glow w/ Cheryl Neuman Mary Kay @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 13, 2017 – Please contact the branch for more info. The Other Book Club @ the Tiverton BranchJuly 13, 2017 – Runs the 2nd Thursday of the month from 2-3pm. In July, we’ll be discussing “The Sign of the Cross” by Chris Kuzneski. In August, we’ll be discussing “Mozart’s Sister” by Nancy Moser. 150 @ 2:50 @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 13, 2017 – Celebrate our country’s 150thwith fun Canadian activities every Thursday at 2:50. Registration is required. TD Summer Reading Club Programs @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 13, 2017 – Thursday, July 6th @ 3 pm: Ozobots! Use markers to draw lines and special coloured codes to make your Ozobot go fast, slow, turn in a circle and more! By using different colour combinations, children learn sequential patterning and logical sequencing - important skills used in learning to code. This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Thursday, July 13th @ 3 pm: Northern Skies! Use chalk and paint to recreate the northern lights and find your own constellation in the stars. This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Thursday, July 20th @ 3 pm: Minecraft Would you love to play Minecraft with a group of friends? Get them together or come on your own to the library to play on our dedicated Minecraft computers. This is a free event for ages 6 and up, registration required. Thursday, July 27th @ 3 pm: Campfire Stories Come check out our reading tent and join us by the fire to read and roast some marshmallows! This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Wii Drop-In @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 13, 2017 – Come play Wii on the big screen. |
14Library & Ontario Early Years @ Chesley ParkJuly 14, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2+. Mayor Buckle Drop in @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 14, 2017 – Stop by and chat with the Bob Buckle, Mayor of South Bruce on Friday mornings. Story Time @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 14, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together followed by a craft. Adults must stay for the program. Story Time @ the Tiverton BranchJuly 14, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (appropriate for 0-4 years of age) T.G.I.F. Try Games; It’s Friday! @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 14, 2017 – Stop in and see what game we have out to try. Play with your friends, make new friends, play against the library staff…or all 3! Different game each Friday all summer! T.G.I.F. – Try Games; It’s Friday! @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 14, 2017 – Stop in and see what game we have out to try. Play with you friends, make new friends, play against the library staff…or all 3! Different game each Friday all summer! TD Summer Reading Club @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 14, 2017 – TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, track your reading, receive stickers, and enter for weekly prize draws and a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! Sauble Beach July Summer Reading Club Programs: Friday, July 7th @ 11 am: Ozobots! Use markers to draw lines and special coloured codes to make your Ozobot go fast, slow, turn in a circle and more! By using different colour combinations, children learn sequential patterning and logical sequencing - important skills used in learning to code. This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Friday, July 14th @ 11 am: Meet the illustrator! Let’s Be Gabby Drawing Workshop with Jan Dolby Jan is the illustrator of the “Gabby” picture book series. Jan delivers a fun drawing presentation on how to draw Gabby, her friends and the alphabet. This is a free event for ages 6 and up, registration is required. Friday, July 21st @ 11 am: Minecraft Love to play Minecraft with a group of friends? Get them together or come on your own to the library to play on our dedicated Minecraft computers. This is a free event for ages 6 and up, registration required. Friday, July 28th @ 11 am: Campfire Stories Come check out our reading tent and join us by the fire to read and roast some marshmallows! This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Papillon Chainmail Workshop @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 14, 2017 – Join us on Friday, July 14th @1pm for a Chainmail jewelry workshop. Please contact the Kincardine Branch to sign up in advance and to find out more information. T.G.I.F. – Try Games; It’s Friday! @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 14, 2017 – Stop in and see what game we have out to try. Play with your friends, make new friends, play against the library staff…or all 3! Different game each Friday all summer! |
15Library Headquarters Booksale in Port ElginJuly 15, 2017 – Join us at 1243 MacKenzie St, Port Elgin for a large collection of booksale items. Rain or shine! All Day Make & Take Craft for Kids - Everything Canadian @ the Southampton BranchJuly 15, 2017 – A different craft each week! Contact the branch for more info. LEGO Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 15, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO Club @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 15, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Blocks for different ages available. LEGO Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 15, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO Club @ the Tiverton BranchJuly 15, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO Club @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 15, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Suitable for ages 3+ Adventures with Alycia @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 15, 2017 – Come join Alycia with a themed story and craft for school aged children and their siblings. Make and Take Crafts @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 15, 2017 – This is a self/parent driven craft. Each week will be different and full of fun! Scavenger Hunt @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 15, 2017 – Join us for a kid’s Scavenger Hunt every Saturday. Find the answers to some questions within the library and receive a prize from our treasure chest. Suitable for ages 4-8. LEGO Challenge @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 15, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Suitable for all ages. Makers’ Station @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 15, 2017 – A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing?..you’ll have to drop in and see! Makers’ Station @ the Tiverton BranchJuly 15, 2017 – A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing?..you’ll have to drop in and see! |
