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SUMMER PROGRAMS 2019CENTRALKANOPY CULT CLASSICS Friday, July 4 ? 6:00 - 7:00 pmHere is your chance to watch your favourites again. If you know the next line, feel free to shout it out! Dress like the characters. This is your chance to geek it out. Movies shown will be PG. LAUNCH INTO SUMMERSaturday, July 6 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmSummer program launch! Help us launch into summer by building rockets and making them fly.MAKER MOBILES Monday, July 8 ? 1:00 - 2:00 pmDecorate your room by making cool hanging mobiles. Registration required.BEE TERRIFICWednesday, July 10 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmLearn all about bees and how much they mean to our climate and our food, and what you can do to help them.THINGS THAT GO!Monday, July 15 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmMake a catapult, a balloon rocket and a paper airplane launcher. Registration required.COOKIES AND CANVASFriday, July 26 ? 2:30 - 4:00 pmCreate your own mini painting of nature while munching on some all-natural cookies. Ages 6 and up. Registration required.ESCAPE ROOMWednesday, July 31 ? 2:00 - 4:00 pm - TweensSaturday, August 3 ? 2:00 - 4:00 pm - FamiliesA mad scientist is determined to doom the world. Knowing you are a crusader for saving the earth, he has locked you in his lab in the Tech Hub. You must escape to save our world! Ages 10 and up. Registration required. 3D TWEENS AND TEENSWednesday, August 7 ? 2:30 - 3:30 PMExplore the world of 3D design and printing in the Tech Hub.CANDY OLYMPICS Monday, August 12 ? 1:00 - 2:00 pmPlay, compete and EAT! Ages 6 to 10. Registration required.CSI JRTuesday, August 13 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmLearn about how crimes get solved by examining clues and solving our own mystery. Ages 6 and up.For information or to register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.BRIDGEVIEWCURSIVE WRITINGTuesday, July 2, 30 ? 11:00 am - NoonTuesday, August 13 ? 11:00 am - NoonWould you like to learn to do cursive writing? Come in and explore our fun activities that will have you using cursive writing in no time. Ages 6 to 12. Registration required.FAMILY STORYTIMEThursday, July 4, 11, 18, 25 ? 11:00 - 11:45 amThursday, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ? 11:00 - 11:45 amJoin us at the library for stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 6 and under, with a caregiver. MAKER MOBILESFriday, July 5 ? 1:00 - 2:00 pmDecorate your room by making cool hanging mobiles.Ages 6 to 12, under 10 with a caregiver. Registration required. FAMILY BOARD GAMESSaturday, July 6, 13, 20, 27 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmSaturday, August 10, 17, 24, 31 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmCome have fun choosing from a variety of board games to play at the library. All ages, under 10 with a caregiver. ERCA PRESENTS: LOCAL ANIMALS AND HABITATSFriday, July 12 ? 1:00 - 2:00 pmThrough a variety of interactive activities we will learn about the amazing animals in our local Windsor-Essex environment and Conservation Areas, the habitats they live in and what they need in order to survive. All ages. Registration required.THINGS THAT GOSaturday, July 13 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmMake a catapult, a balloon rocket and a paper airplane launcher. Ages 6 to 12. Registration required.TECH PLAYFriday, July 19 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmSaturday, August 17 ? 1:45 - 2:05 pmDrop into play with a variety of tech toys, robotics, electronics and more. Ages 6 to 12. WOODLAND WANDSWednesday, July 24 ? 1:00 - 2:00 pmJoin us and create your very own magical woodland wands. Ages 4 to 12 with a caregiver. Registration required.WASHI TAPE FRAMESMonday, July 29 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmJoin us and create a personalized Washi tape picture frame to complement your favourite photo. Ages 4 to 12, with a caregiver. Registration required.PINECONE BIRD FEEDERSWednesday, July 31 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmCome to the library and make your very own, all natural bird feeder. All ages, under 10 with a caregiver. FAMILY BOARD GAMESSaturday, August 3 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmCome have fun choosing from a variety of board games to play at the library. All ages, under 10 with a caregiver. CANDY OLYMPICSSaturday, August 10 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmPlay, compete