By Eleanor Bertin
There’s a new arrival at the library: Introducing the Interactive Game Zone!
Games of all sorts and for all ages are projected onto the floor or a table. Wade through water, play the piano, escape a spider’s web or score a soccer goal—you can do it all with this exciting, fun-filled system.
Want to see it in action? Join the fun after Tales at 11 on Saturdays or following Read and Rhyme on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Children:
At Something Cool After School on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m., you never know what we are going to do but it will always be fun.
On Thursday, Feb. 22, you will make a colourful flying hovercraft. Then on Tuesday, Feb. 27, you will create a maze for your favourite marble to navigate. Make Leap Day on Thursday, Feb. 29, absolutely wonderful when you make your own edible play dough. Ages 6 and up.
Bring a friend and take a roller coaster ride or go on some fruit when you try out our Virtual Reality system on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. For Ages 6+.
Introduce your little ones to literature through the songs, stories, and activities we offer at Read and Rhyme each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday morning at 10:30.
To keep that reading goodness going between times, ask about 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. For every one hundred books read, your child can claim a wonderful prize.
Teens and ’Tweens:
Sugar’s not just great tasting, it makes a cute craft. Join us Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 4:30 p.m. at Teen Scene and show us your best design. Ages 10+.
Join fellow adventurers for a night of imagination, strategy, and storytelling at Dungeons & Dragons, every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Snacks are provided. Ages 13 and up.
Adults:
Crystal’s Crafters will meet on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. to create an incredible piece of art using tissue paper and water. Pre-register please.
Writers Club meets Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Take this opportunity to offer your writing for gentle feedback and encouraging support, then return the favour by responding to others’ words. Everyone welcome.
If you’re looking for a circle of fun adults to enjoy games, crafts, and movies with then Afternoon Friends is your tribe! On Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1 p.m. we’ll be breaking out our favourite games, including Bingo (there will be prizes!). All are welcome.
Relax by the fire with some yarn and a hook with Crystal’s Crochet Club on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. Knitters and other needleworkers are welcome, and if you’re a beginner crocheter, you’re sure to get expert help.
This month, Reader’s Circle Book Club is reading Brian Thomas Isaac’s debut novel, All the Quiet Places, a finalist for the 2022 Governor General’s Literary Award. It tells the coming-of-age story of Eddie Toma, an Indigenous (Syilx) boy, told through the young narrator’s wide-eyed observations of the world around him. Join us for a spot of tea while we discuss the book on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Minds in Motion offers an afternoon of games and socialization for anyone experiencing mild to moderate cognitive decline. Join us on Thursdays at 1 p.m.
Al-Anon is a safe place for people affected by those with drinking problems. We meet on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. for an hour of support and sharing with others with similar experiences.
All Ages:
Lego Club isn’t just for kids! Feed your inner creativity by joining in the building fun on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 3 p.m. Ages 6 and up.
Tales at 11 brings you stories and tonnes of fun for the entire family each Saturday morning at 11. Everyone is welcome so bring your mom, dad, grandpa, grandma, aunt, uncle, etc!
Our disc cleaning service can give new life to your scratched or dirty CDs and DVDs for just $2/disc. We can also make custom plastic pieces for you with our 3D printer. Ask what other resources we offer. Your library offers value beyond words.
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” ~Benjamin Franklin
For more information or to register for any of the above programs, call the library at 403-742-2292.