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Watch our social media for tips all this month.
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Waste Reduction Week (Oct. 19-25)Watch our webpage for a digital breakout box created by the town's Energy Program Coordinator. You'll find it under Programs! We hope to bring you an energy efficiency escape room put on by a partnership between the town and the library before too long!
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Did you know we provides special services for readers with visual impairments? Ask us about accessing our resources from CELA (Centre for Equitable Library Access) and NELLS (National Network for Equitable Library Service).
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Rotary Children's Library Programs |
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Need to ask a question?
Contact our Rotary Children's Library programmer, Ginny Johnson, at 780-514-3800 or email her here. gjohnson@draytonvalleylibrary.ca
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Crafting with Ginny Rotary Library Zoom - Tuesdays @ 10:30am This morning craft program is geared for the younger crowd: Oct. 6 - Thumbprint Turkey Oct. 13 - Scarecrow Oct. 20 - Popsicle Stick Spider Oct. 27 - Yarn Wrap Mummy |
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Crafting with Ginny Rotary Library Zoom - Tuesdays @ 3:30pm The after school crowd should enjoy these crafts:
Oct. 6 - Paper Plate Pilgrims Oct. 13 - Halloween Haunted House Oct. 20 - Coffee Filter Bats Oct. 27 - Plastic Bottle Frankenstein |
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Musical Theatre Rotary Library Zoom - Wednesdays @10:30am
Enjoy music and songs with puppets. Sing along! Oct. 7 - The Turkey is a Funny Bird Oct. 14 - Five Little Monsters Oct. 21 - The Itsy Bitsy Spider Oct. 28 - Shivers
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Paper Magic Rotary Library Zoom - Wednesdays @ 3:30pm Make interesting crafts with paper! Oct. 7 - Paper Quilling Apple Oct. 14 - Witch on a Broom Oct. 21 - Halloween Bookmarks Oct. 28 - Origami Pumpkin
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Reading Adventure Rotary Library Zoom - Thursdays @ 10:30am
Listen to Ginny read a story and go on an adventure with her! Oct. 1 - Fall Mixed Up Oct. 8 - NO PROGRAM Oct. 15 - Pumpkin Cat Oct. 22 - Halloween Good Night Oct. 29 - Druscilla's Halloween
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Art Creation Rotary Library Zoom - Thursdays @ 3:30pm
Create fun art using different mediums. Oct. 1 - Paper Plate Mayflower Oct. 8 - NO PROGRAM Oct. 15 - Salt Painted Pumpkins Oct. 22 - Halloween Lanterns Oct. 29 - Toilet Paper Witch, Cat & Broom
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Main Branch Library Programs |
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Need to ask a question?
Contact our Main Branch programmer, Verna Wicks, at 780-514-2722 or email her here. vwicks@draytonvalleylibrary.ca
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For questions about "Wake Up & Write," contact our Community Outreach Service Specialist, Leah Sanderson, at 780-514-2722 or email her here. lsanderson@draytonvalleylibrary.ca
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Story-on-Request
YouTube (DVLibrary Programs) - Mondays @ 10:30am Enjoy a new or previously recorded story with Verna. Contact her here with any story requests. |
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Distantly Social: Art Innovations Main Branch Zoom - 1st Monday @ 6:00pm Prepare or use what you have at home to complete a guided art project, with lots of room to be creative!
Oct. 5 - Fascinators (Great for HALLOWEEN!) |
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Distantly Social: Hangin' at Home Main Branch Zoom - 2nd Monday @ 6:00pm We want to visit you - virtually! Let's share some of the fun finds around our own homes. Oct. 12 - NO PROGRAM (Happy Thanksgiving!)
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Distantly Social : Craft Corner Main Branch Zoom - 3rd Monday @ 6:00pm
Feeling crafty? Meet up here to share tips, show projects, and try new idea. Oct. 19 - Upcycling (Fits with WASTE REDUCTION WEEK!)
