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Branch Hours Monday: 10 am - 8 pm Tuesday: 10 am - 8 pm Wednesday: CLOSED Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm Friday: 10 am - 5 pm Saturday: 1 - 4 pm
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Upcoming Holiday Closures: Saturday, December 23 - Monday January 1
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Game On! (Video Game Club) December 12 3:30pm - 5pm Join us to play games with your friends and family on the Straffordville Library’s Nintendo Switch! Enjoy our selection of board games while you wait to play with the console. Ages 7+. No registration required.
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Family StoryTime & Play and Learn Monday Mornings 10:30am Join us for stories, art, activities and more! Interact with your little ones as they learn through play, literacy and exploration. Ages 0-6 together with their caregiver. This is a joint program presented by both Elgin County Library and EarlyON staff. No registration required.
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KidZone! December 19 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Looking for something fun to do at the library? Join KidZone! for exciting challenges, games, trivia and crafts. Sign up with a friend or make some new ones. There's something new each month! Ages 7+. Registration required. Please register online or call the library at 519-866-3584. |
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Roamin' Gnome December 1 - 22 Visit the library everyday during open hours in December to find the Roamin’ Gnome and receive a holiday treat! All ages. No registration required.
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Holiday Wrapping Station Tuesdays 1 - 3 pm December 5, 12, 19 Do you need a quiet location to wrap holiday gifts? Visit the library with your unwrapped gifts every Tuesday afternoon in December and use our collection of wrapping paper, gift tags and tape! No registration required.
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Infant Sign with EarlyON Thursdays 1:30 - 4:30 pm December 7, 14
Using their hands to communicate comes naturally to babies. Whether it’s as simple as pointing at what they want or as complex as a complete sentence using signs, sign language simply helps parent and child communicate better. Signing is easy to learn, and fun! So, join us for this 2-week event and help see how you can improve communication with your baby. Pre-registration required at KeyON.ca. Registration opens November 23, 2023. |
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Holiday Open House
Thursday December 7 4 - 6 pm Join us for refreshments, music and activities to celebrate the holiday season! All ages welcome. No registration required.
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Teen Night at the Library: Paint Night Thursday December 14 6:30 - 7:30 pm Learn how to paint a Wintery scene with step-by-step instructions. No artistic talent required! All painting supplies and seasonal snacks will be provided. Ages 11+. Registration required. Please register online or call the library at 519-866-3584. |
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See you at the Straffordville Santa Claus Parade on December 9!
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Magnolia Table. Volume 3
by Joanna Gaines
Reimagining timeless and nostalgic recipes for today's home cook, the cofounder of Magnolia and New York Times best-selling author shares dishes—old and new—she's enjoyed the most over the years, in her third cookbook filled with beautiful photographs. Illustrations.
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Lay your body down : a novel
by Amy Suiter Clarke
Returning to her rural Minnesota hometown, a young woman attends the funeral of the woman her boyfriend left her for and is determined to cut through the corruption and lies of the cult-like mega-church she left behind. 75,000 first printing.
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Tom Lake : a novel
by Ann Patchett
Recalling the past at her daughters' request, Lara tells the story of a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance with, which causes her daughters to examine their own lives and reconsider the world and everything they thought they knew.
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Counting the cost
by Jill Duggar
For the first time, discover the unedited truth about the Duggars, the traditional Christian family that captivated the nation on TLC's hit show 19 Kids and Counting, as they share their story, revealing the secrets, manipulation, and intimidation behind the show that remained hidden from their fans. Illustrations.
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Behind the seams : my life in rhinestones
by Dolly Parton
Showcasing the music legend's most unforgettable looks from the 1960s until now, this stunningly photographed book displays Dolly Parton's iconic sense of style along with entertaining personal anecdotes that, for the first time, reveal the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion. Illustrations.
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Browse the library's largest online magazine collection.
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CBC CornerThis digital portal allows you to discover Canadian shows, stories & more!
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kanopyFilm that matters. Watch movies and tv shows across a wide variety of genres.
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