SUMMER PROGRAMS 2017
CENTRAL
850 Ouellette Avenue
TECH HUB FREE PLAY
Central
Monday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Monday, August 14, 21, 28 • 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Explore the different tech tools we have in the Tech Hub. From GarageBand to electronic cutters, from robots to video cameras and software. All ages welcome, children under 12 with a caregiver. Ext. 4434.
LIBRARY LIVE TEEN VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Tuesday, July 4 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, July 5 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, July 8 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Teens looking for volunteer work are required to attend at least two training sessions.
BUTTON UP
Thursday, July 6 • 1:00 - 3:00 pm
TWEEN COLOURING CLUB
Friday, July 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10:30 - 11:30 pm
Friday, August 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30 - 11:30 pm
Simply Colour, we’ll provide everything. Ages 8 to 14.
LIBRARY LIVE CHESS, LEGO & X-BOX CLUB
Saturday, July 8, 22 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, August 12, 26 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, July 11, 18, 25 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, August 8, 15, 22 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Wednesday, July 12, 19, 26 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Wednesday, August 9, 16, 23 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Children and teen volunteers meet to learn to play chess. X-box games, Duplo Lego and a variety of board games are also available. Ages 4 to 12. Registration required.
THE BEST CANADIAN CHILDREN’S STORYTIME
Monday, July 10, 17, 24, 31 • 10:00 - 11:00 am
Monday, August 14, 21, 28 • 10:00 - 11:00 am
Stories will be read this summer at the library. Franklin Stories by Paulette Bourgeois, Caribbean stories by Canadian Ricardo Keenes-Douglas, Nunavut stories by Michael Kusugak, African stories by Tololwa M. Mollel and funny poem and stories by Dennis Lee and Robert Munch to name a few.
TUESDAY TIME TRAVEL SCAVENGER HUNTS
Tuesday, July 11, 18 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, August 8 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Find and learn 150 cool things about Canada. Join the Library Live children’s scavenger hunts. We will be acting, doing crafts, playing gentle indoor games and other fun activities. Costumes will be provided. Ages 4 to 12.
ACTION ART
Wednesday, July 12, 19, 26 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Wednesday, August 2, 9, 16 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
We are doing live action painting, sculpting, 3D paper crafts, recycling art featuring Trolls, Disney princess, Cars, Star Wars, Superheroes and more. Ages 4 to 12. Registration required.
CANADIAN STAR WARS TRAINING CAMP
Thursday, July 13 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Thursday, August 24 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Calling all who want to be Jedi’s, join us for an afternoon of Star Wars related activities. Ages 4 to 12.
FIREWORKS ART
Thursday, July 20 • 1:00 - 2:00 pm
I GOTTA GO MUNSCH
Saturday, July 22 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Join us for a fun afternoon of books, art, crafts and games all based on Robert Munsch. Ages 4 to 9. Registration required.
CANADIAN CRAFT TIME
Tuesday, July 25 • 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join us for some truly Canadian crafts. Ages 4 and up with a caregiver.
SEW WHAT
Tuesday, July 25 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, August 15, 22, 29 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Join us as we learn the basics of design sewing by hand sewing class. All supplies provided. Make your own craft and later book a time in the Tech Hub to use their sewing machine to finish of your project. Ages 8 to 12.
CANADIAN WIZARDING WORLD
Thursday, July 27 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Join us for our annual Harry potter event. Costume contest, games, wizard chess, crafts, potions, stories and more. Ages 4 to 12. Registration required.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
Tuesday, August 1 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Join us for an in-house reading challenge program. Prizes to be won join the fun. Ages 4 to 12. Registration required.
HAND PRINT ANIMAL FUN
Thursday, August 10 • 1:00 - 2:00 pm
PARACHUTE STORYTIME AND GAMES
Saturday, August 12 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Join us for an afternoon of great stories and parachute games.
PAPER AIRPLANE CONTEST
Thursday, August 17 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Who will go the furthest, do the best stunts and make an original design? Join us for our annual paper airplane contest. All supplies provided. Ages 4 to 12. Registration required.
LET’S GET READY FOR KINDERGARTEN
Tuesday, August 22 • 10:00 - 11:00 am
Is your child getting ready to head off to Kindergarten in a couple of weeks? Come in and join us for all things ‘Kindergarten’ storytime ands craft.
SCIENCE FAIR
Wednesday, August 23 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Join us for our annual summer science fair. What will you learn this year? Ages 4 to 12. Registration required.
READING CHALLENGE
Tuesday, August 29 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Come in and read your favourite books and win a prize. Ages 3 to 12.
SCHOOL READY ACTIVITIES
Wednesday, August 30 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Come and see what books and materials we have for you to go back to school. Ages 4 to 12.
