Summer Reading Fun @ the Library!

Calling all kids to our

Splash - Celebrate Summer!

TD Summer Reading Club!

Kids joining the Club receive a poster, activity book, and stickers!

Enter one of our summer prize draws for each book you read - plus fish for a reading reward when you return your books! Collect all 9 stickers by the end of the summer and win a poster.

Visit our “Club House” anytime for fun with board games, puzzles, & a puppet theatre - and to pick up more books!

Reading Club Programs and Activities:

Join us for crafts & activities related to our reading program on Thursday afternoons (1:00 – 2:30 pm) - starting July 7. Activities include underwater crafts (yes, sharks!), chalk drawing, water gun play, a sailboat visit, a beach party, and a special nature program with Andrea Howard.

Can't make it on Thursdays? The library has these other special programs in July (contact the library to register):

Juice Jam:
Join us for a Juice Jam music program with Polly Beach on Sat. July 9, at 10:00 am. Songs, rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation, and a snack for ages 9 and under.

Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshop for Kids:
As part of our summer program, the Library will be holding a double Art Workshop for Kids in memory of artist Brenda Carter on Sat. July 23!
In our morning workshop at 10:30, Debbie Alexander will lead kids 8 and under in painting an underwater mural to hang in the library - and yes, there will be finger-painting!
In our afternoon workshop at 1:00, kids 9 and up can join Debbie to learn to make origami sea creatures to decorate our mural and take home.
Register early - space is limited!

StoryTime:
StoryTime for ages 6 and under (and a parent/caregiver) continues through the summer! July 8 will be our monthly ToddlerTime. Themes for July are: Picnics, Summer, Fish, and Trees!

Summer reading programs have been shown to preserve and enhance literacy skills over the summer - they encourage kids to read for pleasure and develop the reading habit. The TD Summer Reading Club is an annual program sponsored by the Toronto Dominion Financial Group.

Join the Search for Alien Life - @ the Library

Ever wonder if we are alone in the universe? Join us for "Are We Alone?": the Search for Alien Life, a presentation by Frank Hitchins, area resident and long-time space enthusiast, on Mon. June 20, 7:00 pm at the Library.

This fascinating presentation explores how we are looking for life elsewhere in the universe, and is suitable for adults and older children. There is no charge for this event, but contact the library (613-269-3326 or merrickville_library@bellnet.ca ) to reserve your seat.

New Program - Off the Shelf

Who says stories are just for kids? Don't miss Off the Shelf: Stories for Grown-ups on Monday, June 13 at 7:30 pm. 

Off the Shelf, a presentation by Theatre Night in Merrickville in conjunction with the Library, features readers sharing captivating short stories and poetry for your listening pleasure. Join us at the library as stories are brought to life by our readers: Martin Green, Heddy Sorour, & John Mundy! 

This is the first of what we hope will be an ongoing monthly series. Refreshments will be available. There is no charge, although donations will be gratefully accepted. 

Contact the library (613-269-3326 or merrickville_library@bellnet.ca ) to reserve your seat, as space is limited.