Happy Spring!

What’s On at the Library! 

DROP-IN TO ADOPT-A-FISH

Fishy Fun Family Storytime | All Ages

Enjoy a special Fishy Fun Family Storytime in the Welsh Hall as part of Adopt-a-Fish!

Adopt-A-Fish: Salmon Release | All Ages

Start your morning with a fishy-themed storytime. Then, head to Memorial Park to collect your Adopt-a-Fish Certificate and release a juvenile Coho Salmon into the wild!

This is a family event for adults to participate with children and will proceed rain or shine.

HOLIDAY HOURS

Thursday, April 17 open hours are 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Early Closure)

Saturday, April 19 open hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The Library will be closed Friday, April 18, Sunday, April 20 and Monday, April 21.

Monday, May 19 open hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fun in Farsi Storytime | All Ages

Hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes in Persian and English. All are welcome.

Saturday, April 12, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Un, deux, trois - Jouons! / One, two, three - Let's Play! | Ages 3-7 with caregiver

Join us for stories, songs, and activities in English and French! All language levels are welcome.

This is a stay-and-play family program.

Explore our other Storytimes: Tales for Twos, Drop-In Play + Storytime, Babytime Pre-Walkers and Babytime Walkers, Storytime Fun, and Family Storytime

REGISTER NOW to secure your spot!

Fridays, April 25 - June 20, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.

Fridays, May 23 - June 20, 3:30 - 5 p.m.

REGISTER NOW to secure your spot!

May the 4th Simbrix | Grades 4-6

Join us for an hour of Star Wars themed pixel art creation with Simbrix!

Sunday, May 4, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Draw Your Art Out!

Calling all doodlers, colourers, and Picassos!  Join us in The Lab as we explore using iPads to create digital art.

Grades 4-5

Saturday, May 24, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Register for one time slot: 

3 - 3:40 p.m. OR 3:50 - 4:30 p.m.

Grades 6-7

Saturday, May 3, 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Mandarin Conversation Simbrix | Ages 6+ with caregiver

Create pixel art while practicing your Mandarin speaking skills. All language levels are welcome.

Thursday, May 8, 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

A friendly reminder: all kids under the age of 10 need to use the Library with an attentive caregiver.

SCHOOLS OUT: FRIDAY, MAY 16

Movie Matinée: Dog Man|All Ages

After a workplace incident, a police officer and his K9 companion are fused together and Dog Man is born! Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve–and fetch, sit and roll over.

Friday, May 16, 2 - 3:45 p.m. 

TEEN VOLUNTEERING | Grades 8-12

Visit the teen page to learn more about volunteering at the Library.

IN THE COMMUNITY

WORLD BOOK ONLINE (English + French!)

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