TD Summer Reading Club & Beanstack Teen Summer Reading Club
D Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests, and all abilities.
D Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests, and all abilities.
Featuring the works of Cindy Matthews.
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24LEGO Challenge @ the Port Elgin Branch June 24, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Challenge @ the Southampton BranchJune 24, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Cookbook Club @ the Wiarton BranchJune 24, 2018 – Recipes from around the world! This is a book club for people who enjoy cooking, sharing, and trying different recipes. The book club will meet once a month and focus on a different theme, exploring the libraries cook book collection. Participants are asked to confirm that they are coming and send in a review of a recipe to amagilsen@brucecounty.on.ca by Sunday, June 17. |
25Wii Drop-in @ the Sauble Beach BranchJune 25, 2018 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info. Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley BranchJune 25, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. New members are always welcome. STEM Challenges @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 25, 2018 – Drop in Mondays after school to explore and participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. All ages welcome. Drop in Knitting @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJune 25, 2018 – Bring your knitting and crochet projects to work on at the Tiverton Library on Monday evenings! |
26Preschool Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 26, 2018 – 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. Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton BranchJune 26, 2018 – 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. Adult Book Club Meeting @ the Mildmay BranchJune 26, 2018 – [Will take a hiatus during July & August] Copies of the club’s current read are available at the circulation desk. During the May meeting, the group is discussing “The Juggler's Children” by Carolyn Abraham. Book Club @ the Tobermory BranchJune 26, 2018 – Bring the books you are reading and share with everyone! Conversational French @ the Southampton BranchJune 26, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Sign Language with Andrea Wist @ the Southampton BranchJune 26, 2018 – Contact the branch for more info. New members are always welcome. Friends of the Library Meeting @ the Tobermory BranchJune 26, 2018 – New members are always welcome. Please contact the branch for more info. Card-Making with Bonnie @ the Walkerton BranchJune 26, 2018 – Learn how to make beautiful handmade cards for any occasion. Please contact the branch for more info. TD Summer Reading Club Craft @ the Walkerton BranchJune 26, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Lucknow Scribblers @ the Lucknow BranchJune 26, 2018 – 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 26, 2018 – 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 snazziest pajamas and bring your stuffed animal. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 2 – 7. |
27Story Time @ the Walkerton BranchJune 27, 2018 – 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 Read to Me, Please! @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 27, 2018 – 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 & Craft @ the Tara BranchJune 27, 2018 – 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 27, 2018 – 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 27, 2018 – 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. Story Time @ the Sauble Beach BranchJune 27, 2018 – Join us for this new fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton BranchJune 27, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Adult Book Club @ the Teeswater BranchJune 27, 2018 – We’ll be discussing “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” by Caitlyn Doughty. Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton BranchJune 27, 2018 – Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchJune 27, 2018 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome! LEGO Story Builder @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 27, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. Book Club @ the Sauble Beach BranchJune 27, 2018 – The June book club selection is any title, fiction or non-fiction, about animal rights. LEGO Club @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJune 27, 2018 – 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. Adult Book Club @ the Southampton BranchJune 27, 2018 – 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 Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler. Spanish for Kids @ the Southampton BranchJune 27, 2018 – Are your kids interested in learning Spanish? Come join us. Summer Fun Club @ the Teeswater BranchJune 27, 2018 – We’ll be making Unicorn puppets. RSVP required. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchJune 27, 2018 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome! |
28Story Time & Craft @ the Chesley BranchJune 28, 2018 – 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+., 10:30-11:30am. Story Time @ the Ripley BranchJune 28, 2018 – 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. Author Visit @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 28, 2018 – Author Paul Hock is talking about his new book, The Tree. This story is about a boy named Jonathan, and his friendship with Agnes Sweetwater. It revolves around a mysterious journey the elderly woman embarks on, every Christmas morning. Jonathan eventually discovers her secret and is amazed. Drop In Summer Reading Club Craft @ the Chesley BranchJune 28, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Drop in Summer Reading Club Craft @ the Paisley BranchJune 28, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Drop In Summer Reading Club Craft @ the Tara BranchJune 28, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Tech Time @ the Kincardine BranchJune 28, 2018 – Need help with your new e reader, Android device or I-pad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 2:00-4:00 pm. Adult Book Club @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 28, 2018 – 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 Ex by Alafair Burke. Summer Reading Club @ the Kincardine BranchJune 28, 2018 – We’ll be playing board games! Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club Games @ the Tiverton BranchJune 28, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Fun Club Meeting @ the Mildmay BranchJune 28, 2018 – We’ll be making unicorn puppets. Please contact the branch to RSVP. Knit & Sip @ the Wiarton BranchJune 28, 2018 – Bring your latest project to the library and work on it while enjoying a hot cup of tea and meeting others who enjoy knitting, crocheting, or cross-stitching. Tech Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJune 28, 2018 – Need help with your new e reader, Android device or I-pad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 5:00-6:00pm. Homecoming Family Movie @ the Lucknow BranchJune 28, 2018 – We’ll be watching Wonder. Free admission. |
29Mayor Buckle Drop in @ the Mildmay BranchJune 29, 2018 – Stop by and chat with Bob Buckle, Mayor of South Bruce on Friday mornings from 10 ‘til noon. Oh the Songs and Stories! @ the Lion’s Head BranchJune 29, 2018 – For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Come and enjoy songs and stories with your child. Story Time @ the Lucknow BranchJune 29, 2018 – 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 Branch LibraryJune 29, 2018 – 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 29, 2018 – We’ll be watching the Oscar winning best picture “The Shape of Water”. Free admission. Book Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchJune 29, 2018 – Discuss the book: First Snow, Last Light by Wayne Johnston. Knitting Club @ the Lucknow BranchJune 29, 2018 – Come to learn or share your knowledge or just to enjoy some company as you work on your project. Drop-in on Friday afternoons from 2-4pm. Friends of the Library Book Sale @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 29, 2018 – Come to our annual book sale! Please contact the branch for more info. The Lucknow Strawberry FestivalJune 29, 2018 – Come see our table! Contact the branch for more info. |
30All Day LEGO Club @ the Walkerton BranchJune 30, 2018 – 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+. All Day STEM Challenge @ the Southampton BranchJune 30, 2018 – Drop in to explore and participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. All ages welcome. Friends of the Library Book Sale @ the Port Elgin BranchJune 30, 2018 – Come to our annual book sale! Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Club @ the Kincardine BranchJune 30, 2018 – 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 BranchJune 30, 2018 – 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 Tiverton Branch LibraryJune 30, 2018 – 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. Baby Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJune 30, 2018 – 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 0-24 months. Drop In Summer Reading Club Craft @ the Chesley BranchJune 30, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Drop in Summer Reading Club Craft @ the Paisley BranchJune 30, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Drop In Summer Reading Club Craft @ the Tara BranchJune 30, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Always a Craft and a Story! @ the Tobermory BranchJune 30, 2018 – Let your creativity run free with the various crafts we will have set up each week and listen to a story read by Allicia! LEGO Challenge @ the Sauble Beach BranchJune 30, 2018 – Calling all young engineers! Come in to the branch for a hands-on program with LEGO. This is a drop-in program for ages 5 and up. No registration required. Makers’ Station @ the Kincardine BranchJune 30, 2018 – 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 will have to drop in and see! Makers’ Station @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJune 30, 2018 – 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! |
1Friends of the Book Sale @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 1, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. |
2Drop in Maker Craft @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 2, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 2, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs! STEM Challenges @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 2, 2018 – Drop in Mondays to explore and participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. All ages welcome. 11am; 1pm; 3pm. Tech Time @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 2, 2018 – Need help with your new e reader, Android device or I-pad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 2:00-4:00 pm. Movies for Adults @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 2, 2018 – July 2 - Downsizing August 7 – The Post Wii Drop-in @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 2, 2018 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info. Drop in Knitting @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 2, 2018 – Bring your knitting and crochet projects to work on at the Tiverton Library on Monday evenings! |
