Juice Jam & LEGO Club - Sat, Sept. 27 am!

Bring the kids to the Library this Saturday (Sept. 27) morning!

Join Polly Beach for a fall-themed Juice Jam at 10:30 am!
Kids age 7 & under will enjoy singing and playing rhythm instruments - plus juice & a snack. 

LEGO Club (for ages 4 & up) also runs from 10 - 12 noon for the builders in the family.

We hope to see you there!

Cartooning Workshop - Sat, Sept. 27

The Library's Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshops for Kids will be running monthly this fall!

Join local artist Debbie Alexander (of Creative Play & Art Exploration for Children & Adults) for a Cartooning Workshop this Saturday, Sept. 27 at 1:00 pm.  For kids and teens ages 9 and up.

Whether you’re inspired by superheroes, manga, or Captain Underpants, this workshop is a great place to learn some basic cartoon techniques. 

Borrow an Energy Meter from the Library!

Concerned about your electricity costs? 

Borrow an energy meter from the Library and find out how much energy your appliances and devices are using.

Our thanks to EcoGen Energy Inc. for donating this new energy meter to the Library.

Contact the Library (613-269-3326) for more information

Pokemon-palooza - Sat, Sept. 20

Pokemon-palooza - this Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 am-12 noon at the Library. 
 
Love Pokemon?  
Bring your cards and come to the Library to show off your Pokémon card collection, battle and play games.  

For ages 6 and up.

Holistic Nutrition Series - Sept. 16 & 23

Holistic Nutrition Series at the Library - Sept. 16 & 23!

Join Holistic Nutritionist Karin Martinelli (of Tilia Blossom Wellness) for the start of a free 4-part information seminar series on "Nutrition: the Foundation of Good Health" on Tues, Sept. 16 & 23 at 3:00 pm (seminars will continue in Oct.)

Sept. 16 - "Good digestion basics: 5 tips to improve your digestion"
Good digestion can make a huge difference in feeling energetic and healthy. Learn the basics of good nutrition in this introductory workshop.

Off the Shelf is back - Mon, Sept. 15

Off the Shelf is back at the Library on Mon, Sept, 15 ( at 7:00 pm) for a new season of literary gems for adult listeners. 

This month, our popular game "To Be Continued" will be continued. Andrea Howard, Mike Venables, Keith Stanton, and Dick Hegan will be back to battle each other (and possibly moderator Martin Green) in this cut-throat improv storytelling game. 

Listeners can look forward to an evening of nimble narrative from our quick-witted contestants.

Light refreshments will be available.

Library Board Meeting - Sept. 16 at 12:00pm

The Library Board's monthly meeting on Tues, Sept. 16 has been moved to 12:00 pm (previously scheduled at 7:00 pm).

Guitar Basics Workshop - Sat, Sept. 13

Come to the Library on Sat, Sept. 13 at 1:00 pm for a free Guitar Basics Workshop with Jordan Rannells of Creative Sound Productions!  Bring a guitar.

Contact the Library (613-269-3326) to register.

Library Events in September

There’s lots going on at the library this month!   
Contact the library  (or call 613-269-3326) to register for our programs or for more info.
 
Off the Shelf! (Mon., Sept. 15, 7:00 pm):  
Our popular "Readings for Adults" program is back for a new season!  Back this month by popular demand - “To Be Continued” – our cut-throat improve storytelling game.  Don't miss it!

Holistic Nutrition Series (Tues, Sept 16 &23, 3:00 pm):  
Join Karin Martinelli (RHN) of Tilia Blossom Wellness for this 4-part holistic nutrition workshop series on ‘The Foundation of Good Health’, starting this month and continuing in Oct.  This month will cover ‘Good Digestion Basics’ (tips to improve your digestion to feel energetic and healthy) and ‘Liver Love’ (easy tips to improve you liver’s health).

Guitar Basics Workshop (Sat., Sept. 13, 1:00 pm):  
Interested in exploring the basics of Guitar?  Bring a guitar and learn at this free workshop presented by Jordan Rannells of Creative Sound Productions!  This introductory workshop is open to aspiring musicians of all ages.  Contact the library to register.
 
Pokemon-palooza (Sat, Sept. 20, 10 am-12 noon):  
Love Pokemon?  Bring your cards and come to the Library to show off your Pokémon card collection, battle and play games.  For ages 6 and up.
 
Juice Jam (Sat. Sept. 27, 10:30 am): 
Polly Beach is back with a fall-themed Juice Jam - singing, rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation, and juice! -  for ages 7 & under. 
 
Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshops for Kids (Sat., Sept. 27, 1:00 pm):  
Join Debbie Alexander (of “Creative Play & Art Exploration for Children and Adults”) for a Cartooning workshop!  Whether you’re inspired by superheroes, manga, or Captain Underpants, this workshop is a great place to learn some basic cartoon techniques.  For ages 9+.
 
StoryTime (Fridays, 10ish):  
Bring your toddler or preschooler (ages 5 & 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 which promotes 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 Reptiles!
 
LEGO Club (Saturdays, 10 - 12 noon):  
Our Saturday morning LEGO drop-in continues in Sept.  Join us for brick-filled building fun for ages 4+.

New Library Hours start in Sept!

The Library starts our NEW HOURS on Tues, Sept. 2

•     Mondays:  2 - 5 pm &  6 - 8:30 pm
•     Tuesdays:  10 - 12 &  2 - 5 pm
•     Wednesdays:  2 - 5 pm &  6 - 8:30 pm
•     Thursdays:   2 - 5 pm &  6 - 8:30 pm
•     Fridays:  2 - 5 pm
•     Saturdays:  10 am - 4 pm
•     StoryTime will continue on Friday mornings at 10(ish)

Friends of Library Bulb Sale - Sept. 2 - 6

The Friends of the Library will be selling Vesey bulbs from Sept. 2 - 6 at the Merrickville Royal Bank to raise funds for the library. 

The colourful selection includes: purple passion blend tulips, sky blue lilies, pink daffodils, giant purple allium, plus spring flowers (crocuses, windflowers, etc.) and several assortments. 

Enhance your garden and your library at the same time!