November Events for Adults & Kids!

Adult Programs in November! 
Wellness Talk: Cancer Prevention (Wed., Nov. 14, 7:00 pm):  November is the Awareness Month for prostate, pancreatic, and lung cancers. Join the 'Movember' movement and naturopathic doctor Katie Weststrate for an informative talk focusing on what you can do to help prevent prostate, breast and other common cancers.

This is part of an ongoing series of health and wellness talks by Dr. Weststrate on a variety of health issues, held monthly at the library.

Internet Basics (Sat., Nov. 17, 10:30 am): This month John Harris will be giving an easy, non-threatening demonstration of the basics of downloading and sending photos online. Bring your camera & cable! Or bring a photo and learn how to scan and send it.There will be 3 sessions (30 min) for 1 or 2 people each - Registration required! 

Off the Shelf! (Mon., Nov. 19, 7:00 pm): Last month's readings by Dick Shearman and Martin Green and music from Gloria Stowell and Marcia Phillips were a big hit! Don't miss this month's Off the Shelf with more readers from Theatre Night in Merrickville presenting a variety of short stories, poetry & more for adult listeners. 

Tai Chi Information Session (Tues., Nov. 20, 1:30 pm): Tai Chi is a Chinese system of slow meditative movements, suitable for old & young, promoting relaxation, balance and health. Want to know more? Join Marion Forster (lead instructor at the Canadian Tai Chi Academy, Montague location) for an informative discussion and demonstration of the basic moves and health benefits of Tai Chi. This is the start of a series of talks by "local experts" at the library. (If you're a local expert and would like to share your expertise, contact the library). 

Children's Programs in November!
Read to Every Kid is back!: The county-wide Read to Every Kid Every Day campaign kicked off its 4th year at Merrickville Library! This year's 10 selected picture books are available at the library. Share them with your children and have them vote for their favourite. The program runs until Jan. 25, and the book with the most votes will be announced on Family Literacy Day. Reading to children from the earliest age contributes to greater success in school and in life. The 10 selected titles promote key skills for reading success, as well as being lots of fun. 

Juice Jam (Sat., Nov. 24, 10:30 am): Start getting in the Christmas spirit with a Juice Jam with Polly Beach. Juice Jam is a music program with singing, rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation, and juice! Fun for ages 10 & under. 

LEGO Club (Saturdays, 1:00pm): What do we want? More LEGO Club! Join us Saturdays in November at 1:00 pm for a brick-filled hour of building fun. 

StoryTime (Fridays, 10(ish)): Stories, songs, rhymes & a simple craft.