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Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.

  • Saturday May 04, 2024 at 10:00am
    360 minutes

    Join us for a special Star Wars themed edition of DIY Craft Day!

    Come and make a craft at the library.  We provide the supplies and you provide the creativity and imagination!

    Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    While supplies last. This program is best for ages 4-10.

    Drop-in program.

  • Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - Jun 01, 2024
    10:15am
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    On the first Saturday of the month starting in February 2024, wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us!  

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and parents or caregivers.

  • Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - Jun 01, 2024
    10:30am
    90 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Play and learn about chess. For 6+ years old. 

    Jouer et apprendre à jouer aux échecs. Pour les 6 ans et plus. 

  • Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - May 25, 2024
    10:30am
    90 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

     Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®!

    For ages 4-12. Drop-in program.

    Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, à vos Lego®!

    Pour les 4-12 ans. Inscription non requise.

  • Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - Jun 01, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.

  • Saturday May 04, 2024 at 10:30am
    150 minutes

    This year, May the 4th is both Free Comic Book Day AND Star Wars Day! Stupendous!!

    While comic books are always free at the library (as long as you return them on their due date, of course), we also want to celebrate this occasion. So join us this morning at the library for some geeky (and family friendly) arts and crafts:

    • Superhero themed face painting (10:30 am to noon)
    • Star Wars themed colouring and crafts (10:30 to 1PM)
    • Make your own button with comic book art (10:30 to 1PM)
    • Draw your own comic - and make copies to exchange with friends!

    Bonus points for anyone who shows up in costume or cosplay!!

    Spider Man reading       Wonder Woman reading

    Princess Leia reading      R2-D2 reading

  • penpal letters and pen

    Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - May 11, 2024
    11:30am
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Ireland? Are you interested in having a penpal abroad? If so then this program is for you! Please join us on Saturday May 4 or Saturday May 11 at 11:30 (30 min) in the meeting room to be matched with an Irish penpal and to create a letter! 

    Please note: Communications will be sent and received strictly through the library address. All letters will be monitored by library staff to ensure certain guidelines are followed in terms of appropriate language, content and to ensure that personally identifiable information is not shared. 

    Ages 8-13

  • Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!

  • Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
    60 minutes

    Ages 6 - 12 years old (we will have crafts for younger siblings too).

    Learn to speak Wookie (or Wookie sounds): make your own loyal Droid Cubecraft; test a saber in dual circle; complete a scavenger hunt; learn the planets in the Star Wars universe; fly your plane through the death star and knock down some Stormtroopers. For the younger ones: make a Chewbacca puppet and a yoda or lei bun headband. Origami Yoda awaits you! (yes, we have to say it: May the 4th be with you!). 

    Please register. 

  • Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
    2:00pm
    120 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Play card games, board games or video games at the Library.

    Viens jouer aux cartes, à des jeux de société ou à des jeux vidéos à la Bibliothèque.