Monday August 6
Please note that all branches will be closed on Monday, August 6. Have a safe and fun long weekend.
Please note that all branches will be closed on Monday, August 6. Have a safe and fun long weekend.
D Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests, and all abilities.
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29LEGO Challenge @ the Port Elgin Branch July 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. 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! 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! |
5LEGO Challenge @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 5, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Challenge @ the Southampton BranchAugust 5, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. |
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7Kids Veggie Garden Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 7, 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 BranchAugust 7, 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 BranchAugust 7, 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 BranchAugust 7, 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 BranchAugust 7, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Mildmay BranchAugust 7, 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 BranchAugust 7, 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 BranchAugust 7, 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. Movies for Adults @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 7, 2018 – July 2 - Downsizing August 7 – The Post Sign Language with Andrea Wist @ the Southampton BranchAugust 7, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Wiarton BranchAugust 7, 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 LibraryAugust 7, 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 BranchAugust 7, 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 |
8Story Time @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2018 – Join us for stories and games in Spanish. Story Time @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 8, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 8, 2018 – Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience. Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 8, 2018 – Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2018 – Break up your week with fun crafts and a story with Beth. Summer Reading Club @ the Ripley BranchAugust 8, 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 8, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 8, 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! |
9Kids Book Club @ the Teeswater BranchAugust 9, 2018 – Register for this 4-session program and read together this summer. Suitable for ages 7-12 Story Time @ the Chesley BranchAugust 9, 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 9, 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 BranchAugust 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! Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton BranchAugust 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. 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 Canadian Raptor Conservancy @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 9, 2018 – Eagle, Hawk and Turkey Vulture Oh My!!! Come and learn about Birds of Prey that live or visit Canada. Day Camp Visits the Chesley BranchAugust 9, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 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. Please register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 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. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. The Other Book Club @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 9, 2018 – July 12 – The Martian August 9 – A Wrinkle in Time Summer Reading Club @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryAugust 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: 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 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: (branch specific information here). ** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Wii Drop-in @ the Wiarton BranchAugust 9, 2018 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info. Tech Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 9, 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. |
10Oh the Songs and Stories! @ the Lion’s Head BranchAugust 10, 2018 – For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Come and enjoy songs and stories with your child. Story Time @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryAugust 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. Suitable for ages 2-4 Story Time @ the Paisley BranchAugust 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. Suitable for ages 2-4 Story Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 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. (Appropriate for 0-4 years of age) Summer Reading Club @ the Sauble Beach BranchAugust 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 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 BranchAugust 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. 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 Scrabble with Friends @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 10, 2018 – Enjoy playing Scrabble? Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble fun! Tech Help @ the Tara BranchAugust 10, 2018 – Please book ahead at the desk. Summer Reading Club @ the Tara BranchAugust 10, 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 10, 2018 – Work on a project, learn new skills, and meet other knitters! New members welcome. Please bring your own materials. |
11Drop in Saturday Craft @ the Cargill BranchAugust 11, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 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. LEGO Club @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 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. Suitable for ages 7+. Baby Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 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 0-24 months. Crafternoon @ the Lion’s Head BranchAugust 11, 2018 – Free drop in craft. Contact the branch for more info. Storytime and Crafts @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 11, 2018 – Share stories and do a craft with Allicia! Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton BranchAugust 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 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 BranchAugust 11, 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 BranchAugust 11, 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 11, 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! |
12LEGO Challenge @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 12, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Challenge @ the Southampton BranchAugust 12, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. |
