Get Library Updates from our new website!

The Library has moved to a new website!
(but still with our same www.merrickvillelibrary.ca address)

The only downside is that you will need to sign up again to keep getting our updates on library activities and new books.  But, all you need to do is go to our new webpage and enter your email address!  

You can either:

• Use the "Follow Us" tab - in the right sidebar near the main menu (beside the upcoming events slideshow)   

        OR 

• Use the "Get Email Updates" spot - near the bottom of the right sidebar (just under the green "Contact Us" button).  

You just have to enter your email address in one of those spots, and you'll continue to be up-to-date with what's happening at the Library.

We'll see you over on our new site!

Website disruption - Mon, May 2

The Library will be switching over to our new website on Monday, May 2.  Our website may be down at some point, while we make the switch.

Our web address will remain:  www.merrickvillelibrary.ca.  Please check out our new look - and find out what's happening in May!

Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshop for Kids - Sat, Apr. 23 at 1:30 pm:

Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshop for Kids:
Join local artist Gloria Stowell and Kathy Brown to make "Name Bugs" using techniques of fine paper cutting and collage. Learn about colour theory and symmetry, while creating a 3-D flying bug on canvas. 
For ages 8 and up.  Registration required.

Movie Club - Thurs, Apr. 21 at 2:00 pm:

Movie Club:  
The Library’s afternoon movies for adults continue.   Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of big screen entertainment.  New movie-enthusiasts are welcome.  
This month's film is: Far from the Madding Crowd.

"Off the Shelf" - Mon, Apr. 18 at 7:00 pm

Off the Shelf! :  
This month’s Off the Shelf theme is “Favourite Characters”.   Join us as readers share selections featuring their beloved literary characters - who may also be yours.   Off the Shelf welcomes new adult listeners for an evening of short readings and light refreshments. 
 Check out the Off the Shelf blog!

Youth Group Maker Space - Sat, Apr. 16 at 1:00 pm

Youth Group Maker Space:
Are you a fan of the movie “Flushed Away”?  Come to Youth Group and Azalea will show you how to make your own Slugs!  For kids aged 10-14.

StoryTime - Fridays at 10(ish)

Is your child starting school this fall?  Our weekly StoryTime is an excellent way to help your child get ready - by participating in group activities, practicing listening and pre-literacy skills, and developing enthusiasm for books.  

The library also has concept books (letters, numbers, colours, shapes, etc.) and books with rhyme, repetition, phonics activities, and more to encourage language skills and early learning.  Research shows that early literacy programs improve school readiness. 

Join us Fridays at 10(ish) for stories, songs & rhymes and a simple craft.  New StoryTimers are always welcome.

Afterschool Drama Club - Wednesdays around 4:00

 Afterschool Drama Club:  
Our drama club for kids (age 10 and up) is back.  Join us after school and get creative with some acting exercises and improv.

What's happening in April!

Check out the activities at the Library this month - for adults and kids:  Movie Club, Off the Shelf, Art Workshops, Youth Group, Drama Club...

Activities for Adults:
Off the Shelf! (Mon, Apr. 18, 7:00 pm):  
This month’s Off the Shelf theme is “Favourite Characters”.   Join us as readers share selections featuring their beloved literary characters - who may also be yours.   Off the Shelf welcomes new adult listeners for an evening of short readings and light refreshments.  Check out the Off the Shelf blog!

Movie Club (Thurs, Apr. 21, 2:00 pm):  
The library’s afternoon movies for adults continue.   Bring a friend enjoy a relaxing afternoon of big screen entertainment.  New movie-enthusiasts are welcome.  Contact the Library for movie details. 

Activities for Kids:

Youth Group Maker Space (Sat, Apr. 16, 1:00 pm):  
Are you a fan of the movie “Flushed Away”?  Come to Youth Group and Azalea will show you how to make your own Slugs!  For kids aged 10-14.

Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshop for Kids (Sat, Apr. 23, 1:30 pm):
Join local artist Gloria Stowell and Kathy Brown to make "Name Bugs" using techniques of fine paper cutting and collage. Learn about colour theory and symmetry, while creating a 3-D flying bug on canvas. For ages 8 and up.  Registration required.