16LEGO Club @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 16, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO CLUB @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 16, 2017 – Calling all young engineers! Come in to the Wiarton Library for a hands-on program with LEGO. This is a drop-in program for ages 5 and up. No registration required. |
17Wii Drop-in @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 17, 2017 – Come play Wii on the big screen! Read A-Loud Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 17, 2017 – Join us for stories and activities. Summer Reading Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 17, 2017 – TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, keep track of your reading, receive stickers, and a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! July 3 – Animal Casting July 10 – Paper Circuits July 17 – Owl Pellets July 24 – Leaf Impressions August 14 – Kindness Rocks August 21 – Dreamcatchers Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley BranchJuly 17, 2017 – Join our group of needle crafters that meet every Monday afternoon to share skills, ideas and conversation. |
18Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton BranchJuly 18, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. This month Canadian theme related crafts and books. Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 18, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Story Time @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 18, 2017 – Join us for this fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Yarns & Tales Knitting Group @ the Tara BranchJuly 18, 2017 – Join our group of needle crafters that meet every Tuesday afternoon to share skills, ideas and conversation. TD Summer Reading Club Programs @ the Paisley BranchJuly 18, 2017 – Please register for programs. Tuesday, July 4 – Canada Tuesday, July 11 – Canadian Artists Tuesday, July 18 – Canadian Birds Tuesday, July 25 – Musical group Panzerotti & Sunshine Tuesday, August 1 – Canadian Mammals Tuesday, August 8 – Canadians – A Style of Our Own 150 at 1:50 @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 18, 2017 – Join us every Tuesday as we celebrate all things Canadian!! Registration will be required and space is limited. Ages 7+. (Please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult while in the library) Movie Matinee – Fences @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 18, 2017 – Fences - Troy Maxson makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s Pittsburgh. Maxson once dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, but was deemed too old when the major leagues began admitting black athletes. Bitter over his missed opportunity, Troy creates further tension in his family when he squashes his son's chance to meet a college football recruiter. (imdb.com) Fun with Science @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 18, 2017 – Drop in and discover science through hands-on activities to explore the world of science. Tuesday, July 11 – Fossils Tuesday, July 18 – Catapults Tuesday, July 25 - Fizzy Science Kids’ Book Club @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 18, 2017 – Register early for this fun book club for kids age 7-11. Carolyn will read “Clarice Bean Spells Trouble” by Lauren Child aloud followed by a craft/activity to enhance the book. Registrants will be asked to commit to the whole 5 week series as we will read a section of the book each week. Limited to 10 kids. Lucknow Scribblers @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 18, 2017 – Whether you want to write the next great novel or something much smaller, come out and enjoy our enthusiastic group for ideas and encouragement. New members always welcome. Pajama Bedtime Stories @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 18, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 18 months – 7 |
19Carolyn @ Story Time Explorers at Mildmay park with OEYCJuly 19, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Story Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 19, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4 Story Time & Craft @ the Tara BranchJuly 19, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2+. Story Time @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 19, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (appropriate for 0-4 years of age) Baby Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 19, 2017 – It’s never too early to introduce literacy! This program for babies uses songs, stories, and rhymes to introduce new words and sounds to baby’s developing brain and prepares them to become verbal and inspire a lifetime love for books! Suitable for ages 0-2. Drop in Knitting Clubs @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 19, 2017 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meet on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Everyone Welcome! FREE Technology Workshops @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 19, 2017 – Limited space, please register in branch or by phone 519-832-2201. July 5 – Navigate your Computer file system July 12 – Get to Know your Android Tablet or Phone July 19 – Back Up your Files July 26 – Q&A- Open Forum Summer Reading Programs @ the Chesley BranchJuly 19, 2017 – Wed. July 12, 1-4pm – Art Camp presented by Elmwood Starz, $15; free to SRC registrants Wed. July 19, 1-4pm – Lego Building, free make & take for SRC registrants Wed. July 26, 1:30pm – Music presentation by Panzerotti & Sunshine, free program Wed. Aug. 9 – 1-4pm – Tech Fair - the library will have library tech kits on display & to try, free program Wed. Aug. 16 – 1-4pm – Build It Fair – different library building kits will be available to try, free program 150 at 1:50 @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 19, 2017 – Join us every Wednesday as we celebrate all things Canadian!! Registration will be required and space is limited. Ages 7+. (Please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult while in the library) 150 at 1:50 @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 19, 2017 – Join us every Wednesday as we celebrate all things Canadian!! Registration will be required and space is limited. Ages 7+. (please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult while in the library) Backyard Science @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 19, 2017 – Be an explorer and join us in the fresh summer air, by the gazebo, for games and activities! This is a free event for ages 6-12, no registration required. Pamper Time w/ Cheryl Neuman Mary Kay @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 19, 2017 – Please contact the branch for more info. Afternoon French Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 19, 2017 – Every child is encouraged to join us for an hour of French through stories, songs, games and poems. If you never, in your life, learned French, you should let you mind explore it on Wednesdays, in the afternoon. On the other hand, if you are already learning French and loving it, come to our library to be the helper of your friends who just begin to study it. Faces at 4:00 & the Friday before Canada Day @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 19, 2017 – Stop by and see us outside the library (inside if raining or too hot) for free face painting fun! Drop in Knitting Clubs @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 19, 2017 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meet on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Everyone Welcome! Movies @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 19, 2017 – Movies are shown in the HAWK Theatre on the upper level at the Library. On July 5th we are showing La La Land and on July 19th we are showing 20th Century Women. |
20Wiarton Area Writers Group @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 20, 2017 – Work with other aspiring writers to develop and hone your writing skills through a variety of exercises. Please register. Fun with Science @ the Southampton BranchJuly 20, 2017 – Drop in and discover science through hands-on activities to explore the world of science. Story Time & Craft @ the Chesley BranchJuly 20, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2+. Story Time @ the Ripley BranchJuly 20, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together followed by a craft. Adults must stay for the program. Summer Reading Club @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 20, 2017 – July 6: Paper Circuits July 13: Owl Pellets July 20: Leaf Impressions July 27: Animal Tracks August 3: Kindness Rocks August 10: Dreamcatchers August 17: Mystic Drumz August 24: Add-on Art TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, keep track of your reading, receive stickers and a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! Financial Planning Basics with Jen Fowler @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 20, 2017 – All summer sessions are multi-generational and are tailored to children and adults in a tandem session. Craft or activity for children and related seminar session for caregivers, parents and grandparents. Beat the heat of the day and come in for an hour of respite from the sun and a few tips for improved financial health. Caregivers will be responsible for supervision of their own children at all times. Snacks provided by the Friend’s of the Library. July 6 - Legacy planning. Your legacy of philanthropy, volunteerism and generosity. Transition of wealth from one generation to the next and charitable giving through your estate. Children’s activity: Colouring, cutting paper “people” and creating a family tree. July 20 – Education savings – What is an RESP and why is it the right thing for every child? Over time RESPs have become simpler, more flexible and therefore, much more useful for every child no matter their abilities. Learn how to leverage the government grants and earn growth on matching money. The government of Canada matches your contributions by 20% up to a $500 grant every year. Need to catch up? No problem, there is a way. Child activity will be provided. Canadian Raptor Conservancy @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 20, 2017 – Bald Eagle, Owl and Kestrel Oh My!! Come and enjoy an educational and incredible display of beautiful Birds of Prey! See up close a Turkey Vulture and learn about their amazing senses! Event takes place at the Tobermory Branch Library. Free Adult Crafts @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 20, 2017 – Summer flip flop door hanger. Summer Reading Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 20, 2017 – TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, track your reading, receive stickers, and enter for a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! July 6: Seedy Thursday July 20: Fireworks Painting August 3: Design your own Flag August 17: Decorating Cupcakes and Canadian Trivia Summer Reading Club Activity: Chemistry Art @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 20, 2017 – Mix household items and watch the reactions happen to make art. 150 @ 2:50 @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 20, 2017 – Celebrate our country’s 150thwith fun Canadian activities every Thursday at 2:50. Registration is required. TD Summer Reading Club Programs @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 20, 2017 – Thursday, July 6th @ 3 pm: Ozobots! Use markers to draw lines and special coloured codes to make your Ozobot go fast, slow, turn in a circle and more! By using different colour combinations, children learn sequential patterning and logical sequencing - important skills used in learning to code. This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Thursday, July 13th @ 3 pm: Northern Skies! Use chalk and paint to recreate the northern lights and find your own constellation in the stars. This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Thursday, July 20th @ 3 pm: Minecraft Would you love to play Minecraft with a group of friends? Get them together or come on your own to the library to play on our dedicated Minecraft computers. This is a free event for ages 6 and up, registration required. Thursday, July 27th @ 3 pm: Campfire Stories Come check out our reading tent and join us by the fire to read and roast some marshmallows! This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. TD Summer Reading Club @ the Tiverton BranchJuly 20, 2017 – TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, track your reading, receive stickers, and enter for a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! July 6 – Canadian Headbands July 20 – Fireworks Painting August 3 – Inuksuk Pastel Craft August 17 – Design your own Flag August 24 – Wrap up Party – Design your own Flag Wii Drop-In @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 20, 2017 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Family Nights @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 20, 2017 – Make sure to stop in or call to register for these fun summer evenings with your fam! LEGO Club @ the Chesley BranchJuly 20, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Suitable for ages 7+. Pop-Up Craft @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 20, 2017 – Join us in Lucknow for a simple but fun craft aimed at elementary aged children. |
