For every 5 eligible items, adult patrons receive a ballot for a chance to win.
Each branch will hold two draws:
August 1st for a Tim Horton’s gift card
September 1st for a local restaurant gift card
The more you read, the more chances you have to win!
Happy Summer Reading!
Join us for various information sessions provided by the Alzheimer Society on healthy aging. Registration is required. Please register in person or by calling the branch at (289) 674-0400.
Memory, Forgetfulness And Aging
Tuesday August 6th from 10:30am to 11:30am at the Cayuga Public Library Branch (19 Talbot Street West, Cayuga)
Join representatives from the Alzheimer Society to learn about memory changes in aging as well as risk factors for dementia and some tips for brain health.
you will also have an opportunity to learn about the services and programs provided by the local Alzheimer’s Society.
MIND Diet
Tuesday August 20th from 1:30pm to 2:30pm at the Caledonia Public Library Branch (100 Haddington Street, Caledonia)
Join representatives from the Alzheimer Society to learn how to reduce the risk of dementia through nutrition. This session will focus specifically on the MIND diet and how to incorporate these changes into your life.
One Book One Haldimand is an annual, community-wide reading program which encourages individuals across Haldimand County to read a selected Canadian title and join the author and other community members for an evening of exciting discussion.
The 2024 One Book One Haldimand title is Free, Fly, Flown by Janet Hepburn
Lillian and Audrey hatch a plot to escape from Tranquil Meadows Nursing Home, “borrow” a car, and spend their hastily planned vacation time driving to destinations west. They set out on their journey having forgotten that their memory problems might make driving and following directions difficult. Then they meet up with the unsuspecting Rayne, a young man also heading west in hope of reconciling with his family. Without minimizing the realities of old age, dementia, and frailty, Lillian and Audrey’s story is rich with laughter, adventure, and hope. – Back Cover
Copies of this book (electronic and hardcopy) can be placed on hold now. Visit the library catalogue to reserve your copy today.
Watch our website, social media and in-library for announcements related to the upcoming author visit (slated for fall 2024).
Our seed library is a collection of different seeds, for flowers, herbs, vegetables and more, that both amateur and experienced gardeners alike can “borrow” to take home, grow and enjoy. At the end of the growing season, participants are encouraged to save some seeds from their plants and donate them to the library for others to grow. All for free.
You can borrow seeds from the Dunnville, Hagersville and Jarvis Library while supplies last. Seed donations are accepted at all branches throughout the year. We hope to expand this program at it grows!
More information about the seed library in general: Seed Library Information (Trifold Brochure)
More information about how to save and donate seeds: How to Donate Seeds (Bifold Brochure)
Presented by Mohawk College, free LINC English classes are available to eligible newcomers.
Classes are delivered in-person at:
Caledonia Branch: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9p.m.
Hagersville Branch: Wednesdays from 5-8p.m. and Saturdays from 10a.m.-1p.m.
Register online here: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/form/linchaldimand
For questions, email: LearnEnglish@mohawkcollege.ca
Join us for engaging monthly craft programs designed specifically for adults. Crafternoons are a fun mix of crafting and socializing with a different craft each month. Each session costs $2.00 and pre-registration is required. All supplies are provided, unless otherwise noted. Call or visit a branch hosting the program to register.
October: Wine Cork Pumpkins
Decorate your home for fall with some cute pumpkins made out of wine corks!
Jarvis Branch – Monday October 21st at 1pm
Caledonia Branch – Tuesday October 22nd at 1pm
Hagersville Branch – Wednesday October 23rd at 1pm
Dunnville Branch – Thursday October 24th at 1pm
Cayuga Branch – Friday October 25th at 1pm
November: Decoupage Cookie Plate
Come and make a beautiful plate to display your holiday cookies or other goodies.
Jarvis Branch – Monday November 18th at 1pm
Caledonia Branch – Tuesday November 19th at 1pm
Hagersville Branch – Wednesday November 20th at 1pm
Dunnville Branch – Thursday November 21st at 1pm
Cayuga Branch – Friday November 22nd at 1pm
Knitting Clubs are back with no registration and no restrictions at the Dunnville Jarvis and Hagersville branches. Join fellow yarn crafters of all experience levels! Please bring your own supplies.