Afterschool Drama Club (Wednesdays,around 4:00):  
Our drama club for kids (age 10 and up) is back.  Join us after school and get creative with some acting exercises and improv.

StoryTime (Fridays, 10ish):  
Is your child starting school this fall?  Our weekly StoryTime is an excellent way to help your child get ready - by participating in group activities, practicing listening and pre-literacy skills, and developing enthusiasm for books.  The library also has concept books (letters, numbers, colours, shapes, etc.) and books with rhyme, repetition, phonics activities, and more to encourage language skills and early learning.  Research shows that early literacy programs improve school readiness.  Join us Fridays at 10(ish) for stories, songs & rhymes and a simple craft.  New StoryTimers are always welcome.

LEGO Club:  
LEGO Club continues on Saturday mornings from 10–12 in April.  

Easter Hours

The Library will be Closed on 
Good Friday (Mar. 25) and Easter Monday (Mar. 28)
but we will be Open on Sat, Mar. 26

Historical Society exhibit at the Library!

The Merrickville and District Historical Society has a new travelling exhibit on display at the Library! 

Entitled "The World Before Technology - Yesterday and Today", the exhibit explores past equivalents to modern-day apps. 

Check it out and see what people did before email, iTunes, Pinterest and Instagram!

Movie Club - Thurs, Mar. 24 at 2:00 pm

Movie Club (Thurs, Mar. 24, 2:00 pm):  
The library’s afternoon movies for adults continue.   New movie-enthusiasts are welcome.  Bring a friend enjoy a relaxing afternoon of big screen entertainment.
Contact the Library (613-269-3326) for details.

Off the Shelf - Mon, Mar. 21 at 7 pm

Off the Shelf! (Mon, Mar. 21, 7:00 pm):  
Off the Shelf continues to delight audiences with short stories and other literary gems for adult listeners.  Expect the unexpected!

New - Aquatarium Family Passes!

...and More New Family Passes!

Visit the Aquatarium - the new interactive learning and discovery centre located in Brockville!

A family pass gives free admission to the Aquatarium for up to 5 people (max. 2 adults).  Passes can be borrowed for 1 week.

Thank you to the Aquatarium for making these passes available through our library. 

 

New! National Gallery family passes!

New!  Family Passes to the National Gallery of Canada!

The Library is excited to now offer Family Passes to the National Gallery in Ottawa!
A family pass gives free admission to the Gallery for up to 5 people (2 adults, 3 children).  Passes can be borrowed for 1 week.

Thank you to the National Gallery for including us in this program. 

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

March Break Activities - Mar. 14 - 19!

March Break Maker Space!:  
Come to the Library during March Break for maker activities and more for school-aged kids.  
Please Note:  Space is limited in our Maker activities – Registration is required for our Mon – Thurs activities (613-269-3326 / merrickville_library@bellnet.ca).

Decorate Easter Eggs! (Mon., Mar. 14, 2:00 pm):  
Join us for Easter Maker fun decorating, and maybe even blowing, Easter eggs!   For ages 5+.

Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshop for Kids (Tues, Mar. 15, 2:00 pm):  
Join artist Gloria Stowell for Marvellously Magical Mixed Media Painting.  Nothing humdrum here!  With paint and sand, salt, pebbles, sparkles, glue, tape, and tissue, scenes of fantastical wonders will be created to fill every imagination!  Be prepared to get messy and have fun!  For ages 8+.

Banana Pianos & other Crazy Tech Fun (Wed., Mar. 16 at 2:00 pm):  
Join us as we use circuits to turn bananas into a piano, and other fun activities.  For ages 7+.

Star Wars Origami with Max! (Thurs, Mar. 17, 2:00 pm):  
Make an Origami version of a favourite Star Wars character with Max - for ages 8+ (younger kids can make paper craft Star Wars characters with Mary Kate).