and eat! Ages 6 to 12. Registration required.CHALK THE WALKMonday, August 12 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmWednesday, August 14 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmFriday, August 16 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmJoin us at the library for chalk week! Each day we will try out different types of chalk. All ages, under 10 with a caregiver. Registration required. For information or to register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.BUDIMIRSEA SHELL PICTURE FRAMEMonday, July 8 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmMake a seashell picture frame for your own, “fun on the beach memories” and learn some interesting facts about seashells. Ages 6 and up. HERBAL EARTH PAINTINGTuesday, July 9 ? 3:00 - 4:00 pmUsing all natural ingredients from the earth, we will be mixing up our very own coloured paints and creating artistic masterpieces. All materials provided. Ages 6 to 12, under 12 with a caregiver. Registration required. BOOK TASTINGWednesday, July 10 ? 12:30 - 1:30 pmCome and “sample” a selection of different books to see if you might find a new book, genre, or series to read over the summer. You will have five minutes at each table to “digest” a book. You will record your thoughts on a menu and rate different books as you enjoy light snacks. At the end you can check out the book you enjoyed. Ages 8 to 12. Registration required. SUMMER STORYTIME AND CRAFTSThursday, July 11, 18, 25 ? 11:00 am - NoonThursday, August 1, 8, 15 ? 11:00 am - NoonJoin us for some great stories and bring home a nature-themed or eco-friendly craft each week. Ages 4 to 10 with a caregiver. LAVA LAMPMonday, July 15 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmIs a lava lamp made of real lava? Make one at the library. Ages 7 and up. Registration required.DIY TEA BLENDS!Tuesday, July 16 ? 3:00 - 4:00 pmUsing all natural spices and herbs, we will be mixing up our very own unique tea blends. All materials provided. Ages 7 to 13, under 7 with a caregiver. Registration required.THE BREAKER’S CLUBMonday, July 22, 29 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmHave you ever wanted to break something without consequences? Join The Library Breaker’s Club. We take small appliances and small gadgets apart to see what’s inside and what we can reuse or recycle. Great way to learn how and what things are made of! Ages 7 and up. Registration required.SUN CATCHER WIND CHIMESTuesday, July 23 ? 3:00 - 4:00 pmUsing flowers, and other things from nature, we will be making sun catchers and wind chimes. All materials provided. Ages 7 to 13, under 7 with a caregiver. Registration required.ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A LIBRARIAN?Wednesday, July 24 ? 6:00 - 7:00 pmDo you love trivia? Do you think you are better at it than the library staff? Sign up to test your knowledge against the librarians to see if you are smarter in this fun spin in “Are you smarter than a fifth grader.” Ages 7 to 12. Registration required.EDIBLE CUPCAKE TERRARIUMSTuesday, July 30 ? 3:00 - 4:00 pmDon’t have a green thumb? That’s ok! Join us in making edible terrariums out of cupcakes, fruit and other yummy treats. Ages 7 to 13, under 7 with a caregiver. Registration required.EGG CARTON FLOWERPOTSTuesday, August 6 ? 3:00 - 4:00 pmJoin us for the perfect upcycling gardening project. Using recycled egg cartons, we will be making mini planters for succulents! Materials provided. Ages 6 to 12, under 12 with a caregiver. Registration required.UNICORN PARTYWednesday, August 7 ? 6:00 - 7:30 pmCome out and celebrate nature’s most magical creatures the Unicorn. Children will enjoy a storytime, a craft and a fun dance party! Ages 5 to 12. Registration required.BLOOMING SUNFLOWERMonday, August 12 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmDid you know that sunflowers follow the sun? Learn more and create your own beautiful sunflower using sunflower seeds. Registration required. DINOSAUR DIGTuesday, August 13 ? 3:00 - 4:00 pmBecome a paleontologist during this program. Dig for dinosaurs and create your own fossils with your findings. All materials provided. Ages 5 to 10, under 5 with a caregiver. Registration required.ESCAPE ROOM AT THE LIBRARYWednesday, August 14 ? 5:30 - 8:00 pmYou and your team will have 30 minutes to solve a series of riddles, decipher the clues, and find the key to escape! Ages 7 and up. Registration required. Time slots are 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 or 7:00 pm.For information or to register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.CHISHOLMBOOKS AND BBQSaturday, July 6 ? 