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CHILDREN’S PROGRAM GUIDE

January - June 2017

I M A G I N E CONNECTDISCOVER

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Rock ‘n’ Tots (0-11 months + caregiver) Tuesdays, January 17 – February 28: 9:30-10:15 am Tuesdays, March 28– June 6: 9:30-10:15 am

Move and groove with family and friends as we listen to a variety of musical genres, drum to the beat, play with the parachute and blow some bubbles!

Small One-ders (12-23 months + caregiver) Tuesdays, January 17 – February 28: 10:30-11:00 am Tuesdays, March 28 – June 6: 10:30-11:00 am

Nurture the love of reading with your one-year-old through singing songs, exploring a variety of fun instruments and of course, sharing stories.

Bouncing Babies (0-11 months + caregiver) Wednesdays, January 18 – March 1: 10:30-11:15 am Wednesdays, April 5 – June 7: 9:30-10:15 am

It’s never too early to bring babies and books together. Enjoy stories, rhymes, bounces, parachute play and bubbles in this fun and interactive program. A fifteen minute social time is also incorporated into this program.

Tales for Twos (24 months + caregiver) Wednesdays, January 18 – March 1: 10:30-11:15 am Wednesdays, April 5 – June 7: 10:30-11:00 am

Share stories, wiggle, giggle and learn a tune or two that will help encourage language development and early reading skills.

Creative Baby (6-12 months + caregiver) Thursdays, January 19 – March 2: 9:30-10:15 am FEE: $7.00 per seven-week session

Thursdays, March 30 – June 8: 9:30-10:15 am FEE: $11.00 per eleven-week session

(13-23 months + caregiver) Thursdays, January 19 – March 2: 10:45-11:30 am FEE: $7.00 per seven-week session

Thursdays, March 30 – June 8: 10:45-11:30 am FEE: $11.00 per eleven-week session

Encourage a love of reading and language development in this interactive program that allows your baby to explore and have fun with a variety of sensory materials. Please bring a towel and mess-friendly clothes.

*Food waiver form must be signed

Storybug Time (2-3 yrs + caregiver) Fridays, January 20 - March 3: 9:30-10:15 am Fridays, January 20 - March 3:10:45-11:45 am FEE: $7.00 per seven-week session

(2-3 yrs + caregiver) Fridays, March 31 – June 9: 9:30am-10:15 am Fridays, March 31 – June 9: 10:45-11:30 am FEE: $11.00 per eleven-week session

Enhance your child’s love of reading and stories in this creative and interactive program. Themed craft included each week.

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Join us at the Seaway Mall at 2:00 pm for family-based stories and free activities.

Saturday, January 14 – A Recipe for Fun! Saturday, February 11 – Picture Perfect with our Green Screen Saturday, March 11 – Fairytale Adventure Saturday, April 8 – Celebrate Poetry Month Saturday, May 13 – Thank You, Mom! Saturday, June 10 – Celebrating Dad

PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS @ MAIN

SEAWAY MALL STORYTIME

PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS @ MAIN

Register online at www.wellandlibrary.ca or call 905-734-6210 ext. 2521

While at the Main Branch, make a simple craft and take it home to enjoy.

Saturday, February 11 - Yarn heART Saturday, March 4 - Snowman Treat Saturday, April 1 - Candy Daffodil for Cancer Saturday, May 13 - Lollipop Love Saturday, June 10 - Just Dandy

MAKE ‘N’ TAKE DAYS

(8-11 years) Saturday, March 18: 9:30-12:30 pm FEE: $39.00/person

This St. John Ambulance course is designed to help you stay safe when you are home alone for short periods of time and prepare you for unforeseen emergencies. Learn how to deal with phone calls and visitors, recognize hazards, and follow home safety procedures. You will learn first aid basics, healthy eating, fire safety and how and when to use 911.

*No refunds for cancellations made fewer than two days before the program.

HOME ALONE SAFETY COURSE

Techno Mondays Mondays, January 9 – February 27: 4:00-5:00 pm Mondays, March 27 – June 26: 4:00-5:00 pm

Discover and explore our new gizmos: littleBits, Sphero, Scratch, MaKey MaKey, Green Screen, Lego, iPads, Xbox One and Minecraft, and more!

*No program Monday, February 20, April 17 & May 22

After the Bell: Cooking for Kids Tuesdays, January 17– March 28: 4:00-5:30 pm

Learn healthy cooking skills, try new flavours, and enjoy food-inspired activities. This program is in partnership with the Welland Neighbourhood Project.

*Food waiver must be signed. Space is limited. No program on March 14.

Minute to Win It! Tuesdays, April 4 – April 25: 4:00-5:00 pm

Do you have what it takes to win these fun mini-challenges? Drop-in every Tuesday in April to participate individually or as a team!

Beads and Blocks Tuesdays, May 2 – June 27: 4:00-5:00 pm

Join us for DIY beading and Lego building. Create fabulous jewellery and super-structures or whatever your imagination decides.

Craft Attack Wednesdays, January 18 – March 1: 4:00-5:00 pm Wednesdays, March 29 – June 28: 4:00-5:00 pm

Come by every Wednesday for a surprise DIY craft. Create and take home!

Movie Thursdays Thursdays, January 19 – March 2: 4:00-5:30 pm

Bring your friends and make Thursday after school a ‘movie night.’ Various animated flicks will be shown. Free popcorn!

