Upcoming Programs & Events @ your Library

Find out about Programs and other Special Events at Merrickville Library!

To Register for programs or events, Call 613-269-3326
Or

Thursday, September 27, 2012

LEGO Club is back this Saturday (Sept. 29)!

Our LEGO Club is back on Saturday Sept. 29th at 1:00 pm!

Join us for an hour of building (and books) fun for kids aged 5 -12.
Can't make it? Don't worry - LEGO Club continues on Sat., Oct. 6, 13 and 20!

Check our Events Calendar for October for more upcoming Children's Programs!

Contact the Library for more information about any of our programs
(613-269-3326 or merrickville_library@bellnet.ca).

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Join us for Juice Jam - Sat. Sept. 22!

Juice Jam is a music program for kids - with lots of songs, rhythm instruments, audience participation, and juice!

Join Polly Beach on Saturday, September 22 at 1:00 pm for musical fun for ages 10 and under.

Contact the library (email or 613-269-3326) to register or for more information. s for

Friday, September 14, 2012

Off the Shelf returns Mon. Sept. 17th

"Off the Shelf",
our popular "Stories for Grown-ups" program
with readers from Theatre Night in Merrickville
returns for its 2nd season
on Monday, September 17 at 7:00 pm (new earlier time)
with a variety of entertaining readings.

This month's readers are Jocelyn Rait and MC Martin Green (always an audience favourite).

Light refreshments are available.  There is no charge for this program, but donations are appreciated.

Off the Shelf will be running on the 3rd Monday of the month for the fall - be sure to mark your calendars.  Contact the library with your email to be added to our email notification list.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

French StoryTime - Sat. Sept. 15

"Il etait une fois..."
- a French language storytime for ages 8 & under - 
returns on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 1:00 pm
Join Denise Vanopdenbosch for stories, songs & a simple craft.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Check out our Sept. programs!

The Library has programs for adults and children this month.  Check our Calendar of Events or contact the Library (or call 613-269-3326) for more information or to register for any of our programs.

Programs for Adults
Smart Start to School (Mon., Sept. 10, 7:00 pm): Did you know that September is the official 'Breakfast for Learning' month? Start your child off to a healthy and productive school year with tips and tricks presented by Naturopathic Doctor Katie Weststrate. Optimized nutrition geared to fuel growing brains and bodies!

Off the Shelf! (Mon., Sept. 17, 7:00 pm): Our popular "Stories for Grown-ups" program is back for a new season. Join us as members of Theatre Night in Merrickville read short stories, poetry & more.

Computer Basics (Thurs, Sept. 20, 10:30 am): Are you clueless about the Internet? It's not too late. Join John Harris for an easy, non-threatening introduction to some Internet basics at the library. Learn how to get your own email account, view and send photos, and some basics of finding information on the Internet. Limited space - call 613-269-3326 to register.

Library Book Clubs: The library has 2 books clubs - one meeting the 2nd Tuesday of the month (at 10 am), and one on the last Monday of the month (at 6:45 pm). If you are interested in joining one of our clubs, or starting up a new one, contact the library.

Children's Programs
StoryTime is Back!: Bring your child (6 & under) to the library for StoryTime Friday mornings at 10:00(ish). Our drop-in StoryTime is a great way to develop your child’s early literacy and group interaction skills in a fun and relaxed setting. StoryTime uses the Every Child Ready To Read pre-literacy programming. Current child development research has identified 6 key skills for toddlers and preschoolers that will help them to become successful readers in school. StoryTime helps build these skills using stories related to a theme, songs, rhymes & rhythm instruments, and a simple craft. New StoryTimers are always welcome! September’s themes are: Colours, Apples, Firefighters, and Fall. The first Friday of the month (Sept. 7) is geared to toddlers.

LEGO Club (Sat. Sept. 8 & 29, 1:00pm): Our popular LEGO Club is back for fall. Join us for a brick-filled hour of building fun for ages 5-12.

"Il Etait Une Fois…" (Sat. Sept. 15, 1:00pm): Join us on for another French StoryTime with Denise Vanopdenbosch.

Juice Jam (Sat. Sept. 22, 1:00pm): Music program with Polly Beach for ages 9 & under. Join us for songs, rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation, & a snack.