13Kincardine Branch @ Victoria ParkAugust 13, 2018 – Come visit us at the Monday Market in Victoria Park. Drop in Maker Craft @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 13, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchAugust 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! STEM Challenges @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 13, 2018 – Drop in Mondays to explore and participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. All ages welcome. 11am; 1pm; 3pm. Maker’s Station @ the Tiverton BranchAugust 13, 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! Tech Time @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 13, 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. Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley BranchAugust 13, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. New members are always welcome. Drop in Knitting @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 13, 2018 – Bring your knitting and crochet projects to work on at the Tiverton Library on Monday evenings! |
14Kids Veggie Garden Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 14, 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 BranchAugust 14, 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 BranchAugust 14, 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 BranchAugust 14, 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. Bruce Geddes @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 14, 2018 – A writer for Lonely Planet and one-time producer at CBC, Bruce presents is novel, The Higher the Monkey Climbs. Meet Bruce as he reads from his book and talks about his writing journey. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Conversational French @ the Southampton BranchAugust 14, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Mildmay BranchAugust 14, 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 BranchAugust 14, 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 BranchAugust 14, 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 BranchAugust 14, 2018 – July 10 - Work Like Any Other August 14 - My Grandmother Sends her Regards and Apologies Summer Reading Club @ the Wiarton BranchAugust 14, 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 LibraryAugust 14, 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. |
15Story Time @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 15, 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 15, 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 15, 2018 – Join us for stories and games in Spanish. Story Time @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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. Panzerotti and Sunshine @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 15, 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. Story Time @ the Sauble Beach BranchAugust 15, 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 15, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 15, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 15, 2018 – Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience. Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 15, 2018 – Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience. Community Living Movie @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 15, 2018 – We’ll be watching “Ferdinand”. Free admission. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 2018 – Break up your week with fun crafts and a story with Beth. Summer Reading Club @ the Ripley BranchAugust 15, 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 BranchAugust 15, 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 LibraryAugust 15, 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. |
16Story Time @ the Chesley BranchAugust 16, 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 16, 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 BranchAugust 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. 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 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! Day Camp Visits the Chesley BranchAugust 16, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 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. Please register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 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. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Movie Matinee @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 16, 2018 – July 19 - The Greatest Showman August 16 - Lady Bird. Free admission. Summer Reading Club @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryAugust 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: 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 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: (branch specific information here). ** Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Wii Drop-in @ the Wiarton BranchAugust 16, 2018 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info. Tech Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 16, 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. |
17Oh the Songs and Stories! @ the Lion’s Head BranchAugust 17, 2018 – For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Come and enjoy songs and stories with your child. Story Time @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryAugust 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. Suitable for ages 2-4 Summer Reading Club @ the Southampton BranchAugust 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. 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 Story Time @ the Paisley BranchAugust 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. Suitable for ages 2-4 Story Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 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. (Appropriate for 0-4 years of age) Summer Reading Club @ the Sauble Beach BranchAugust 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 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. Titanic Escape Room @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 17, 2018 – The Titanic is sinking…Jack is missing and Rose is distraught! Solve the puzzles to find Jack before everyone runs out of time! This escape room challenge for teens takes 40 minutes. Please contact the branch to register. One person/group must register for a time. Works best with groups of 4-6 friends. Summer Reading Club @ the Tara BranchAugust 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2018 – Bring your project, come to learn or just have fun at a knitting circle. |
18All Day STEM Challenge @ the Southampton BranchAugust 18, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Drop in Saturday Craft @ the Cargill BranchAugust 18, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 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. LEGO Club @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 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. Suitable for ages 7+. Baby Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 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 0-24 months. Crafternoon @ the Lion’s Head BranchAugust 18, 2018 – Free drop in craft. Contact the branch for more info. Storytime and Crafts @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 18, 2018 – Share stories and do a craft with Allicia! Trading Cards @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 18, 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 BranchAugust 18, 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 18, 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! |
