August 23 10:30 am to 11:15 am
Bug Storytime Ages 3 and up Cost: $1
August 24 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Flapping Wings Butterfly Craft Ages 5 and up Cost: $2
August 25 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Water Bottle Firefly Craft Ages 3 and up Cost: $2
August 30 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Kaleidoscope Craft Ages 5 and up Cost: $2
August 31 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
LEGO Club Ages 3 and up Cost: Free
August 24 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Jellyfish Craft Ages 3 and up Cost: $2
August 25 11:00 am to 11:45 am
Space Storytime Ages 3 and up Cost: $1
August 23 11:00 am to 11:45 am
Dragon Pencil Holder Craft Ages 3 and up Cost: $2.00
August 23 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Painted Stick Mobile Craft Ages 6 and up Cost: $2.00
August 25 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Nature Collage Craft Ages 3 and up Cost: $2.00
August 28 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Use your Imagination craft Ages 3 and up Cost: $2.00
August 30 11:00 am to 11:45 am
Ink Blot Paint Craft Ages 3 and up Cost: $2.00
August 30 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Use your Imagination Craft Ages 3 and up Cost: $2.00
September 1 11:00 am to 11:45 am
Imagination StoryTime Ages 3 and up Cost: $2.00
September 1 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Use your Imagination LEGO club Ages 6 and up Cost: FREE
August 23 10:30 am to 11:15 am
Imagination Storytime 3 and up Cost $1
August 24 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Ink Blot Craft 3 and up Cost: $1
August 25 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Porthole Craft Ages 5 and up Cost: $2
August 25 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Pirate Party Ages 3 and up Cost: $4
August 26 11:00 am to 11:45 am
Pirate Storytime Ages 3 and up Cost: $1
August 26 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Pirate LEGO Ages 3 and up Cost: $FREE
August 28 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Ink Blot Craft Ages 3 and up Cost: $2
August 31 11:00 am to 12:00 am
Kaleidoscope Craft Ages 5 and up Cost: $2
August 31 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Imagination Party Ages 3 and up Cost:$4
September 01 11:00 am to 11:45 am
Imagination Storytime Ages 3 and up Cost: $1
September 01 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Imaginary Friend LEGO Ages 3 and up Cost: $FREE
August 21 1 pm to 2 pm
Recycled Robot Craft Ages 3 and up Cost: $2
August 22 11:00 am to 11:45 am
Robot Storytime Ages 3 and up Cost : $1
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Third Annual Watch Local Week, April 16-22, a free event featuring the best in locally-produced film.
24-Hour Youth Film Challenge : Congratulations to all the young filmmakers who participated in our first-ever filmmaking event. Enjoy their innovative creations by watching all five short films on the library’s YouTube Channel, Watch Local Week Playlist.
Baby StoryTime is an exciting program designed exclusively for babies 0-24 months who are are accompanied by a participating parent or caregiver. Enjoy songs, stories, activities and more while bonding and socializing. Baby StoryTime sessions are 30-45 minutes each.
Registration for Fall 2023 Baby Storytime sessions begins Tuesday, September 5:
Caledonia: Fridays @ 11:15 a.m.
Dunnville: Mondays @ 11:00 a.m.
Jarvis: Fridays @ 10:15 a.m.
Pre-registration is preferred. Please call ahead to check space availability.
Tales for Twos is an exciting program designed exclusively for two year olds who are are accompanied by a participating parent or caregiver. Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays and more while bonding and socializing. Usually, we offer Fall, Winter and Spring StoryTime sessions at all six library branches for two year olds accompanied by a parent or caregiver. All sessions are 30 minutes each.
Pre-registration is preferred. Please call ahead to check space availability.
Registration for Fall 2023 Tales for Twos begins Tuesday, September 5.
Caledonia: Fridays @ 10:30 a.m.
Cayuga: Fridays @ 10:15 a.m.
Dunnville: Wednesdays @ 11:00 a.m.
Hagersville: Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m.
Jarvis: Fridays @ 2:00 p.m.
Selkirk: Tuesdays @ 10:15 a.m.
StoryTime 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. Usually, we offer Fall, Winter and Spring StoryTime sessions at all six library branches for ages 3 to 5.
Pre-registration is preferred. Please call ahead to check space availability.
Registration for Fall 2023 Storytime begins Tuesday, September 5:
Caledonia: 2 sessions – Wednesdays @ 11:00 a.m. and Thursdays @ 2:00 p.m.
Cayuga: Fridays @ 11:00 a.m.
