Children’s Programs

Children’s Summer Programs – Cayuga Branch

Tue., July 2 – Colouring Contest & Summer Reading Ballots begin!

Thu., July 4 – Nature Bookmark Craft – Creating with nature’s beauty! Age: 6 & up. Time: 1-2 p.m. Cost: $1.00

Fri., July 5 – Wild Animals Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Tue., July 9 – UKULELE CLUB BEGINS – Running from July 9 through Aug 13 on Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. Registration is required. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of ours. Ages: 7-99. Cost: FREE

Thu., July 11 – Gone Fishing Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 1-3 p.m. Cost:$4.00

Fri., July 12 – Camping Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Thu., July 18 – Owl T-shirt Craft – Bring in your own plain white t-shirt and create a wise owl by overlapping your paints in a bold display of colours. Age: 6 & up. Time: 1-2 p.m. Cost: $2.00

Fri., July 19 – Nature Animals Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Thu., July 25 – Beach Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 1-3 p.m. Cost:$4.00

Fri., July 26 – Hiking Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Thu., Aug 1 –Twig Boat Craft – Will it float or will it sink?! Age: 6 & up. Time: 1-2 p.m. Cost: $1.00

Fri., Aug 2 – Bugs Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Thu., Aug 8 – Little Rays Reptile Show – Snacks, lizards, turtles and more! Age: All ages. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $2.00

Fri., Aug 9 – Dinosaurs Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Thu., Aug 15 – Seed Art Craft – Create art with seeds. Age: 5 & up.  Time: 1-2 p.m. Cost: $1.00

Fri., Aug 16 – Beach Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Thu., Aug 22 – Fairy Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 1-3 p.m. Cost:$4.00

Fri., Aug 23 – Picnic Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Sat., Aug 24 – Teen Reading Club ballots due!

Tue., Aug 27 – Teen Reading Club draw today at the Dunnville Branch at 3 p.m.

Thu., Aug 29 – TD Summer Reading Club draw today @ 3p.m. & Colouring Contest entries due!

To register, visit the Cayuga Branch. 

Children’s Summer Programs – Dunnville Branch

Colouring Contest begins July 3! Pick up your colouring sheet at the front desk, take it home and bring it back before Aug. 23^rd. Make sure your name and phone number are on your work of art. Winners will be announced on Aug. 27^th.

Wed., July 3 – Wise Ombre Owl T-shirt –  Bring in your own plain white t-shirt and create a wise owl by overlapping your paints in a bold display of colours. Age: 6 & up. Time: 2-3 p.m. Cost: $2.00

Fri.,July 5 – Fairy Party –  Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost:$4.00

Tues., July 9 – Nature Bookmark Craft – Creating with nature’s beauty! Age: 6 & up. Time: 11-12 noon. Cost: $1.00 Wed., July 10 – Butterfly Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost:$4.00

Fri., July 12 – Camping Storytime –  Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Sat.,July 13 – Gone Fishing Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost:$4.00

Tue., July 16 – Tales For Twos (Animals) – Songs and stories for two year olds and a participating parent or caregiver. Age: 2 years old. Time: 11-11:30 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Wed., July 17 – Nature Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Wed., July 17 – Coffee Filter Flower Craft – Make beautiful full flowers with coffee filters. Age: 5 & up. Time: 2-3 p.m. Cost: $1.00

Fri., July 19 – Jungle Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost:$4.00

Wed., July 24 – Wild Animals Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Wed., July 24 – Clay Impressions – Preserve natures beauty. Age: 5 & up. Time: 2-3 p.m. Cost: $2.00

Fri., July 26 – Alice in Wonderland Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost:$4.00

Wed., July 31 – Macrame Feather Craft – Beautiful wispy feathers. Age: 6 & up. Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost: $2.00

Fri., Aug 2 – Enchanted Garden Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost: $4.00

Tue., Aug 6 – Seed Art Craft – Create art with seeds. Age: 5 & up. Time: 11-12 noon. Cost: $1.00