11:00 am - 2:00 pmSummer is here and once again we're celebrating with our annual party! There will be face painting fun for the kids, tasty BBQ, and don't forget to peruse our sidewalk book sale! WATER BOTTLE WIND SPIRALSWednesday, July 10 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmUpcycle a water bottle into a dazzling wind spiral! Ages 5 and up. ERCA PRESENTS: LOCAL ANIMALS AND HABITATSFriday, July 19 ? 10:30 - 11:30 amThrough a variety of interactive activities we will learn about the amazing animals in our local Windsor-Essex environment and Conservation Areas, the habitats they live in and what they need in order to survive. All ages. Registration required.BUBBLES BUBBLES EVERYWHEREWednesday, July 17 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmSee our 3D printer in action making a bubble wand, and then get your very own to keep! We’ll bring them outside to try them out, and there will be other fun bubble blowers to play with too. Ages 3 and up. Registration required.PUFFY SIDEWALK CHALKMonday, July 22 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmWe’re going to make some colourful puffy sidewalk chalk and then take it outside to decorate the sidewalk around the library. Ages 5 and up. Registration required.BOUNCING BUBBLESWednesday, July 24 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmWe’re going to head outside to make some bubbles that really bounce! Ages 5 and up. Registration required.UPCYCLED FLOWERSFriday, July 26 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmMake a lovely bouquet of flowers using recycled materials. Ages 5 and up.UPCYCLED T-SHIRT BAGMonday, July 29 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmWe’ve got some unused library shirts that you can turn into a great bag. Don’t forget to bring your library card so you can fill your bag with books. Ages 10 and up. Registration required.BUBBLE PAINTINGWednesday, July 31 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmLet’s go outside and make some art using bubbles! Please dress prepared to make a colourful mess. Ages 5 and up. Registration required.BAD ART CONTESTThursday, August 1 ? 2:00 - 4:00 pmTry your best to create your worst! Using a variety of recycled material, design the most awful eyesore you can imagine. Prizes will be awarded for the funniest, wackiest and tackiest sculptures. Ages 6 to 12.OUTDOOR GAMES FUNWednesday, August 7 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmCome and play some life-sized board games outside! If it’s a rainy day don’t worry, we can play them inside instead. Ages 5 and up. STORY WALK IN THE PARKThursday, August 8 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmJoin us for an interactive and mobile storytime experience as we journey through the pages of “There was an old lady who swallowed a shell”, against the backdrop of Optimist Park. Ages 2 to 7, with a caregiver. OZOBOT NATURE TRAILSFriday, August 9 ? 2:00 - 4:00 pmOzobot wants to explore the great outdoors, and it’s up to you to create a trail map! Include tricky obstacles such as footpaths of ponds and code a pathway for Ozobot to navigate. Ages 6 to12.UPCYCLED JEWELRYWednesday, August 14 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmTurn pop tabs, bottle caps and other recycled material into gorgeous jewelry! Ages 10 and up. Registration required.SOLAR OVEN S’MORESThursday, August 15 ? 2:00 - 3:30 pmDesign a small solar oven and test it out by making a delicious s’more. Ages 6 to 12. MAD SCIENCEFriday, August 16 ? 2:00 - 2:45 pmWhat do you know about H2O? See firsthand how water is the coolest substance of all! The Mad Scientist will keep you on the edge of your seat as you see experiments that test the properties of water. You will walk away with a new appreciation for water conservation. All ages.For information or to register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.FONTAINEBLEAULEAVE A FLOWERSaturday, July 6, 13, 20, 27 ? 9:00 am - 5:00 pmSaturday, August 3, 10, 17 ? 9:00 am - 5:00 pmDrop in and colour a flower to decorate the library. All ages. SUPER SATURDAY STORYTIMESaturday, July 6, 20 ? 10:30 - 11:30 amSaturday, August 17 ? 10:30 - 11:30 amJoin us for stories and activities. Help build a story and create some show stopping moves. Mega block building as well. Ages 4 to 7. KEEP YOUR COOL GAME DAYMonday, July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 12 ? 