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Events and Activities
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BILL FOSTER WRITING CONTEST
Calling all writers! You are invited to submit a text written in English or French on the theme of "Friendship". Your composition can take any format - short story, poem, graphic novel, illustrated book - handwritten or typed.
Two categories will be evaluated: 6 - 9 years old, 10 - 12 years old Three prizes will be awarded for each category February 15 - April 2 AWARDS CEREMONY: Sunday, May 3th, 11 am STORYWALK
We’re celebrating the arrival of spring with the new Storywalk®: pages from Marianne Dubuc’s book *Printemps* will be displayed in front of the library, and you can read the story as you stroll
from one panel to the next. April 19 - June 6 CANADIAN CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK:
Meeting with Elly Mackay 
Elly MacKay is an acclaimed paper artist and award-winning children's bookmaker. She is the author and illustrator of a number of picture books. After a reading of Frostfire children will create their own characters.
Friday, May 1, 2.45 - 3.45 pm for children 7 - 9 years old REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY USED BOOK SALE
Pass by and choose among a multitude of used books, magazines and DVDs we have weeded from our collection.
$1 for hardcover books $0.50 for paperback Sunday, May 31, 10 am -4 pm |
CUBETTO: Introduction to programming
Cubetto is every child’s screen-free coding companion. Made of tactile, hard-wearing wood, Cubetto is a child’s guide into the world of coding.
Saturday, April 18, 11 - 11.30 am for children 3 - 6 years old REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY BOOK LAUNCH - POETRY MONTH
Let’s celebrate Poetry Month with local author
Toula Michalakis! Come discover gentle, joyful poems inspired by nature and everyday life. The book launch will be accompanied by an art and craft workshop. Saturday, April 25, 11 am - 12 pm for children 5 - 12 years old REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY ELEVATE AVIATION
'Elevate Aviation’ - a Canadian non-profit organization and it's resources in careers in aviation will be presented by Elizabeth Smyth. The event will include a few activities: children and parents will be introduced to the phonetic alphabet and learn about the different parts of a plane.
Saturday, May 23, 11 am - 12 pm for children 7 - 12 years old DROP-IN AUTHOR VISIT:
JULIA GRAWEMEYER 
Author Julia Grawemeyer will visit our library for a presentation of 'I Want to Eat My Brother'. Come listen to the story and meet the creator of
this charming picture book. Saturday, May 30, 11am for children 3 - 10 years old DROP-IN EVENT |
Programs
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MOTHER GOOSE AND TALES FOR TOTS
Early literacy program - nursery rhymes, songs, books and more!
Thursdays, 10.30 - 11 am March 12 - April 16 April 30 - June 11 children 0 - 3 years old REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY Friends of the Library membership required ($25/year) MANGA DRAWING
Learn the basics of manga technique by creating easy and spectacular drawings
Mondays, 3.45 - 4.30 pm Mach 16 - April 27 May 4- June 15 Cost: 20$ children 6 - 12 REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY STORY TIME and CRAFT
Enjoy a few stories and take part in a craft activity related to the stories.
Sunday, 11 am - 12 pm April 12, 26 May 10, 24 children 2 - 5 years old REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY, |
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
Play a collaborative role-playing game! Become an adventurer and explore a fantasy world using paper, dice and your imagination
Tuesdays, 3.45 - 4.45 pm March 17 - April 21 May 5 - June 9 Cost: 20$ children 10 - 13 years old REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY SCRATCH CLUB
Introduction to coding with this user-friendly program especially conceived for young children
Fridays, 3.45 - 4.30 pm March 20 - May 1 May 8 - June 12 Cost: 30$ children 6 - 12 years old REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY LEGO CLUB
Build fascinating structures using LEGO blocks, together with other passionate LEGO players.
Wednesdays, 3.45 - 4.30 pm March 18 - April 22 May 6 - June 10 Cost: 20$ children 5 - 9 REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY |
CRAFT TO TAKE
Pick up supplies from the the Library, and make a craft project at home.
Supplies will be distributed on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Projects from the 'Take and Make' program we used to run can be found below (click on the picture to start), and on our Youtube channel.
Supplies will be distributed on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Projects from the 'Take and Make' program we used to run can be found below (click on the picture to start), and on our Youtube channel.
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Monthly Book Club
This club is for 7 to 12 year-olds, and an accompanying adult (parent, grandparent, friend). Each month, the group reads the two books chosen by everyone and engages in lively discussion, quiz and more. Please contact the library for more details and for registration.
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Next meeting
Friday, April 24, 2026, 6.30 - 8 pm "RAMONA THE PEST' - Beverly Cleary Ramona doesn't think she's a pest - she knows that she isn't a pest on purpose. So how in the world does Ramona get in trouble? Why does her crush Davy run away whenever Ramona comes near him? And how does she manage to disrupt the whole kindergarten class during their rest time? |
Previous Activities & Events
Lunch with the Library - Art Etc. 2025
VIRTUAL STORY TIME
Listen to Newt's story time
Click on the title page of the story you want to listen to.
To listen to more stories, subscribe to our YouTube channel mwcl_saturday_storytime
Listen to Newt's story time
Click on the title page of the story you want to listen to.
To listen to more stories, subscribe to our YouTube channel mwcl_saturday_storytime
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