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Adult Reading Challenge (ARC)

All Day 7/1 - 8/31
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
All Library Locations
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Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate summer by participating in ARC, our Adult Reading Challenge! Complete activities to earn badges along the way.

Design-a-Bookmark Contest

07/02/2024 @ 9:30am - 08/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Children
All Library Locations
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Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Summer Reading
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Calling all illustrators!
10 am

Nature Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come listen to nature stories and songs! A portion of this storytimes involves going outside into the reading garden or taking a walk to the park outside the library. Please dress for the weather.

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Books and Crafts in the Park with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Off Site
Full
Registration
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join children's staff for an interactive storytelling event followed by a fun craft led by EarlyON staff in the Esplanade Park! Please register for each Monday session you would like to attend.

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm

Beyond the Book (8-12 yrs)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Come and have some fun and meet other kids in this literacy focused program as we go "beyond the book." Each week there will be a different book challenge.

July 8 - Writing - Make up a goofy story or poem. Draw a cover to a book.

STEM Workshop with Ontario Tech University (Grades 5-8)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Central Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Boost your child's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills with Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach Team!

LEGO STEAM Fun! (6-12 yrs)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us in-person as we play with LEGO. Let your creativity be your guide! Supplies will be provided.

Space Slime! (9-12 yrs)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Central Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Let's get messy and create cool, colourful space slime! Sparkly stardust slime or green alien goo - whatever you create is up to you! Dress for mess. Supplies will be provided.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm

Create an Alien Terrarium (8-12 yrs)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Gardening, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Put your layering skills to the test by making your very own alien terrarium! A few seeds there, some potting soil there and voila! Dress for mess. Supplies will be provided.
7 pm

Tea & Books: Travelogues

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author! Can't join in person? No worries!