Dunnville: Fridays @ 11:00 a.m.
Hagersville: Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m.
Jarvis: Fridays @ 11:00 a.m.
Selkirk: Tuesdays @ 11:00 a.m.
Check out some of our video StoryTimes on our YouTube channel by clicking here!
Kids who love to build and make will love LEGO club! All branch LEGO sessions are drop-in – no registration is required. Age restrictions vary. Contact your local branch for details.
LEGO Club Fall 2023 schedule:
Caledonia: Thursdays @ 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cayuga: Saturdays @ 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Dunnville: Fridays @ 3:30p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (only if there is school that day)
Hagersville: Wednesdays @ 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jarvis: Thursdays @ 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. (only if there is school that day)
Selkirk: Saturdays @ 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Want to learn to play an instrument? Now is your chance! The Ukulele Club is open to all ages and levels of experience. All that we require is a wiliness to learn. Weekly classes are offered in Dunnville.
Experienced players: Wednesdays @ 2p.m.
Adult beginners: Wednesdays @ 3p.m.
After-school beginners (all ages): Wednesdays @ 4p.m.
Registration is required. Don’t have your own ukulele? Borrow one of ours!
Contact the Dunnville Branch at 289-674-0400 ext. 3 for more information and to register.
Haldimand County youth aged 11 to 17 can now register for Red Cross Babysitting Course at the Caledonia, Cayuga, Dunnville, Hagersville, Selkirk and Jarvis library branches.
The Red Ross Babysitting Course will run over 5 days or 2 days depending on the format. Participants will be required to attend all sessions at the branch and demonstrate a responsible and mature attitude in order to receive their certificate of completion.
The cost of the course is $40 per person and registration must be completed in person at the library branch. The maximum number of participants in each course is 12, ensuring student safety and success.
The dates, times and locations of the upcoming, in-person babysitting courses are:
Selkirk Library Branch – July 10 to July 11, 10:30am-2:30pm (2 day course)
Jarvis Library Branch – July 20 to July 21 10:30am- 2:30pm (2 day course)
Hagersville Library Branch – August 10 to August 11, 10:30am-2:30pm (2 day course)
Cayuga Library Branch – August 14 to August 15 10:30am – 2:30 pm (2 day course)
For further information please contact your local library branch at 289-674-0400
Take & Make Crafts
Your library has fun and easy Take and Make Crafts for kids, including easy to follow instructions and supplies. Pickup a kit for free at your local library and take it home to create. Some fun past Take & Makes for kids have included: Leprechaun finger puppets, colourful paper quilling and make your own sensory shaker.
During September through June, each branch will have two different Take and Makes for you to enjoy – one that coincides with that months Diversity Theme and the other that is seasonal, holiday specific or just for fun!
Check your local branch for this months new Take and Make Craft for kids!
The Internet has thousands of sites with amazing ideas for keeping your children occupied and learning. We want to highlight seven sites that we found particularly fun and engaging:
Road Trip from Home: Virtual Field Trips
Virtual School Day Over 100 free live K-12 classes all day long, brought to you by Varsity Tutors.
Virtual Summer Camps Free half-day summer camps with enrichment-based classes in subjects like foreign language, chess, theatre, coding, and even Minecraft! Offered by Varsity Tutors.
Curio : (Educational programs, documentaries, audio and archival material from the CBC)
Virtual Museum Tours (includes many Canadian Museums you can tour from home!)
Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips
Looking for some innovative, one-of-a-kind craft ideas using things you already have around the house? Make the most of old tin cans, cardboard boxes, paper and glue:
We Are Teachers Earth Day Crafts
Put your crayons to the test and take advantage of this time-tested activity. One, Two, Green!
eBooks
Find hundreds of children’s ebook titles on OverDrive (Libby) and CloudLibrary, the Library’s ebook lending services. OverDrive also offers many digital audiobooks for children and teens.
OverDrive Audiobooks (also called Libby) aren’t just for adults – there are hundreds of children’s titles available too!
Music Downloads and Streaming
Freegal offers thousands of song tracks by your child’s favourite artists, all available for free downloading or streaming.
Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners!
Youth ages 14 to 17 are invited to learn how to play the popular role playing game Dungeons and Dragons this summer.
Players will be taught everything they need to know and be lead through an adventure deep into the Lost Mines of Phandelver as they are guided through the “Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Starter Kit”.
No experience is necessary!
This is a FREE program hosted at the Dunnville Public Library the last Wednesday of every month.
Registration is Required! Spots are extremely limited.
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!