For information or to register call 519-255-6770, Ext, 4579.
BRIDGEVIEW
1295 Campbell Avenue
STYLE OF MY OWN
Tuesday, July 4 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Some colourful and lively activities give everyone a little taste of who they are.
LEAVE A LEAF
Thursday, July 6 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Let’s celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday by adding a leaf to our wall.
MAKE YOUR OWN MASK
Tuesday, July 11 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Make your own mask to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday.
SUMMER READING CLUB
Thursday, July 13, 27 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Thursday, August 3, 17 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
This is a free reading club at the library. Every meeting will have a reading adventure that makes reading fun. Each child who joins the club receives a postcard a sticker sheet and notebook to record what they are reading.
FAMILY COLOURING FUN
Saturday, July 15 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, August 19 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us at the library to spend quality time with your family.
CELEBRATE CANADA’S 150th BIRTHDAY
SUMMER MURAL PARTY
Monday, July 17 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
We are living in Canada with a diverse nation of people. Celebrate Canada’s 150th join us for a summer mural party. We have the art supplies and you bring the creativity.
DREAMCATCHER
Tuesday, July 18 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Do you like to catch your dream? Join us at the library to make your own dreamcatcher. You can hang it near a window. Ages 5 to 12.
MY STRANGE TALES OF CANADA
Thursday, July 20 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Do you like to write, draw or colour your own tale about your Canada? Join us at the library and show us your creativity. All supplies will be provided. Ages 5 to 12.
CANADA’S MOSAIC
Monday, July 24 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Use pieces of colour to create a vibrant place in Canada.
K’NEX CLUB
Tuesday, July 25 • 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 15 • 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Join us as we play with K’NEX to build some awesome structures. Registration required.
AQUARIUM IN A JAR
Monday, July 31 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Create your own portable “Aquarium in a jar” everything will be supplied. Registration required.
MOSAIC STORY STONE
Tuesday, August 1 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Would you like to show us your story by painting your own mosaic stone? Join us to Celebrate Canada’s Birthday.
NAIL POLISH ART
Wednesday, August 2 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn how to create simple and fun nail art! Express yourself. All supplies provided.
GAME ON
Saturday, August 5 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Do you like board games? You can play with Lego, chess or different types of board games.
RECYCLE ART HACK
Tuesday, August 8 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
You’re invited to feel cultural diversity with recycled books and magazines to create unique collage style art pieces to display at home. Ages 5 to 12.
MARBLED PAINTING
Thursday, August 10 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
This fun activity will teach you a technique using shaving cream and food colour to create a marbled effect on some pretty paper leaves for summer.
LET’S MAKE SLIME
Monday, August 14 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn about the science of slime and make your own to take home.
ALUMINIUM FOIL ART
Wednesday, August 23 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Do you know how to make aluminium foil art? You can take this art home and decorate your room. Join us at the library to show your creativity. Registration required.
For information or to register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
BUDIMIR
1310 Grand Marais West
CANADIAN TRIVIA
Monday, July 3 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Kick of Canada’s 150th birthday summer celebration with fun! Paint your own Canada 150 flag and play Canadian Trivia! Registration required.
BALLOON LACROSSE
Tuesday, July 4 • 11:00 am - Noon
Come play Canada’s national sport, using balloons and pool noodles! Ages 6 to 12. Registration required.
CELEBRATION TAMBOURINE
Wednesday, July 5 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Let’s see how we make a shaker tambourine and turn it into a musical instrument. Ages 4 and up. Registration required.
CANADA’S MOSAIC
Thursday, July 6 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, August 22 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us as we learn about famous places around Canada and create a mosaic mural. Ages 4 and up. Registration required.
LEGO CN TOWER CHALLENGE
Monday, July 10 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Have fun trying to build the tallest CN tower you can with Lego blocks, our great Canadian landmark. Ages 5 to 12.
HOCKEY DAY AT BUDIMIR
Tuesday, July 11:00 am • 11:00 - Noon
Design and decorate your own hockey mini-stick and play a mini hockey game. Registration required.
BOPPER HEADBANDS
Wednesday, July 12 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
These wavy bopper headbands will make you the coolest kid in the world. Ages 4 and up. Registration required.
INUKSUK MEANS WELCOME
Monday, July 17 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn about its origin and make your own Inuksuk.
WHO LIVES IN AN IGLOO?
Tuesday, July 18 • 11:00 am - Noon
Learn some facts about igloos and have some fun making one at the library.
PIN WHEELS AND WINDMILLS
Wednesday, July 19 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
The perfect summer crafts to brighten up your porch. Ages 7 and up. Registration required.
