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| What's NEW for March |
Your monthly guide to the latest news and events from your library! Inspiring you to learn, read, create and connect! |
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Don't miss MARCH BREAK at the Library! | |
Join us for fun, FREE activities happening at the Quinte West Public Library all week long! March 13 to 18, 2023. |
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March is Women's History Month |
Celebrate the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society! Check out our in-library display and join the conversation on our social media. |
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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. Available at both branches. No registration required. | |
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Make a Bunny Door Hanger | Monday, Mar 20 at 5:30pm and Friday, Mar 24 at 11am |
Join us to make a cute Bunny Door Hanger. Mar 20 at 5:30pm (at the Trenton Branch) Register below: |
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Mar 24 at 11am (at the Frankford Branch) Register below: |
Click here to register
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Makerspace Days | Fri, Mar 10 and Wed, Mar 22 |
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: - Fri, Mar 10 from 10am till 12noon.
- Wed, Mar 22 from 5pm till 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. Mar 7, 21, and 28. (No Tech Time on March 14.) | |
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Social Group | Mar 13 and 27 at 10:30am |
Get out of the house and engage in a fun activity with others! Join us Mar 13th and 27th from 10:30am - noonat the Trenton Branch. In partnership with BQWCHC. No registration required. | |
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Planning a Wedding or Baby Shower? | Mon, Mar 6 at 5:30pm |
Learn to create your own affordable, personalized decor for special occasions in the QWPL's Makerspace!
Mon, Mar 6 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Register below: |
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To learn more about machine use and material costs, click below:
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Learn more about material costs here
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Check out these brand new adult book releases for March 2023 Click here! |
| | Get ready for our Seed Exchange! |
Save the date for our Seed Exchange! Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 10am till 1pm at the Trenton Branch. In partnership with The Quinte West Gardens-Growing Community. Bring your own seeds to trade or browse the selection on display. Gardening fun for all ages! |
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Join us at the Trenton Branch to learn how to better support those living with dementia. In partnership with The Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward.
Join Jennifer from The Alzheimer Society of Hastings -Prince Edward for Dementia101 and to learn about their services on Tues, Mar 7 at 11am.
Join Jennifer and learn how to create a dementia friendly community on Tues, Mar 21 at 11am.
To learn more about this event or for information about our Cognitive Care Kits, contact the library: 613-394-3381 ext. 3325 | |
| Featured Events for Kids |
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Kinder Art | Please note: There is no Kinder Art Program for March. | |
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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. March 1, 8, 22, and 29
No program March 15. 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. March 2, 9, 23, and 30 No program on March 16. Recommended for ages birth-2 years. Trenton Branch |
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L'heure du conte | Samedi 25 mars à 10h 30 |
Joignez-vous à Mme Annie et Mme Mélanie pour des histoires et une activité, samedi 25 mars 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. Mar 7, 21, and 28 from 5:30-6:30pm at the Trenton Branch.
For ages 8-17. No program on March 14. This program is run in partnership with St. Leonard's Community Support YouthReach program. | |
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| Frankford Fun! |
Wed, Mar 29 at 4:30pm | Join us for fun at the Frankford Branch! Get creative painting rocks.
Wednesday, March 29 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: March 2 - Pointillism Art March 9 - Library Card Pouch
March 23 - Magic Colour Transfer March 30 - Pancakes
Thursdays Mar, 2, 9, 23, and 30 from 4-5pm
at the Trenton Branch. No program Mar 16. | |
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| Featured Events for Teens |
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Teen Book Club | Wednesday, March 8 at 4pm |
Pick up a free book that's yours to keep! Join us for a discussion on Wed, March 8 at 4pm. Books are available to pick up at either branch. For ages 13-18 |
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March Break for Teens! | Check out all our Teen Activities for March break here: |
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