A mascot in the library

We now have a mascot in the library. The penguin is called Punka !! 

Punka is enjoying the last weeks of the summer by playing in the pool and having fun on the beach. Punka came to take a break at the library to read and meet new people. 

Back to school season is coming fast for Punka too!! 

Come at the library to see Punka in the young people section !!

Prince Edward Island & Nova Scotia

Did you Know....?
Though Prince Edward Island is tiny, is it known as the Birthplace of Confederation; Nova Scotia was one of the first four provinces to join Canada in 1867.

There is still room in the activities that will take place at the Library this week. If you would like to register your child for an activity, please come see us at the Summer Reading Club desk.

We will have our last weekly draw next Monday morning. Please don't forget to bring your summer reading bookmarks to the Library!

Please note that the deadline to bring in your bookmarks for coupons is Friday, August 11. We will continue to accept bookmarks until next Tuesday, but no coupons will be awarded after Friday, August 11.

Reminder: the summer reading party will take place on Thursday, August 17 at 1:30 p.m. We will be distributing reading certificates and drawing many prizes that day, so we hope that you can attend!

Activities: Week of August 7

Knitty Library (ages 9-99) – $2/members, $5/non-members
Tuesday, August 8 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Help us create a knitted masterpiece!

Music Workshop for Tots - in French (ages 2-6) - $2/members, $5/non-members
Wednesday, August 9 from 11 a.m. until noon
During this fun music workshop, you can play instruments, sing, dance, and practice your motor skills. (Activity animated by Les Productions Bataclan.)

Introduction to Film Dubbing - in French (ages 7-17) - $2/members, $5/non-members
Wednesday, August 9 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Using an animated short film, act out the role of an on-screen character by reading the on-screen scrolling text and synchronizing your voice to the character's mouth movements. (Activity animated by Les Productions Bataclan.)

I Will be... Top Chef (ages 12-17) - $2/members, $5/non-members
Wednesday, August 9 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Tired of cafeteria lunches? Katherine will give you tips to eat healthier and save money by making your own lunches at home.

Family Story Time (ages 0-6) – free, drop-in
Thursday, August 10 from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Listen to stories and sing songs as a family!

Get Your Read On! (ages 7-12) – free, registration required
Thursday, August 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Practice your reading with a senior volunteer during weekly reading sessions.


Paint Like… Alex Colville (ages 3-12) – free, drop-in
Friday, August 11 at 10 or 11 a.m.
Each week come discover a Canadian artist. Then, learn how to make your own masterpiece in their style! 

See you soon!

Artsy library

Getting creative at the library !!

In the past few weeks we have been busy at the library doing all sorts of activities. 

Some of them were crafts and everybody had a lot of fun !!! 

We did the hedgehog craft and the moose for the Quebec week and then the Jellyfish dance for the New Brunswick week. 

If you want to get in on the fun and dance with us - ;) -, or enjoy the different activities, go check our activity calendar on the City's website to know what is coming. 

Our fall program will soon be available so you can plan with your family some fun days at the  library !! 

Katherine 

Learn All About New Brunswick

Did you know that New Brunswick is the largest of the maritime provinces?

There is still room in the activities that will take place at the Library this week. If you would like to register your child for an activity, please come see us at the Summer Reading Club desk.

We are still doing weekly draws each Monday morning. Please don't forget to bring your summer reading bookmarks to the Library so that your child can have more chances to win!

Activities: Week of July 31

Knitty Library (ages 9-99) – $2/members, $5/non-members (this fee is for the summer)
Tuesday, August 1 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Help us create a knitted masterpiece!

Birds of Prey (ages 6-12) – $2/members, $5/non-members
Wednesday, August 2 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
In teams of two, dissect an owl pellet. What will you find inside? You can take your findings home with you.(Activity animated by Décibel Science.)

I Will be... an Athlete (ages 12-17) – $2/members, $5/non-members
Wednesday, August 2 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Embrace your inner yogi and become totally Zen with Katherine.

Family Story Time (ages 0-6) – free, drop-in
Thursday, August 3 from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Listen to stories and sing songs as a family!

Get Your Read On! (ages 7-12) – free, registration required
Thursday, August 3 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Practice your reading with a senior volunteer during weekly reading sessions.

Artsy Library: The Jellyfish Dance (ages 3-6) – $2/members, $5/non-members
Thursday, August 3 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Create your own jellyfish in this colourful and animated craft. And yes! The jellyfish dance will take place! Come discover what it’s all about and learn more about this fascinating animal.  

Paint Like… Jack Humphrey (ages 3-12) – free, drop-in
Friday, July 21 at 10 or 11 a.m.
Each week come discover a Canadian artist. Then, learn how to make your own masterpiece in their style! 

See you soon!

Quebec, I love you!

It's Quebec week at the Library!

There is still room in all the activities that will be taking place this week.  If you would like to register your child, please come see us at the summer reading club desk.

To date, all the children registered in the SRC have collectively read for 1 329 hours! That's fantastic! Don't forget to bring us your summer reading bookmark so that we can record your child's reading hours!

Activities: week of July 24

Knitty Library (ages 9-99) – $2 for members, $5 for non-members (price is for the entire session)
Tuesday July 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Help us create a knitted masterpiece!

Artsy Library: The Hedgehog and his Friends (ages 3-6) – $2 for members, $5 for non-members
Wednesday, July 26 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Quebec’s wildlife is very diverse, but some animals are more iconic than others. Create your favourite: a bird, a hedgehog, or a moose. 

I Will be... a Millionaire (ages 12-17) – $2 for members, $5 for non-members
Wednesday, July 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Christopher will teach you the basics of managing money and making a personal budget.

Family Story Time (ages 0-6) – free, drop-in
Thursday July 27 from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Listen to stories and sing songs as a family!

Get Your Read On! (ages 7-12) – free, registration required
Wednesday July 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Practice your reading with a senior volunteer during weekly reading sessions

On the Banks of the Saint-Lawrence (ages 6-12) – $2 for members, $5 for non-members
Thursday, July 27 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Explore the splendours of the Saint-Lawrence river, its estuaries, its biodiversity, and its importance in our lives. Then, unleash your creativity for a project inspired by the sea floor. (Activity animated by Nous les Arts.)

Paint Like... Jean-Paul Riopelle (ages 3-12) – free, drop-in
Friday July 28 at 10 or 11 a.m.
Each week come discover a Canadian artist. Then, learn how to make your own masterpiece in their style!

See you soon!

Knitting at the library !!

Tuesdays are knitting day at the library!! 

Indeed, we have a great group of knitters who is really committed to creating a collective piece of art in yarn. So far, they are progressing very well and are starting to see results. 

Join us in this rewarding activity and be proud of yourself. It is only 2$ for the summer !!

See you very soon !

Create your totem animal activity

Last week at the library we celebrated the territorries !! We had an activity on totem and the kids had to create one of their own and name it accordingly. The materials we had were very different from what was used before. 

You want to know more about this fascinating art ? 

Click on this link : https://www.aadncaandc.gc.ca/fra/1303140794170/1303141158001

This website tells us that : "Totem poles are a traditional way of telling the stories of Aboriginal families and clans, and of keeping records of important historical events."

Moreover : "The most common crests of the Pacific Northwest peoples include the eagle, the raven, the thunderbird, the bear, the beaver, the wolf, the killer whale and the frog.)"

Other cool and informative activities will be offered at the library !! 

Look at the full list here  and register right now. 

See you soon !!