3Kids Veggie Garden Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 3, 2018 – Our resident gardener has plots at the Kincardine Community garden (#27 &28). We will be tending to the garden, learning about nature and looking at books! In the chance of rain the program will be cancelled. Please contact the branch to register ahead of time by contacting the branch. (Appropriate for ages 7 to 12 yrs) Preschool Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 3, 2018 – 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. Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton BranchJuly 3, 2018 – 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 3, 2018 – 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. Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 3, 2018 – Registration required - Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Registered members [only] can attend the fun weekly programs. Fresh Air Activities @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 3, 2018 – For ages 6-12. July 3: Clothing Swap! Bring your unwanted, gently used, clean clothing, and leave with new (to you) look! Any clothing leftovers will be donated to a local charity. Also, make a loom band bracelet, to give or keep! No registration required July 10: Let it Grow! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & take home craft! This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. Registration is required. July 17: Play with Your Food! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & experiments! Help build a Solar Powered S’more oven, and sample the results! We’ll also be experimenting with magic milk and invisible ink. No registration required. July 24: Walk the Plank! Arrr! Me hearties be gathering at th' gazebo fer pirate themed tales, games & crafts! Paint a Jolly Roger, 'n learn how t' natter like a pirate! This program runs 45 minutes, 'n be fer sprogs aged 6-12. No registration required. July 31: Word Up! Join us at the gazebo for stories, silly word games & a book craft! Kids will have the opportunity to give “Blackout Poetry” a try! No registration required. August 7: Comic Book Club! Join us at the gazebo for a Comic Book Club! Discuss your favourite books and characters, make your own comic book, and use provided costumes (or bring your own!) to dress up and to create a new character! No registration required. August 14: Messy Art! Join us at gazebo for stories, games & art experiments! We will be using various methods and materials to make messy works of art. This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. No registration required. August 21: Splash! Get ready! Get Set! Get Wet! Join us at gazebo for a cool down! Stories, water games and art experiments! No registration required. *Alternate activities will be planned in case of bad weather Summer Reading Club @ the Paisley BranchJuly 3, 2018 – Join us every Tuesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children. Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long. Summer Reading Club @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 3, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions: July 3: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive. July 10: Nature - Plant seeds and decorate cards and wrapping paper with leaf, flower and rock motifs. July 17: Inventing – Participate in two experiments and finding out what inventors did when they were as young as you. July 24: Exploring – Enjoy an outdoor adventure, and closer look at the beauty of nature with environmentally friendly crafts. July 31: Words – Discover how to use words in playful, funny and surprising poems and stories August 7 - Performing – Join us for a costume party and stories with theatrical characters; bring your costume! We cannot wait to see it! August 14 - Art – Learn the art of shadow puppetry and shadow theatre and become part of a team who prepares a big play/show for the day. Lucknow Scribblers Writing Group @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 3, 2018 – 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 3, 2018 – 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 |
4Story Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 4, 2018 – 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 Read to Me, Please! @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 4, 2018 – 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 Kincardine BranchJuly 4, 2018 – 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) Story Time @ the Tara BranchJuly 4, 2018 – 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 Baby Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 4, 2018 – 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. Story Time @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 4, 2018 – Join us for this new fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 4, 2018 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome! Summer Reading Club @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 4, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 4, 2018 – Registration required - Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs Summer Reading Club @ the Chesley BranchJuly 4, 2018 – Join us every Wednesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children. Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long. LEGO Club @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 4, 2018 – 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. Midweek Make it! @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 4, 2018 – Break up your week with fun crafts and a story with Beth. Summer Reading Club @ the Ripley BranchJuly 4, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: July 4: Plant a sunflower in your own personalized pot July 11: Make and take your own SLIME July 18: Make a sun catcher for friends living in assisted living July 25: Boardgames and Minecraft August 1: Make your own unicorn and dragon puppets August 8: Recreate the cover art of your favourite book August 15: Campout in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in! August 22: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 4, 2018 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome! |
5Business to Bruce @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 5, 2018 – “Enhance Your Customer Service Skills” presentation. Please contact the branch for more info. Story Time @ the Chesley BranchJuly 5, 2018 – 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 @ the Ripley BranchJuly 5, 2018 – 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 Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 5, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. July 5 - 11am – Kindness Craft - 2pm- Make a Rainbow Mobile with Prisms July 12 – 11am - Calming glitter bottles and Mindfulness Exercises July 19 – 12pm - Outdoor water Activities July 20 – 3pm - “Going on a Lion Hunt!” Craft, hunt and sing July 26 – 12-4pm - STEM activities – Build a Marble Run July 27 - Stuffie Sleepover @ the Library- Drop off today and pick up tomorrow! (July 28th) July 28 - 11:30am – Stop Motion Class – Registration Required, 8+ August 2 - 11am – Kids Club – Learn outdoor survival tips; plant an egg carton seed starter August 3 – 3pm – Adopt a Pet Rock August 9 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 10 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 11 – 12-4pm - Life sized Chutes & Ladders game August 16 - 11am – Kids Club – Campfire songs & instrument making August 17 – 10-5pm - Drop in and create a Rock Mandela Summer Reading Club @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 5, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs! Day Camp Visits the Chesley BranchJuly 5, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 5, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. Please register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 5, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 5, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: July 5: Plant a sunflower in your own personalized pot July 12: Make and take your own SLIME July 19: Make a sun catcher for friends living in assisted living July 26: Wild Ontario Visit (ages 5+) at 3:30 / Boardgames and Minecraft August 2: Make your own unicorn and dragon puppets August 9: Recreate the cover art of your favourite book August 16: Camp-out in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in! August 23: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 5, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: (branch specific information here). ** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Wii Drop-in @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 5, 2018 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info. Tech Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 5, 2018 – Need help with your new e reader, Android device or iPad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 5:00-6:00pm. |
6Oh the Songs and Stories! @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 6, 2018 – For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Come and enjoy songs and stories with your child. Ozobots @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 6, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Story Time @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 6, 2018 – 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 @ the Paisley BranchJuly 6, 2018 – 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 @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 6, 2018 – 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) Summer Reading Club @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 6, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions: July 6: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive. July 13: Nature - Plant seeds and decorate cards and wrapping paper with leaf, flower and rock motifs. July 20: Inventing – Participate in two experiments and finding out what inventors did when they were as young as you. July 27: Exploring – Enjoy an outdoor adventure, and closer look at the beauty of nature with environmentally friendly crafts. Aug. 3: Words – Discover how to use words in playful, funny and surprising poems and stories August 10: Performing – Join us for a costume party and stories with theatrical characters; bring your costume! We cannot wait to see it! August 17 - The Arts – Learn the art of shadow puppetry and shadow theatre and become part of a team who prepares a big play/show for the day. ** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited to 15 participants a program. Tech Help @ the Chesley BranchJuly 6, 2018 – Please book ahead at the Desk. Summer Reading Club @ the Tara BranchJuly 6, 2018 – Join us every Friday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children. Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long. Knitting Circle @ the Ripley BranchJuly 6, 2018 – Work on a project, learn new skills, and meet other knitters! New members welcome. Please bring your own materials. Knitting Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 6, 2018 – Bring your project, come to learn or just have fun at a knitting circle. |