Wed., Aug 7 – Beach Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost: $4.00

Thur., Aug 8 – Little Rays Reptile Show – Snacks, lizards, turtles and more! Age: 3 & up. Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Cost: $2.00

Fri., Aug 9 – Bug, Bug, Bug Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Sat., Aug 10 – Camp Out Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost: $4.00

Tue., Aug 13 – Twig Boat Craft – Will it float or will it sink?! Age: 6 & up. Time: 11-12 noon Cost: $1.00

Wed., Aug 14 – Going for a Hike Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Fri., Aug 16 – Rainbow Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost: $4.00

Tue., Aug 20 – Tales for Twos (Water) – Songs and stories for two year olds and a participating parent or caregiver. Age: 2 years old. Time: 11-11:30 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Tue., Aug 20 – Bubble Crafts – 3 crafts for the price of one! Age: 5 & up. Time: 2-3:30 p.m. Cost: $1.00

Wed., Aug 21 – Duct Tape Clipboard – Fun, practical and creative! Age: 7 & up. Time 2-4p.m. Cost: $4.00

Fri., Aug 23 – Peppa Pig Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost: $4.00

Tue., Aug 27 – TD Summer Reading Draws -Make sure all your reading logs sheets are back to the library before 3:00 pm. today! Age: all ages. Time: 3p.m. Cost: Free!

To register, visit the Dunnville Branch. 

Children’s Summer Programs – Hagersville Branch

Wed., July 3 – Butterfly Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $4.00

Fri., July 5 – Tales For Twos (Animals) – Songs and stories for two year olds and a participating parent or caregiver. Age: 2 years old. Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Wed., July 10 – Wild Animals Storytime –  Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Fri., July 12 – Duct Tape Clipboard – Fun, practical and creative! Age: 7 & up. Time 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: $4.00

Wed., July 17 – Bugs Storytime –  Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Fri., July 19 – Nature Bookmark Craft – Creating with nature’s beauty! Age: 6 & up. Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Wed., July 24 – Camping Storytime –  Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Fri., July 26 – Coffee Filter Flower – Make beautiful full flowers with coffee filters. Age: 5 & up. Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Fri., Aug 2 – Tales For Twos (Water) – Songs and stories for two year olds and a participating parent or caregiver. Age: 2 years old. Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Wed., Aug 7 – Beach Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $4.00

Fri., Aug 9 – Seed Art – Create art with seeds. Age: 5 & up. Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Fri., Aug 16 – Little Rays Reptile Show – Snacks, lizards, turtles and more! Age: All ages. Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Cost: $2.00

Wed., Aug 21 – Nature Storytime –  Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Fri., Aug 23 – Pizza & Puzzles – Age: 6 & up. Time: 10:30a.m. to 12 noon. Cost: $2.00

Tue., Aug 27 – Last day for ballots!

Wed. Aug 28 – Jellybean draw at 1 p.m.

To register, visit the Hagersville Branch.

Children’s Summer Programs – Jarvis Branch

Tue., July 9 – Tales For Twos – Songs and stories for two year olds and a participating parent or caregiver. Age: 2 years old. Time: 11-11:30 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Tue., July 9 – LEGO CLUB – Drop in and create! Age: 3 & up. Time: 3-4 p.m. Cost: FREE

Thu., July 11 – Butterfly Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost:$4.00

Fri., July 12 – Nature Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Tue., July 16 – Little Rays Reptile Show – Snacks, lizards, turtles and more! Age: All ages. Time: 2 p.m. Cost: $2.00

Thu., July 18 – Pig Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost:$4.00

Fri., July 19 – Bugs Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Tue., July 23 – Tales For Twos – Songs and stories for two year olds and a participating parent or caregiver. Age: 2 years old. Time: 11-11:30 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Thu., July 25- Nature Bookmark Craft – Creating with nature’s beauty! Age: 6 & up. Time: 2-3 p.m. Cost: $1.00

