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Join us in April for: In-residence visits: Wednesday mornings 10:30-noon Apr 2 Elder Diane Apr 8 Gardener Jackie Apr 15 Author/Publisher Alanna Apr 22 Historian Mat Apr 29 Environmentalist Nikki Wednesday Drop-in Knitting Club for adults Thu, Apr 9 - Native Plant Container Design & Planting demo with the Master Gardeners Thu, Apr 9 - Cardmaking I with Bonnie (NEU) Wed, Apr 15 - Feathered Architects: Feeder Birds with Nikki Thu, Apr 16 - One for Now, One for Later: Nut Milks with Kimm Sat, Apr 18 - Chair Yoga with Jessica Tue, Apr 28 - Trivia Night at Durham (DUR) - Library fundraiser Thu, Apr 23 - Cardmaking II with Bonnie (NEU) Thu, Apr 30 - Slow Stitching with Kimm Adult Booklovers' Challenge Adult Bookmark Challenge Adult Scavenger Hunt (DUR) Ingredient of the Month Club - celery salt Take & Make craft kits - tissue flowers Pre-registration is required unless program stipulates 'drop-in'. Please let us know if you sign up but are unable to attend. We use online registration through our website for all adult programs requiring pre-registration. You can still register at the Durham Front Desk, at 519.369.2107 or at adultprograms@westgreylibrary.com *Please contact the Branch in the event of severe weather to ensure your program is running. |
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Knitting Club every Wednesday, 2:30-3:30pm Durham Join the knitters for a few laughs, interesting conversations - and a chance to get ahead on your knitting project! Drop-in, no charge. |
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Cardmaking with Bonnie Thu, Apr 9, 4:45pm; Thu, Mar 23, 2:30pm - (NEU) We're offering a new time for the second session of cardmaking! Your chance to make 2 or 3 seasonal greeting cards at each session (let us know how many when you register); all materials provided. $6/card materials fee Bring pencil, eraser, ruler and double-sided tape. Pre-register by the Tuesday before your session. (Instructor makes up materials kits). |
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Knitting Help with Patti Tue, Apr 14, 4pm Durham New to knitting or need help getting unstuck? Patti's here with expert, patient help. No registration required. |
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Chair Yoga with Jessica Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am Durham
Join Jessica for another relaxing and rewarding session. This popular program fills fast. |
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CyberSavvy with Zander 100-level and 200-level last sessions Mar 4 Durham Level 100 - 11:30am-1pm Level 200 - 1:30-3pm Last chance to learn from Zander - at your level, at your speed! The 100-level session takes on those who say "I'm computer-illiterate", working on the absolute basics. The 200-level session is for those who want to know more, building on basic skills to help you with tips and tricks. |
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3D Printing with Austin Thu, Mar 5, 3pm Durham 3D printers have come a long way - come out, see how one works and get your questions answered! |
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Finding Your Voice for writers with Alanna Sat, Mar 7th, 10:30am Durham Alanna, our writer/publisher-in-residence, offers a free workshop on trusting the writer you already are! Join Alanna for a hands-on workshop that explores what makes your voice uniquely yours—and what's been silencing it. You'll leave with:  A voice-mapping exercise to take home
Four practical strategies for building your authentic voice
Resources & book recommendations
Permission to write like yourself, but louder Good for all skill levels, published or soon-to-be! |
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Feathered Architects: Waterfowl with Nikki Wed, Mar 11th, 2:30pm Durham This month, waterfowl take centre stage in this year's series on nature with Environmentalist-in-residence Nikki - she'll include nesting habits of these dabblers and dippers. |
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Financial Literacy for Tax Time with Scott (CRA) Wed, Mar 11th, 4pm Durham Get your tax-related questions answered by a CRA professional. What are common tax errors? What business tax deductions are allowed? What do you need to know to file without fuss? |
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Felting for Spring with Kimm Thu, Mar 12th, 5:30pm Durham
You never had so much fun stabbing wool. We'll make a cute little pal - suitable for centrepieces, baskets, or as a new friend!