Game Day! (Fri, Mar. 18, 2:00 pm):  
After a hard week of making stuff, come for a relaxing afternoon of mini-golf, LEGO, and board games.  For ages 5+.

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

Movie Time (Sat, Mar. 19, 1:00 pm):  
We’ll be wrapping up March Break with an afternoon kid-friendly movie – bring a friend! 

March Break Juice Jam - Sat, Mar. 12 at 10:30 am

Kick off March Break at our Juice Jam with Polly Beach!

Join our "jam session" as kids play along to Polly's songs on a variety of rhythm instruments, then relax with juice and a snack!   
Juice Jam is fun for ages 2 - 7 (and a parent).

March Break Youth Group - Sat, Mar. 12 at 1:00 pm

Hang out with friends and make something cool with Sabrina & Maia!  
For kids aged 10-14. 
Contact the library for more info.

What's Happening in March

March Break Maker Space!:  
Come to the Library during March Break for maker activities and more for school-aged kids.  


Please Note:  Space is limited in our Maker activities – Registration is required for our Mon – Thurs activities (613-269-3326 / merrickville_library@bellnet.ca).

Juice Jam (Sat, Mar. 12, 10:30 am): 
Make music with Polly Beach!  Join us for songs, rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation, and a snack!   Juice Jam is fun for ages 7 & under (and a parent).

LEGO Club (Saturdays, 10 - 12):  
LEGO Club continues on Saturday mornings all through March.  Come build with us on Mar. 12 and your creation will be on display for March Break!

Youth Group (Sat, Mar. 12, 1:00 pm):  
Hang out with friends and make something cool with Sabrina & Maia!  For kids aged 10-14. Contact the library for more info.

Decorate Easter Eggs! (Mon., Mar. 14, 2:00 pm):  
Join us for Easter Maker fun decorating, and maybe even blowing, Easter eggs!   For ages 5+.

Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshop for Kids (Tues, Mar. 15, 2:00 pm):  
Join artist Gloria Stowell for Marvellously Magical Mixed Media Painting.  Nothing humdrum here!  With paint and sand, salt, pebbles, sparkles, glue, tape, and tissue, scenes of fantastical wonders will be created to fill every imagination!  Be prepared to get messy and have fun!  For ages 8+.

Banana Pianos & other Crazy Tech Fun (Wed., Mar. 16 at 2:00 pm):  
Join us as we use circuits to turn bananas into a piano, and other fun activities.  For ages 7+.

Star Wars Origami with Max! (Thurs, Mar. 17, 2:00 pm):  
Make an Origami version of a favourite Star Wars character with Max Foster - for ages 8+ (younger kids can make paper craft Star Wars characters with Mary Kate).

Game Day! (Fri, Mar. 18, 2:00 pm):  
After a hard week of making stuff, come for a relaxing afternoon of mini-golf, LEGO, and board games.  For ages 5+.

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

Movie Time (Sat, Mar. 19, 1:00 pm):  
We’ll be wrapping up March Break with an afternoon kid-friendly movie – bring a friend! 

Museum Passes: 
A museum visit is a great March Break family activity!  The library lends free family passes to several Ottawa museums.  Our try our new MAPsack for an outdoor family adventure. Contact the library for more info.

Adult Programs:

Off the Shelf! (Mon, Mar. 21, 7:00 pm):  
Off the Shelf continues to delight audiences with short stories and other literary gems for adult listeners.  Expect the unexpected!

Movie Club (Thurs, Mar. 24, 2:00 pm):  
The library’s afternoon movies for adults continue.   New movie-enthusiasts are welcome.  Bring a friend enjoy a relaxing afternoon of big screen entertainment.  Contact the Library for movie details. 

"Off the Shelf" - Mon, Feb. 22, 7:00 pm

February’s Off the Shelf promises an evening of Romance – with short readings and literary gems about romantic love!  
Don’t miss this evening of sweet nothings and light refreshments for adult listeners.

Movie Club - Thurs, Feb. 18, 2:00 pm

The library’s afternoon movies for adults continue.   
New movie-enthusiasts are welcome.  
Bring a friend and banish the Feb. blahs with an afternoon of big screen entertainment.  
Contact the Library for movie details.

