Other Events and Programs
Check out even more events and actives we have going on in our branches!
Children's Author Visit - Jarvis and Hagersville Branches
Families are welcome to come into their local library branch for a fun children’s activity taken from the book Windy Acres Workshop, written by local author Sarah Uren.
Windy Acres Workshop is a book filled with
50 activities, 100 extension activities and 100+ full-colour photographs to encourage learning about art, nature and literature.
– Back Cover
In addition to meeting the author, children will be invited to take part in a free art lesson.
Dates for Sarah Uren's visits are:
Jarvis Library– Saturday, November 23 at 2:00pm-3:00pm
Hagersville Library – Saturday, November 30 at 2:00pm-3:00pm
Copies of the book Windy Acres Workshop will be available for purchase: $35, softcover or $45, hardcover.
Mitten Tree - Jarvis Branch
The Jarvis branch will be hosting a mitten tree to help collect winter accessories for those in need. We will be accepting new and newly hand knit/crocheted hats, mittens, gloves and scarves, as well as non-perishable food items.
Anyone is welcome to take items directly from the tree to use and all items remaining at the end of the drive will be donated to the Jarvis Caring Cupboard.
Donations for the mitten tree and non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the Jarvis branch during opening hours. Donations will be accepted from now until the end of December.
Inspiration Through Ink - All Branches
Make a card with a positive message and images and drop it off at your local library branch.
Every month these cards are picked up by a member of the community and distributed to patients at local hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes or to local nurses to brighten their day.
People of all ages and creative abilities are invited to participate.
High school volunteer hours are also being offered for those who participate. For more information please email Inspiration Through Ink.
Not Mother Goose - Caledonia Branch
Is a local peer support group for postpartum mothers who come together to share tips, support, information and more in a judgment free space. Mothers of children of all ages are invited to attend.
Not Mother Goose runs from 10:15am to 11:30am at the Caledonia branch on the following dates:
Monday, November 25
Monday, December 2
Monday, December 9
Monday, December 16
There are no fees to take part in this program. If you are interested in attending any of these meetings please register by sending an email to Floras Walk Haldimand.
Journaling For Teens - Jarvis and Caledonia Branches
Teens ages 13 to 17 are invited to the Jarvis and Caledonia branches for a hands on learning experience on the art of journaling. These sessions will be run by local resident Karen Turk, who is a lifelong journal-keeper and enjoys sharing her passion for reading, writing and journaling.
Participants will learn how to get started journaling, be given tips on different ways to journal, and learn about the many mental health and other benefits of journaling. They will also be treated to a short reading from journal entries that Karen wrote when she was their age and be given time to do some journaling of their own.
There is no fee to participate in these session but participants are required to being their own note book and pen.
Session dates:
Jarvis Branch - Saturday, January 18 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Caledonia Branch - Wednesday February 20 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Registration is necessary. Please register by calling or visiting the Jarvis or Caledonia branch.
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