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Children's Programs

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten - All Branches

Ongoing
Attention parents and caregivers: join this growing movement to read every child 1,000 books before kindergarten. Reading to your infant/toddler/child teaches vocabulary, introduces the connection between pictures and words and creates lasting bonds. Register at any Branch to begin your journey. We‘ll keep a log of the number of books read and offer incentives along the way.

Afterschool Arts & Crafting - Smithville Branch

Tuesdays @ 3:45pm; January 16 to February 20
A 45 minute-long 6 week program for children to explore the world of art and crafting. Recommended for children ages 6 to 10. Registration required.

Caistorville Crafternoon - Caistorville Branch

Saturdays @ 2:00pm; January 13 & 27, February 10 & 24
Come and spend the afternoon creatively crafting with library staff. Recommended for children ages 6 to 11. Registration required.

Check It Out - Smithville Branch

Mondays @ 6:30pm; January 15 & February 12
What makes things move, beep, or tick? Join us to find out in this hands-on program as we take apart machines, toys, electronics and more! Recommended for kids ages 7 to 12. Drop-in.

Family Literacy Day Trivia - Smithville Branch

Saturday January 27 @ 2:30pm
How well do you and your family know children’s literature? Can you recognize titles by Lemony Snicket? Mo Willems? Erin Hunter? Test your family’s book knowledge against other families’. Prizes awarded to the top family; treats for participants. Drop-in.

LEGO Club - Caistorville & Wellandport Branches

Caistorville Branch - Saturdays @ 2:00pm; January 6 & 20, February 3 & 17
Wellandport Branch - Tuesdays @ 6:00pm
Lego Club invites you to come and have fun while being creative! When you're building with new friends, the only limit to what you can make is your own imagination. Recommended for kids ages 6 to 11. Drop-in.

Maker Mondays - Smithville Branch

Mondays @ 6:00pm; January 8 & February 5
Learn how to create new projects every Maker Monday using our amazing MakerSpace equipment. Recommended for children ages 8 to 12. Registration required.

Rhythm and Rattles - Wellandport Branch

Wednesdays @ 11:00am; January 17 to February 21
A 6 week program for infants that introduces music and rhythms while bonding with their caretaker. Recommended for babies and toddlers ages 0 to 2 and their caregiver. Registration required.

Story Circle - Caistorville & Smithville Branches

Fridays @ 11:00am - Caistorville Branch; Wednesdays @ 11:00am - Smithville Branch
A weekly themed storytime program. Recommended for children ages 2 to 6 and their caregiver. Drop-in.

Teen & Adult Programs

Teens

Cosplay Club - Smithville Branch

Fridays @ 6:00pm; January 12 & 26, February 9 & 23
Newcomers and pros alike are welcome to learn all about costuming with Sarah. Recommended for teens ages 13 to 18. Registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons - Smithville Branch

Fridays @ 3:30pm; January 5 & 19, February 2 & 16
Calling all Paladins, Warlocks, Druids and Barbarians. Come to the Library Friday afternoons and begin your fantasy adventure! All materials provided. Recommended for teens ages 13 to 18. Registration required.

Get Baking - Smithville Branch

Saturdays @ 2:00pm; January 13 & February 24
Get Baking! teaches teens basic baking skills while making a new, fun and tasty treat each month. January’s recipe is Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies - whoopie! February will have teens baking Strawberry Fudge. You’ll fall in love... Recommended for teens ages 13 to 18. Registration required as supplies are limited.

Teen Time Tuesdays - Caistorville Branch

Tuesdays @ 5:30pm; January 9, 23 & 30, February 6, 13 & 20
Come to Caistorville on Tuesdays and play a plethora of new and old games, watch videos, listen to music or just hang out and make new friends in a teen-friendly space. Drop in.

Teens & Adults

Creative Writing Club - Caistorville Branch

Fridays @ 3:00pm; January 19, February 2 & 16
Creative writing prompts, exercises and guided meaningful discussions designed to improve your writing skills. Registration required.