Jarvis Knitting Club – Every Thursday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Dunnville Knitting Club – Every Thursday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Hagersville Knitting Club – Every Thursday from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Scrabble Club
Wordsmiths unite in weekly games of scrabble!
Hagersville: Tuesdays @ 1:30p.m.
Contact the Hagersville branch for more information.
Borrow day passes for Ontario Parks and Grand River Parks with your library card. These park passes provide access to parks and trails. Day passes do not allow access to campsites. Each pass will be lent out for 7 days.
Click here for more information.
This program has ended for the summer but will begin again in September 2023.
Youth currently attending high school are eligible to earn community volunteer hours through the Library’s innovative Teen Reviewers program. From the comfort of your own home, you will have the opportunity to read, watch, or listen to library materials and compose a written review for library promotional uses. Each title review earns you two community volunteer hours.
For details and enrolment information, please visit our Teen Reviewers page.
Selkirk Branch
Last Saturday of the Month (except December), 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Looking for that elusive ancestor? Want to learn more about which family history databases can assist you in your research? Join the Roots to Branches Club, a group of enthusiastic genealogists who cooperate on research projects and learn from an experienced library staff member about little-known databases and research tips, which aid in digging for one’s roots. Participants will explore and practice various research techniques and, together, work in an environment where the collective knowledge and experience of group members helps everyone to jump over the research hurdles that inevitably appear in all of our family trees.
Meetings begin with a short discussion on, and demonstration of, a research tip, technique or database. Time is then devoted to discussing general questions or research challenges. Newcomers to the hobby will have the opportunity to draw on the knowledge of more experienced genealogists.
If you own a laptop computer, you are encouraged to bring it with you to Club sessions and utilize the Library’s in-house subscription to Ancestry.com, Library Edition. We also suggest bringing a USB flash drive / memory stick on which to save any documents or information you discover, for later perusal and use at home.
Saturday, November 25 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
2024 Dates:
Saturday January 27th 10:30am to 11:30am
Saturday February 24th 10:30am to 11:30am
Saturday March 23rd 10:30am to 11:30am
Saturday April 27th 10:30am to 11:30am
Saturday May 25th 10:30am to 11:30am
Saturday June 29th 10:30am to 11:30am
Saturday July 27th 10:30am to 11:30am
Saturday August 31st 10:30am to 11:30am
Saturday September 28th 10:30am to 11:30am
Saturday October 26th 10:30am to 11:30am
Saturday November 30th 10:30am to 11:30am
Do you like experimenting with electronics? Would you like to talk to someone on the other side of the world or with astronauts in space? Are you interested in learning something new or embarking upon a new hobby?
If so, amateur radio may be perfect for you!! Come to your local library branch to learn more and meet new and interesting people.
All ages welcome; no registration required.
Dunnville Branch: Wednesday September 4th at 6:30pm
The Mediterranean Diet Information Session
Friday September 20th from 10:30am to 11:30am at the Dunnville Public Library Branch.
Join representatives from the Haldimand Family Health Team to learn how to implement the Mediterranean diet into your day-to-day routine to help lower your risk of chronic disease.
This is a free information session.
Registration is necessary and can be done in person or by calling the branch at 289-674-0400 ext. 3
Haldimand County Public Library is a registered non-profit charity. You can make a difference in the community by making a financial donation to the Library. Donation assist us to expanding collections as well as improving our programs and services.
Donations can be made in person by cash or cheque. Please inform staff if you would like the donation to go towards a specific branch, collection or service. Tax receipts are available upon request.
Donations can also be made online by visiting https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/haldimand-county-public-library-board/. If you would like your donation to go towards a specific branch, collection or service please specify in the “Send a message to this charity” field. Tax receipts are automatically generated by canadahelps.org.
If you have any questions about making a donation, including leaving a legacy, please email us at library@haldimandcounty.on.ca. Thank-you to all of our generous donors!
