MARCH BREAK 2015
CENTRAL
CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB
Monday, March 16
Tuesday March 17
Wednesday, March 18
Thursday, March 19
Saturday, March 21
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Teen Volunteers will be available to help teach the basics of how to play chess. For those who know how to play you are invited to come and play. We will be holding our annual chess tournament at the end of March Break. Registration required.
LEGO DUPLO STORYTIME
Monday, March 16
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for a terrific time followed by a theme related Duplo Lego activity. If you have a Lego set that you want to show us please bring it. Ages 4 to 12. Registration required.
IT’S NOT EASY BEING GREEN, OR IS IT DAY?
Tuesday, March 17
1:00 - 4:00 pm
We will welcome dancers from Arden Academy of Irish Dance who will perform on St. Patrick’s Day. This will be followed by stories, crafts, games, ecokids and other fun activities. Ages 4 to 12. Registration required.
FROZEN/DIARY OF A WIMPY KID DAY
Wednesday, March 18
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for a fun day of games and crafts related to terrific stories. Ages 4 to 12. Registration required.
ACTIVE ART DAY
Tuesday, March 19
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Children will create art as they do fun physical activities. What will you create? There will be painting so dress for a bit of a mess. Ages 4 to 12. Registration required.
CATAPULT DAY
Friday, March 20
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Back by popular demand. Come in and make a simple catapult so the fun can begin. We’ll experiment with our catapults by launching lightweight items to test the distance and aim.
Ages 5 and up. Registration required.
MARCH MONSTERS MELODRAMA
Saturday, March 21
Join us for our last blow out party. We need monsters, pirates, princesses, spooky people and artists. If you love to act, put on costumes or paint a set for a play, you will have a great time. Ages 4 to 12. Registration required.
To register or for more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
BRIDGEVIEW BRANCH
DOCUMENTARY DAY
Monday, March 16
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Drop into the library to enjoy a variety of back - to - back documentaries geared for school aged children.
PUZZLE DAY
Tuesday, March 17
Noon - 4:00 pm
Drop in to the library and work out some puzzles, crosswords, search words, jigsaw puzzles and more. Choose from varying levels of difficulty for a range of school aged children.
GAME DAY
Wednesday, March 18
Come to the library and pick a game to play. Why not bring a friend or sibling and challenge them to win?
TECHNOLOGY DAY
Tuesday, March 19
2:00 - 4:00 pm
‘Tweens and teens come to the library and learn about mobile devices or tablets and how to access free eBooks, music, movies and more. Kids need to bring their own devices for optimal participation. Ages 10 to 16.
CRAFT DAY
Friday, March 20
10:00 am to Noon
Come to the library and get crafty.
Make a pipe cleaner pal or an indoor snowman. Ages 6 to 12. Registration required.
MOVIE DAY
Saturday, March 21
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Drop in to the library with your friends and family and enjoy a family friendly movie.
To register or for more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
BUDIMIR BRANCH
ART DAY: QUOTABLE CANVAS CREATIONS
Monday, March 16
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Let your artistic side shine this March Break. Immortalize your favourite quote on canvas and create your own masterpiece to brighten up your room. Paint and tape is all it will take to make these cool art pieces for you to take home. Ages 8 to 14. Registration required.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Tuesday, March 17
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Bring the luck of the Irish into your home with easy-to-make Leprechaun and Shamrock pencil toppers. Registration required.
DIY DAY
Wednesday, March 18
Noon - 1:00 pm
Come join us at the library for some do-it-yourself fun. Together we’ll be making our own mini lava lamps and some “moon dough”, that you’ll be able to take home. Ages 6 to 12. Registration required.
To register or for more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
FONTAINEBLEAU BRANCH
MOVIE DAY
Monday, March 16
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join us as we watch some of our favourite movies and have some of our favourite movie snacks.
TECHNOLOGY DAY
Tuesday, March 17
11:00 am - Noon
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Join us for some technology fun as we play with Makey Makeys, make buttons,
explore some cool online technology websites, and more.Ages 8 to 12. Registration required.
GAME DAY
Wednesday, March 18
12:30 - 7:30 pm
A variety of board games will be provided to enjoy. Ages 6 and up.