7Drop in Saturday Craft @ the Cargill BranchJuly 7, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 7, 2018 – 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 7, 2018 – 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+. Susanna Kearsley @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 7, 2018 – “Some houses seem to want to hold their secrets”. Thus begins this New York Times bestselling author’s latest book, Bellewether. We are thrilled to host this engaging and thoughtful author. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Baby Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 7, 2018 – 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 0-24 months. Crafternoon @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 7, 2018 – Free drop in craft. Contact the branch for more info. Storytime and Crafts @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 7, 2018 – Share stories and do a craft with Allicia! Trading Cards @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 7, 2018 – Do you have Pokemon cards, or Hockey cards that you would like to trade or play with? Then come to the Library and meet your friends for card playing/trading! Makers’ Station @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 7, 2018 – 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 will have to drop in and see! Makers’ Station @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 7, 2018 – 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! Susanna Kearsley @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 7, 2018 – “Some houses seem to want to hold their secrets”. Thus begins this New York Times bestselling author’s latest book, Bellewether. We are thrilled to host this engaging and thoughtful author. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. |
8LEGO Challenge @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 8, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Challenge @ the Southampton BranchJuly 8, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Susanna Kearsley @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 8, 2018 – “Some houses seem to want to hold their secrets”. Thus begins this New York Times bestselling author’s latest book, Bellewether. We are thrilled to host this engaging and thoughtful author. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. |
9Drop in Maker Craft @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 9, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 9, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs! STEM Challenges @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 9, 2018 – Drop in Mondays to explore and participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. All ages welcome. 11am; 1pm; 3pm. Elmwood Starz Art Camp @ the Chesley BranchJuly 9, 2018 – Presented by the Elmwood Starz Art Group. Seats are limited to 12 - registration is required. Please register by July 3rd at the Chesley Branch Library front desk. Sponsored by the Chesley Friends of the Library Tech Time @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 9, 2018 – Need help with your new e reader, Android device or I-pad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 2:00-4:00 pm. Wii Drop-in @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 9, 2018 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info. Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley BranchJuly 9, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. New members are always welcome. Drop in Knitting @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 9, 2018 – Bring your knitting and crochet projects to work on at the Tiverton Library on Monday evenings! |
10Kids Veggie Garden Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 10, 2018 – Our resident gardener has plots at the Kincardine Community garden (#27 &28). We will be tending to the garden, learning about nature and looking at books! In the chance of rain the program will be cancelled. Please contact the branch to register ahead of time by contacting the branch. (Appropriate for ages 7 to 12 yrs) Preschool Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 10, 2018 – 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. Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton BranchJuly 10, 2018 – 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 10, 2018 – 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. Sign Language with Andrea Wist @ the Southampton BranchJuly 10, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 10, 2018 – Registration required - Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Registered members [only] can attend the fun weekly programs. Fresh Air Activities @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 10, 2018 – For ages 6-12. July 3: Clothing Swap! Bring your unwanted, gently used, clean clothing, and leave with new (to you) look! Any clothing leftovers will be donated to a local charity. Also, make a loom band bracelet, to give or keep! No registration required July 10: Let it Grow! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & take home craft! This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. Registration is required. July 17: Play with Your Food! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & experiments! Help build a Solar Powered S’more oven, and sample the results! We’ll also be experimenting with magic milk and invisible ink. No registration required. July 24: Walk the Plank! Arrr! Me hearties be gathering at th' gazebo fer pirate themed tales, games & crafts! Paint a Jolly Roger, 'n learn how t' natter like a pirate! This program runs 45 minutes, 'n be fer sprogs aged 6-12. No registration required. July 31: Word Up! Join us at the gazebo for stories, silly word games & a book craft! Kids will have the opportunity to give “Blackout Poetry” a try! No registration required. August 7: Comic Book Club! Join us at the gazebo for a Comic Book Club! Discuss your favourite books and characters, make your own comic book, and use provided costumes (or bring your own!) to dress up and to create a new character! No registration required. August 14: Messy Art! Join us at gazebo for stories, games & art experiments! We will be using various methods and materials to make messy works of art. This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. No registration required. August 21: Splash! Get ready! Get Set! Get Wet! Join us at gazebo for a cool down! Stories, water games and art experiments! No registration required. *Alternate activities will be planned in case of bad weather Summer Reading Club @ the Paisley BranchJuly 10, 2018 – Join us every Tuesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children. Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long. Lug -A- Mug Book Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 10, 2018 – July 10 - Work Like Any Other August 14 - My Grandmother Sends her Regards and Apologies Summer Reading Club @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 10, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions: July 3: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive. July 10: Nature - Plant seeds and decorate cards and wrapping paper with leaf, flower and rock motifs. July 17: Inventing – Participate in two experiments and finding out what inventors did when they were as young as you. July 24: Exploring – Enjoy an outdoor adventure, and closer look at the beauty of nature with environmentally friendly crafts. July 31: Words – Discover how to use words in playful, funny and surprising poems and stories August 7 - Performing – Join us for a costume party and stories with theatrical characters; bring your costume! We cannot wait to see it! August 14 - Art – Learn the art of shadow puppetry and shadow theatre and become part of a team who prepares a big play/show for the day. Lucknow Scribblers Writing Group @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 10, 2018 – 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 10, 2018 – 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 |
11Story Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 11, 2018 – 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 Read to Me, Please! @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 11, 2018 – 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 Kincardine BranchJuly 11, 2018 – 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) Story Time @ the Tara BranchJuly 11, 2018 – 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 Baby Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 11, 2018 – 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. Story Time @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 11, 2018 – Join us for this new fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 11, 2018 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome! Summer Reading Club @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 11, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 11, 2018 – Registration required - Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs Summer Reading Club @ the Chesley BranchJuly 11, 2018 – Join us every Wednesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children. Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long. LEGO Club @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 11, 2018 – 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. Midweek Make it! @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 11, 2018 – Break up your week with fun crafts and a story with Beth. Summer Reading Club @ the Ripley BranchJuly 11, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: July 4: Plant a sunflower in your own personalized pot July 11: Make and take your own SLIME July 18: Make a sun catcher for friends living in assisted living July 25: Boardgames and Minecraft August 1: Make your own unicorn and dragon puppets August 8: Recreate the cover art of your favourite book August 15: Campout in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in! August 22: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited. Board Games/Chess Tournament @ the Southampton BranchJuly 11, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 11, 2018 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome! |
12Kids Book Club @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 12, 2018 – Register for this 4-session program and read together this summer. Suitable for ages 7-12 Story Time @ the Chesley BranchJuly 12, 2018 – 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 @ the Ripley BranchJuly 12, 2018 – 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 Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 12, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. July 5 - 11am – Kindness Craft - 2pm- Make a Rainbow Mobile with Prisms July 12 – 11am - Calming glitter bottles and Mindfulness Exercises July 19 – 12pm - Outdoor water Activities July 20 – 3pm - “Going on a Lion Hunt!” Craft, hunt and sing July 26 – 12-4pm - STEM activities – Build a Marble Run July 27 - Stuffie Sleepover @ the Library- Drop off today and pick up tomorrow! (July 28th) July 28 - 11:30am – Stop Motion Class – Registration Required, 8+ August 2 - 11am – Kids Club – Learn outdoor survival tips; plant an egg carton seed starter August 3 – 3pm – Adopt a Pet Rock August 9 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 10 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 11 – 12-4pm - Life sized Chutes & Ladders game August 16 - 11am – Kids Club – Campfire songs & instrument making August 17 – 10-5pm - Drop in and create a Rock Mandela Summer Reading Club @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 12, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs! Day Camp Visits the Chesley BranchJuly 12, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 12, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. Please register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 12, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. The Other Book Club @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 12, 2018 – July 12 – The Martian August 9 – A Wrinkle in Time Summer Reading Club @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 12, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: July 5: Plant a sunflower in your own personalized pot July 12: Make and take your own SLIME July 19: Make a sun catcher for friends living in assisted living July 26: Wild Ontario Visit (ages 5+) at 3:30 / Boardgames and Minecraft August 2: Make your own unicorn and dragon puppets August 9: Recreate the cover art of your favourite book August 16: Camp-out in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in! August 23: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 12, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: (branch specific information here). ** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Wii Drop-in @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 12, 2018 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info. Tech Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 12, 2018 – Need help with your new e reader, Android device or iPad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 5:00-6:00pm. |
