"Read to Every Kid" Starts Mon. Oct. 15!

Join us on Monday, Oct. 15 at 10:00 for the Launch of the 4th annual "Read to Every Kid Every Day" campaign at the Merrickville Public Library.

Parents & kids are welcome as we unveil this year's 10 selected picture books!  Join us for a special Storytime featuring this year's books and a simple craft, plus light refreshments.

The premise behind this award-winning annual campaign (a joint effort of libraries, OEYCs and other children’s agencies across Leeds & Grenville) is simple: reading to children from the earliest age contributes to greater success in school and in life - and it's fun.  Parents/caregivers read the 10 selected picture books (available at libraries and OEYCs) to their children, who then vote for their favourite.  The book with the most votes will be announced on Family Literacy Day in January.  The 10 titles promote key skills for reading success, as well as being lots of fun to read. 

October programs for kids & adults!

Children's Programs in October! 

Read to Every Kid Comes to Merrickville-Wolford!:  
The county-wide Read to Every Kid Every Day campaign is back for its 4th year - and Merrickville Library is excited to be hosting this year's launch! Bring your kids to the library at a special time - Monday, October 15 at 10:00 am - for the opening ceremony with a special StoryTime featuring some of this year's great books! Let's show Leeds & Grenville our enthusiasm for reading!

The premise behind this award-winning annual program (a joint effort of libraries, OEYCs and other children’s agencies across Leeds & Grenville) is simple: reading to children from the earliest age contributes to greater success in school and in life - and it's fun. Parents/caregivers read the 10 selected picture books (available at libraries and OEYCs) to their children, who then vote for their favourite. The book with the most votes will be announced on Family Literacy Day in January. The 10 titles promote key skills for reading success, as well as being lots of fun to read.

Halloween Howl:
Join us on Sat., Oct. 27 at 1:00 pm for a Halloween music & story program featuring stories, music, rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation, and a snack! Fun for ages 10 & under. Wear your costume or come as you are!

LEGO Club (Sat. Oct. 6, 13 & 20, 1:00pm):
Come for a brick-filled hour of building fun.

StoryTime:
Friday mornings at 10(ish) for seasonal stories, songs, rhymes & a simple craft. New StoryTimers are always welcome.

Adult Programs in October!

Off the Shelf! (Mon., Oct. 15, 7:00 pm):
Off the Shelf captivated last month's audience. Don't miss this month's readers from Theatre Night in Merrickville with a variety of short stories, poetry & more for adult listeners - and with a special musical interlude by Gloria Stowell & Marcia Phillips.

Internet Basics (Thurs., Oct. 18, 10:30 am):
Last month's Internet basics workshop was so popular we are running it again. Join John Harris for an easy, non-threatening introduction to email and internet searching at the library. Limited space - call to register. Watch for our session on downloading and sending photos in November!

Relaxation and Stress Management (Mon., Oct. 22, 7:00 pm):
The effects of stress lie at the root of all disease and you have the power to change it! Get a handle on your response to stress with some simple and effective relaxation-inspiring techniques presented by Naturopathic Doctor Katie Weststrate. Topics will include: effects of stress, mindfulness in action, tips for sound sleep and the importance of breath and exercise to minimize the impact stress has in your life.

Duplicate Bridge: Want to learn to play duplicate bridge? There is interest in starting a beginner's group (with instruction) at the library. Open to ages 12 & up. Contact the library.

LEGO Club is back this Saturday (Sept. 29)!

Our LEGO Club is back on Saturday Sept. 29th at 1:00 pm!

Join us for an hour of building (and books) fun for kids aged 5 -12.
Can't make it? Don't worry - LEGO Club continues on Sat., Oct. 6, 13 and 20!

Check our Events Calendar for October for more upcoming Children's Programs!

Contact the Library for more information about any of our programs
(613-269-3326 or merrickville_library@bellnet.ca).

Join us for Juice Jam - Sat. Sept. 22!

Juice Jam is a music program for kids - with lots of songs, rhythm instruments, audience participation, and juice!

Join Polly Beach on Saturday, September 22 at 1:00 pm for musical fun for ages 10 and under.

Contact the library (email or 613-269-3326) to register or for more information. s for

Off the Shelf returns Mon. Sept. 17th

"Off the Shelf",

our popular "Stories for Grown-ups" program

with readers from Theatre Night in Merrickville

returns for its 2nd season

on Monday, September 17 at 7:00 pm (new earlier time)

with a variety of entertaining readings.

This month's readers are Jocelyn Rait and MC Martin Green (always an audience favourite).

Light refreshments are available.  There is no charge for this program, but donations are appreciated.

Off the Shelf will be running on the 3rd Monday of the month for the fall - be sure to mark your calendars.  Contact the library with your email to be added to our email notification list.

French StoryTime - Sat. Sept. 15

"Il etait une fois..."

- a French language storytime for ages 8 & under - 

returns on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 1:00 pm

Join Denise Vanopdenbosch for stories, songs & a simple craft.

Check out our Sept. programs!

The Library has programs for adults and children this month.  Check our Calendar of Events or contact the Library (or call 613-269-3326) for more information or to register for any of our programs.

Programs for Adults
Smart Start to School (Mon., Sept. 10, 7:00 pm): Did you know that September is the official 'Breakfast for Learning' month? Start your child off to a healthy and productive school year with tips and tricks presented by Naturopathic Doctor Katie Weststrate. Optimized nutrition geared to fuel growing brains and bodies!

Off the Shelf! (Mon., Sept. 17, 7:00 pm): Our popular "Stories for Grown-ups" program is back for a new season. Join us as members of Theatre Night in Merrickville read short stories, poetry & more.

Computer Basics (Thurs, Sept. 20, 10:30 am): Are you clueless about the Internet? It's not too late. Join John Harris for an easy, non-threatening introduction to some Internet basics at the library. Learn how to get your own email account, view and send photos, and some basics of finding information on the Internet. Limited space - call 613-269-3326 to register.

Library Book Clubs: The library has 2 books clubs - one meeting the 2nd Tuesday of the month (at 10 am), and one on the last Monday of the month (at 6:45 pm). If you are interested in joining one of our clubs, or starting up a new one, contact the library.

Children's Programs
StoryTime is Back!: Bring your child (6 & 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. Current child development research has identified 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 Fall. The first Friday of the month (Sept. 7) is geared to toddlers.

LEGO Club (Sat. Sept. 8 & 29, 1:00pm): Our popular LEGO Club is back for fall. Join us for a brick-filled hour of building fun for ages 5-12.

"Il Etait Une Fois…" (Sat. Sept. 15, 1:00pm): Join us on for another French StoryTime with Denise Vanopdenbosch.

Juice Jam (Sat. Sept. 22, 1:00pm): Music program with Polly Beach for ages 9 & under. Join us for songs, rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation, & a snack.