All Ages

Board Game Night - Smithville Branch

Fridays @ 5:00pm
Friday nights are the place to be to enjoy the West Lincoln Public Library’s updated board and card game collection. With a mug of hot chocolate, you can play all your favourites like Sorry, Rack-O, Clue, and more.

Family Day at the Library - Smithville Branch

Monday February 19 from 1:00 to 5:00pm
Visit the Library on Family Day to see MakerSpace demonstrations, play the Oculus and Switch, take part in a Family Day Trivia contest and so much more!

Freedom to Read Week - All Branches

February 19 to February 24
Visit any WLPL Branch during Freedom to Read Week and receive a ballot for every banned or challenged book you read. Pick up a Banned Book Bingo sheet and read a line of banned or challenged books to increase your chances to win! Bingo sheets will be available January 15th at all three Branches.

Therapy Tails - Smithville Branch

Mondays @ 5:00pm; January 15 & February 12
Improve your child’s reading skills by having them read in a positive, encouraging space to a real, live furry friend. Or, just come in for a quiet cuddle with the Therapy Tails team, Marion and Wifi. Drop-in.

Adult Programs

Adult Book Club - Smithville Branch

Mondays @ 6:30pm; January 22 & February 26
Join us in January as we discuss Canadian murder-mystery The Maid by Nita Prose. February’s book club meeting will discuss Black Cake, a historical fiction novel by Charmaine Wilkerson. Registration required.

As Seen on Pinterest - Caistorville Branch

Tuesdays @ 6:00pm; January 16 & February 27
Ever wondered how you can make all those interesting crafts and home projects you see on your Pinterest boards? Come try your hand at fun, beginner-friendly crafts! Registration required as supplies are limited.

Cricut Craft Club - Smithville Branch

Thursdays @ 1:00pm; January 11 & February 15
The craft club is a 2-hour monthly program that teaches a new project each month to showcase the amazing crafting ability of the Cricut Maker 3 and Cricut Design Space. January will feature custom Dry-Erase Calendars,and February will have Faux Leather Key Fobs & Earrings. No experience is necessary. Registration required.

Cricut Help - Smithville & Wellandport Branches

Thursdays @ 11:00am; January 18 & February 1 - Smithville Branch
Saturdays @ 2:00pm; January 20 & February 10 - Wellandport Branch
Do you have a Cricut and aren’t sure how to create with it? Do you want to get a Cricut but aren’t sure if it’s worth the investment? Book a 30 minute one-on-one session with a library staff to have all your Cricut questions answered. Registration required.

Fraud Protection for Seniors - Wellandport Branch

Thursday January 4 @ 6:00pm
A Certified Public Accountant will lead a discussion on how you can protect yourself from fraud. Registration is required.

Knitting Circle - Smithville Branch

Wednesdays @ 1:30pm
Come be a part of our weekly social knitting circle. Beginner and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to attend. Registration required as space is limited.

Ten Healthy Habits for Financial Management - Smithville Branch

Monday January 29 @ 3:30pm
An in-person seminar outlining 10 healthy financial habits that you can adopt and get on the path of achieving financial wellness. Registration required.

Old Book, New Look - Wellandport Branch

Thursdays @ 6:00pm; January 25 & February 22
Find new ways to upcycle your beloved old books by taking part in beginner-friendly crafts and home décor projects. January's project is Letter Wall Art and February's is Valentine’s Wall Art. Registration required.

Seed Savers Club - Wellandport Branch

Thursdays @ 6:30pm; January 11 & February 8
Seed Savers Club is open to anyone interested in knowing more about seed saving and growing organic, heirloom food. Registration required.

Seedy Saturday - Wellandport Branch

Saturday February 10 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
A fun, inexpensive event where you can meet up with the West Lincoln Library Seed Savers Club at the Grimsby Library (18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby) on Saturday February 10 from 11am to 3pm to exchange seeds and seedsaving knowledge at this annual, national event.