What's Happening in November

Check Out What's Happening at the Library in November:



Art Sale Fundraiser (starts Nov. 6):  
The library is being invaded by polar bears!   Local artist Gloria Stowell has donated a series of her small mixed-media paintings as a library fundraiser.  Proceeds from the sale of these whimsical “On Top of an Iceberg” paintings, featuring polar bears and vibrant colours, will go to our Children’s department.  Come by to enjoy the display of these lovely works of art (and do a little Christmas shopping).  Our thanks to Gloria for this generous donation of her work.
Gloria will also be leading a Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshop for Kids this month (see below).

Off the Shelf! (Mon, Nov. 16, 7:00 pm): 
Enjoy another relaxing evening of literary entertainment as our talented readers share a variety of entertaining stories and other readings for adult listeners - pleasant company and light refreshments also included.  This month’s theme is “Myth and Mysteries”. 

Movie Club (Thurs, Nov. 19, 2:00 pm):  
Movie Club continues to meet once a month for a film & discussion.  This month’s movie is “A Beautiful Mind”.  New members welcome.

For Kids
Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshop for Kids (Sat, Nov. 21, 1:30 pm):  
oin us for another art workshop for kids in memory of Brenda Carter.  Kids age 9+ will be making a seasonal work of art with local artist Gloria Stowell.  Registration required.

PA Day Movie (Fri, Nov. 27, 2:00 pm):  
What’s better than a PA Day?  A PA Day with a movie!  Come for an afternoon movie for ages 5 and up.  Contact the Library for details.

Youth Group & Drama Club: 
The library’s Youth Group &  Drama Club continue to meet.  
Contact the library for times and more info.

StoryTime (Fridays, 10(ish)) & LEGO Club (Saturdays, 10 - 12 noon):  
Continue to run every week in Nov.  New kids are always welcome!

Read to Every Kid Challenge:  
Help pick Leeds & Grenville’s favourite picture book!  Read this year’s selection of 10 books with your kids and have them and vote for their favourite.   Borrow the set of books from the library and enjoy!  Check out the videos of local celebrities reading the books on our Facebook page!  The Challenge continues to January.

Youth Group Movie - Sat, Oct. 31 at 1:00 pm

Youth Group will be enjoying a movie this Saturday (Oct. 31) at the Library!  Join us at 1:00.

PA Day Movie - Fri, Oct. 30, 2:00 pm

Looking for something to do this PA Day?  
Come to the Library for a kid-friendly movie to keep that Halloween mood going.  
Contact the Library for details.

Off the Shelf! - Mon, Oct. 26, 7:00 pm

Don’t miss this month’s literary gems for adult listeners on Mon, Oct. 26 at 7:00 pm (special date!).  This month we’ll be enjoying an entertaining selection of readings about harvest and Halloween.

Open House! Sat, Oct. 24, 10:30 - 3:30

The new library board will be celebrating Ontario Public Library Week with an Open House on Sat, Oct. 24 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm!  

Drop by to meet the board, tell them what you’d like to see at the library, check out what’s new, join in our "Halloween Howl", or just sample the refreshments.  Everyone is welcome.

If you haven’t been to the library lately, you’ll want to come and see what’s been described as “the most beautiful library I’ve ever seen” (and not just by us).

Halloween Howl - Sat, Oct. 24, 10:30 am

Join our Halloween Howl to put the “BOO” into Books with Halloween stories - plus music & rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation, and a snack!  
Fun for ages 8 & under.  Wear your costume or come as you are!

Youth Group - Sat, Oct. 17 at 1:00 pm

Youth Group meets this Saturday (Oct. 17) at 1:00 pm.
Come for some Halloween maker activities!
Youth group is for ages 10 - 14.

Movie Club - Thurs, Oct. 15, 2:00 pm

Movie Club continues to meet once a month for a film & discussion (contact the library to find out this month’s film).  
New members welcome.

Library Closed - Mon, Oct. 12

The Library will be Closed for Thanksgiving on Mon, Oct. 12.


The Library will be open Sat, Oct. 10

Read to Every Kid Challenge is back!

Help choose Leeds-Grenville's favourite children’s book!  
The Read to Every Kid Challenge is kicking off its 5th year this month!  

Children and parents are invited to read the 10 selected picture books and then vote for their favourite.  

The books are available to borrow at the library - and join us for a special StoryTime on Friday, Oct. 16, at 10:00 am to enjoy this year's books!

This is a county wide literacy initiative that promotes the importance of daily reading to children.

Drama Club & Youth Group!

Don't miss our activities for older kids!

Drama Club (Wednesdays, after school):
Our new Drama Club for kids (age 10 and up) is lots of fun.  Join us after school on Wednesday afternoons.



Youth Group:  
Youth Group continues to meet.  Contact the library for dates and more info.