13Cubelets @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 13, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Oh the Songs and Stories! @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 13, 2018 – For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Come and enjoy songs and stories with your child. Story Time @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 13, 2018 – 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 @ the Paisley BranchJuly 13, 2018 – 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 @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 13, 2018 – 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) Summer Reading Club @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 13, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions: July 6: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive. July 13: Nature - Plant seeds and decorate cards and wrapping paper with leaf, flower and rock motifs. July 20: Inventing – Participate in two experiments and finding out what inventors did when they were as young as you. July 27: Exploring – Enjoy an outdoor adventure, and closer look at the beauty of nature with environmentally friendly crafts. Aug. 3: Words – Discover how to use words in playful, funny and surprising poems and stories August 10: Performing – Join us for a costume party and stories with theatrical characters; bring your costume! We cannot wait to see it! August 17 - The Arts – Learn the art of shadow puppetry and shadow theatre and become part of a team who prepares a big play/show for the day. ** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited to 15 participants a program. Scrabble with Friends @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 13, 2018 – Enjoy playing Scrabble? Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble fun! Tech Help @ the Chesley BranchJuly 13, 2018 – Please book ahead at the Desk. Tech Help @ the Tara BranchJuly 13, 2018 – Please book ahead at the desk. Summer Reading Club @ the Tara BranchJuly 13, 2018 – Join us every Friday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children. Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long. Knitting Circle @ the Ripley BranchJuly 13, 2018 – Work on a project, learn new skills, and meet other knitters! New members welcome. Please bring your own materials. |
14Drop in Saturday Craft @ the Cargill BranchJuly 14, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 14, 2018 – 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 14, 2018 – 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+. Baby Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 14, 2018 – 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 0-24 months. Crafternoon @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 14, 2018 – Free drop in craft. Contact the branch for more info. Dog Bite Prevention @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 14, 2018 – The Be a Tree program is a dog bite educational program designed to teach school aged children how to be safe around dogs and recognize when a dog would prefer to be left alone. Storytime and Crafts @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 14, 2018 – Share stories and do a craft with Allicia! Trading Cards @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 14, 2018 – Do you have Pokemon cards, or Hockey cards that you would like to trade or play with? Then come to the Library and meet your friends for card playing/trading! Makers’ Station @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 14, 2018 – 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 will have to drop in and see! Makers’ Station @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 14, 2018 – 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! Dog Bite Prevention @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 14, 2018 – The Be a Tree program is a dog bite educational program designed to teach school aged children how to be safe around dogs and recognize when a dog would prefer to be left alone. |
15LEGO Challenge @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 15, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Challenge @ the Southampton BranchJuly 15, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. |
16Kincardine Branch @ Victoria ParkJuly 16, 2018 – Come visit us at the Monday Market in Victoria Park. Drop in Maker Craft @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 16, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 16, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs! STEM Challenges @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 16, 2018 – Drop in Mondays to explore and participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. All ages welcome. 11am; 1pm; 3pm. Tech Time @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 16, 2018 – Need help with your new e reader, Android device or I-pad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 2:00-4:00 pm. Wii Drop-in @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 16, 2018 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info. Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley BranchJuly 16, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. New members are always welcome. Drop in Knitting @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 16, 2018 – Bring your knitting and crochet projects to work on at the Tiverton Library on Monday evenings! |
17Kids Veggie Garden Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 17, 2018 – Our resident gardener has plots at the Kincardine Community garden (#27 &28). We will be tending to the garden, learning about nature and looking at books! In the chance of rain the program will be cancelled. Please contact the branch to register ahead of time by contacting the branch. (Appropriate for ages 7 to 12 yrs) Preschool Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 17, 2018 – 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. Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton BranchJuly 17, 2018 – 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 17, 2018 – 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. Conversational French @ the Southampton BranchJuly 17, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 17, 2018 – Registration required - Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Registered members [only] can attend the fun weekly programs. Fresh Air Activities @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 17, 2018 – For ages 6-12. July 3: Clothing Swap! Bring your unwanted, gently used, clean clothing, and leave with new (to you) look! Any clothing leftovers will be donated to a local charity. Also, make a loom band bracelet, to give or keep! No registration required July 10: Let it Grow! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & take home craft! This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. Registration is required. July 17: Play with Your Food! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & experiments! Help build a Solar Powered S’more oven, and sample the results! We’ll also be experimenting with magic milk and invisible ink. No registration required. July 24: Walk the Plank! Arrr! Me hearties be gathering at th' gazebo fer pirate themed tales, games & crafts! Paint a Jolly Roger, 'n learn how t' natter like a pirate! This program runs 45 minutes, 'n be fer sprogs aged 6-12. No registration required. July 31: Word Up! Join us at the gazebo for stories, silly word games & a book craft! Kids will have the opportunity to give “Blackout Poetry” a try! No registration required. August 7: Comic Book Club! Join us at the gazebo for a Comic Book Club! Discuss your favourite books and characters, make your own comic book, and use provided costumes (or bring your own!) to dress up and to create a new character! No registration required. August 14: Messy Art! Join us at gazebo for stories, games & art experiments! We will be using various methods and materials to make messy works of art. This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. No registration required. August 21: Splash! Get ready! Get Set! Get Wet! Join us at gazebo for a cool down! Stories, water games and art experiments! No registration required. *Alternate activities will be planned in case of bad weather Summer Reading Club @ the Paisley BranchJuly 17, 2018 – Join us every Tuesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children. Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long. Summer Reading Club @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 17, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions: July 3: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive. July 10: Nature - Plant seeds and decorate cards and wrapping paper with leaf, flower and rock motifs. July 17: Inventing – Participate in two experiments and finding out what inventors did when they were as young as you. July 24: Exploring – Enjoy an outdoor adventure, and closer look at the beauty of nature with environmentally friendly crafts. July 31: Words – Discover how to use words in playful, funny and surprising poems and stories August 7 - Performing – Join us for a costume party and stories with theatrical characters; bring your costume! We cannot wait to see it! August 14 - Art – Learn the art of shadow puppetry and shadow theatre and become part of a team who prepares a big play/show for the day. Lucknow Scribblers Writing Group @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 17, 2018 – 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 17, 2018 – 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 |