3:30 - 4:30 pmWednesday, July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14 ? 3:30 - 4:30 pmCool off! Play board games or Xbox! You choose. All ages. BIRTHDAY BUBBLE FUNTuesday, July 9 ? 10:30 - 11:30 amBirthday stories and bubbles. This program will help build language skills and enrich the imagination! Ages 3 and up with a caregiver. SUMMER KICKOFF CUPCAKESTuesday, July 9 ? 3:30 - 4:30 pmStart the summer off right! Decorate a cupcake! Ages 10 and up. Registration required. GET CRAFTY ON FRIDAYSFriday, July 12, 26 ? 3:00 - 4:00 pmGet creative, and make a spinner and get musical and make a rain stick. Ages 4 and up. CATERPILLAR FUNTuesday, July 16 ? 10:30 - 11:30 amCaterpillar stories for children. This program will help build language skills and enrich the imagination. Craft included. Ages 3 and up with a caregiver. PEARLER PALOOZATuesday, July 16 ? 3:30 - 4:30 pmThursday, August 15 ? 3:30 - 4:30 pmUse your imagination to create your very own unique pearler bead design. Ages 10 and up. Registration required.WIND SPIRALSThursday, July 18 ? 3:30 - 4:30 pmMake a colourful wind spiral that bounces and bobs using recycled material. Ages 10 and up.MAKE A BUTTONFriday, July 19 ? 3:30 - 4:30 pmDesign your very own button. Ages 10 and up. WACKY FLOWERSTuesday, July 23 ? 10:30 - 1130 amGarden stories and flower craft included. This program will help build language skills and enrich the imagination! Ages 3 and up with a caregiver. PLANT A FLOWER Tuesday, July 23 ? 3:00 - 4:30 pmPlant a seed. Watch it grow into a beautiful flower. Ages 10 and up. Registration required.BIRD FEEDERTuesday, July 30 ? 3:30 pmMake a beautiful bird feeder. Ages 10 and up. FLUBBER SOAP SLIMEThursday, August 1 ? 3:30 - 4:30 pmLet’s make flubber soap slime! Ages 10 and up. Registration required.SIDEWALK ARTFriday, August 2 ? 3:30 - 4:30 pmUse sidewalk chalk to create unique works of art outdoors. All ages. BUILD BEAUTIFUL JUNKTuesday, August 13 ? 3:30 - 4:30 pmUse little bits of this and that to create a work of art. Ages 10 and up. WINDOW ARTFriday, August 16 ? 3:30 - 4:30 pmNow is your chance to create beautiful masterpieces on our library windows. All ages.For information or to register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.FOREST GLADEMAD SCIENCE: WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT H20?Saturday, July 6 ? 2:00 - 2:45 pmWhat Do You Know About H20? See firsthand how water is the coolest substance of all! The Mad Scientist? will keep you on the edge of your seat as you see experiments that test the properties of water! You’ll walk away from this spectacle with a new appreciation for water conservation! For ages 6 to13. Registration required.FAIRY GARDEN FUNMonday, July 8 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmCome out and make a miniature fairy garden! Ages 7 to 13, under 11 with a caregiver. Registration required. CLAY NATURE PRINTSTuesday, July 9 ? 1:00 - 2:00 pmCreate some beautiful clay nature prints. Ages 7 to 13, under 11 with a caregiver. Registration required.DIY THERMOMETERSWednesday, July 10 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmLearn all about predicting and measuring weather and make your own thermometer! Ages 6 to 14, under 11 with a caregiver. Registration required.STORYTIME IN THE RAIN GARDENThursday, July 11 ? 11:00 - 11:30 amJoin us outside for a fun storytime in our Rain Garden! Ages 3 to 7 with a caregiver. UPCYCLED CRAFT SERIESFriday, July 12, 19, 26 ? 1:00 - 4:00 pmFriday, August 2, 9, 16 ? 1:00 - 4:00 pmReduce, reuse, recycle! Drop by the library for this craft series. We will be using recycled materials to make beautiful works of art. All ages. BEAUTIFY A BIRDHOUSEMonday, July 15 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmMake a colourful home for the birds by painting a wooden birdhouse. Ages 7 to 13, under 11 with a caregiver. Registration required.WHO LIKES HONEYTuesday, July 16 ? 2:00 - 4:00 pmA day outside of fun and learning all about the honeybee such as, “how many eggs do you think a queen be can lay in a day? “ What does a honeycomb look like? Pretend to be a bee and pollinate a flower. MASON JAR PLANTERSWednesday, July 17 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmLet’s get gardening! Visit the library and make your own Mason jar herb planter. Ages 6 to 12, under 11 with a caregiver. Registration required.BECOME AN OUTDOOR EXPLORERThursday, July 18 ? 