Membership to the Library is required for participating in any event or program
Events and Activities
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AWARDS BILL FOSTER WRITING CONTEST Write a story in any form - short story, poem, comic book - in English or French, handwritten or typed, illustrated or not - on the theme of 'Travel'. Please pick up an envelope from the Library in which to submit your text. Contact is for more details. Two categories will be awarded: 6 - 8 years old, and 9 - 13 years old. February 1 - April 17 AWARDS CEREMONY: Saturday, June 7, 11 am 
YARN WRAPPED EGG SHELLS
Learn how to wrap egg shells in colored yarn for 7 - 12 year olds Saturday, April 12 11 am - 12 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED 
STORYWALK
The pages of the picture book 'Printemps' by Quebec author and illustrator Marianne Dubuc will be displayed in front of the Library. You can pass by and read it as you stroll along from one panel to another. April 22 - June 6 
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TAYLOR SWIFT BRACELETS
Have fun making your own Taylor Swift bracelet with letters and colored beads for 5 - 12 year olds Saturday, March 15 11 am - 12 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED 
AUTHOR VISIT
CARMEN MOK Join acclaimed illustrator Carmen Mok for an engaging and creativity-filled arts workshop! Participants will then have the opportunity to create their own unique, wearable paper crown, drawing from the themes of the story of 'When I Listen to Silence'. Carmen will guide them through illustration techniques, offering live demonstrations and encouraging brainstorming sessions to help each participant express their ideas visually and bring their creative visions to life. for 6 - 12 year olds Saturday, April 26 11 am - 12 pm DROP-IN 
USED BOOK SALE
You can find treasures to keep in our piles of used books Saturday, May 31 10 am - 4 pm |
Programs
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MOTHER GOOSE AND TALES FOR TOTS
Early literacy program - nursery rhymes, songs, books and more!
Thursdays, March 13 - April 17 10.30 - 11 am children 0 - 3 years old REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY Friends of the Library membership required ($25/year) LEGO CLUB
Join a group of friends who share your passion for building with Lego bricks!
Wednesdays March 12 - April 16 3.45 - 4.30 pm Cost: 20$ children 5 - 10 years old REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY OZOBOT - programming
Introduction to coding with little robots who follow colored lines drawn by the children.
Tuesdays March 11 - April 15 3.45 - 4.30 pm Cost: 25$ children 7 - 12 REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY |
SCRATCH CLUB
Introduction to coding with this user-friendly program especially conceived for young children
Mondays, March 10 - April 14 3.45 - 4.30 pm Cost: 25$ children 6 - 12 years old REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY CHESS CLUB
Join other chess players to learn or perfect your strategies in the game of Chess.
Fridays March 14 - April 25 4 - 4.45 pm Cost: 20$ children 6 - 12 years old REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY STORY TIME and CRAFT
Enjoy a few stories and take part in a craft activity related to the stories.
Sundays March 2, 16, 30 April 13, 27 May 11, 25 11 am - 12 pm children 2 - 5 years old REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY, |
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BOARD GAME MANIA
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FAMILY MOVIES
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Educational and strategical board games to enjoy with other participants
Saturdays March 22, May 24 11 am - 12 pm For all DROP - IN |
Come for a relaxing time and enjoy movies for the whole family. The titles of the movies will be announced soon.
Thursday, March 6, 4 pm Saturday, March 29, 1-2.30 pm Sunday, April 6, 1-2.30 pm Saturday, May 17, 1-2.30 pm DROP - IN |
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.
Next meeting
Friday, May 9th, 2025
6.30 - 8 pm, at the Library
Friday, May 9th, 2025
6.30 - 8 pm, at the Library
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'THE LOST HERO' by Rick Riodran
JASON HAS A PROBLEM. PIPER HAS A SECRET. LEO HAS A WAY WITH TOOLS. Join new and old friends from Camp Half-Blood in this thrilling first book in The Heroes of Olympus series. Best-selling author Rick Riordan has pumped up the action, humor, suspense, and mystery in an epic adventure that will leave readers panting for the next installment. |
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'NANCY DREW AND THE CLUE CREW SERIES', by Carolyn Keene
Join eight-year-old Nancy and her two best friends George and Bess as they help solve mysteries around their hometown in this illustrated series that’s perfect for the youngest fans of Nancy Drew. Choose any book from this series! |
Previous Activities & Events
Lunch with the Library - Art Etc. 2024
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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