This session is for adults (14+). |
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Create Your Own Game with Zander Tue Mar 17 - Thu, Mar 19, 5-6:30pm (14+) Durham Board games, card games or video games - Zander loves 'em all - and in this 3-part session, he builds your skills so you can design your own. Sign up once for all three sessions - this project will take 3 days to complete. |
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Seed Starting and Planting Demo with Ann, Grey County Master Gardeners Thu, Mar 19th, 2:30pm Durham
Being able to start your own seeds is an excellent skill to give you more choice in the variety of plants available for your garden. See how it's done! |
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Slow Stitching with Kimm Thu, Mar 26th, 5:30pm Durham 'Slow stitching' is hand-sewing and creating as you go, so this project will unfold, starting as a Victorian crazy quilting block, which may include applique, embellishments and embroidery. We meet once a month; start any time. Try something new! Beginners welcome. We'll provide basic materials, but feel free to bring fabric scraps and favourite scissors, etc. |
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Trivia at Trixie's 520 Louisa St, Ayton Tue, Mar 24, 7pm (6pm if dining) fundraiser for West Grey Library $15/pp
The Library's trivia series is back, and we're starting in Ayton's at Trixie's Saloon! Grab your team, grab your spot, come up with a snappy team moniker and be prepared to show your smarts! Teams of 2-6; $15/pp. Space is limited so register now! Pre-registration a must: If you want to eat, plan on getting to Trixie's by 6pm. For food reservations, call 519.665.7595. The fun starts at 7pm! |
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Games & Puzzles Free-for-all Sat, Mar 28, 11am Durham by donation
Whether March comes in like a lion or a lamb, we're ready with a goodbye-winter event! Bring a friend or fly solo: You have 3.5 hours to try new games, play an old ones or enjoy a quiet jigsaw puzzle break. You can even bring old puzzles in to swap!
No charge, but donation welcome. Space is limited, so pre-register to ensure a spot. |
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Ingredient of the Month kit
available to registered club members (sign up!) pick up at preferred branch starting the first week of the month This month: oats Even though they were once thought to be weeds, oats are vital cold-weather crops, with over half the world's supply grown in North America. Sign up, then pick up your kit, with information on this month's ingredient. You'll get information, history, stories and recipes, along with a sample! Email adultprograms@westgreylibrary.com or call 519.369.2107 for more information. |
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Take & Make available week of Mar 1 macrame plant hanger Fifteen minutes and yards of cord gets you a dandy plant hanger! At all branches, while supplies last. No charge. |
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Take 10 adult activity bundles available from Tue, Mar 10, all branches, while supplies last This month's theme: moon
Mid-month, pick up your small bag of modest delights including a puzzle, a recipe, some reading suggestions, a poem or two and a couple of surprises, for a peaceful space in your day.
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Adult Monthly Booklovers' Challenge
A book-focused scavenger hunt - find books that check off one of 9 challenges for that month (like 'find a book with a title you love' or 'find a book with a green cover'). Perfect if you're at the Library for your kids' program - have a little fun, return the completed sheet and collect a little prize! New challenges every month! Pick up your free sheet at the front desk. |
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Adult Monthly Bookmark Challenge
Challenge yourself! Pick up this month's bookmark from the front desk, complete 4 out of 5 challenges , return your bookmark and earn a dip in the Adult Treasure Chest.
No cost; no registration! |
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Adult Monthly Scavenger Hunt available Mar 3 DUR
On your next visit, enjoy the Library in a whole new way!
Your scavenger hunt form shows 9 images of items in the Branch. Find them all and return your form to the Front Desk for a foray into the Adult Treasure Chest. No cost; no registration! |
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From our Adult Services, Digital Services teams
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Visit our Digital Local History Our website is host to your local history: digitized! Browse digital versions of past local publications, including the Durham Standard, Chronicle, and Review! Visit our website for more details westgreylibrary.com
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Canada Reads Canada Reads is an annual "battle of the books" competition organized and broadcast by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Each of the finalist books is championed by a prominent Canadian. Canada Reads premiered in 2002. The first winning book was In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje, defended by musician Steven Page. This year's Canada Reads Nominees: 1. Searching For Terry Punchout by Tyler Hellard 2. It's A Different Time by Joss Richard 3. A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt 4. A Cure For Drowning by Loghan Paylor 5. Foe By Iain Reid Canada Reads will air April 13-16 on CBC-TV, CBC Radio and CBC Books.
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