Library Closed - Feb. 15

The Library will be Closed on Mon, Feb.15 for Family Day.

And the Winner is...

And the winning book in this year's Leeds & Grenville Read to Every Kid Campaign is.... 
Moo! by David LaRochelle.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest.
Read our new candidates in October!

P.A. Day Movie - Wed, Feb. 3, 2:00 pm

What to do on a mid-week PA Day?  

Come to the library for an afternoon movie ages 5 and up.  
This PA Day, we’ll be showing Inside Out.

What's Happening in February

 Check out the activities coming up at the Library in February!




How to Say “No” without Feeling Bad (Mondays, Feb. 1 & 8, 6:30 – 8:00 pm): 
Saying no is a tough job.  How do you do this in a way that's kind, without being egotistical or self-centred - and without beating yourself up?   Join Shulamit Ber Levtov, MA, RSW for these free, interactive evening workshops that will teach you 4 key principles for saying No. You will have opportunities to experiment with these principles and receive coaching for implementing them in everyday life.  You are welcome to brown-bag your dinner.  For more information about Shulamit, see www.shula.ca .

PA Day Movie (Wed, Feb. 3, 2:00 pm): 
What to do on a mid-week PA Day?  Come to the library for an afternoon movie ages 5 and up.  This PA Day, we’ll be showing "Inside Out".

Movie Club (Thurs, Feb. 18, 2:00 pm): 
The library’s afternoon movies for adults continue.   New movie-enthusiasts are welcome.  Bring a friend and banish the Feb. blahs with an afternoon of big screen entertainment.  Contact the Library for movie details.

Off the Shelf (Mon, Feb. 22, 7:00 pm): 
February’s Off the Shelf promises an evening of Romance – with short readings and literary gems about romantic love!  Don’t miss this evening of sweet nothings and light refreshments for adult listeners.

   

StoryTime (Fridays, 10(ish)) & LEGO Club (Saturdays, 10 - 12)

 continue to every week in Feb.

March Break is coming!  Watch for our March Break activities for kids – featuring another Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshop for Kids led by local artist Gloria Stowell

New @ the Library - MAPSacks!

Explore the outdoors!  

Borrow the Library’s new MAPSack - all about Birds!  

A MAPSack is a backpack containing stories, nature guides, activity sheets, a logbook  - and a free family pass to enjoy the RideauValley Conservation Areas.   

 MAPSacks are a joint library project created by the Leeds-Grenville Stewardship Council and Rideau Lakes Public Library, as part of the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Healthy Community Partnership.

Family Literacy Day StoryTime - Sat, Jan. 30, 10:30 am

Join us for a special StoryTime to celebrate Family Literacy Day and to announce the winning book in this year's "Read to Every Kid" Contest.  

Come for stories, craft, and a snack!

Youth Group - Sat, Jan. 30 at 1:00

Youth Group is back on Sat, Jan. 30!
Join us as we get crafty and make stuff for your room!

Youth Group is for ages 10-14.  Contact the Library for details

How to Say No - Mon eve at 6:30 pm, Jan 25-Feb 8

Saying no is a tough job.  How do you do this in a way that's kind, without being egotistical or self-centred - and without beating yourself up?  

Join Shulamit Ber Levtov, MA, RSW for 3 free, interactive evening workshops that will teach you 4 key principles for saying No. You will have opportunities to experiment with these principles and receive coaching for implementing them in everyday life.  

The workshops run Jan 25th, Feb 1, and 8 from 6:30-8:00 pm.  You are welcome to brown-bag your dinner.  For more information about Shulamit, see www.shula.ca . 

Movie Club - Thurs, Jan. 21 at 2:00 pm

Beat the winter weather with a cosy afternoon film at the library.
Join our Movie Club this Thurs, Jan. 21 at 2:00 pm.
New movie-enthusiasts are welcome.  