Fri., July 26 – Camping Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Tue., July 30 –  Coffee Filter Flower Craft – Make beautiful full flowers with coffee filters. Age: 5 & up. Time: 11 a.m. – 12 noon Cost: $1.00

Tue., Aug 6 – Tales For Twos – Songs and stories for two year olds and a participating parent or caregiver. Age: 2 years old. Time: 11-11:30 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Tue., Aug 6 – LEGO CLUB – Drop in and create! Age: 3 & up. Time: 3-4 p.m. Cost: FREE

Thu., Aug 8 – Beach Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost:$4.00

Fri., Aug 9 –  Wild Animals Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Tue., Aug 13 – Seed Art Craft – Create art with seeds. Age: 5 & up. Time: 3-4 p.m. Cost: $1.00

Thu., Aug 15 – Jungle Party – Craft, Games, Snack and a PRIZE! Age: 3 & up. Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost:$4.00

Fri., Aug 16 –  Going for a Hike Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Tue., Aug 20 – Tales For Twos – Songs and stories for two year olds and a participating parent or caregiver. Age: 2 years old. Time: 11-11:30 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Tue., Aug 20 – LEGO CLUB – Drop in and create! Age: 3 & up. Time: 3-4 p.m. Cost: FREE

Thu., Aug 22 – DIY Tote Bag Craft – Age: 5 & up. Time: 2-3p.m. Cost: $1.00

Fri., Aug 23 –  Swimming Storytime – Stories, Songs and a Craft!  Age: 3 & up. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $1.00

Fri., Aug 23 – Colouring Content and Summer Reading Ballots due today!

Tue., Aug 27 – Rock Pets Craft – Turn rocks into friends! Age: 4 & up. Time: 11 a.m. – 12 noon. Cost: $1.00

To register, visit the Jarvis Branch.

Children’s Summer Programs – Selkirk Branch

Coming Soon!

TD Summer Reading Club

Starts July 3 and ends August 27, 2019

Join our FREE reading club! You don’t have to know how to read to join our club because we value being read to just as much as reading on your own! Just fill out your reading log sheet and bring it back to the library when it is full you can pick a prize from our prize basket. For every book you read you will get a ballot to put your name and phone number on and on Aug. 27 at 3:00 p.m. we will draw three names,  first prize $100.00, second prize $50.00 and third prize $25.00. We will also have 3 extra prizes available to win. Come to the library and CHECK it out!

Teen Reading Club

If you are 12 and over, you are eligible for the Teen Reading Club. There are no reading logs sheets to fill out, just borrow books from the library and you will receive a ballot for each book you take out. Fill in your name and phone number on the ballot before you bring it back to the library. A draw will take place on Aug. 27^t at 3:00 p.m. Prizes to be announced!

Tales for Twos

Ages: Exclusively for two-year-olds with a parent or caregiver
Per-session Fee: $6
Individual Tales for Twos Fee: $1

Tales for Twos is a six-week program designed exclusively for two-year-olds accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Sessions consist of short stories, songs, rhymes, finger plays and a whole lot of fun! Programs are available at our Caledonia, Dunnville, Hagersville, Jarvis and Selkirk branches.

Caledonia Branch: Fridays, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Dunnville Branch: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Hagersville Branch: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Jarvis Branch: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Selkirk Branch: Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Pre-registration is required – space is limited. Call your local branch for more information at (289) 674-0400.

StoryTime

Ages: 3-5 years
Per-session Fee: $10
Individual Storytime Fee: $1

StoryTime at the Haldimand County Public Library is a fun mix of reading, crafts, songs and meeting new friends. Participating in early literacy activities is one of the best ways to prepare your child for school. We offer Fall, Winter and Spring StoryTime sessions at all six library branches.

Caledonia Branch: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. & Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Cayuga Branch: Fridays, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Dunnville Branch: Fridays, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Hagersville Branch: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Jarvis Branch: Fridays, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Selkirk Branch: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Pre-registration is required – space is limited. Call your local branch for more information at (289) 674-0400.

