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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
TD SUMMER READING CLUB NOW ON!!
Sign up for our annual TD Summer Reading Club at all branches!
Read books, and earn prizes all summer long!!
Weekly Programs
Summer fun at the Library
Embark on an adventure filled summer with the library! Summer is a great time to explore and discover new interests with our weekly hands-on program.
Honey Harbour Park Location: Thursdays, July 4 – August 22 at 10:30 am
MacTier: Wednesdays, July 3 – August 21 at 10:30 am
LEGO CLUB
Drop in for this weekly Lego Club where you can play, socialize, and show off your creative creations!
Honey Harbour Park Location: Thursdays at 1:30pm
MacTier: Tuesdays at 10 am
FAMILY STORYTIME
Join us for a family storytime where we will read stories, sing songs,
and spend time getting to know one another in a
fun and social setting at the Library
Honey Harbour Park Location and MacTier: Fridays at 10:30 am
Special Programs
Birds of the Biosphere w GBB
Honey Harbour Park Landing: Thursday, July 4 at 1:30 pm
Nature Time with Scales Nature Park
Get to learn about animals and reptiles with Scales Nature Park in this educational and interactive workshop.
Honey Harbour Park Landing: Tuesday, July 16 at 10 am
MacTier: Tuesday, July 16 at 1:30 pm
Georgian Bay Islands National Park Day
Join us for an awesome day on Beausoleil Island, part of Georgian Bay Islands National Park. We’ll be transported to the island on board the Day Tripper. Upon arrival a Park Interpreter will give us an introduction to the park and provide us an opportunity to go on a guided hike on this beautiful island.
Honey Harbour Park Landing: Tuesday, July 23 at 10 am
Your Story Matters: Author Visit and Writing Workshop
Join renowned children’s authors and dynamic comedic duo, Richard Scrimger and Kevin Sylvester for an interactive and hilarious presentation followed by a Graphic Novel and Writing Workshop. Join us for a day of exciting creativity, a pizza lunch party, and then take home your very own writing journal!
Presented by the MacTier Friends of the Library
MacTier: Friday, July 26 at 10 am – 3:30 pm
Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Instead of goats and rabbits, the Long and McQuade Musical Instrument Petting Zoo includes horns, trumpets, drums and guitars. With professional supervision, aspiring musicians will love this fully interactive, hands-on program! No experience necessary.
MacTier: Tuesday, July 30 at 12 pm – 3 pm
101 Books Before Kindergarten
Self guided / On-going – All Branches
1 goal, countless rewards. Help your child develop strong literacy skills and a love for reading. Take on a fun and fulfilling goal of reading 100 books before your child starts kindergarten. Read, Read, Read!
Visit a branch near you to SIGN UP today!
3 easy steps: Read, Keep Track and Celebrate!
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Elementary Early Literacy Station
PETE THE CAT ‘THREE BIT RULE’
Pete the Cat is whipping up a delicious dish of banana casserole for his class’s potluck. Pete can’t wait to share it with his classmates. It’s his favorite lunch!
But it turns out that his friend Grumpy Toad hates bananas. How can he hate bananas if he’s never tried one before?
Pete shows Grumpy trying something new can
be supercool with the “Three Bite Rule.”
Tracey reads us this fun Pete the Cat story…
then afterwards head to your branch and pick up your kit to make your own Pete the Cat puppet!
https://youtu.be/QZRCZTHrdQg
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USE SCIENCE TO BLOW UP A BALLOON!
Nadine shows us how using science, we can blow up a balloon without touching it, in this really fun experiment!
With a just a few simple ingredients you can do this yourself at home! Pick up an instruction sheet at your branch!
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THE LITTLE SHOP OF MONSTERS
Join Tracey as she tells us the story of ‘The Little Shop of Monsters’! Are you afraid of monsters? What if you bought a monster of your own and took it home? Do you want a Sneezer? A Tickler? Or maybe a Snacker?
Meet them all in this delightfully fun story!
After, stop by your branch and pick up the craft kit
to make your very own finger puppet monsters!
Little Shop of Monsters!
Afterwards, drop by your branch and pick up the kit to bring home and make your very own Monster Finger Puppets!
GRINNY GRANNY DONKEY
“There was a sweet donkey who lived on the heath.
She was so funny with her false teeth…”
Hee Haw!…. Nadine tells us the story of Dinky Donkey’s grandma: a grinny granky plunky-plinky swanky clinky-clanky zonky dunky-drinky clunky donkey!
Followed by some charming rhymes… Enjoy!
DUDLEY”S DAY AT HOME
“What does Dudley do all day while we’re away?” Sam wonders. Mom explains that Dudley does ordinary dog things: he eats, naps, guards the house, and plays. But in Sam’s mind, Dudley’s day at home is anything but ordinary! Sam imagines Dudley activities – which don’t quite match Mom’s explanations. Linda tells us this very funny story!
Visit your branch to pick up the craft kit to make this adorable accordion dog!
What?….How?…Why?…
Floating Egg Experiment
DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK!!
Join Nadine as she ‘gulp’ reads use the story!
https://youtu.be/poBw-XRyAUs
what?… How?…. Why?…..
MAKE YOUR OWN LAVA LAMP!
Have you ever wondered how a lava lamp works?
Nadine shows you how to make your own lava lamp at home as she explains how the lava works.
Click the picture for the video.
Pick up complete instructions at your branch
or download: Lava lamp instructions
Pre-School Story Time Fun!
Join Nadine as she reads a story for preschoolers all
about colours and Little Green Peas .
Grab a pair of sticks or spoons and
play along with tapping song when the story is finished!
Do you want to write secret messages? Nadine shows you one way to do this using invisible ink in this video. Join in and learn how! https://youtu.be/phRTyuwd-hY
Find the instructions here, with two more ways to do it!
FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS WASH THE CAR
Toddlers will enjoy this story! Nadine reads a story about the five little monkeys and Mama who are eager to get a new car. The five little monkeys clean and paint their old car until it sparkles like new. But who will buy it? Perhaps those monkeys can convince their cranky crocodile neighbours that what they really need is a new car! Music and some finger play fun too!
Video link: https://youtu.be/fA2vhkD8C1M
Pick up a monkey craft to do at home at your local branch!
Elementary Early Literacy Station
our MacTier & Honey Harbour branches for
‘The Teddy Bear Sleepover’ in March 2018.
Lots of fun in 2017!
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