18Story Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 18, 2018 – 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 Read to Me, Please! @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 18, 2018 – 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. Spanish Story Time for Kids @ the Southampton BranchJuly 18, 2018 – Join us for stories and games in Spanish. Story Time @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 18, 2018 – 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) Story Time @ the Tara BranchJuly 18, 2018 – 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 Baby Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 18, 2018 – 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. Story Time @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 18, 2018 – Join us for this new fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton BranchJuly 18, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton BranchJuly 18, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton BranchJuly 18, 2018 – Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience. Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton BranchJuly 18, 2018 – Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 18, 2018 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome! Summer Reading Club @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 18, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 18, 2018 – Registration required - Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs Summer Reading Club @ the Chesley BranchJuly 18, 2018 – Join us every Wednesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children. Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long. LEGO Club @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 18, 2018 – 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. Midweek Make it! @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 18, 2018 – Break up your week with fun crafts and a story with Beth. Summer Reading Club @ the Ripley BranchJuly 18, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: July 4: Plant a sunflower in your own personalized pot July 11: Make and take your own SLIME July 18: Make a sun catcher for friends living in assisted living July 25: Boardgames and Minecraft August 1: Make your own unicorn and dragon puppets August 8: Recreate the cover art of your favourite book August 15: Campout in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in! August 22: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited. Board Games/Chess Tournament @ the Southampton BranchJuly 18, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 18, 2018 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome! Vegan and Vegetarian Conversation Circle @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 18, 2018 – Are you interested in adding more plant-based recipes to your meals? Join our conversation circle and chat with others who have or are thinking about eating vegetarian or vegan and check out our huge cookbook collection! Before making big changes to your diet, be sure to check with your doctor. |
19Story Time @ the Chesley BranchJuly 19, 2018 – 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 @ the Ripley BranchJuly 19, 2018 – 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 Summer Reading Club @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 19, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs! Escape the Titanic @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 19, 2018 – The Titanic is sinking…Jack is missing and Rose is distraught! Solve the puzzles to find Jack before everyone runs out of time! Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 19, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. July 5 - 11am – Kindness Craft - 2pm- Make a Rainbow Mobile with Prisms July 12 – 11am - Calming glitter bottles and Mindfulness Exercises July 19 – 12pm - Outdoor water Activities July 20 – 3pm - “Going on a Lion Hunt!” Craft, hunt and sing July 26 – 12-4pm - STEM activities – Build a Marble Run July 27 - Stuffie Sleepover @ the Library- Drop off today and pick up tomorrow! (July 28th) July 28 - 11:30am – Stop Motion Class – Registration Required, 8+ August 2 - 11am – Kids Club – Learn outdoor survival tips; plant an egg carton seed starter August 3 – 3pm – Adopt a Pet Rock August 9 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 10 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 11 – 12-4pm - Life sized Chutes & Ladders game August 16 - 11am – Kids Club – Campfire songs & instrument making August 17 – 10-5pm - Drop in and create a Rock Mandela Day Camp Visits the Chesley BranchJuly 19, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 19, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. Please register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 19, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Movie Matinee @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 19, 2018 – July 19 - The Greatest Showman August 16 - Lady Bird. Free admission. Summer Reading Club @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 19, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: July 5: Plant a sunflower in your own personalized pot July 12: Make and take your own SLIME July 19: Make a sun catcher for friends living in assisted living July 26: Wild Ontario Visit (ages 5+) at 3:30 / Boardgames and Minecraft August 2: Make your own unicorn and dragon puppets August 9: Recreate the cover art of your favourite book August 16: Camp-out in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in! August 23: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 19, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: (branch specific information here). ** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Wii Drop-in @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 19, 2018 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info. Tech Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 19, 2018 – Need help with your new e reader, Android device or iPad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 5:00-6:00pm. |
20Oh the Songs and Stories! @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 20, 2018 – For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Come and enjoy songs and stories with your child. Story Time @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 20, 2018 – 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 @ the Paisley BranchJuly 20, 2018 – 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 @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 20, 2018 – 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) Museum Outreach @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 20, 2018 – Join Museum Staff to learn about the mammals and herptiles of Ontario. These 1 hour programs will teach participants about the wonders of Bruce County’s Animal World through games, hands-on activities and short presentations. Please call or email the branch for more information and to register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 20, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions: July 6: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive. July 13: Nature - Plant seeds and decorate cards and wrapping paper with leaf, flower and rock motifs. July 20: Inventing – Participate in two experiments and finding out what inventors did when they were as young as you. July 27: Exploring – Enjoy an outdoor adventure, and closer look at the beauty of nature with environmentally friendly crafts. Aug. 3: Words – Discover how to use words in playful, funny and surprising poems and stories August 10: Performing – Join us for a costume party and stories with theatrical characters; bring your costume! We cannot wait to see it! August 17 - The Arts – Learn the art of shadow puppetry and shadow theatre and become part of a team who prepares a big play/show for the day. ** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited to 15 participants a program. Tech Help @ the Chesley BranchJuly 20, 2018 – Please book ahead at the Desk. Summer Reading Club @ the Tara BranchJuly 20, 2018 – Join us every Friday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children. Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long. Knitting Circle @ the Ripley BranchJuly 20, 2018 – Work on a project, learn new skills, and meet other knitters! New members welcome. Please bring your own materials. Knitting Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 20, 2018 – Bring your project, come to learn or just have fun at a knitting circle. Museum Outreach @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 20, 2018 – Join Museum Staff to learn about the mammals and herptiles of Ontario. These 1 hour programs will teach participants about the wonders of Bruce County’s Animal World through games, hands-on activities and short presentations. Please call or email the branch for more information and to register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 20, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. July 5 - 11am – Kindness Craft - 2pm- Make a Rainbow Mobile with Prisms July 12 – 11am - Calming glitter bottles and Mindfulness Exercises July 19 – 12pm - Outdoor water Activities July 20 – 3pm - “Going on a Lion Hunt!” Craft, hunt and sing July 26 – 12-4pm - STEM activities – Build a Marble Run July 27 - Stuffie Sleepover @ the Library- Drop off today and pick up tomorrow! (July 28th) July 28 - 11:30am – Stop Motion Class – Registration Required, 8+ August 2 - 11am – Kids Club – Learn outdoor survival tips; plant an egg carton seed starter August 3 – 3pm – Adopt a Pet Rock August 9 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 10 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 11 – 12-4pm - Life sized Chutes & Ladders game August 16 - 11am – Kids Club – Campfire songs & instrument making August 17 – 10-5pm - Drop in and create a Rock Mandela |
21Drop in Saturday Craft @ the Cargill BranchJuly 21, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 21, 2018 – 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 21, 2018 – 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+. Baby Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 21, 2018 – 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 0-24 months. Crafternoon @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 21, 2018 – Free drop in craft. Contact the branch for more info. Storytime and Crafts @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 21, 2018 – Share stories and do a craft with Allicia! Trading Cards @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 21, 2018 – Do you have Pokemon cards, or Hockey cards that you would like to trade or play with? Then come to the Library and meet your friends for card playing/trading! Makers’ Station @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 21, 2018 – 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 will have to drop in and see! Makers’ Station @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 21, 2018 – 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! |
22LEGO Challenge @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 22, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Challenge @ the Southampton BranchJuly 22, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Tech Zoo @ the Chesley BranchJuly 22, 2018 – Come play and learn with our robotic and technology based kits. Please Pre-register at the branch. |