10:30 am - NoonExplore our outside world for critters big and small, slimy or feathery! Turn over rocks or leaves, look to the treetops and sky! Be a real scientific explorer and record in your explorer’s journal as we journey around the library and in the neighbouring park. Ages 6 to 12. I LOVE MY PARK CLEANUP PROJECTFriday, July 19 ? 11:00 am - 12:30 pmLet's show how much we love our park and protecting the environment by cleaning up garbage around the park and our library! See who can collect the most trash during the hike for a small prize, while we learn why littering hurts our environment. Latex gloves will be available, but if you have a pair of your own gardening gloves bring them along. Children will be instructed to not pick up anything sharp/dangerous. Ages 6 to 12. CANVAS BAG CRAFTMonday, July 22 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmPaint and personalize your own colourful, washable, reusable canvas shopping bag, Ages 7 to 13, under 11 with a caregiver. Registration required.DON’T WASTE THAT! COMPOSTING 101Tuesday, July 23 ? 11:00 am - 12:30 pmLearn about the natural cycles of life, death, rebirth, and the recycling of nutrients in the ecosystem. Learn why we are all a part of the bigger picture and what you do matters. Create your own composter in a clear pop bottle so we can see how composting works. Ages 6 to 12. Registration required.RECYCLED NEWSPAPER KITESWednesday, July 24 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmMake a kite using recycled newspapers and test out your design. Ages 6 to 12, under 11 with a caregiver. Registration required.BIRDS ARE COOL! OUTDOOR BIRD SLEUTHINGThursday, July 25 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmWelcome Bird Sleuths! Join us for outdoor observation of our local birds around the library and park where you'll have to keep your eyes and ears open and record what you spot in your very own bird sleuth explorer's guidebook! If we get rained out, we'll do a birding related craft instead! Ages 5 to 12. FOUR SEASONS PAPER BAG BOOKMonday, July 29 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmUpcycle a paper bag by transforming it into a book with all the beautiful elements of each season. Ages 7 to 13, under 11 with a caregiver. Registration required.THE GREAT LAKES NEED YOUR HELP!Tuesday, July 30 ? 2:00 - 3:30 pmCome and discover the importance of the Great Lakes and the actions you can take to protect them. We’ll build a watershed so we can see how our actions affect out lakes. Ages 7 to 12. HABITAT IS WHERE IT’S ATThursday, August 1 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmWhat is a habitat? Why is some wildlife in danger? What can I do? Come out and meet a Species at Risk Biologist who has worked for Wildlife Preservation Canada monitoring and protecting the Massassauga Rattler, and more recently protecting wildlife in South Windsor/Ojibway area. OUTDOOR GAMES DAYFriday, August 2, 16 ? 10:30 am - NoonWeather permitting and before the day gets too hot, if we get enough players we’ll play baseball. Bring a mitt. Bring water to drink. POP BOTTLE ECOSYSTEMS Tuesday, August 6 ? 1:00 - 2:00 pmLearn all about the balance of nature and make and ecosystem in a bottle! Ages 8 to 13, under 11 with a caregiver. Registration required.NATURE COLLAGESWednesday, August 7 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmVisit the library and make a beautiful nature collage. Ages 7 to 12. Registration required.BOTANICAL WIND CHIMESThursday, August 8 ? 11:00 am - NoonMake a beautiful botanical wind chime. Ages 6 to 12, under 11 with a caregiver. Registration required.WHAT’S A POLLINATOR AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT ANYWAY?Tuesday, August 13 ? 1:00 - 3:00 pmLearn all about pollinators, why they need us and why we need them. Find out why some are endangered and what you can do to help save them. Hands on activities including the chance to create your favourite pollinator.WILD WEATHER STEM CHALLENGEWednesday, August 14 ? 2:30 - 3:30 pmLearn all about extreme weather and what we can do to help with this fun STEM challenge. Ages 8 to 14, under 11 with a caregiver. Registration required.OUTDOOR EXPLORER SCAVENGER HUNTThursday, August 15 ? 1:00 - 2:30 pmKids will be divided into teams and will be given a list of objects to find in and around the outside of the library and park. Ages 5 to 12.HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON PARTYSaturday, August 24 ? 2:00 - 3:30 pmVisit the library for this fun party. Participate in some fun crafts, decorate cupcakes, and more! Ages 5 to 12, under 11 with a caregiver. Registration requiredFor information or to register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.RIVERSIDESUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTYSaturday, July 6 ? 