Contact the Library for details

Off the Shelf - Monday, Jan. 18, 7:00 pm

The Library's Off the Shelf literary evenings return on Monday, Jan. 18 at 7:00 pm featuring the "Wit and Wordplay of Will Jenkins". Join us for an evening of lexical levity and light refreshments with our host Martin Green.

Art Workshop for Kids - Sat, Jan. 16 at 1:30 pm

 Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshop for Kids
(Sat, Jan. 16, 1:30 pm):
Join us for another art workship in memory of Brenda Carter.  Local artist Gloria Stowell will be leading kids in a painting workshop to create a winter scene.  For kids age 8+.  Registration required. 
[Snow date: Jan. 23] 

Library web address fixed!

Our technical problems have been fixed (we think)!
  
The library's web address  www.merrickvillelibrary.ca 
seems to be working again.
You can also access our website at 
www.merrickville-wolford.ca/mpl/index.html

If you notice any continuing problems with our address, please contact the library and let us know.  Thank you for your patience.

What's Happening in January!

The Library has a variety of activities coming up in January - for kids and for adults!   We hope to see you there!  



For Adults:

Off the Shelf (Mon, Jan. 18, 7:00 pm):
Off the Shelf is an always-entertaining evening of readings and refreshments for adult listeners (check out photos from our December event on our Facebook page).  This month, Off the Shelf will be featuring the Wit and Wordplay of Will Jenkins.

Movie Club (Thurs, Jan. 21, 2:00 pm):
Come to the library for an afternoon movie (for adults).  Contact the Library for movie details.

How to Say No (without feeling guilty) 
(Mon evenings at 6:30 pm, Jan 25-Feb 8):
Saying no is a tough job.  How do you do this in a way that's kind, without being egotistical or self-centred - and without beating yourself up?   
Join Shulamit Ber Levtov, MA, RSW for 3 free, interactive evening workshops that will teach you 4 key principles for saying No. You will have opportunities to experiment with these principles and receive coaching for implementing them in everyday life.  
The workshops run Jan 25th, Feb 1, and 8 from 6:30-8:00 pm.  You are welcome to brown-bag your dinner.  For more information about Shulamit, see www.shula.ca .



For Kids:

AfterSchool Help - Speeches (Wednesdays, after school):
Writing a speech for school?  Come to the Library on Wednesdays after school for help researching your topic, editing your speech, and improving your public speaking skills. 

Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshop for Kids
(Sat, Jan. 16, 1:30 pm):
Join us for another art workship in memory of Brenda Carter.  Local artist Gloria Stowell will be leading kids in a painting workshop to create a winter scene.  For kids age 8+.  Registration required. [Snow date: Jan. 23]
Family Literacy Day StoryTime (Sat, Jan, 30, 10:30 pm):
Join us for a special StoryTime to celebrate Family Literacy Day and to announce the winning book in this year's "Read to Every Kid" Contest.  
Come for stories, craft, and a snack!

StoryTime (Fridays, 10(ish):
This month we'll be enjoying Wonderful Winter stories, songs, and crafts.  Fun for preschoolers & toddlers (and a caregiver).

LEGO Club (Saturdays, 10-12 drop-in):
Drop in Saturday mornings for brick-building fun!

Youth Group (selected Saturdays at 1:00 pm):
Youth Group (for ages 10 -14) will continue to meet for activities in January - including our Art Workshop on Sat, Jan. 16.  Contact the Library for dates and to find out what's planned.

Coming Soon - New eResources!

The Library's website will soon be featuring some new eResources, as well as continuing with some of our old favourites.

Due to technical difficulties, the website will not be updated until later in January, and during the transition some of the databases currently on our website will no longer be available. 
Note: our ebook/eaudio collections on OverDrive and EBSCOhost will NOT be affected by this change, and will continue to be available as usual.

We appreciate your patience during this changeover.  But while you are waiting...

Two of our new databases are available for use now:
Encyclopedia Britannica (Student Edition and Adult Edition)
and 
Universalis Junior - a French Language encyclopedia for kids
(Contact the Library for your login)

The Library would like to thank the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport for their support in funding these eResources.