Port Stanley Library                    February 2025
Branch Open Hours
Monday: 9:30am - 7:00pm
Tuesday: 9:30am - 7:00pm
Thursday: 9:30am - 7:00pm
Friday: 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday & Wednesday: Closed

The library will be closed on February 17th
Port Stanley Library Artist of the Month: Michael Yates
Special Programs and Events
Blind Date with a Book
February 1st-28th
 
 Check out a wrapped book, read it, rate your "date" and return it to the library for a chance to win a prize. The prize draw will take place on Saturday, March 1st.
 
Winter Puzzle Swap
Saturday, February 15th at 10 am
Refresh your jigsaw puzzle collection by swapping out one of your old ones with a new-to-you puzzle. Bring in a gently used puzzle, without any missing pieces, between February 1st-14th and receive a voucher to exchange for a new-to-you puzzle on February 15th from 10 am - 12 pm.
Self-Care and Stress Relief Strategies
Thursday, February 13th, at 1:30-2:30 pm
Learn about the symptoms and consequences of stress and gain tools and strategies on how to manage it from guest speaker Patricia Kuhnen-Beaver. This workshop is in partenership with VON Middlesex-Elgin. Register at 519-637-6408 ext 6181.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Kids Club
Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Join us for a story, games and a craft.
Grades 1 and up, JK/SK with a caregiver.
Pre-School Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
Join us for songs, stories & crafts!
Ages 0-5 and their caregiver.
EARLYON 
EarlyOn at the Library
Fridays from 10:00 am -12 pm
 
For children 0-6 with their caregiver
Come join us to play with toys and make crafts.
A KeyOn account is required 
ADULT PROGRAMS
Mens Club

Mondays at 10 am
 
Join us for coffee, casual conversation, community connection, and neighborly interaction
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Writers Meet Up
 
Thursday, February 13th and 27th at 2 pm.
Calling all writers new or not so new, come inspire, talk about your writing, or work on your projects. Local author Elizabeth Nancy Jensen will facilitate. This is a Free program and everybody is welcome.
Artist Meet Up

Thursday, February 20th, 1-3 pm
 
Calling all artists to join us for an afternoon of creativity. Everyone will be working on their own projects. Bring your project and the materials that you need.
Knitting Group

Tuesdays at 2 pm
 
Bring your projects and meet new people. Everybody welcome.
Scrapbooking with Mickey

Monday, February 24th, 10 am - 12 pm
 
Organize your photos. Cost $6
ADULT BOOK CLUB 
Thursday February 20th, at 6 pm
Before she disappeared
by Lisa Gardner

Investigating the cold-case disappearance of a Haitian teen in a gritty Boston neighborhood, Frankie Elkin navigates resident and police resistance as well as the challenges of her own sobriety before risking her life to uncover the truth. 
Great Resources
Universal Class
Offers lifelong learning
courses so you may learn
at your own pace.
 
hoopla
Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks & comics.
Events Calendar
To see all library programs,
click this calendar.
Libby
The new one-tap reading app built by OverDrive.
 
PressReader
Browse the library's largest online newspaper collection.
MyLibrary!
Your library account is only one tap away. Renew materials, request holds & more. 
 
kanopy 
Film that matters. Watch movies and tv shows across a wide variety of genres.
 
MasterFILE Premier
Reference magazines and publications covering a wide range of subject areas.
World Book Kids
Filled with fun facts, activities & games for early learning!
Mango 
Learn a new language with this easy-to-use resource!
NoveList Plus
Your one-stop guide
to great reading.
Elementary
For young learners exploring the world around them.
Port Stanley Library
302 Bridge Street
Port Stanley, Ontario N5L 1C3
519-782-4241  
www.elgincounty.ca/library