19LEGO Challenge @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 19, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Challenge @ the Southampton BranchAugust 19, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Cookbook Club @ the Wiarton BranchAugust 19, 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. |
20Drop in Maker Craft @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 20, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. Summer Reading Club @ the Lion’s Head BranchAugust 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! Panzerotti and Sunshine @ the Sauble Beach BranchAugust 20, 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. STEM Challenges @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 20, 2018 – Drop in Mondays to explore and participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. All ages welcome. 11am; 1pm; 3pm. Maker’s Station @ the Tiverton BranchAugust 20, 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! Tech Time @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 20, 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. Bruce Geddes @ the Sauble Beach BranchAugust 20, 2018 – A writer for Lonely Planet and one-time producer at CBC, Bruce presents is novel, The Higher the Monkey Climbs. Meet Bruce as he reads from his book and talks about his writing journey. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley BranchAugust 20, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. New members are always welcome. Drop in Knitting @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 20, 2018 – Bring your knitting and crochet projects to work on at the Tiverton Library on Monday evenings! |
21Kids Veggie Garden Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 21, 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 BranchAugust 21, 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 BranchAugust 21, 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 BranchAugust 21, 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 BranchAugust 21, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Summer Reading Club Meetings @ the Mildmay BranchAugust 21, 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 BranchAugust 21, 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 Tech Zoo @ the Paisley BranchAugust 21, 2018 – Come play and learn with our robotic and technology based kits. Please pre-register at the branch. Lucknow Scribblers Writing Group @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryAugust 21, 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 BranchAugust 21, 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 |
22Story Time @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2018 – Join us for stories and games in Spanish. Story Time @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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. Panzerotti and Sunshine @ the Southampton BranchAugust 22, 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. Story Time @ the Sauble Beach BranchAugust 22, 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 22, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 22, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 22, 2018 – Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience. Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 22, 2018 – Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 22, 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! Tech Zoo @ the Chesley BranchAugust 22, 2018 – Come play and learn with our robotic and technology based kits. Please Pre-register at the branch. LEGO Club @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 22, 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 22, 2018 – Break up your week with fun crafts and a story with Beth. Summer Reading Club @ the Ripley BranchAugust 22, 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 BranchAugust 22, 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! |
23Kids Book Club @ the Teeswater BranchAugust 23, 2018 – Register for this 4-session program and read together this summer. Suitable for ages 7-12 Story Time @ the Chesley BranchAugust 23, 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 23, 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 Day Camp Visits the Chesley BranchAugust 23, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Bruce Geddes @ the Wiarton BranchAugust 23, 2018 – A writer for Lonely Planet and one-time producer at CBC, Bruce presents is novel, The Higher the Monkey Climbs. Meet Bruce as he reads from his book and talks about his writing journey. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Summer Reading Club @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryAugust 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: 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. Wii Drop-in @ the Wiarton BranchAugust 23, 2018 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info. Tech Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 23, 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 BranchAugust 23, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. |
24Let’s Talk Science from University of Guelph @ the Mildmay BranchAugust 24, 2018 – “Super Science Challenges”. Registration required – space limited. Ages 8 – 13. Oh the Songs and Stories! @ the Lion’s Head BranchAugust 24, 2018 – For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Come and enjoy songs and stories with your child. Story Time @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryAugust 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. Suitable for ages 2-4 Story Time @ the Paisley BranchAugust 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. Suitable for ages 2-4 Story Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 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. (Appropriate for 0-4 years of age) Let’s Talk Science from U of Guelph @ the Teeswater BranchAugust 24, 2018 – Super Science Challenges. Registration required – space limited. Ages 8-13 Let’s Talk Science @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 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. Tech Help @ the Paisley BranchAugust 24, 2018 – Please book ahead at the desk. Tech Zoo @ the Tara BranchAugust 24, 2018 – Come play and learn with our robotic and technology-based kits. Please contact branch to pre-register. Knitting Circle @ the Ripley BranchAugust 24, 2018 – Work on a project, learn new skills, and meet other knitters! New members welcome. Please bring your own materials. Let’s Talk Science @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 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. |