21Mayor Buckle Drop in @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 21, 2017 – Stop by and chat with the Bob Buckle, Mayor of South Bruce on Friday mornings. Story Time @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 21, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together followed by a craft. Adults must stay for the program. Story Time @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 21, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together followed by a craft. Adults must stay for the program. Story Time @ the Tiverton BranchJuly 21, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (appropriate for 0-4 years of age) T.G.I.F. Try Games; It’s Friday! @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 21, 2017 – Stop in and see what game we have out to try. Play with your friends, make new friends, play against the library staff…or all 3! Different game each Friday all summer! T.G.I.F. – Try Games; It’s Friday! @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 21, 2017 – Stop in and see what game we have out to try. Play with you friends, make new friends, play against the library staff…or all 3! Different game each Friday all summer! TD Summer Reading Club @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 21, 2017 – TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, track your reading, receive stickers, and enter for weekly prize draws and a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! Sauble Beach July Summer Reading Club Programs: Friday, July 7th @ 11 am: Ozobots! Use markers to draw lines and special coloured codes to make your Ozobot go fast, slow, turn in a circle and more! By using different colour combinations, children learn sequential patterning and logical sequencing - important skills used in learning to code. This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Friday, July 14th @ 11 am: Meet the illustrator! Let’s Be Gabby Drawing Workshop with Jan Dolby Jan is the illustrator of the “Gabby” picture book series. Jan delivers a fun drawing presentation on how to draw Gabby, her friends and the alphabet. This is a free event for ages 6 and up, registration is required. Friday, July 21st @ 11 am: Minecraft Love to play Minecraft with a group of friends? Get them together or come on your own to the library to play on our dedicated Minecraft computers. This is a free event for ages 6 and up, registration required. Friday, July 28th @ 11 am: Campfire Stories Come check out our reading tent and join us by the fire to read and roast some marshmallows! This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. T.G.I.F. – Try Games; It’s Friday! @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 21, 2017 – Stop in and see what game we have out to try. Play with your friends, make new friends, play against the library staff…or all 3! Different game each Friday all summer! |
22All Day Make & Take Craft for Kids - Everything Canadian @ the Southampton BranchJuly 22, 2017 – A different craft each week! Contact the branch for more info. Amazing Race Kincardine @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 22, 2017 – On Saturday, July 22nd The Kincardine Branch is a stop for the Amazing Race! LEGO Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 22, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO Club @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 22, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Blocks for different ages available. LEGO Club @ the Paisley BranchJuly 22, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Suitable for ages 7+. LEGO Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 22, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO Club @ the Tiverton BranchJuly 22, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO Club @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 22, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Suitable for ages 3+ LEGO Club @ the Tara BranchJuly 22, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Suitable for ages 7+. Make and Take Crafts @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 22, 2017 – This is a self/parent driven craft. Each week will be different and full of fun! Scavenger Hunt @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 22, 2017 – Join us for a kid’s Scavenger Hunt every Saturday. Find the answers to some questions within the library and receive a prize from our treasure chest. Suitable for ages 4-8. LEGO Challenge @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 22, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Suitable for all ages. Makers’ Station @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 22, 2017 – A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing?..you’ll have to drop in and see! Makers’ Station @ the Tiverton BranchJuly 22, 2017 – A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing?..you’ll have to drop in and see! |
23LEGO Club @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 23, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO CLUB @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 23, 2017 – Calling all young engineers! Come in to the Wiarton Library for a hands-on program with LEGO. This is a drop-in program for ages 5 and up. No registration required. |
24Wii Drop-in @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 24, 2017 – Come play Wii on the big screen! Read A-Loud Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 24, 2017 – Join us for stories and activities. Summer Reading Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 24, 2017 – TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, keep track of your reading, receive stickers, and a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! July 3 – Animal Casting July 10 – Paper Circuits July 17 – Owl Pellets July 24 – Leaf Impressions August 14 – Kindness Rocks August 21 – Dreamcatchers Kid’s Karaoke @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 24, 2017 – Please contact the branch for more info. Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley BranchJuly 24, 2017 – Join our group of needle crafters that meet every Monday afternoon to share skills, ideas and conversation. |
25Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton BranchJuly 25, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. This month Canadian theme related crafts and books. Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 25, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Story Time @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 25, 2017 – Join us for this fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Christmas in July @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 25, 2017 – Christmas cupcakes, and Christmas storytime and crafts all in beautiful, warm July! Financial Planning Basics with Jen Fowler @ the Southampton BranchJuly 25, 2017 – All summer sessions are multi-generational and are tailored to children and adults in a tandem session. Craft or activity for children and related seminar session for caregivers, parents and grandparents. Beat the heat of the day and come in for an hour of respite from the sun and a few tips for improved financial health. Caregivers will be responsible for supervision of their own children at all times. July 11 – What is credit anyways? How you can have LESS than NO MONEY. Demonstration on how a credit card works and how interest is charged when carrying a balance. How to buy a house with a mortgage and what that mortgage costs over time. July 25 - Save, Spend, Donate Multi-generational Children will do a craft marking and decorating 3 cups for their savings, donations and spending money. Parents and grandparents will participate in a tandem workshop on how to guide the conversation with children about allocating their money in the cup system. Yarns & Tales Knitting Group @ the Tara BranchJuly 25, 2017 – Join our group of needle crafters that meet every Tuesday afternoon to share skills, ideas and conversation. TD Summer Reading Club Programs @ the Paisley BranchJuly 25, 2017 – Please register for programs. Tuesday, July 4 – Canada Tuesday, July 11 – Canadian Artists Tuesday, July 18 – Canadian Birds Tuesday, July 25 – Musical group Panzerotti & Sunshine Tuesday, August 1 – Canadian Mammals Tuesday, August 8 – Canadians – A Style of Our Own 150 at 1:50 @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 25, 2017 – Join us every Tuesday as we celebrate all things Canadian!! Registration will be required and space is limited. Ages 7+. (Please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult while in the library) Why French? / Pourquois Francais? @ the Southampton BranchJuly 25, 2017 – Why choosing to learn any new language? Dealing with another culture & language enables us to gain a more profound understanding of our own culture & language. As well, it will increase our creativity. And creativity brings joy and makes us healthier. It looks like learning French would be a safe medicine for any of us. Fun with Science @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 25, 2017 – Drop in and discover science through hands-on activities to explore the world of science. Tuesday, July 11 – Fossils Tuesday, July 18 – Catapults Tuesday, July 25 - Fizzy Science Kids’ Book Club @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 25, 2017 – Register early for this fun book club for kids age 7-11. Carolyn will read “Clarice Bean Spells Trouble” by Lauren Child aloud followed by a craft/activity to enhance the book. Registrants will be asked to commit to the whole 5 week series as we will read a section of the book each week. Limited to 10 kids. Card-Making with Bonnie @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 25, 2017 – Learn how to make beautiful handmade cards for any occasion. $12 for material cost for 3 cards. Please register in advance. Lucknow Scribblers @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 25, 2017 – Whether you want to write the next great novel or something much smaller, come out and enjoy our enthusiastic group for ideas and encouragement. New members always welcome. Pajama Bedtime Stories @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 25, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 18 months – 7 |
26Story Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 26, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2-4 Story Time & Craft @ the Tara BranchJuly 26, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2+. Story Time @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 26, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (appropriate for 0-4 years of age) Angie Nussey – Singer/Songwriter @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 26, 2017 – Hey kids..do you want to be a singer? Come and have a morning of singing, learning about songwriting and creating an original song! Baby Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 26, 2017 – It’s never too early to introduce literacy! This program for babies uses songs, stories, and rhymes to introduce new words and sounds to baby’s developing brain and prepares them to become verbal and inspire a lifetime love for books! Suitable for ages 0-2. Meet the Illustrator! @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 26, 2017 – Comic Strip Workshop with Jan Dolby – Jan is the illustrator of the “Gabby” picture book series. For this hands-on workshop, the group will create their own characters and story line for a one page comic strip using tricks and techniques discussed. Ages 8+ Sign up in Branch! Drop in Knitting Clubs @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 26, 2017 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meet on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Everyone Welcome! FREE Technology Workshops @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 26, 2017 – Limited space, please register in branch or by phone 519-832-2201. July 5 – Navigate your Computer file system July 12 – Get to Know your Android Tablet or Phone July 19 – Back Up your Files July 26 – Q&A- Open Forum Summer Reading Programs @ the Chesley BranchJuly 26, 2017 – Wed. July 12, 1-4pm – Art Camp presented by Elmwood Starz, $15; free to SRC registrants Wed. July 19, 1-4pm – Lego Building, free make & take for SRC registrants Wed. July 26, 1:30pm – Music presentation by Panzerotti & Sunshine, free program Wed. Aug. 9 – 1-4pm – Tech Fair - the library will have library tech kits on display & to try, free program Wed. Aug. 16 – 1-4pm – Build It Fair – different library building kits will be available to try, free program 150 