BROCKTON – June has been wonderful with lots of fun – for kids we had whirligigs on the PA Day, Love is Love Story Time, a visit from local children’s author Dorothy Ladd, The Princess Bride interactive movie, and the Mischief Managed Escape Room. Grown-ups had their own fun – the Walkerton Book Club had a lively discussion and this month’s Connect and Create project was paper quilling, and technology lessons continue to be popular. On top of our usual fun, June has been a flurry of activity getting ready for the Summer Reading Club with a successful launch on June 17, so come on in to register.
TD Summer Reading Club Weekly Meetings – Registration appreciated. Ages 5+
Walkerton, Thursdays (July 6, 13, 20, 27) at 2 p.m.; Cargill, Thursdays (July 6, 13, 20, 27) at 10:30 a.m. Pick up your Summer Reading Club brochure from staff for more information on Summer Reading Club Programs taking place through July and August.
NII Science in the Summer – Walkerton, Tuesday, July 4 at 1:30 p.m. Join NII Explore for a fun and exciting summer of hands-on learning for students of all ages as we dive into the topics of STEM – science, technology, engineering and math.
Knights in the Classroom – Walkerton Branch, Tuesday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. Pirates: Facts vs Fiction. Find out the truth about pirates, and what it was really like to be a pirate. There are hands-on elements, and our workshop leaders will be dressed in clothing from the golden age of piracy. They might even break out into pirate song. Registration required as space is limited.
Story Time in the Park – Walkerton Central Park – Tot Lot, Wednesdays at 11 a.m., ages 0-4. Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing, and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. On rain days Story Time will be moved to the Walkerton Branch.
Kids Create – Walkerton – July 4-8, drop in. Calling all kids! Materials are set out and waiting for you to get creative.
Teen Photo Contest – “Check out what I did this summer!” – ends Aug. 26. Share your photos or best reels from the summer with us. Tag us on Facebook or Instagram or send your photo to libraryinfo@brucecounty.on.ca (subject line: Teen Summer Photo contest). All entries will go into a draw for a pizza gift card.
Tech Coach – Cargill, Fridays during branch hours; Walkerton, Mondays (July 10 and 24), 2:30-4:30 p.m. Book a one-to-one session or drop in for assistance using our Library eResources.
Book Club – Walkerton, Thursday, July 20 and Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. In July we will be discussing From the Ashes by Jesse Thistle. In August we will be discussing Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad. Registration required. Interested in joining an evening club? Let your branch staff know.
Teen Summer Reading Club – June 17 – Aug. 26. Register with Beanstack and track the amount of time you spend reading all summer. There will be prize draws in July and August. The more you read, the greater your chance to win.
