Afterschool Christmas Crafts!

Join our Christmas makerspace on Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:30!  
Come for after school crafts - for both younger school-agers and older kids - on Wednesdays from Dec. 2 to 23.

What's Happening in December!

Christmas in Merrickville (Sat, Dec. 5):  
The Library will be a part of the Christmas in Merrickville fun.  Drop by for a festive Juice Jam with Polly Beach at 1:00 pm!

Afterschool Christmas Crafts (Wed, 3:45 – 4:30):  
Join our Christmas makerspace!  Come for afterschool crafts - for both younger school-agers and older kids - on Wednesdays (Dec. 2 – 23).

Movie Club (Thurs, Dec. 17, 2:00 pm):  
Come this month to enjoy a festive Christmas film and some goodies.  New movie-enthusiasts are welcome.  Movie Club will continue their film afternoons in January. 

Off the Shelf (Mon., Dec. 21, 7:00 pm):  
Join us for a holiday Off the Shelf with entertaining Christmas and Winter Solstice readings, plus classic Christmas music from our special musical guests.  Good cheer and light refreshments will be available.   

Holiday Hours:  
The library will be CLOSED 

• Dec. 24 – 26 
• Dec. 31 - Jan. 1.  

But, the library will be OPEN 

• Mon, Dec. 28 (regular hours), 
• Tues, Dec. 29 (2-5pm only) 
• Wed, Dec. 30 (2-5 pm only).  

We will be back to our regular schedule starting Sat, Jan. 2.  

Youth Group - Sat, Nov. 28 at 1:00 pm

Youth Group will be meeting this Saturday (Nov. 28) at 1:00 pm.  Come make something fun with us!

P.A. Day Movie for Kids - Fri, Nov. 27 at 2:00 pm)

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.

POSTPONED! Art Workshop for Kids

We're sad to say that the Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshop for Kids (scheduled for Sat, Nov. 21) is POSTPONED!

However, local artist Gloria Stowell will be running this workshop at a later date.  Watch for it in January.

Movie Club - Thurs, Nov. 19 at 2:00 pm

 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.

"Off the Shelf" - Mon, Nov. 16, 7:00 pm

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”. 

StoryTime & Lego Club!

StoryTime (Fridays, 10(ish)) 

& LEGO Club (Saturdays, 10 - 12 noon):  

These programs for kids run every week in Nov.  

New kids are always welcome!

Library Open on Nov. 11

The Library will be OPEN for our regular hours (2 - 5 pm, 6 - 8:30 pm) on Remembrance Day (Wed, Nov. 11)

Art Sale Fundraiser - starts Nov. 6

Art Sale Fundraiser:  

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. 

The sale starts Friday, Nov. 6.  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.