at 1:50 @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 26, 2017 – Join us every Wednesday as we celebrate all things Canadian!! Registration will be required and space is limited. Ages 7+. (Please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult while in the library) 150 at 1:50 @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 26, 2017 – Join us every Wednesday as we celebrate all things Canadian!! Registration will be required and space is limited. Ages 7+. (please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult while in the library) Backyard Science @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 26, 2017 – Be an explorer and join us in the fresh summer air, by the gazebo, for games and activities! This is a free event for ages 6-12, no registration required. Afternoon French Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 26, 2017 – Every child is encouraged to join us for an hour of French through stories, songs, games and poems. If you never, in your life, learned French, you should let you mind explore it on Wednesdays, in the afternoon. On the other hand, if you are already learning French and loving it, come to our library to be the helper of your friends who just begin to study it. Adult Book Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 26, 2017 – Held on the last Wednesday of the month. New members are welcome! Ask staff for a copy of the book of the month. This month’s book is The Fireman by Joe Hill. Drop in Knitting Clubs @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 26, 2017 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meet on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Everyone Welcome! Bedtime Stories @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 26, 2017 – Ready for Bed? Need someone to read a story to you? If you are between 1 and 8 years of age, come to the library and enjoy some fun and interesting stories. |
27KEVA Planks @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 27, 2017 – These wood plank toys are similar to Lego, but stack together without glue to make structures and gadgets. These toys are excellent for fine motor control and encourage creativity and planning. Suitable for ages 4+ Fun with Science @ the Southampton BranchJuly 27, 2017 – Drop in and discover science through hands-on activities to explore the world of science. Story Time & Craft @ the Chesley BranchJuly 27, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2+. Story Time @ the Ripley BranchJuly 27, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together followed by a craft. Adults must stay for the program. Summer Reading Club @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 27, 2017 – July 6: Paper Circuits July 13: Owl Pellets July 20: Leaf Impressions July 27: Animal Tracks August 3: Kindness Rocks August 10: Dreamcatchers August 17: Mystic Drumz August 24: Add-on Art TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, keep track of your reading, receive stickers and a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! 150 @ 2:50 @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 27, 2017 – Celebrate our country’s 150thwith fun Canadian activities every Thursday at 2:50. Registration is required. Adult Book Club @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 27, 2017 – Held on the last Thursday of the month. New members are welcome! Ask staff for a copy of the book of the month. This month’s book is Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. This novel, written by Ethiopian-born medical doctor and author Abraham Verghese, is a saga of twin brothers, orphaned by their mother's death at their births and forsaken by their father. TD Summer Reading Club Programs @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 27, 2017 – Thursday, July 6th @ 3 pm: Ozobots! Use markers to draw lines and special coloured codes to make your Ozobot go fast, slow, turn in a circle and more! By using different colour combinations, children learn sequential patterning and logical sequencing - important skills used in learning to code. This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Thursday, July 13th @ 3 pm: Northern Skies! Use chalk and paint to recreate the northern lights and find your own constellation in the stars. This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Thursday, July 20th @ 3 pm: Minecraft Would you love to play Minecraft with a group of friends? Get them together or come on your own to the library to play on our dedicated Minecraft computers. This is a free event for ages 6 and up, registration required. Thursday, July 27th @ 3 pm: Campfire Stories Come check out our reading tent and join us by the fire to read and roast some marshmallows! This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Wii Drop-In @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 27, 2017 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Knit Wits @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 27, 2017 – A group formed by request from the community on the last Thursday of every month. Come to learn or share your knowledge or just to enjoy some company as you work on your project. Coffee and tea available. This month’s gathering is on Thursday, July 27th. |
28KEVA Planks @ the Southampton BranchJuly 28, 2017 – These wood plank toys are similar to Lego, but stack together without glue to make structures and gadgets. These toys are excellent for fine motor control and encourage creativity and planning. Suitable for ages 4+ Mayor Buckle Drop in @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 28, 2017 – Stop by and chat with the Bob Buckle, Mayor of South Bruce on Friday mornings. Story Time @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 28, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together followed by a craft. Adults must stay for the program. Story Time @ the Tiverton BranchJuly 28, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (appropriate for 0-4 years of age) T.G.I.F. Try Games; It’s Friday! @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 28, 2017 – Stop in and see what game we have out to try. Play with your friends, make new friends, play against the library staff…or all 3! Different game each Friday all summer! T.G.I.F. – Try Games; It’s Friday! @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 28, 2017 – Stop in and see what game we have out to try. Play with you friends, make new friends, play against the library staff…or all 3! Different game each Friday all summer! TD Summer Reading Club @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 28, 2017 – TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, track your reading, receive stickers, and enter for weekly prize draws and a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! Sauble Beach July Summer Reading Club Programs: Friday, July 7th @ 11 am: Ozobots! Use markers to draw lines and special coloured codes to make your Ozobot go fast, slow, turn in a circle and more! By using different colour combinations, children learn sequential patterning and logical sequencing - important skills used in learning to code. This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Friday, July 14th @ 11 am: Meet the illustrator! Let’s Be Gabby Drawing Workshop with Jan Dolby Jan is the illustrator of the “Gabby” picture book series. Jan delivers a fun drawing presentation on how to draw Gabby, her friends and the alphabet. This is a free event for ages 6 and up, registration is required. Friday, July 21st @ 11 am: Minecraft Love to play Minecraft with a group of friends? Get them together or come on your own to the library to play on our dedicated Minecraft computers. This is a free event for ages 6 and up, registration required. Friday, July 28th @ 11 am: Campfire Stories Come check out our reading tent and join us by the fire to read and roast some marshmallows! This is a free event for all ages, no registration required. Movie Matinee @ the Chesley BranchJuly 28, 2017 – We’ll be watching The Founder. Free admission! T.G.I.F. – Try Games; It’s Friday! @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 28, 2017 – Stop in and see what game we have out to try. Play with your friends, make new friends, play against the library staff…or all 3! Different game each Friday all summer! |
29All Day Make & Take Craft for Kids - Everything Canadian @ the Southampton BranchJuly 29, 2017 – A different craft each week! Contact the branch for more info. LEGO Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 29, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO Club @ the Lucknow BranchJuly 29, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Blocks for different ages available. LEGO Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 29, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO Club @ the Tiverton BranchJuly 29, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO Club @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 29, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Suitable for ages 3+ Adventures with Alycia @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 29, 2017 – Come join Alycia with a themed story and craft for school aged children and their siblings. Make and Take Crafts @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 29, 2017 – This is a self/parent driven craft. Each week will be different and full of fun! Scavenger Hunt @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 29, 2017 – Join us for a kid’s Scavenger Hunt every Saturday. Find the answers to some questions within the library and receive a prize from our treasure chest. Suitable for ages 4-8. LEGO Challenge @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 29, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Suitable for all ages. Makers’ Station @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 29, 2017 – A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing?..you’ll have to drop in and see! Makers’ Station @ the Tiverton BranchJuly 29, 2017 – A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing?..you’ll have to drop in and see! |
30LEGO Club @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 30, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. |
31Wii Drop-in @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 31, 2017 – Come play Wii on the big screen! Read A-Loud Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 31, 2017 – Join us for stories and activities. Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley BranchJuly 31, 2017 – Join our group of needle crafters that meet every Monday afternoon to share skills, ideas and conversation. |
1Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton BranchAugust 1, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 1, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. TD Summer Reading Club Programs @ the Paisley BranchAugust 1, 2017 – Please register for programs. Tuesday, July 4 – Canada Tuesday, July 11 – Canadian Artists Tuesday, July 18 – Canadian Birds Tuesday, July 25 – Musical group Panzerotti & Sunshine Tuesday, August 1 – Canadian Mammals Tuesday, August 8 – Canadians – A Style of Our Own 150 at 1:50 @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 1, 2017 – Join us every Tuesday as we celebrate all things Canadian!! Registration will be required and space is limited. Ages 7+. (Please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult while in the library) Fun with Science @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 1, 2017 – Drop in and discover science through hands-on activities to explore the world of science. Tuesday, August 1 – Space Landers Tuesday, August 8 – Water Science Tuesday, August 15 – Fizzy Science Tuesday, August 22 – Gross Science Kids’ Book Club @ the Mildmay BranchAugust 1, 2017 – Register early for this fun book club for kids age 7-11. Carolyn will read “Clarice Bean Spells Trouble” by Lauren Child aloud followed by a craft/activity to enhance the book. Registrants will be asked to commit to the whole 5 week series as we will read a section of the book each week. Limited to 10 kids. Pajama Bedtime Stories @ the Mildmay BranchAugust 1, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 18 months – 7 |
