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Gingerbread House Contest

It's time for our 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest!

Pick up a free kit starting December 1st at either location, while supplies last.

Email a photo of your creation to vanessa.pritchard@quintewest.ca by Dec 19th to be entered into a prize draw. Photos will be shared to our Facebook page. Open to all ages.

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Kids Programs

Please note:
Kid's programs will be run twice a week in order to accommodate more families while our spaces are limited. Please choose only one day to attend so that more people have an opportunity.

Preschool Storytime

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us in person Wednesdays and Fridays* at 10:15am for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and music. This fun program is a great way to teach early literacy skills to your youngster.

*Excluding Dec 24th, 29th and 31st

Babytime
Babies and their caregivers are invited to join us in person Wednesdays and Fridays* at 11am for 30 minutes of tickles, bounces, shakers, and board books.

*Excluding Dec 24th, 29th and 31st

After School Activities

Drop in after school for a fun activity that will be repeated twice a week. Please select only one day to attend. Activities include ornaments, holiday cards, and much more! For children 7+

Tuesdays and Thursdays*

3:30 - 5pm

*Excluding Dec 28th and 30th

Frankford Fun!
As current capacity limits prevent in-person programming at our Frankford Branch,

the following kits will be available for children 7+.

While supplies last:

Dec 1: Gingerbread Kits

Dec 15: Holiday Cards

Teen Programs

Macramé Snowflake

Learn how to macramé a snowflake!

This fun craft would make a great gift or tree ornament.

Dec 20th. 3:30 - 4:30pm

Ages 13+

Teen Book Club

Pick up a free book that's yours to keep!

Read it and join us for a virtual discussion

on Dec 8th

Ages 13+

Adult Programs

Register today for Read '22!

Get ready for a brand new year of reading goals. We're ramping it up!

Challenge yourself to set a goal for how many books you can read by the end of December 2022. When you reach your goal you get a free book. But wait, there's more!

Read 22 minutes everyday in our Don't Break the Chain Challenge! and/ or complete monthly challenges for ballots on prizes throughout the year! Registration is now open. Contact us to get started: 613-394-3381 ext 3325 or gretchen.brown@quintewest.ca

Mini Zen Garden

Shake off the holiday stress and stay zen!

Join us to create your own Mini Zen Garden on December 6th at 5:45pm at the Trenton Branch. Registration required. Contact Krista to register:

613-394-3381 ext 3325 or kristar@quintewest.ca

Fun on the phone!

This program is offered jointly by Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre, Quinte West Public Library and City of Belleville Recreation, Culture and Community Services and Gateway Community Health Centre.

Participants join us by telephone to connect with other individuals and to engage in a fun activity such as Games Galore, Word Fun, Music Bingo or a Guest Speaker! It is as simple as calling the number and entering the conference code.

When: Dec 1st, 8th, and 15th from 1:30 to 2 pm

For more information or to register, contact:

Call 613-394-3381 x3325 or email kristar@quintewest.ca

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Get out and get social!

Get out of the house and engage in a fun activity safely with others! Join us for a social group in partnership with BQWCHC on December 13th from 10:30am to noon at the Trenton Branch of The Quinte West Public Library.

FREE event. Open to everyone. Registration required.

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