25Let’s Talk Science @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 25, 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. All Day STEM Challenge @ the Southampton BranchAugust 25, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Drop in Saturday Craft @ the Cargill BranchAugust 25, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 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. LEGO Club @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 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. Suitable for ages 7+. Let’s Talk Science @ the Lion’s Head BranchAugust 25, 2018 – Chemistry Magic Show! 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. Baby Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 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 0-24 months. Storytime and Crafts @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 25, 2018 – Share stories and do a craft with Allicia! Let’s Talk Science @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 25, 2018 – Chemistry Magic Show! 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. Trading Cards @ the Tobermory BranchAugust 25, 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 BranchAugust 25, 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 25, 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! |
26LEGO Challenge @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 26, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Challenge @ the Southampton BranchAugust 26, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. |
27Drop in Maker Craft @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 27, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. STEM Challenges @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 27, 2018 – Drop in Mondays to explore and participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. All ages welcome. 11am; 1pm; 3pm. Friends of the Library Ice Cream Social @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 27, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Maker’s Station @ the Tiverton BranchAugust 27, 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! Tech Time @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 27, 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. Yarns & Tales @ the Chesley BranchAugust 27, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. New members are always welcome. Drop in Knitting @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 27, 2018 – Bring your knitting and crochet projects to work on at the Tiverton Library on Monday evenings! |
28Preschool Story Time @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 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. Preschool Story Time @ the Southampton BranchAugust 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. Story Time @ the Wiarton BranchAugust 28, 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 BranchAugust 28, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. The Panzerotti and Sunshine Show @ the Mildmay BranchAugust 28, 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! Call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Amnesty International Book Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 28, 2018 – We’ll be reading “Scarborough”. Lucknow Scribblers Writing Group @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryAugust 28, 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 BranchAugust 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. Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal. Adults must stay for the program. Suitable for ages 18 months – 7 |
29Story Time @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 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. Suitable for ages 2-4 Read to Me, Please! @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 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. Spanish Story Time for Kids @ the Southampton BranchAugust 29, 2018 – Join us for stories and games in Spanish. Story Time @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 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) Baby Time @ the Walkerton BranchAugust 29, 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 29, 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 29, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Conversational Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 29, 2018 – Join us for some fun and learn some new phrases! Geared to those with some experience. Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 29, 2018 – Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience. Beginner Spanish @ the Southampton BranchAugust 29, 2018 – Geared to those who want to learn Spanish and have no experience. Book Club for Adults @ the Teeswater BranchAugust 29, 2018 – Please contact the branch for more info. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 29, 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! Adult Book Club @ the Southampton BranchAugust 29, 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 BranchAugust 29, 2018 – Break up your week with fun crafts and a story with Beth. Drop in Knitting Club @ the Kincardine BranchAugust 29, 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! |
30Story Time @ the Ripley BranchAugust 30, 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 Bruce Geddes @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 30, 2018 – A writer for Lonely Planet and one-time producer at CBC, Bruce presents is novel, The Higher the Monkey Climbs. Meet Bruce as he reads from his book and talks about his writing journey. Please call or email the branch to register as space is limited. Adult Book Club @ the Port Elgin BranchAugust 30, 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. Wii Drop-in @ the Wiarton BranchAugust 30, 2018 – Come play Wii on the big screen. Please contact the branch for more info. Tech Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 30, 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. |
31Story Time @ the Lucknow Branch LibraryAugust 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. Suitable for ages 2-4 Story Time @ the Tiverton Branch LibraryAugust 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. (Appropriate for 0-4 years of age) Knitting Circle @ the Ripley BranchAugust 31, 2018 – Work on a project, learn new skills, and meet other knitters! New members welcome. Please bring your own materials. |
1Drop in Saturday Craft @ the Cargill BranchSeptember 1, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. LEGO Club & Drop in Maker Craft @ the Walkerton BranchSeptember 1, 2018 – v LEGO Club @ the Kincardine BranchSeptember 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. Saturday Drop in Craft @ the Cargill BranchSeptember 1, 2018 – Free drop in event. Please contact the branch for more info. Baby Time @ the Tiverton BranchSeptember 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 0-24 months. Crafternoon Time @ the Lion’s Head BranchSeptember 1, 2018 – Share stories and do a craft with Beth Storytime and Crafts @ the Tobermory BranchSeptember 1, 2018 – Share stories and do a craft with Allicia! Trading Cards @ the Tobermory BranchSeptember 1, 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! Maker’s Station @ the Kincardine BranchSeptember 1, 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! |
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