NEW! The Kids’ Book Club

 Dunnville Branch: Selected Saturdays from 11a.m. to 12p.m.

Ages: 7 & up

Join fellow young readers for exciting talk and activities about your favourite books. Grab a copy of the upcoming book to read before the meeting – ask at the circulation desk – and come ready to chat!

Next session announced Fall 2019.

Register for all meetings or just the ones about books you would like to read. For more information, contact Miss Donna at the Dunnville Library at 289-674-0400.

LEGO Clubs

Ages: Vary by location, details below
Fee: Free

Bring your imagination and create something special! LEGO pieces are provided by the Library thanks to sponsorship by Friends of the Dunnville Library and Friends of the Jarvis Library. Free to participate, just drop by!

Caledonia Branch: Ages 3 and up. Wednesdays as scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Upcoming sessions: May 8, June 5

Summer Break Fridays: July 12, 26, August 9 from 10:30 to 11:20 a.m.

Cayuga Branch: Ages 3 and up. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Dunnville Branch: Ages 6 and up. Fridays after school from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (September through June). LEGO Club is held every Friday except snow days and PD Days (no school – no LEGO Club!)

Jarvis Branch: Ages 3 and up. Tuesdays 3:30p.m. to 4:30p.m.

Selkirk Branch: Ages 3 and up. Thursdays 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Paws to Read

Fee: Free

The Haldimand County Public Library – Caledonia Branch in partnership with Therapeutic Paws of Canada, is offering an exciting literacy program designed to help children who would benefit from extra practice with their reading. This free session will be offered weekly for a total of six weeks and one of three certified teams will be at the Library to read with children on each date.

Children read to the dog and are encouraged to pick books they think the dog would like to hear! Paws to Read dogs provide undivided attention to the children as the children read aloud. Studies have shown that reading to dogs encourages confidence and boosts self-esteem in children who struggle to read aloud in class, thereby boosting literacy skills.

• Registration begins now and is limited. Program starts January 29, 2019.
• Program runs for six weeks on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-7:30pm.
• There are several time slots to choose from: 6:30-6:45, 6:45-7:00, 7:00-7:15, 7:15-7:30.

Please call the Caledonia Library at 289-674-0400 to register, or come to the library to register in-person

Red Cross Babysitting Course

Ages: Youth 11 – 15
Course Fee: $40

Youth aged 11 to 15 years are invited to take the Library’s Red Cross Babysitting Course! Gain the confidence to make smart decisions in any babysitting situation. Learn how to supervise babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children and handle common injuries and emergencies. Impress your parents, build your resume and earn extra money by being a responsible, reliable babysitter!

Our courses are taught by a Red Cross certified Babysitting Course facilitator who is Ontario College of Teachers certified.

Participants must attend both days of the course, participate and demonstrate skills while displaying a responsible and mature attitude to receive their certificate of completion.

Spring 2019 Dates & Locations:

Caledonia Public Library,100 Haddington Street, Caledonia

Course 1:

Fri., June 14, 2019.

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Sat., June 15, 2019.

9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Course 2:

Fri., June 21, 2019.

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Sat., June 22, 2019.

9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pre-registration is required at the Library branch hosting the course. For more information please contact:

Lindsay Thomas
Community Outreach Coordinator
(905) 318-5932 ext. 6118 lstephens@haldimandcounty.on.ca

New! Lecture en Francais – Reading in French

Ukulele Club

Ages: 7 – 99 years
Fee: Free

Learn to play the ukulele! Join our program now running Wednesdays at the Dunnville Branch.

Experienced players from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., beginners from  3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. or mixed experience levels  from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Bring your own ukulele or practice on one of ours. Please let us know in advance if you need to borrow an instrument.

Registration is required – call or visit the library to register.

EarlyON Drop In Play & Learn

Presented by the EarlyOn Child and Family Centre at the Selkirk Branch

Join EarlyON Staff for blocks, playdough, art, circle time and new friends!

The second Tuesday of each month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

FREE!

All families welcome!