CRAFTING THE CREATURES OF CANADA
Thursday, July 20, 27 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Thursday, August 3, 10, 17, 24 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Young animal lovers are invited to the library to craft some of Canada’s most famous animals! Each week create a new craft. Join us and bring home a patriotic zoo of loons, beavers, puffins and more! Registration required.
OJIBWA LEGEND OF THE DREAM CATCHER
Monday, July 24 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
A mystical Dream catcher served as the spiritual protector for young children and babies. If you would like to learn more and make your own dream catcher join us at the library. Registration required.
ZOO2YOU
Tuesday, July 25 • 1:00 - 2:00 pm
See and touch reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals today with the amazing ZOO2YOU!
RAIN RAIN I WANT TO PLAY
Wednesday, July 26 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Want to hear the sound of falling rain even when it’s not raining? Let’s make the rain sticks to make the sound of rain. Ages 7 and up. Registration required.
PUFFINS ALL AROUND!
Tuesday, August 1 • 11:00 - 11:45 am
Join us as we make an Atlantic Puffin craft. Ages 4 and up.
TORN PAPER PORTRAITS
Wednesday, August 2 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Have you ever painted with torn paper? Come out and try. Ages 6 and up. Registration required.
NORTHERN SKIES
Tuesday, August 8 • 11:00 am - Noon
Join us as we chalk and paint to recreate the northern lights of Canada. Ages 8 and up. Registration required.
CATCHING COLOURS
Wednesday, August 9 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Show off your mix of favourite colours with this sun catcher. Ages 6 and up. Registration required.
BEAVER DAM CHALLENGE
Monday, August 14 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Test your engineering skills by constructing a beaver dam at the library. Ages 7 to 12. Registration required.
HAND TREE COLLAGE
Wednesday, August 16 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Let’s grow a tree together during this collage craft. Ages 3 and up. Registration required.
DIGGING FOR CANADIAN DINOSAURS
Monday, August 21 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Discover your inner paleontologist, join our team! Dig for fossils and Canadian dinosaur bones. Registration required.
For information or to register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
FONTAINEBLEAU
3030 Rivard Avenue
LEAVE A LEAF
For the entire month of July and August
Let’s celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday by adding a leaf to our wall at every daily visit.
BREAK FROM THE SUN
Tuesday, July 4, 11, 18, 25 • 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Monday, July 10, 17, 24, 31 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Monday, August 14, 21, 28 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
It’s time to game! Join us for Xbox or board games.
COOL COOKING FOR KIDS
Wednesday, July 5 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Learn how to wrap a healthy snack to create edible flower garnishes. Ages 10 and up. Registration required.
FUN WITH FAMILY PUPPETS
Thursday, July 6 • 10:30 - 11:30 am
Join us in creative puppet fun. Learn how to move a marionette and tell a story using our puppet pals. Ages 4 and up with a caregiver.
COOL COOKING FOR KIDS
Wednesday, July 12 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Learn how to wrap a healthy snack to creating edible flower garnishes. Ages 10 and up. Registration required.
FAMILY FUN WITH PUPPETS
Thursday, July 13 • 10:30 - 11:30 am
Join us in creative puppet fun. Learn how to move a marionette and tell a story using our puppet pals. Age 4 and up with a caregiver.
CELEBRATE WITH FROSTING
Wednesday, July 19 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Get creative and mix and design with some festive frosting. Ages 8 and up with a caregiver. Registration required.
BINGO FUN
Wednesday, July 26 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Play a few rounds of summer bingo! Summer prizes to be won. Ages 8 and up.
BEAUTIFUL JUNK
Wednesday, August 2 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Use your imagination and create a work of art using little bits of this and that. Ages 6 and up.
SLIME TIME
Wednesday, August 9 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Get messy, make shaving cream slime! Ages 10 and up.
LOVELY LOOMING
Wednesday, August 16 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Learn the art of looming! Use colourful rubber bands to create beautiful friendship bracelets. Ages 10 and up.
BUBBLE SNAKE BUBBLE BLOWER
Wednesday, August 23 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Make a soapy snake with your homemade bubble blower. Ages 10 and up.
MINUTE TO WIN IT
Wednesday, August 30 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for fun 1 minute challenges. Ages 10 and up.
For more information or to register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
FOREST GLADE
3211 Forest Glade Drive
MOOSEKETEERS CRAFT AND STORYTIME
Wednesday, July 5 • 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Get in touch with your inner moose as you join us for a craft, a campfire story and some s’mores. For school aged children.
CANADA’S MOSAIC
Wednesday, July 12 • 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Learn all about Canada’s diversity and the many different places across Canada. We will create our own mosaics based on Canada’s provinces, territories and natural wonders. Registration required.