2Story Time @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 2, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (appropriate for 0-4 years of age) Community Living Movie “Trolls” @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 2, 2017 – Join us at the Kincardine Branch on Wednesday, August 2nd to watch “Trolls.” Community Living will be providing beverages and snacks! Drop in Knitting Clubs @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 2, 2017 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meet on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Everyone Welcome! FREE Technology Workshops @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 2, 2017 – Limited space, please register in branch or by phone 519-832-2201. August 2 – Internet Security and You August 9 – Get to Know your Android Tablet or Phone August 16 – Navigate Windows 10 August 23 – Q&A- Open Forum Summer Reading Programs @ the Chesley BranchAugust 2, 2017 – Wed. July 12, 1-4pm – Art Camp presented by Elmwood Starz, $15; free to SRC registrants Wed. July 19, 1-4pm – Lego Building, free make & take for SRC registrants Wed. July 26, 1:30pm – Music presentation by Panzerotti & Sunshine, free program Wed. Aug. 9 – 1-4pm – Tech Fair - the library will have library tech kits on display & to try, free program Wed. Aug. 16 – 1-4pm – Build It Fair – different library building kits will be available to try, free program 150 at 1:50 @ the Lion’s Head BranchAugust 2, 2017 – Join us every Wednesday as we celebrate all things Canadian!! Registration will be required and space is limited. Ages 7+. (Please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult while in the library) 150 at 1:50 @ the Teeswater BranchAugust 2, 2017 – Join us every Wednesday as we celebrate all things Canadian!! Registration will be required and space is limited. Ages 7+. (please note: children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult while in the library) Afternoon French Club @ the Southampton BranchAugust 2, 2017 – Every child is encouraged to join us for an hour of French through stories, songs, games and poems. If you never, in your life, learned French, you should let you mind explore it on Wednesdays, in the afternoon. On the other hand, if you are already learning French and loving it, come to our library to be the helper of your friends who just begin to study it. Faces at 4:00 & the Friday before Canada Day @ the Teeswater BranchAugust 2, 2017 – Stop by and see us outside the library (inside if raining or too hot) for free face painting fun! Drop in Knitting Clubs @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 2, 2017 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meet on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Everyone Welcome! Pajama Bedtime Stories @ the Teeswater BranchAugust 2, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 18 months – 7 |
3Fun with Science @ the Southampton BranchAugust 3, 2017 – Drop in and discover science through hands-on activities to explore the world of science. Summer Reading Club @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 3, 2017 – July 6: Paper Circuits July 13: Owl Pellets July 20: Leaf Impressions July 27: Animal Tracks August 3: Kindness Rocks August 10: Dreamcatchers August 17: Mystic Drumz August 24: Add-on Art TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, keep track of your reading, receive stickers and a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! Scales Nature Reserve @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 3, 2017 – Slither, slimy, scaly and Amazing! Come and learn about the reptiles and amphibians that share our world. Painted turtles and corn snakes to hold. Summer Reading Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 3, 2017 – TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, track your reading, receive stickers, and enter for a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! July 6: Seedy Thursday July 20: Fireworks Painting August 3: Design your own Flag August 17: Decorating Cupcakes and Canadian Trivia 150 @ 2:50 @ the Mildmay BranchAugust 3, 2017 – Celebrate our country’s 150thwith fun Canadian activities every Thursday at 2:50. Registration is required. TD Summer Reading Club @ the Tiverton BranchAugust 3, 2017 – TD Summer Reading Club celebrates Canada 150 this year! Check out books by great Canadian authors, track your reading, receive stickers, and enter for a grand prize draw at the end of the summer. Come into the Library and let our staff know about all the great books you read this summer! July 6 – Canadian Headbands July 20 – Fireworks Painting August 3 – Inuksuk Pastel Craft August 17 – Design your own Flag August 24 – Wrap up Party – Design your own Flag Family Nights @ the Teeswater BranchAugust 3, 2017 – Make sure to stop in or call to register for these fun summer evenings with your fam! |
4Mayor Buckle Drop in @ the Mildmay BranchAugust 4, 2017 – Stop by and chat with the Bob Buckle, Mayor of South Bruce on Friday mornings. Story Time @ the Lion’s Head BranchAugust 4, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together followed by a craft. Adults must stay for the program. Story Time @ the Tiverton BranchAugust 4, 2017 – Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. (appropriate for 0-4 years of age) T.G.I.F. Try Games; It’s Friday! @ the Lion’s Head BranchAugust 4, 2017 – Stop in and see what game we have out to try. Play with your friends, make new friends, play against the library staff…or all 3! Different game each Friday all summer! T.G.I.F. – Try Games; It’s Friday! @ the Teeswater BranchAugust 4, 2017 – Stop in and see what game we have out to try. Play with you friends, make new friends, play against the library staff…or all 3! Different game each Friday all summer! T.G.I.F. – Try Games; It’s Friday! @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 4, 2017 – Stop in and see what game we have out to try. Play with your friends, make new friends, play against the library staff…or all 3! Different game each Friday all summer! |
5All Day Make & Take Craft for Kids - Everything Canadian @ the Southampton BranchAugust 5, 2017 – A different craft each week! Contact the branch for more info. LEGO Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 5, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO Club @ the Southampton BranchAugust 5, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. LEGO Club @ the Tiverton BranchAugust 5, 2017 – Let your imagination run wild with the library's LEGO collection and build something awesome! Not only is Lego fun, it also develops skills beneficial to your child’s development: spatial reasoning, literacy and communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, creativity and fine motor development. Make and Take Crafts @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 5, 2017 – This is a self/parent driven craft. Each week will be different and full of fun! Makers’ Station @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 5, 2017 – A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing?..you’ll have to drop in and see! Makers’ Station @ the Tiverton BranchAugust 5, 2017 – A fun program, staff will get you started and then let your creativity shine! Kids ages 4-8 will enjoy this chance to create on Saturday afternoons! Wonder what we’re doing?..you’ll have to drop in and see! |
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