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Distantly Social: Non-Fiction Book Club Main Branch Zoom - 4th Monday @ 6:00pm
A new read every month - then it's discussion time. What did you think of the book? Learn anything new? Oct. 26 - Precious Cargo by Craig Davidson
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Wake Up & Write Librarian Leah's Zoom - Tuesdays @ 9:30am
This fun & inspiring writing group for adults is led by Leah. Contact her here to learn how to join in!
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Homework Help Facebook Live - Tues, Wed, Thurs @ 1:00pm Whether you are home schooling or attending school, help is here for you (Kindergarten - Grade 9). Parents or students can comment or message us through Facebook if you have topics that you would like our certified teacher to help you with.
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YouthInk Book Clubs Main Branch Zoom - Tues / Wed / Thurs @ 4:00pm Join us for a fun time of discussion, games and socializing. Kids choose what they would like to read & set reading goals. We have three levels of this club:
Junior (G4-6) - Tuesdays @ 4:00pm Intermediate (G7-9) - Wednesdays @ 4:00pm Senior (G10-12) - Thursdays @ 4:00pm Placement is based on reading ability, rather than specific grade level. |
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YouthInk Book Club - Novice YouTube (DVLibrary Programs) - Fridays @10:30am A book club for our youngest readers (Kindergarten-Grade 3). This program will provide tips and activities to make reading fun and easy for these little ones!
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Reading Connection for Adults Main Branch Zoom - Fridays @ 12:30pm (and/or private Facebook group anytime!) If you love to read or hope to be motivated to read, this is the place for you. Meetings are optional but fun!
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Teen Time: Techie Teens Main Branch Zoom - 1st Friday @ 3:45pm
Explore science and technology with fun and informative activities. For preteens, teens & the young at heart (age 10 & up). Oct. 2 - CyberSafe Digital Breakout Boxes (Hey, isn't it CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH?)
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Teen Time: Youth Art Main Branch Zoom - 2nd Friday @ 3:45pm Join us for fun art and craft projects using mostly materials you can find around home. For preteens, teens & the young at heart (age 10 & up). Oct. 9 - Touchy Feely Art (Oh - it's special for WORLD SIGHT DAY!)
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Teen Time: Game On! Main Branch Zoom - 3rd Friday @ 3:45pm
Play board games, card games, and other types of games with friends, old & new, from a distance. For preteens, teens & the young at heart (age 10 & up). Oct. 16 - Make a Game! (Reusing materials is great WASTE REDUCTION!)
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Teen Time: Life Hacks Main Branch Zoom - 4th Friday @ 3:45pm Learn some handy life skills - things that everyone should know! For preteens, teens & the young at heart (age 10 & up). Oct. 23 - Catch a Bug & Look after a Plant (We REDUCE WASTE because we care for our environment.)
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Teen Time: Virtual Halloween Party! Main Branch Zoom - Oct. 30
Join us for some craziness and fun - make sure you wear your costume!
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Making Masks In-Person (Main Branch) - Choose from: Monday @ 3:30 pm OR Friday @ 1:30pm Book the hour on Monday or Friday as an individual or cohort of two and use the library's sewing machine to create a reusable face mask. We have a limited supply of fabric or bring your own. Help is available.
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Homework Help Main Branch Zoom or In-Person (Main Branch) Tues, Wed, Thurs between 5:00 & 6:00pm Want some one-on-one help with your studies? Book a 15 minute time slot to meet with our certified teacher through Zoom or in-person. Help is available for both parents and students (dealing with Kindergarten to Grade 9 materials).
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Movies at the Library In-Person (Main Branch) Every second Thursday @ 6:00 pm Restrictions apply (no food, masks required, social distancing, maximum 12 people). Book ahead of time and arrive 5 minutes early to ensure your spot. Walk-ins possible depending on space restrictions. Oct. 8 - Knives Out Oct. 22 - JoJo Rabbit
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Reserve an "In-Person Spot" In-Person (Main Branch) *For Facebook or Main Branch Zoom Programs*
Want to join in one of our virtual programs in person? Contact the library to book your one-time spot. Join our programmer in the program space as she hosts the virtual program. Social distancing will be maintained (or the programmer will wear a mask if needed). Only one spot per program: Distantly Social, YouthInk Book Clubs (Jr, Int, Sr), Reading Connection, or Teen Time.
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