Your monthly guide to the latest news and events from your library!
 
 August 2021
Inspiring you to learn, read, create and connect.

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Book Club in a Bag!
Read with friends! Our book club sets make it easy. One person checks them out on their card for the group. Each set contains at least 4 books.
Place one on hold here!

Are you looking for reading recommendations?
Check our social media on August 14th for special all-day reading recommendations.
Your favourite new read is closer than you think!

All Ages Cook-Off Kit!
Pick up an All Ages Cook-Off kit to make your own S'mores!
Kit includes homemade graham cracker mix, chocolate chips and marshmallows.
Kits will be available at both locations starting August 11th.
While Supplies last. No Holds.

Kids Programs
Virtual Story-Time!
Join Miss Vanessa for a story and craft demonstration each Monday at 10am on our Facebook page. Craft kits can be picked up at both locations in order to follow along with the videos.
 
French Story-Time!
L’heure du conte virtuelle en Français
4, 11, 18, 25 août
Accompagnez-nous pour une histoire en Français chaque mercredi à 10h sur notre page Facebook.
 
Join us for a French language story each Wednesday at 10am on our Facebook page.
August 4, 11, 18, 25
Book Buzz
Tune in to Facebook every Friday at 10am for reading recommendations for children of various ages.   
 
Art Explorer Kits
Join us on Facebook every Tuesday at 10am as we demonstrate a variety of fun crafts. Kits for each craft can be picked up at both locations on the date listed. Recommended for ages 7+.
 
August 3: Scratch Art
August 10: Bouncy Balls
August 17: Nebula Jar Necklace
August 24: Chalk Paint
 
  STEM Kits
Each Thursday at 10am we will explore different STEM topics with an instructional video posted to our Facebook page. Kits with the materials for various activities around our weekly theme will be available at both locations on the date listed. Recommended for ages 7+.
 
August 5: Rockets
August 12: Colours
August 19: Archaeology
August 26: Chemistry
 
 

Summer Reading Club (There's still time to sign up!)
Children ages 4+ are invited to join our summer reading club!
Get your free reading tracker and necklace when you register.
Program ends August 28th.
Read throughout the summer and earn beads to add to and customize your necklace. Participants will also be added to our weekly draw for additional prizes! 
Available at both locations.
Register here!
Teen Programs
Teen Swag Box
Pick up a surprise box with a free book and other goodies for you to keep. Boxes will be available starting July 30. Read the book and join us August 25th at 2pm for a brief chat online to tell us what you thought!
Supplies are limited.
Break-In Bag!
 
Pick up a locked bag, solve the clues to open the locks, and receive a small prize!
Kits are available starting August 9th.
Oreo Taste Test
Join us virtually on August 23rd at 2pm to try a variety of Oreo flavours!
Try to guess the flavour and rate their tastiness! Kits with the Oreos will be available at both locations starting August 18th.
 
Adult Programs
Introductory Beading Workshop
Join us for an introductory Beading Workshop by the Métis Nation of Ontario Summer Youth Program! Pick up your FREE beading supply kit and register for a live Zoom workshop!
Kits will be available at both locations starting Aug 6th. Open to adults and teens.
Email Krista to register in advance: kristar@quintewest.ca

Walking Book Club
Trenton: Tuesday August 10th at 11am. Meet outside at the Trenton Library entrance.
Frankford: Thursday August 26th at 10:30am. Meet at the Frankford Library Parking Lot
We will talk about new and upcoming titles, share recommendations and what we are reading! Come early to choose from our Recommendations Display.
Contact us if you need an accommodation: 613-394-3381
Adult Summer Reading Challenge!
Pick up your Summer Reading Survival Kit with a Summer Reading Keychain and tags, reading tracker, treats and fun stuff to do!  Meet your reading level of 5, 10 or 15 and complete 3 reading challenges this summer to be entered in a draw for prizes.
Program ends August 28.
Register here!

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 August 9th and 23rd from 10:30am to noon at the Trenton Branch of The Quinte West Public Library. FREE event. Open to everyone. Registration required. For more information or to register, contact the library: 613-394-3381 ext 3325 or email 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, Chats or a Guest Speaker! It is as simple as calling the number and entering the conference code.
When:  Every Wednesday 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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Quinte West Public Library
7 Creswell Drive, Trenton ON K8V 5R6
 22 North Trent Street, Frankford ON K0K 2C0
613-394-3381     www.library.quintewest.ca