DAY OF MYSTERY
Thursday, March 19
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
A crime has been committed at the library. Follow the clues and solve the crime. Ages 8 to 12.
To register or for more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
FOREST GLADE BRANCH
OCEAN SLIME DAY
Wednesday, March 18
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Come to the library to learn about life in the ocean. Play ocean bingo and make gooey ocean slime to take home.
CRAFT DAY
Thursday, March 19
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come to the library and get crafty.
Winter is almost over, come create a craft celebrating the season. Ages 4 to 12. Registration required.
MOD PODGE DAY
Saturday, March 21
10:00 - 11:30 am
Get crafty with Mod Podge. Join us for a fun morning of sticky decoupage. Ages 5 to 12. Registration required.
To register or for more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
REMINGTON PARK BRANCH
MARBLE MADNESS DAY
Tuesday, March 17
1:00 - 7:00 pm
Go mad for marble activities at the library. Activities will include building marble runs, marble painting or a good old-fashioned game of marbles.
MAKE YOUR DAY
Thursday, March 19
1:00 - 7:00 pm
Make a light you can throw. Take apart an old computer or play a video game with an orange. We will be all about making our own fun, so come out and enjoy.
MOVIE MARATHON DAY
Saturday, March 21
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A triple feature show for one really great price, free! Come out and enjoy some popcorn (bring your own drink) and three really great family friendly movies. Show times at 10, 12 and 2. come for one or for all.
To register or for more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
RIVERSIDE BRANCH
LOOKING FOR TALENT DAY
Monday, March 16
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Join us in celebrating the talented children of Riverside, a musical adventure for children ages 6 to 13.
ART DAY
Tuesday, March 17
2:30 - 3:30 am
Come in and make a beautiful silhouetteout of recycled materials. Ages 8 and up.
To register or for more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6600.
SANDWICH BRANCH
PUZZLE DAY
Monday, March 16
3:00 - 4:00 pm
A pile of puzzles will be passed to each particular patron to be solved.
ART DAY
Tuesday, March 17
3:00 - 4:00 pm
We’ll look at the abstract artists, Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, Georgia O’Keefe, Mark Rothko and try our hand at art that’s independent of visual references in our world.
GAME DAY
Wednesday, March 18
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Your library has a number of table games and a PS3. Come play one of ours or bring your own.
MOVIE DAY
Thursday, March 19
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Movies are being shown all day from the library’s large collection.
To register or for more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 7700.
SEMINOLE BRANCH
ART DAY
Monday, March 16
2:30 - 3:30 pm
It’s time to get imaginative and let those creative juices flow. We will work on amazing art projects that will have people thinking you’re the next Picasso.
MINECRAFT DAY
Wednesday, March 18
2:30 - 3:30 pm
If you love Minecraft and the world of building blocks, you’ll have a blast at this pixilated program designed around the visual world.
MAKEY MAKEY DAY
Tuesday, March 19
3:00 - 4:00 pm
If you’ve been thinking about learning more about Makey Makey’s and wanting to try playing the piano on bananas, now is your opportunity. Drop in to the library and see what kind of creations you can come up with.
GAME DAY
Saturday, March 21
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Drop in to the library all day and challenge your friends and family to a game of Scrabble, Connect 4, Trouble and many morel.
For more information or to register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 8800.
SOUTH WALKERVILLE BRANCH
PINE CONE OWL DAY
Monday, March 16
2:00 - 3:00 pm
You won’t believe that these adorable owls are made of pine cones, cotton balls and a few bits and pieces. Ages 5 to 12. Limit 20. Registration required.
GLOVE MONSTER DAY
Tuesday, March 17
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Create your own scary pal. Ages 5 to 12. Limit 20. Registration required.
ROCK PAINTING DAY
Wednesday, March 18
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Create your own pet rock. Ages 5 to 12. Limit 20. Registration required.
OLAF DAY
Thursday, March 19
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Bring home your very own Olaf. Ages 5 to 12. Limit 20. Registration required.
MOVIE DAY
Saturday, March 21
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Enjoy some popcorn, treats and relax with a movie Ages 5 to 12.
For more information or to register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5900.