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| What's NEW for April |
Your monthly guide to the latest news and events from your library! Inspiring you to learn, read, create and connect! |
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Join us for an Eco Products Test Kitchen! For this adult program we invite you to test a variety of Pinterest style Eco-products to see what works best. Take home samples of products! Saturday, April 22 at 10am | |
| Backyard Birding! with Kyle Blaney |
Learn the basics of bird watching. Join Kyle Blaney as he explains why he loves birds and how he uses citizen science projects iNaturalist and eBird to track his bird sightings and plan his birding vacations. He will be showing photos and playing sounds of birds that might come to your feeder or nest in your yard! Join the discussion and learn about their favourite foods and when birds are likely to be observed. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 5:30pm at the Trenton Branch. |
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Featured Events for Adults |
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Adult Drop-in Craft | All month long. |
Drop-in for a different craft every month at the library. For April we are making Paper Beads! Available at both branches all month while supplies last. No registration required. | |
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Make a Spring-themed painting! | Monday, Mar 20 at 5:30pm and Friday, Mar 24 at 11am |
Join us to make a spring themed painting. All supplies included. Monday, April 17 at 5:30pm (at the Trenton Branch) Register below: |
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Friday, April 21 at 11am (at the Frankford Branch) Register below: |
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Makerspace Days | April 3, 14 and 26. |
Use our Makerspace to design for our laser engraver, 3D printer or Cricut cutting machine with staff there to assist you. Have a project already in mind? Email us before you come to help you get started: makerspace@quintewest.ca
Our upcoming drop-in Makerspace days are: - Mon, April 3 from 5pm to 6:30pm
- Fri, April 14 from 10am-12noon
- Wed, April 26 from 5pm - 6:30pm
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Tuesday Tech Time | Tuesdays at 2:30pm |
Have technology questions or need help navigating your device? Drop-in from 2:30pm till 4pm on Tuesdays at the Trenton Branch. April 4, 11, 18, and 25 | |
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Social Group | April 12 and 24 at 10:30am |
Get out of the house and engage in a fun activity with others! Join us Wed, April 12th and Mon, 24th from 10:30am - noon at the Trenton Branch. In partnership with BQWCHC. No registration required. | |
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Cyber Security and Awareness Course | Thur, April 13 at 11am |
Unwanted calls, false emails and requests for information surround us these days. This course will provide you with skills to determine if an email, phone call, text message, or webpage is real or false. Learn essential awareness to maintain your account security, and protect yourself from the scammers and their schemes
Thur, April 13 at 11am. Register below: |
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Zentangle | Fri, April 14 at 10am |
Bring out the artist inside you with the Zentangle Method. An easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images. No registration required. April 14 from 10am to 12noon. (Trenton Branch)
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Genealogy 101 | Tue, April 18 at 10am |
Learn the basics of searching ancestry library edition and how to find items in our Genealogy room. Registration required.
April 18 at 10am (Trenton Branch). Register below: |
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Check out these brand new adult book releases for April 2023 Click here! |
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| Featured Events for Kids |
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Kinder Art | Monday, April 3 at 10am |
This program is for youngsters to explore their messy side through various types of process art. Monday, April 3rd from 10am - 11am. Dress for a mess!
Recommended for ages 2-5 years. Trenton Branch | |
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| Preschool Storytime |
Wednesdays at 10am | Children and their caregivers are invited to join us in person Wednesdays from 10-10:45am for stories, rhymes and music, followed by an activity. April 5, 12, 19, and 26
Recommended for ages 2-5 years. Trenton Branch |
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| Babytime! |
Thursdays at 10:30am |
Babies and their caregivers are invited to join us in person *Thursdays from 10:30-11am for tickles, bounces, shakers and board books. April 6, 13, 20, and 27. Recommended for ages birth-2 years. Trenton Branch |
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L'heure du conte | Samedi 22 avril à 10h 30 |
Joignez-vous à Mme Annie et Mme Mélanie pour des histoires et une activité, samedi 22 avril à 10h 30. Pour les 2-8 ans. | |
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Youth Chess and Games Club | Tuesdays at 5:30pm |
Join us on Tuesdays to learn and play chess and board games. All experience levels are welcome. Drop in program. April 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 5:30-6:30pm at the Trenton Branch.
For ages 8-17. This program is run in partnership with St. Leonard's Community Support YouthReach program. | |
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| Frankford Fun! |
Wed, April 26 at 4:30pm | Join us for fun at the Frankford Branch making cards to say hello to your friends! Wednesday, April 26 from 4:30-5:30pm at the Frankford Branch. For ages 6+ |
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| Afterschool Activities |
Thursdays at 4pm | Drop in for a fun activity after school!
This month includes: Apr 6 - Peeps STEM Challenge Apr 13 - Hidden Treasure Cupcakes
Apr 20 - Recycle Bin Stamps Apr 27 - Minute to win it challenges Thursdays April 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 4-5pm
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| Featured Events for Teens |
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Teen Book Club | Wednesday, April 19 at 4pm. |
Pick up a free book that's yours to keep! Join us for a discussion on
Wed, April 19 at 4pm.This month's book is: You're so Dead by Ash Parsons. Books are available to pick up at either branch. For ages 13-18 | |
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Candy Sushi! |
Use Rice Krispies and candies to make a sweet sushi-inspired creation. Monday, April 24 from 4:30-5:30pm at the Trenton Branch. Registration Required. For ages 12-16. |
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Teen Volunteer Orientation Days |
Hey, teens! Want to volunteer at the library? Fill out the Volunteer form (below) and select a date for orientation. Orientation dates available: Wed, April 5 at 5pm or Sat, April 22 at 2pm. |
Volunteer Application Form
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