23Drop in Maker Craft @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 23, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 23, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs! STEM Challenges @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 23, 2018 – Drop in Mondays to explore and participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. All ages welcome. 11am; 1pm; 3pm. Tech Time @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 23, 2018 – Need help with your new e reader, Android device or I-pad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 2:00-4:00 pm. Wii Drop-in @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 23, 2018 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info. Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley BranchJuly 23, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. New members are always welcome. Drop in Knitting @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 23, 2018 – Bring your knitting and crochet projects to work on at the Tiverton Library on Monday evenings! |
24Kids Veggie Garden Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 24, 2018 – Our resident gardener has plots at the Kincardine Community garden (#27 &28). We will be tending to the garden, learning about nature and looking at books! In the chance of rain the program will be cancelled. Please contact the branch to register ahead of time by contacting the branch. (Appropriate for ages 7 to 12 yrs) Preschool Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 24, 2018 – 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. Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton BranchJuly 24, 2018 – 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 24, 2018 – 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. Conversational French @ the Southampton BranchJuly 24, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Let’s Talk Science @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 24, 2018 – University of Guelph’s popular hands-on science outreach program comes to Bruce County! Please call or email the branch for more information and to register as space is limited. Suitable for ages 8+ Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 24, 2018 – Registration required - Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Registered members [only] can attend the fun weekly programs. Fresh Air Activities @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 24, 2018 – For ages 6-12. July 3: Clothing Swap! Bring your unwanted, gently used, clean clothing, and leave with new (to you) look! Any clothing leftovers will be donated to a local charity. Also, make a loom band bracelet, to give or keep! No registration required July 10: Let it Grow! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & take home craft! This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. Registration is required. July 17: Play with Your Food! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & experiments! Help build a Solar Powered S’more oven, and sample the results! We’ll also be experimenting with magic milk and invisible ink. No registration required. July 24: Walk the Plank! Arrr! Me hearties be gathering at th' gazebo fer pirate themed tales, games & crafts! Paint a Jolly Roger, 'n learn how t' natter like a pirate! This program runs 45 minutes, 'n be fer sprogs aged 6-12. No registration required. July 31: Word Up! Join us at the gazebo for stories, silly word games & a book craft! Kids will have the opportunity to give “Blackout Poetry” a try! No registration required. August 7: Comic Book Club! Join us at the gazebo for a Comic Book Club! Discuss your favourite books and characters, make your own comic book, and use provided costumes (or bring your own!) to dress up and to create a new character! No registration required. August 14: Messy Art! Join us at gazebo for stories, games & art experiments! We will be using various methods and materials to make messy works of art. This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. No registration required. August 21: Splash! Get ready! Get Set! Get Wet! Join us at gazebo for a cool down! Stories, water games and art experiments! No registration required. *Alternate activities will be planned in case of bad weather Summer Reading Club @ the Paisley BranchJuly 24, 2018 – Join us every Tuesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children. Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long. Summer Reading Club @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 24, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions: July 3: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive. July 10: Nature - Plant seeds and decorate cards and wrapping paper with leaf, flower and rock motifs. July 17: Inventing – Participate in two experiments and finding out what inventors did when they were as young as you. July 24: Exploring – Enjoy an outdoor adventure, and closer look at the beauty of nature with environmentally friendly crafts. July 31: Words – Discover how to use words in playful, funny and surprising poems and stories August 7 - Performing – Join us for a costume party and stories with theatrical characters; bring your costume! We cannot wait to see it! August 14 - Art – Learn the art of shadow puppetry and shadow theatre and become part of a team who prepares a big play/show for the day. Lucknow Scribblers Writing Group @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 24, 2018 – 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 24, 2018 – 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 |
25Story Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 25, 2018 – 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 Read to Me, Please! @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 25, 2018 – 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. Spanish Story Time for Kids @ the Southampton BranchJuly 25, 2018 – Join us for stories and games in Spanish. Story Time @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 25, 2018 – 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) Story Time @ the Tara BranchJuly 25, 2018 – 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 Baby Time @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 25, 2018 – 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. Story Time @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 25, 2018 – Join us for this new fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton BranchJuly 25, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton BranchJuly 25, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton BranchJuly 25, 2018 – Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience. Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton BranchJuly 25, 2018 – Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience. Book Club for Adults @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 25, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 25, 2018 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome! Summer Reading Club @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 25, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 25, 2018 – Registration required - Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs Summer Reading Club @ the Chesley BranchJuly 25, 2018 – Join us every Wednesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children. Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long. LEGO Club @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 25, 2018 – 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. Adult Book Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 25, 2018 – Held on the last Thursday of the month. New members are welcome! Ask staff for a copy of the book of the month. July’s book is The Widow by Fiona Barton. August’s book is to share your favourite book. Midweek Make it! @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 25, 2018 – Break up your week with fun crafts and a story with Beth. Summer Reading Club @ the Ripley BranchJuly 25, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: July 4: Plant a sunflower in your own personalized pot July 11: Make and take your own SLIME July 18: Make a sun catcher for friends living in assisted living July 25: Boardgames and Minecraft August 1: Make your own unicorn and dragon puppets August 8: Recreate the cover art of your favourite book August 15: Campout in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in! August 22: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited. Board Games/Chess Tournament @ the Southampton BranchJuly 25, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 25, 2018 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome! |
26Kids Book Club @ the Teeswater BranchJuly 26, 2018 – Register for this 4-session program and read together this summer. Suitable for ages 7-12 Story Time @ the Chesley BranchJuly 26, 2018 – 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 @ the Ripley BranchJuly 26, 2018 – 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 Wild Ontario @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 26, 2018 – Based at the University of Guelph, wildlife interpreters use live owls, hawks and falcons to teach about science and nature. Appropriate for ages 5+. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Panzerotti and Sunshine @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 26, 2018 – Mark Pancer ("Panzerotti") and Ruth Shushan ("Sunshine") are a folk music duo that love to sing songs and introduce children to the folk tradition by showing them a variety of instruments - guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bodhran (Irish drum) and others. All ages are welcome! Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 26, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. July 5 - 11am – Kindness Craft - 2pm- Make a Rainbow Mobile with Prisms July 12 – 11am - Calming glitter bottles and Mindfulness Exercises July 19 – 12pm - Outdoor water Activities July 20 – 3pm - “Going on a Lion Hunt!” Craft, hunt and sing July 26 – 12-4pm - STEM activities – Build a Marble Run July 27 - Stuffie Sleepover @ the Library- Drop off today and pick up tomorrow! (July 28th) July 28 - 11:30am – Stop Motion Class – Registration Required, 8+ August 2 - 11am – Kids Club – Learn outdoor survival tips; plant an egg carton seed starter August 3 – 3pm – Adopt a Pet Rock August 9 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 10 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 11 – 12-4pm - Life sized Chutes & Ladders game August 16 - 11am – Kids Club – Campfire songs & instrument making August 17 – 10-5pm - Drop in and create a Rock Mandela Day Camp Visits the Chesley BranchJuly 26, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 26, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs! Summer Reading Club @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 26, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. Please register as space is limited. Wild Ontario @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 26, 2018 – Based at the University of Guelph, wildlife interpreters use live owls, hawks and falcons to teach about science and nature. Appropriate for ages 5+. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 26, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Adult Book Club @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 26, 2018 – Held on the last Thursday of the month. New members are welcome! Ask staff for a copy of the book of the month. July’s book is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. August’s book is Island Girls by Nancy Thayer. Summer Reading Club @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 26, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: July 5: Plant a sunflower in your own personalized pot July 12: Make and take your own SLIME July 19: Make a sun catcher for friends living in assisted living July 26: Wild Ontario Visit (ages 5+) at 3:30 / Boardgames and Minecraft August 2: Make your own unicorn and dragon puppets August 9: Recreate the cover art of your favourite book August 16: Camp-out in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in! August 23: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited. Wild Ontario @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 26, 2018 – Based at the University of Guelph, wildlife interpreters use live owls, hawks and falcons to teach about science and nature. Appropriate for ages 5+. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Shark Week Trivia and Film @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 26, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 26, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: (branch specific information here). ** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Wii Drop-in @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 26, 2018 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info. Tech Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 26, 2018 – Need help with your new e reader, Android device or iPad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 5:00-6:00pm. Indoor Campfire @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 26, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. |