10:00 - 11:00 pmKick off your summer the right way! Play “minute to win it” games, enjoy some snacks, and celebrate the beginning of summer reading. Ages 4 to 12. WILD ABOUT STORIESThursday, July 11, 18, 25 ? 10:30 - 11:00 amThursday, August 1, 8, 15 ? 10:30 - 11:00 amJoin Miss Kate as we explore nature and science through stories and songs about animals and the great outdoors. All ages. MAGAZINE STRIP ARTTuesday, July 9 ? 1:00 - 2:00 pmUpcycle old magazines and create a silhouette using strips of paper. Ages 8 to 13. CORNER BOOKMARKSWednesday, July 10 ? 12:30 - 1:30 pmEvery book needs the perfect bookmark. Make and take two corner bookmarks. Ages 4 to 12. KUMIHIMO BRADINGFriday, July 12 ? 10:00 - 11:00 amCreate a unique braided rope using the Kumihimo technique of braiding. Limit 10. Ages 8 to 16. Registration required.SATURDAY SUPERSTARSSaturday, July 13, 27 ? 10:00 - 10:30 amSaturday, August 10 Join us at the library as we explore some superhero based books and crafts! All ages with a caregiver. T-SHIRT = BAGTuesday, July 16 ? 1:00 - 2:00 pmTurn an old t-shirt into a tote bag with a few snips and lots of tying. Bring your own shirt or use one of ours. Ages 6 to 13. WORLD EMOJI DAYWednesday, July 17 ? Noon - 8:00 pmCelebrate World Emoji Day at the library by completing a fun emoji scavenger hunt. Prizes awarded to hunters who find all of the emojis. Ages 4 to 14.THINGS THAT GO! Thursday, July 18 ? 1:00 - 2:00 pmMake a catapult, a balloon rocket and a paper airplane launcher. Registration required. COLOURING YOUR WORLDFriday, July 19 ? 9:00 - 5:00 pmFriday, August 2, 16 ? 9:00 - 5:00 pmAn all day drop in program. Colouring pages and nature-based worksheets will be provided with the goal of encouraging children to explore the natural world. All ages with a caregiver. PAINT LIKE A MASTERSaturday, July 20 ? 10:30 - 11:45 amFriday, August 9 ? 10:30 - 11:45 amPaint like a master this summer. Come in and re-create a famous work of art originally painted by a master. Ages 5 to 13. Registration required.PINECONE FLOWERSTuesday, July 23 ? 1:00 - 2:00 pmWalk in, jazz up a pinecone, walk out with a pinecone flower. Ages 3 to 12.NOODLE BY NUMBERWednesday, July 24 ? 12:30 - 1:30 pmTry something new! Following the technique of “paint by number” we will “noodle by number”. Ages 4 to 12. TISSUE PAPER DESIGNSFriday, July 26 ? 10:30 - 11:30 amChoose a pattern or make one of your own and colour it with tissue paper. Ages 3 to 12. POETRY CREATION STATIONSTuesday, July 30 ? 1:00 - 2:00 pmTry your hand at poetry this summer. Black out poetry, book spine poetry, cut and paste poetry stations will be available. Ages 6 to 16CD ANIMALSWednesday, July 31 ? 12:30 - 1:30 pmThis program combines two great things, old Cd’s and animals. Turn the first into the second. Ages 4 to 12. FUN WITH AIR DRY CLAYSaturday, August 3 ? 10:00 - 11:00 amHave fun “making and taking” some air dry clay pots and other things. Ages 3 to 12. SHARPIE DYED COASTERSTuesday, August 6 ? 1:00 - 2:00 pmCreate a one of a kind coaster. Ages 4 to 12. I SPY AT THE LIBRARYWednesday, August 7 ? Noon - 8:00 pmI spy... something that is fun. Join us for an all day game of I spy. Ages 3 to 12.PAINT WITH NATURETuesday, August 13 ? 1:00 - 2:00 pmPaint a picture using items donated by nature. Ages 3 to 12. SUMMER CRAFTS REDUXWednesday, August 14 ? Noon - 5:00 pmDid you miss a program day this summer? Do you have a favourite summer craft that you want to make again? Stop by and revisit some of the crafts offered this summer. Ages 3 to 14.FAREWELL TO SUMMER READINGSaturday, August 17 ? 10:00 - 11:00 amSay farewell to summer reading with a donut party. We will make donuts and have donut-inspired activities. Ages 4 to 12.For information or to register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6600.SEMINOLEBOOK BINGO Noon - 5:00 pmSaturday, July 6, 13, 20, 27 ? August 3, 10, 17Monday, July 8, 15, 22, 29 ? August 12Tuesday, July 9, 16, 23, 30 ? August 6, 13Wednesday, July 10, 17, 24, 31 ? August 7, 14Thursday, July 11, 18, 25 ? August 1, 8, 15Friday, July 12, 19, 26 ? August 2, 9, 16Are you good at finding books in the library? Ask for a Bingo card at the checkout desk and then complete a line. If correct, win a candy prize! School ages children. BOOK REPORT BONANZANoon - 5:00 pmSaturday, July 6, 13, 20, 27 ? August 3, 10, 17Monday, July 8, 15, 22, 29 ? August 