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House Plant Swap!

Do you have house plants you’d love to share and/or adopt? Take part in our House Plant Swap! September 10th, 2022 at the Trenton Branch
Plant drop off time is 10:30am and swapping will commence at 11am. Receive a new plant for every one plant you swap!

Share Your Recipe With Us!

September can be a busy time for many people. Do you have a quick go-to recipe on a busy evening? Share it with us!
We’ll compile all the recipes into a PDF that will be available on our website.
Submit by the end of day on September 18th.

Click here to Submit Recipe

If there is enough interest, we will hold an evening potluck event on September 28th.

For more information please contact Krista
613-394-3381 ext. 3325
kristar@quintewest.ca

Chess and Game Club

Join us every week to learn and play chess and board games.

All experience levels are welcome. Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30pm at our Trenton Branch (starting September 13th). For ages 8-17. Drop in. This program is run in partnership with St. Leonard's Community Support YouthReach program.

Pirate Day!
Drop in for fun pirate themed crafts and activities at either branch!

Saturday Sept 17th from 10am - 12noon. For all ages!

Frankford Fun

Join us for fun at the Frankford Branch! Make your own playdough and stress ball. For ages 6+ September 28th from 4:30-5:30pm. Registration required.

Sign up here!

Kids Programs

Preschool Storytime

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us in person Wednesdays from 10-10:45 for stories, rhymes and music, followed by an activity.

Recommended for ages

2 to 5 years.

Babytime

Babies and their caregivers are invited to join us in person Thursdays from 10:30-11am for tickles, bounces, shakers and board books.

Recommended for ages

birth to 2 years.

Kinder Art

This program is for youngsters to explore their messy side through various types of process art. September 12th

First Monday of the month from 10-11am at our Trenton Branch.

Recommended for ages 2-5. Drop in.

After school Activities!

Drop in for a fun activity after school! Thursdays from 4-5pm at the Trenton Branch. For ages 6+

This month includes:

Sept 15 - DIY Stress Ball

Sept 22 - Pipe Cleaner People

Sept 29 - Apple Pizza

Teen Programs

Teen Book Club
Pick up a free book that's yours to keep! Read it and join us for a discussion on October 5th at 4pm. Books will be available at both locations.

Teen Trivia

Drop in with your friends for trivia in various categories. Participants will win a small prize! Monday Sept 19th from 4:30pm - 5:30pm at the Trenton Branch.

For ages 12-16.

Adult Programs

Laser-cut Macramé Wall-Hanging

Join us to create an Instagram-worthy wall hanging! The wooden frame has been laser-cut using our Glowforge! Registration required.

Sign up here!
Sep 12th at 5:30pm (Trenton Branch)

Join our Social Group

Looking for a fun way to interact with others?

Why not join our social group? Happening Sep 12th and 26th from 10:30am - 12noon at our Trenton Branch in partnership with BQWCHC. Contact Krista for more information: kristar@quintewest.ca or 613-394-3381 ext 3325

Canva Basics
Canva is a free graphic design tool!
Learn how to create a design and navigate through the website’s features. No experience necessary. Laptops will be provided.

Registration is required.

Sign up here!
Monday, September 19th at 5:30pm
(Trenton Branch)

Canva for Your Small Business

Learn how to use Canva, a free graphic design tool, to create marketing content for your business! Get tips and tricks for best utilizing Canva’s features!
Laptops will be provided. Registration is required.

Sign up here!

Monday, September 26th at 5:30pm
(Trenton Branch)

Zentangle

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called "Tangles". Join us for a fun class run by Certified Zentangle Teacher, Marita! Drop in monthly on the second Friday on the month.

September 9th 10am - 12noon (Trenton Branch)

Death Cafe

Talking about death allows us to demystify it and live our best lives. Please join us for a Death Cafe, to discuss how acknowledging mortality can prompt you to live better! Thursday September 29th, 2022 at the Belleville and Quinte West Community Centre located at 69 Catherine Street, Quinte West 6pm to 7:30 pm
Registration is required.

Sign up here!

For more information please contact Krista: 613-394-3381 ext. 3325 kristar@quintewest.ca

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