CANADIAN BUTTON MAKING BONANZA
Saturday, July 15 • 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Join us at the library and experiment with our button maker! We will be making Canada-themed buttons in celebration of Canada’s 150th. Ages 7 to 13. Registration required.
ROBOTICS AND TECH CLUB
Tuesday, July 18 • 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Tuesday, August 22 • 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Join us. This club is held once a month at the library and is designed to spark your imagination and creativity. For ages 8 to 13. Registration required.
CANUCANOE?
Wednesday, July 19 • 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Join us in making a mini version of that classic Canadian means of conveyance, the canoe and listen to the story of Paddle to the Sea, about a tiny canoe that makes an amazing voyage.
CELEBRATING CANADIAN PAINTERS
Saturday, July 29 • 2:30 - 3:30 pm
If you love art and painting, this is the program for you. We will discuss some of Canada’s most famous painters and learn how to paint just like them. Registration required.
RCMP CRAFT
Wednesday, August 2 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Tip your hat to the RCMP by making your own Mounties hat. Have fun hanging out with our own upstanding (cardboard) Mounties and put your Canadian history knowledge to the test with an RCMP quiz! School aged children.
CANADIAN BINGO AND TRIVIA EXTRAVAGANZA
Saturday, August 12 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
How much do you know about Canada? Show off your skills at our Canadian themed bingo and trivia day. Ages 6 to 12.
CANADIAN LANDMARK ENGINEERING CHALLENGE
Wednesday, August 16 • 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Learn about some of Canada’s well known buildings and landmarks with this fun activity. Using popsicle sticks, straws and other simple materials we will be building our own versions of Canada’s greatest structures. Registration required.
THE GREAT CANADIAN POETRY CONTEST
Saturday, August 26
Write a poem about your love of Canada and submit it to the library to win a Chapters gift card! Age groups 6 to 8 and 9 to 11. Poems must be submitted by August 26th. Winners will be notified by the end of August.
For information or to register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
REMINGTON PARK
2710 Lillian Street
RED AND WHITE DAY, EH?
Monday, July 3 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Come and celebrate Canada’s birthday with crafts and a treat! Ages 5 to12.
MINION MADNESS
Wednesday, July 5 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Kevin, Bob Dave... who are your favourite Minion characters? Join us for some fun crafts. Ages 7 to 12.
YARN TURTLE
Saturday, July 8 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Make your own adorable baby turtle using popsicle sticks and yarn. Ages 7 to 12.
PAPER PLATE JELLYFISH
Monday, July 10 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Join us for this colourful “Under the sea” craft as we create our own jellyfish. Ages 7 to 12.
DRAGONFLIES AND BUTTERFLIES, OH MY!
Wednesday, July 12 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Create your very own dragonfly and butterfly. Ages 7 to 12.
SMURF DAY
Saturday, July 15 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
What are blue, white and live in mushrooms? SMURFS! Join us for some crafts and a tasty treat. Ages 7 to 12.
STAINED GLASS KITES
Monday, July 17 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Make a beautiful kite sun catcher with tissue paper to decorate your window. Ages 5 to12.
WATER BOTTLE WIND SPIRALS
Wednesday, July 19 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Create a dazzling wind spiral out of a water bottle. Ages 7 to 12.
COLOUR YOUR LIBRARY
Saturday, July 22 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Bring your creativity and we’ll supply the chalk and window markers to make the library beautiful! Ages 5 to 12.
SPINNING PINWHEELS
Monday, July 24 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Make your very own pinwheel and take it for a spin!
Ages 7 to 12.
COOL CACTUSES
Tuesday, July 25 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Fork-painting and sand art unite in this super cool cactus craft! Ages 5 to 12.
YARN PAINTING
Wednesday, July 26 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Do you want to paint without using any paint at all? Try your hand at yarn painting! Ages 5 to 12.
EMOJI EXPRESSIONS
Saturday, July 29 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Let’s get emotional! Design a bookmark with your favourite Emoji expression, and then let it all out with your very own Emoji stress ball. Ages 5 to 12.
WILD FOR WATERMELON
Tuesday, August 1 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Cool off with this refreshing paper plate craft while enjoying a delicious slice of watermelon. We’ll use the seeds to make our masterpieces. Ages 5 to 12.
SCRATCHBOARD ART
Wednesday, August 2 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Use crayons to create some amazing artwork. Ages 7 to 12.
PASTA MANDALAS
Saturday, August 5 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Using multi-colour dried pasta, we will explore the beautiful symmetry of Mandala Art. Ages 5 to 12.
POOL NOODLE DRAGONS
Tuesday, August 8 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Funny or ferocious and fire breathing? You decide. Using pool noodles, felt, yarn and tissue paper we will create the library’s own clan of dragons. Ages 5 to 12.