Library Events in March - including March Break!

The Library is the place to be in March, with lots of great activities for March Break – and some for grown-ups, too.  Please contact the Library (or 613-269-3326) to register or for more info about any of these programs.
 
March Break – Music, Masks, & Magic!
Juice Jam (Sat., Mar. 8, 10:30 am):  
Join Polly Beach for a music program with simple songs & rhymes, rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation, and a snack!   Juice Jam is fun for ages 7 & under (& a parent).

LEGO Club (Saturdays, 10 - 12 drop-in):  
LEGO Club continues in March.  Come build with us on Mar. 8 and your creation will be on display for March Break!  Ages 4+.

Music Improv Workshop (Mon., Mar. 10, 7:00 pm): 
Play an instrument?  Grab it and come jam at our Improvisation Workshop with Jordan Rannells (Creative Sound Productions).  Learn how to improvise with your guitar, sax, etc.  For ages 12 - adult.

Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshop for Kids (Tues., Mar. 11 at 1:30 pm):  
Express your inner self at this Mask-Making workshop with Debbie Alexander.  Kids ages 5 – 16 can make a mask that is simple and fun or one that’s a work of art!  Registration required.

Abracadabra – Magician School (Thurs, Mar. 13, 1:30 pm):   
Presto Change-o!  Let us turn you into a magician!  Come and let our library magicians amaze you with their magical tricks – and teach you a few you can do at home.  Make your own magic wand!  Fun for kids aged 5-12.  Registration required.

StoryTime (Fridays, 10ish):
StoryTime runs every Friday (including March Break). Join us for stories, songs & rhymes and a simple craft.  

Guitar Basics Workshop (Sat., Mar. 15, 1:30 pm):  
 Dust off that guitar and come explore the basics of Guitar with Jordan Rannells.  For kids and adults. 

Museum Passes: 
A museum visit is a great March Break family activity!  The library lends free family passes to several Ottawa museums.  Contact the library for more information.

Adult Programs:
Classical Repertoire Music Group (Wed, Mar. 5, 6:00 pm): 
Do you play classical music?  Musicians (adult or teen) of all skill levels are welcome to come to this “open stage” for performers only.  Practice and play in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.  This group will run the 1st Wed. of the month.

Wellness Talk: Intro to Cleansing & Weight Loss (Tues, Mar. 11, 12:00 noon):  
Join naturopathic Dr. Katie Weststrate to find out how a “Whole Foods Cleanse” can purge your body of toxins, improve immune function, decrease inflammation, and enhance metabolism & weight loss.  This type of cleanse does NOT require fasting, juicing, or supplements – just nourishing whole foods.  Ahimsa Naturopathic will be running a Cleansing Workshop later this month - this talk is a great opportunity to ask questions and find out more!  This will be a special noon-hour talk.

Off the Shelf! (Mon, Mar. 17, 7:00 pm):  
Theatre Night in Merrickville's Off the Shelf continues to delight audiences with short stories and other literary tidbits for adult listeners.  Don't miss this month's readings!  Light refreshments available. There is no charge, but donations are appreciated.  

Get More from your iPhone Seminar (Sat. Mar. 22, 10:30 am):  
iPhones have amazing capabilities – you can even use them as telephones!  Find out what else you can do with your iPhone at this seminar with John Harris.  The seminar will cover basic capabilities, iPhone versions & contracts, settings & add-on hardware, and then look at how to access: news, weather, email, Library eBooks/eAudiobooks, word processing, plus other useful & fun applications.

"Off the Shelf" is back - Mon, Feb. 24!

Off the Shelf! (Mon., Feb. 24, 7:00 pm) 

Theatre Night in Merrickville's Off the Shelf is back - with another popular "Open Mic Night"! Join us for an eclectic evening of short readings from Off the Shelf fans and favourites.

If you'd like to be one of our readers, it's not too late. Pick a selection (up to 10 minutes) from your favourite writer, essayist or poet, then contact the Library (or 613-269-3326). We'll do the rest!

As always, the evening will include refreshments and conviviality – don't miss it!

Lunchtime Wellness Talk - Tues, Feb. 18

Behaviour Change: Breaking Unhealthy Habits (Tues. Feb. 18, 12:00 noon):  

Have a habit that's gotten to be too much?  Smoking, over-eating, alcohol, exercise, texting?   

Join Naturopathic Dr. Katie Weststrate at this month's Wellness Talk to review theories of behaviour change and holistic, Naturopathic concepts that support breaking free of addictive patterns and ingrained habits. The overall focus will be broad based and applicable regardless of the habit.  

This will be a special noon-hour talk - you can bring your lunch!

Library Closed - Mon. Feb. 17

The Library will be CLOSED for Family Day - Mon, Feb. 17.

Tax Tips for Seniors - Sat, Feb. 15!

Tax Tips for Seniors  - Sat. Feb. 15 at 10:30 am 

This year the government has introduced many new tax changes that affect seniors!   Come to the Library for this information seminar, by John Harris CMC, to find out how these changes will affect your taxes.  

 

The presentation will be followed by a Question and Answer period.  Contact the library (or call 613-269-3326) to register.

Guitar Basics Workshop - Sat. Feb. 8

Guitar Basics Workshop - this Saturday, Feb. 8 at 1:30 pm at the Library!

Interested in exploring the basics of Guitar?  Come and learn at this free workshop presented by Jordan Rannells of Creative Sound Productions!  

 

The workshop will start with the difference between guitars and styles of playing, then go on to cover set up, tuning and learning a few chords!  This introductory workshop is open to aspiring musicians of all ages - kids, teens, and adults.  Bring your own guitar or use our demo.   

 

Contact the library (or 613-269-3326) to register.