27Oh the Songs and Stories! @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 27, 2018 – For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Come and enjoy songs and stories with your child. Story Time @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 27, 2018 – 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 @ the Paisley BranchJuly 27, 2018 – 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 @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 27, 2018 – 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) Summer Reading Club @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 27, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions: July 6: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive. July 13: Nature - Plant seeds and decorate cards and wrapping paper with leaf, flower and rock motifs. July 20: Inventing – Participate in two experiments and finding out what inventors did when they were as young as you. July 27: Exploring – Enjoy an outdoor adventure, and closer look at the beauty of nature with environmentally friendly crafts. Aug. 3: Words – Discover how to use words in playful, funny and surprising poems and stories August 10: Performing – Join us for a costume party and stories with theatrical characters; bring your costume! We cannot wait to see it! August 17 - The Arts – Learn the art of shadow puppetry and shadow theatre and become part of a team who prepares a big play/show for the day. ** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited to 15 participants a program. Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 27, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. July 5 - 11am – Kindness Craft - 2pm- Make a Rainbow Mobile with Prisms July 12 – 11am - Calming glitter bottles and Mindfulness Exercises July 19 – 12pm - Outdoor water Activities July 20 – 3pm - “Going on a Lion Hunt!” Craft, hunt and sing July 26 – 12-4pm - STEM activities – Build a Marble Run July 27 - Stuffie Sleepover @ the Library- Drop off today and pick up tomorrow! (July 28th) July 28 - 11:30am – Stop Motion Class – Registration Required, 8+ August 2 - 11am – Kids Club – Learn outdoor survival tips; plant an egg carton seed starter August 3 – 3pm – Adopt a Pet Rock August 9 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 10 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 11 – 12-4pm - Life sized Chutes & Ladders game August 16 - 11am – Kids Club – Campfire songs & instrument making August 17 – 10-5pm - Drop in and create a Rock Mandela Tech Help @ the Chesley BranchJuly 27, 2018 – Please book ahead at the Desk. Tech Help @ the Paisley BranchJuly 27, 2018 – Please book ahead at the desk. Summer Reading Club @ the Tara BranchJuly 27, 2018 – Join us every Friday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children. Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long. Knitting Circle @ the Ripley BranchJuly 27, 2018 – Work on a project, learn new skills, and meet other knitters! New members welcome. Please bring your own materials. |
28Drop in Saturday Craft @ the Cargill BranchJuly 28, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 28, 2018 – 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 28, 2018 – 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+. Baby Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 28, 2018 – 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 0-24 months. Crafternoon @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 28, 2018 – Free drop in craft. Contact the branch for more info. Storytime and Crafts @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 28, 2018 – Share stories and do a craft with Allicia! Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton BranchJuly 28, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. July 5 - 11am – Kindness Craft - 2pm- Make a Rainbow Mobile with Prisms July 12 – 11am - Calming glitter bottles and Mindfulness Exercises July 19 – 12pm - Outdoor water Activities July 20 – 3pm - “Going on a Lion Hunt!” Craft, hunt and sing July 26 – 12-4pm - STEM activities – Build a Marble Run July 27 - Stuffie Sleepover @ the Library- Drop off today and pick up tomorrow! (July 28th) July 28 - 11:30am – Stop Motion Class – Registration Required, 8+ August 2 - 11am – Kids Club – Learn outdoor survival tips; plant an egg carton seed starter August 3 – 3pm – Adopt a Pet Rock August 9 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 10 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 11 – 12-4pm - Life sized Chutes & Ladders game August 16 - 11am – Kids Club – Campfire songs & instrument making August 17 – 10-5pm - Drop in and create a Rock Mandela Trading Cards @ the Tobermory BranchJuly 28, 2018 – Do you have Pokemon cards, or Hockey cards that you would like to trade or play with? Then come to the Library and meet your friends for card playing/trading! Makers’ Station @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 28, 2018 – 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 will have to drop in and see! Makers’ Station @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 28, 2018 – 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! |
29LEGO Challenge @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 29, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Challenge @ the Southampton BranchJuly 29, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Cookbook Club @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 29, 2018 – Salads on July 29, and Canning and Preserving August 19 @ 2 pm. This is a book club for people who enjoy cooking, sharing, and trying different recipes. The book club meets once a month and focuses on a different theme, exploring the libraries cook book collection. |
30Drop in Maker Craft @ the Walkerton BranchJuly 30, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchJuly 30, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs! STEM Challenges @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 30, 2018 – Drop in Mondays to explore and participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. All ages welcome. 11am; 1pm; 3pm. Wii Drop-in @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 30, 2018 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info. Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley BranchJuly 30, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. New members are always welcome. Drop in Knitting @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryJuly 30, 2018 – Bring your knitting and crochet projects to work on at the Tiverton Library on Monday evenings! |
31Kids Veggie Garden Club @ the Kincardine BranchJuly 31, 2018 – Our resident gardener has plots at the Kincardine Community garden (#27 &28). We will be tending to the garden, learning about nature and looking at books! In the chance of rain the program will be cancelled. Please contact the branch to register ahead of time by contacting the branch. (Appropriate for ages 7 to 12 yrs) Preschool Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchJuly 31, 2018 – 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. Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton BranchJuly 31, 2018 – 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 31, 2018 – 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. Conversational French @ the Southampton BranchJuly 31, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Mildmay BranchJuly 31, 2018 – Registration required - Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Registered members [only] can attend the fun weekly programs. Fresh Air Activities @ the Sauble Beach BranchJuly 31, 2018 – For ages 6-12. July 3: Clothing Swap! Bring your unwanted, gently used, clean clothing, and leave with new (to you) look! Any clothing leftovers will be donated to a local charity. Also, make a loom band bracelet, to give or keep! No registration required July 10: Let it Grow! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & take home craft! This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. Registration is required. July 17: Play with Your Food! Join us at the gazebo for stories, games & experiments! Help build a Solar Powered S’more oven, and sample the results! We’ll also be experimenting with magic milk and invisible ink. No registration required. July 24: Walk the Plank! Arrr! Me hearties be gathering at th' gazebo fer pirate themed tales, games & crafts! Paint a Jolly Roger, 'n learn how t' natter like a pirate! This program runs 45 minutes, 'n be fer sprogs aged 6-12. No registration required. July 31: Word Up! Join us at the gazebo for stories, silly word games & a book craft! Kids will have the opportunity to give “Blackout Poetry” a try! No registration required. August 7: Comic Book Club! Join us at the gazebo for a Comic Book Club! Discuss your favourite books and characters, make your own comic book, and use provided costumes (or bring your own!) to dress up and to create a new character! No registration required. August 14: Messy Art! Join us at gazebo for stories, games & art experiments! We will be using various methods and materials to make messy works of art. This free program runs 45 minutes, and is for ages 6-12. No registration required. August 21: Splash! Get ready! Get Set! Get Wet! Join us at gazebo for a cool down! Stories, water games and art experiments! No registration required. *Alternate activities will be planned in case of bad weather Summer Reading Club @ the Paisley BranchJuly 31, 2018 – Join us every Tuesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children. Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long. Summer Reading Club @ the Wiarton BranchJuly 31, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions: July 3: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive. July 10: Nature - Plant seeds and decorate cards and wrapping paper with leaf, flower and rock motifs. July 17: Inventing – Participate in two experiments and finding out what inventors did when they were as young as you. July 24: Exploring – Enjoy an outdoor adventure, and closer look at the beauty of nature with environmentally friendly crafts. July 31: Words – Discover how to use words in playful, funny and surprising poems and stories August 7 - Performing – Join us for a costume party and stories with theatrical characters; bring your costume! We cannot wait to see it! August 14 - Art – Learn the art of shadow puppetry and shadow theatre and become part of a team who prepares a big play/show for the day. Lucknow Scribblers Writing Group @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryJuly 31, 2018 – 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 31, 2018 – 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 |