Time Travel Thursdays Thursdays, March 23 – June 22: 4:00-5:00 pm

Go back in time to a different era every Thursday at the Diamond Trail branch! Create a piece of history while learning about people, places and things from the past!

Songs, Stories & Smiles Saturdays, January 21 – March 4: 1:30-2:15 pm Saturdays, April 1 – May 27: 1:30-2:15 pm

Join our family storytime with crafts and activities.

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Code T (13-17 years) Saturdays, 2:30-4:00 pm Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 18, April 15, May 20 and June 17

It’s easy to learn when you have the right tools! Experiment with a variety of gadgets like green screen, snap circuits and 3D printing; you’ll even get to deconstruct electronics to discover how they work!

St. John Ambulance Babysitter’s Course (11-13 years) Saturday, March 11: 9:30-4:30 pm FEE: $45.00/person

This course teaches new babysitters the skills necessary to care for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. It emphasizes safety, dealing with emergencies and first aid basics. Course materials include: a student activity book, a certificate suitable for framing, and a wallet-sized certificate. Please bring a doll and a lunch.

*No refunds for cancellations made fewer than two days prior to the program.

Before Your G1 with AAPEX Driving Academy (15 + years) Monday, March 13: 6:30-8:30 pm

Join this unique and FREE workshop offered by AAPEX Driving Academy which is designed to help you be successful on the G1 written exam. You will also learn about the graduated licensing system and receive a Guide for Parents and Beginners!

Main Branch: Saturday, May 6: 9:30am-4:30 pm

Diamond Trail Branch Saturday, May 6: 11:30am-2:30 pm

Flash your way into the Library to get one or two of the official “Free Comic Book Day 2017” titles and make a small comic-inspired craft while you’re here!

Thank you to Sketchbook Comics & Games for their generous sponsorship.

TEEN PROGRAMS

PD DAY ACTIVITY

Bird Feeder Fun Friday, February 17: 2:30-3:30 pm

Design your own bird feeder using recycled materials.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

Register online at www.wellandlibrary.ca or call 905-734-6210 ext. 2521

WEEKLY PROGRAMS @ DIAMOND TRAIL

TD SUMMER READING CLUBThe TD Summer Reading Club is coming! Kids of all ages can get ready for great books, lively programs and lots of fun at both library branches during July and August. Watch for program and registration information in June 2017.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FREEDOM TO READ WEEK: BOOKFACE! PHOTO CONTEST

February 26 – March 4, 2017Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

To celebrate Freedom to Read Week, the Welland Public Library will have a Bookface contest. Submit your Bookface to demonstrate just how wonderful it is to be free to read any book that you want! How can you do this? Simply replace your face with a book’s cover and snap a picture; Voilà – your Bookface! Submissions will be accepted February 26 – March 4.

National Poetry Month (NPL) was established by the League of Canadian Poets (LCP) in 1998. Since then, LCP has worked hard to popularize poetry as an art form by creating partnerships and programs across Canada that inspire people of all ages to read, create and discover all things poetry.

WPL wants to do the same by inviting you (children, families and teens) to define poetry your way. Use your creativity and imagination! Can a photograph or a dance define poetry? Or does poetry have to be words on a page? Photography, film, a short literary work – all will be accepted. Please include a one paragraph description on how your piece defines poetry.

Submissions are open to children and youth up to age 17 and will be accepted April 1 until April 29, 2017. Please submit an image/video of your work or a PDF document with attention to Daniella Liebregts-Hamilton in person, or via email to dliebregts@wellandlibrary.ca.

ADVENTURE TIME WITH MATTHEW FORSYTHE Tuesday, March 14: 1:00-2:00 pm (City Hall Community Room)

Everyone is invited to join cartoonist and illustrator, Matthew Forsythe on an exciting journey! Take a peek behind the scenes of Adventure Time, learn the steps that illustrators take to publish a book and how illustrators and authors work together, and discover how you, too, can have a career in illustration! Matthew Forsythe was the Lead Designer for the popular graphic novel and Cartoon Network’s, Adventure Time. He is also the award-winning illustrator for books including “My Name is Elizabeth,” “Ojingogo,” and a forthcoming book by Lemony Snicket! Come step into the world of art and adventure.

This presentation was made possible by a generous donation from the Canadian Federation of University Women, Welland and District.

Whether it’s reading a novel, following a recipe when baking or cooking, or reading street signs in the city, reading is an essential part of our everyday routine that can be an enjoyable activity shared by everyone in the family.

In celebration of Family Literacy Day, the Welland Public Library challenges families to bake together and submit their favourite nut-free recipe. What’s the challenge? Find a way to integrate one of these ABC foods: apple, banana or chocolate. Drop off your recipe and ingredient list, along with samples of your baked goods on January 25 or 26 for judging. Winners will be announced on January 27. Your recipe will be added to our online Welland Public Library recipe book and you will be eligible for the grand prize!

FAMILY RECIPE CHALLENGE FAMILY LITERACY DAY

January 25 – 27, 2017

STAY TUNED...MARCH BREAK PROGRAM GUIDEThe March Break Program Guide will be released in February.

April 1 – April 29, 2017

NATIONAL POETRY MONTH CONTEST (APRIL)