12Tuesday, July 9, 16, 23, 30 ? August 6, 13Wednesday, July 10, 17, 24, 31 ? August 7, 14Thursday, July 11, 18, 25 ? August 1, 8, 15Friday, July 12, 19, 26 ? August 2, 9, 16Pick up a book report form when you visit the library. After you read a book of your choice, fill out the form and then come back to hand it in and pick out a prize because reading books is awesome! Ages 6 to 12. OZOBUNNYMonday, July 8 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmCome and learn the basics of coding with the ozobots and learn how coding can mimic nature! Ages 6 and up. Registration required.POSITIVITY PROJECTSTuesday, July 9, 23 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmJoin us creating a personalized art project that focuses on boosting self-esteem and confidence. Change begins with you! Ages 8 to 12. Registration required.PRIMARY ARTThursday, July 11, 25 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmPainting, stamp and stencil art for ages 3 to 6. Registration required.ERCA PRESENTS: LOCAL ANIMALS AND HABITATSFriday, July 12 ? 10:30 - 11:30amThrough a variety of interactive activities, we will learn about the amazing animals in our local Windsor-Essex environment and Conservation Areas, and also the habitats they live in and what they need in order to survive. All ages. Registration required.BOARD GAMES FOR BORED KIDSSaturday, July 13 ? 1:00 - 4:00 pmSaturday, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Make new friends and enjoy some friendly competition. Choose from a variety of new and classic board games to play. All ages.SEED PAPERMonday, July 15 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmCome on out and learn how to make new seed paper by using your old recycled paper. This paper can be used and then planted to allow the flowers to grow! Ages 6 to 15. Registration required. NATURE SCAVENGER HUNTTuesday, July 16 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pm Come out and learn about your local library while trying to find hidden puzzle pieces around the library! Ages 6 to 15. DIY TUTUSFriday, July 19 ? 11:00 am - NoonCreate your own beautiful tutu using ribbon and tulle. Ages 2 to 15, under 6 with a caregiver. Registration required.MARBLED PLANTERSMonday, July 22 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmRecycle old nail polish to create your very own marbled planter. Feel free to bring any nail polish you have lying around to recycle. Ages 8 to 12. Registration required.SQUISHY CIRCUITSMonday, July 29 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmLearn all about circuits by creating your own squishy circuits using homemade play dough. Ages 8 to 12. Registration required.KINDNESS ROCKSThursday, August 1 ? 11:30 am - 12:30 pmCreate rocks with kind inspiring words on them and then find out how they can be shared. School aged children.GRASS HEADSTuesday, August 6 ? 11:30 am - 12:30 pmCome and make your very own grass head. Bring it home and keep it watered and just watch the grass grow! Supplies provided. Ages 6 to 12. Registration required.SUMMER NATURE PLAQUESThursday, August 8 ? 11:30 am - 12:30 pmUsing supplies from nature, create your very own plaster of Paris plaque. If you want to include a small personal treasure be sure to bring it with you. Ages 6 to 12. Registration required.MAD SCIENCE WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT H2OFriday, August 9 ? 10:30 - 11:15 amSee firsthand how water is the coolest substance of all! The Mad Scientist will keep you on the edge of your seat as you see experiments that test the properties of water! You’ll walk away from this spectacle with a new appreciation for water conservation. Ages 3 to 12. STEAM OIL SPILL CHALLENGEMonday, August 12 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmCome out and learn all about spills! What are they, how do we prevent them, can we clean them up? Participants will be challenged to see if they can clean up a mini oil spill and if they can save a bird that has passed through the oil. Ages 8 to 12. Registration required.TORN PAPER LANDSCAPESTuesday, August 13 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmCreate landscape masterpieces using only torn paper. Ages 5 to12. Registration required.ORIGAMI FLOWERSThursday, August 15 ? 2:00 - 3:00 pmDrop in and create flowers using the ancient origami style of paper folding. Ages 8 to 12. For information or to register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 8800. ................
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