1Story Time @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 1, 2018 – 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 Read to Me, Please! @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 1, 2018 – 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. Spanish Story Time for Kids @ the Southampton BranchAugust 1, 2018 – Join us for stories and games in Spanish. Story Time @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 1, 2018 – 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) Story Time @ the Tara BranchAugust 1, 2018 – 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 Baby Time @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 1, 2018 – 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. Story Time @ the Sauble Beach BranchAugust 1, 2018 – Join us for this new fun babies and preschooler program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 1, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 1, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 1, 2018 – Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience. Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 1, 2018 – Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 1, 2018 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome! Summer Reading Club @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 1, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Teeswater BranchAugust 1, 2018 – Registration required - Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs Summer Reading Club @ the Chesley BranchAugust 1, 2018 – Join us every Wednesday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children. Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long. LEGO Club @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 1, 2018 – 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. Midweek Make it! @ the Lion’s Head BranchAugust 1, 2018 – Break up your week with fun crafts and a story with Beth. Summer Reading Club @ the Ripley BranchAugust 1, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: July 4: Plant a sunflower in your own personalized pot July 11: Make and take your own SLIME July 18: Make a sun catcher for friends living in assisted living July 25: Boardgames and Minecraft August 1: Make your own unicorn and dragon puppets August 8: Recreate the cover art of your favourite book August 15: Campout in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in! August 22: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited. Board Games/Chess Tournament @ the Southampton BranchAugust 1, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 1, 2018 – It started as a knitting group, but we have crocheters and cross-stitchers too! We host two groups on Wednesdays. The first group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm and includes left handed instruction. The second group meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome! |
2Tech Toy Fun @ the Teeswater BranchAugust 2, 2018 – Drop in and see what’s new! Story Time @ the Chesley BranchAugust 2, 2018 – 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 @ the Ripley BranchAugust 2, 2018 – 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 Ron the Party Magician @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 2, 2018 – Ron combines elements of music, comedy and drama to entertain his audience; storytelling is a significant part of many of his shows. Also, all of his shows feature a lot of audience participation! Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton BranchAugust 2, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. July 5 - 11am – Kindness Craft - 2pm- Make a Rainbow Mobile with Prisms July 12 – 11am - Calming glitter bottles and Mindfulness Exercises July 19 – 12pm - Outdoor water Activities July 20 – 3pm - “Going on a Lion Hunt!” Craft, hunt and sing July 26 – 12-4pm - STEM activities – Build a Marble Run July 27 - Stuffie Sleepover @ the Library- Drop off today and pick up tomorrow! (July 28th) July 28 - 11:30am – Stop Motion Class – Registration Required, 8+ August 2 - 11am – Kids Club – Learn outdoor survival tips; plant an egg carton seed starter August 3 – 3pm – Adopt a Pet Rock August 9 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 10 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 11 – 12-4pm - Life sized Chutes & Ladders game August 16 - 11am – Kids Club – Campfire songs & instrument making August 17 – 10-5pm - Drop in and create a Rock Mandela Summer Reading Club @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 2, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs! Day Camp Visits the Chesley BranchAugust 2, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 2, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. Please register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 2, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryAugust 2, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: July 5: Plant a sunflower in your own personalized pot July 12: Make and take your own SLIME July 19: Make a sun catcher for friends living in assisted living July 26: Wild Ontario Visit (ages 5+) at 3:30 / Boardgames and Minecraft August 2: Make your own unicorn and dragon puppets August 9: Recreate the cover art of your favourite book August 16: Camp-out in the library! Bring sheets/blankets and construct tents to read and play in! August 23: Make a stop motion movie using our iPad kit Please call, visit, or email the branch to register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 2, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs: (branch specific information here). ** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Wii Drop-in @ the Wiarton BranchAugust 2, 2018 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info. Tech Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 2, 2018 – Need help with your new e reader, Android device or iPad? Make an appointment with one of our staff members for help with your technological device on Thursday afternoons between 5:00-6:00pm. |
3Kincardine Reunion @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 3, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Oh the Songs and Stories! @ the Lion’s Head BranchAugust 3, 2018 – For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Come and enjoy songs and stories with your child. Story Time @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryAugust 3, 2018 – 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 @ the Paisley BranchAugust 3, 2018 – 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 @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 3, 2018 – 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) Summer Reading Club @ the Sauble Beach BranchAugust 3, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs that explore different passions: July 6: Helping - Paint kindness rocks and discuss ways of being generous and supportive. July 13: Nature - Plant seeds and decorate cards and wrapping paper with leaf, flower and rock motifs. July 20: Inventing – Participate in two experiments and finding out what inventors did when they were as young as you. July 27: Exploring – Enjoy an outdoor adventure, and closer look at the beauty of nature with environmentally friendly crafts. Aug. 3: Words – Discover how to use words in playful, funny and surprising poems and stories August 10: Performing – Join us for a costume party and stories with theatrical characters; bring your costume! We cannot wait to see it! August 17 - The Arts – Learn the art of shadow puppetry and shadow theatre and become part of a team who prepares a big play/show for the day. ** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited to 15 participants a program. Summer Reading Club @ the Tara BranchAugust 3, 2018 – Join us every Friday at 1:30 pm for all kinds of activities for school aged children. Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly Wednesday programs, and in-branch activities all summer long. Knitting Circle @ the Ripley BranchAugust 3, 2018 – Work on a project, learn new skills, and meet other knitters! New members welcome. Please bring your own materials. Knitting Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchAugust 3, 2018 – Bring your project, come to learn or just have fun at a knitting circle. Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton BranchAugust 3, 2018 – Feed Your Passions with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club. Stop by the library to pick up a booklet, stickers and more. Complete all the Summer Reading Club requirements to earn your customized button. Check out our weekly programs. July 5 - 11am – Kindness Craft - 2pm- Make a Rainbow Mobile with Prisms July 12 – 11am - Calming glitter bottles and Mindfulness Exercises July 19 – 12pm - Outdoor water Activities July 20 – 3pm - “Going on a Lion Hunt!” Craft, hunt and sing July 26 – 12-4pm - STEM activities – Build a Marble Run July 27 - Stuffie Sleepover @ the Library- Drop off today and pick up tomorrow! (July 28th) July 28 - 11:30am – Stop Motion Class – Registration Required, 8+ August 2 - 11am – Kids Club – Learn outdoor survival tips; plant an egg carton seed starter August 3 – 3pm – Adopt a Pet Rock August 9 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 10 - 12-4pm – Outdoor Games at the Library August 11 – 12-4pm - Life sized Chutes & Ladders game August 16 - 11am – Kids Club – Campfire songs & instrument making August 17 – 10-5pm - Drop in and create a Rock Mandela |
4All Day STEM Challenge @ the Southampton BranchAugust 4, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Drop in Saturday Craft @ the Cargill BranchAugust 4, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 4, 2018 – 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 BranchAugust 4, 2018 – 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+. Baby Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 4, 2018 – 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 0-24 months. Crafternoon @ the Lion’s Head BranchAugust 4, 2018 – Free drop in craft. Contact the branch for more info. Storytime and Crafts @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 4, 2018 – Share stories and do a craft with Allicia! Trading Cards @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 4, 2018 – Do you have Pokemon cards, or Hockey cards that you would like to trade or play with? Then come to the Library and meet your friends for card playing/trading! Escape the Titanic @ the Chesley BranchAugust 4, 2018 The Titanic is sinking…Jack is missing and Rose is distraught! Solve the puzzles to find Jack before everyone runs out of time! Makers’ Station @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 4, 2018 – 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 will have to drop in and see! Makers’ Station @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 4, 2018 – 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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