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Touch a Truck This free, hands-on experience allows you get up close and personal with cool rides like a fire truck, ambulance, school bus and more! Discover the magic behind these roaring machines and mingle with our awesome community members. Children of all ages welcome. Dysart branch: Fri July 5, 11am-2pm
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Turtle Guardians
Come out and meet turtle experts and the Turtle Guardians LIVE teaching turtles! Learn about these ancient creatures, and how you can help. Dysart branch: Tue July 9, 12-2pm
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Let's Buzz About Bugs
Explore a museum quality lineup of local insect specimens and join our resident entomologist, Basil, for a bug talk at 1:30pm. Visitors of all ages are welcome! Stanhope branch: Fri July 12, 12:30-2:30pm Wilberforce branch: Fri July 19, 10:30am-2:30pm
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Documentary Screening: Lay Down Your Heart An intimate look into the mind of Niall McNeil, an artist and performer with Down syndrome, and his unique chosen family. No registration required. The film is provided courtesy of the NFB. Minden Hills branch: Thu July 18 at 5pm
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Mandala Painted Stones Join us in crafting mesmerizing mandala painted stones using a simple dip and dot method. All ages are invited to join in the creative fun! Gooderham branch: Tue July 23, 10:30am-12:30pm Cardiff branch: Tue July 23, 2:30-4:30pm Wilberforce branch: Fri July 26, 10:30am-2:30pm
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Friday Afternoon Movie: Madagascar Join us for a screening of Madagascar at our Minden Hills branch. Snack will be provided. No registration required. The screening will take place in the Welch room, in collaboration with the Minden Hills Cultural Center. Rated PG. Minden Hills branch: Fri, July 26 at 1pm
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Cosmic Space Creations Create a Magic Star Wand to pair with read-aloud stories and rhymes or celebrate the northern skies using a chalk pastel technique to create an art piece inspired by aurora borealis! Children of all ages welcome. Gooderham branch: Wed July 10, 11:30am-1:30pm Cardiff branch: Wed July 10, 3:30-6:30pm Highland Grove branch: Sat July 20, 10:30am-12:30pm Cardiff branch: Sat July 20, 2:30-4:30pm
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Upcycled Feedbag Totes Use an old feedbag, twine and a broom handle to craft an upcycled tote bag! No registration required. Recommended for ages 8-14 but parents and caregivers are welcome to join the fun! Wilberforce branch: Fri, July 12 from 10:30am-2:30pm
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Let's Build
Drop-in and build with our jumbo foam dinosaur bones or big blue blocks! Stanhope branch: Wed July 10 & 24, 12-3pm
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Teddy Bear Picnic
Today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic! Join us for a whimsical story session with themed snacks, creative crafts, and a teddy bear parachute bounce! Remember to bring your teddy or favorite plushie! Ages 0-6. Registration required.
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Make Your Own Monster
Create your very own pint-sized fuzzy creature to bring home with you! Make your monster speak and growl with the help of our Makey Makey technology. Ages 8+. Registration is required.
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Pinnguaq Makerspace Space Workshop
Help the Ozobot navigate to the samples on Mars using colour codes and build your own rocketship, spaceship, satellite, or UFO using recycled materials. Facilitated by Pinnguaq. Ages 6-13. Minden Hills branch: Wed July 31, 10:30am Dysart branch: Wed July 31, 2pm
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Regular Children's Programs
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Family Storytimes Minden Hills branch: Fridays, 10:15am Dysart branch: Fridays, 10:30am
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MakerPacks Available at all HCPL branches starting July 6th, while supplies last.
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Jackbox Games
Stop in on Thursday afternoons for video games from Jackbox. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Dysart branch: Thursdays, 3:30pm
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Wills and Estates with Angrove Law
Come to the Wilberforce Library for a helpful session about wills and estates hosted by Angrove Law. In this free session, you'll learn why having a will is important and how it ensures your wishes are followed after you pass away. Registration preferred, drop ins welcome.
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Afternoons with Ancestors Dysart branch: Tue July 2 & 16, 2-4pm Minden Hills branch: Tue July 9 & 23, 2-4pm
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French Conversation Circle Dysart branch: Wed July 3 &17, 6:00-6:50pm Adult Ukulele Group Minden Hills branch: Thu July 4 & 18, 5:30-6:30pm |
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