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July/August 2024

What's New & Library Updates

Thank You!

A big thank you to Smithville Pharmacy and Stanpac for sponsoring our Father’s Day BBQ! We would also like to thank VG Meats for providing hot dogs and hamburgers for an incredible price and our very own West Lincoln Fire Department volunteers for their help with making this a successful event!

Calling All Artists

Feature your work on our Art Cube in Smithville. September to November will feature Autumn themes. Apply to be our next artist by visiting https://www.westlincolnlibrary.ca/art.html and submitting our online form.

Featured Programs & Events

Canada Day Celebration - Leisureplex

O Canada! Drop by the Leisureplex any time between 3:00 and 7:00pm on July 1st for some fun Canada Day activities. Stop by the library table to play games and participate in contests.

TD Summer Reading Club - All Branches

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The TD Summer Reading Club is back! Everyone between the ages of 0-17 can visit any library branch this summer to register and receive their TD Summer Reading booklet. Take part in fun weekly programs that explore science, art, reading and technology. This year‘s reading theme is "To the Stars"!

Ontario Planetarium - Smithville Branch

Kick off the summer with a Tour Through the Universe! The Ontario Planetarium will be here all day July 9th, with half hour presentations beginning at 11:30am. See website for presentation schedule. Drop-in. Cost is $2 per person, per session. Cash only.

TDSRC Sister Libraries Reading Challenge

We’ve challenged our sister library, Grimsby Public Library, to see who reads the most this summer. Check out our read-o-metre every week to see who is in the lead and who will be victorious!


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Children

Storywalk® Stop by any library branch throughout July and August to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time!

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Read to win!

Adult Reading Challenge For every 3 books read you can enter your name into a draw for an Indigo gift card!

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Adults

Knitting Circle - Smithville: Wednesdays @ 1:30pm Come be a part of our weekly social knitting circle.


Children's Programs

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.

Stories Under the Stars - Wellandport Branch

Alternate Tuesdays @ 7:00pm; July 9 & 23; August 6 & 20
Enjoy stories around the fire pit in our beautiful Indigenous Healing Garden. Participate in campfire trivia, activities or simply hang out and enjoy some snacks. Recommended for ages 8-12. Registration required.

Summer Craft Series - Caistorville Branch

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Fridays July 12 to August 16 @ 11:00am
Time to get crafty! Join us every Friday morning for exciting crafts in this six-week series. Recommended for ages 6-10. Registration required.

Out of This World STEAM - Smithville Branch

Alternating Mondays @ 6:00pm; July 15 & 29; August 12 & 26
A kid-friendly science, tech, engineering, art and math program centering around our TD Summer Reading theme: To the Stars! Learn how to use the Ultimaker 2+ Connect 3D Printer, Cricut Maker 3 and green screen to make designs and create out of this world projects! Recommended for ages 8-12. Registration required. See website for individual session details.

Reading Readiness - Smithville Branch

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Thursdays @ 10:30am; July 18 to August 22
Have a little one that‘s starting school in September? Maybe next year? It‘s never too early to get a head start! Join us every Thursday morning for this 6-week preschool program. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregiver. Drop-in.

Recycling Rowers - Smithville Branch

Tuesday August 20 @ 1:30pm
Presented by Niagara Region Waste Management. Learn about the three R‘s! During this interactive presentation “Olympic Rowers” we‘ll be training for the Olympics in different bodies of "water." While training we‘ll come across litter, learning how to sort using the Blue Box, Grey Box and Green Bin. Recommended for ages 3-7. Registration required.

Mario Party - Smithville Branch

Saturday August 31 @ 1:00pm
It's a me, Mario! We're celebrating the end of summer with our favourite mustached hero, Mario (Sorry Luigi!) Wear your favourite Mario gear and join us for ice cream, green screen photos with Mario, outdoor games and, of course, Mario Party on the Nintendo Switch! Drop-in. Recommended for ages 6-12. In the event of rain all activities will be moved indoors.clip art of Mario standing on a green pipe


Teen & All Ages Programs

Teen & All Ages Programs

Teens

Cosplay Club - Smithville Branch

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Alternate Fridays @ 6:00pm; July 12 & 26 and August 9 & 23
Newcomers and pros alike are welcome to learn all about costuming with Sarah. Recommended for teens ages 13 to 17. Registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons - Smithville Branch

Alternating Fridays @ 3:30pm; July 5 & 19 and August 2, 16 & 30
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 17. Registration required.

Get Baking - Smithville Branch

Saturdays @ 2:00pm; July 13 & August 17
Get Baking! teaches teens basic baking skills while making a new, fun and tasty treat each month. July’s recipe will have teens making brownie ice cream sandwiches, and in August we’re taking advantage of seasonal peaches to make peach cobbler with ice cream. Recommended for teens ages 13 to 17. Registration required.

Glitter & Glam - Wellandport Branch

Wednesday August 14 @ 2:30pm
Spend a fun afternoon with friends and family doing nails and hair. Learn how to make your own lip balms and exfoliator scrubs. Recommended for teens ages 13 to 17. Registration required.

All Ages

Good Food Box

Place your orders for fresh and affordable boxes of produce, either in person at Smithville Branch (cash only) or online at linksforgreenerlearning.org. The deadline for orders is July 10 and August 14, with deliveries being made to Smithville Branch on July 17 and August 21. Please wait to be called by Library staff before coming in to pick up your order to ensure that it’s ready.

Therapy Tails - Smithville Branch

Monday August 19 @ 5:00pm
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.

Living Art - Wellandport Branch

Saturday August 3 @ 11:00am
It‘s alive! Create living wall art using preserved moss, sticks and other natural elements to give your space a breath of fresh air. Registration required. Children under 12 must attend with an adult.

Adopt-A-Thon - Smithville Branch

Saturday August 10 - All Day
Pets Alive Niagara will be visiting from 10:00am until 5:00pm in the adopt-a-thon truck, ready and eager to help you find your fur-ever friend! Truck will be located in the Community Centre parking lot. Date is tentative and may change depending on animal availability. Please see website for updates.

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Adult Programs

Adult Programs

Tech-Time - Smithville Branch

Tuesdays; 10:30am to 12:30pm & 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Not sure how to use your new device? Stuck with a tech problem that makes no sense? Contact us for a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a library staff member. Appointment only.

Seed Savers Club - Wellandport Branch

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

Spinal Health Information Session - Smithville Branch

Friday July 12 @ 6:30pm
Stop into our Smithville location to meet the Crawford Chiropractic team and learn how to get your back on track. Learn more about degeneration, the nervous system, how to improve your balance and more. Have more questions? The Crawford Chiropractic team will be here starting at 1:00pm on July 13th to hand out information and give individualized advice. Drop-in.

Repair Café - Smithville Branch

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Fridays, August 2 to August 23 @ 6:00pm
Toss it away? No way! Visit West Lincoln Library’s repair café every Friday to learn from local experts how to fix everyday items for low to no cost. Drop-in. See website for individual session details.

Painting the Palette - Caistorville Branch

Friday July 19 & August 23 @ 1:00pm
A monthly social art program that explores different types of painting mediums. From oil to pastels and even spray painting, come try your hand at something new. In July we will be spray painting a starry night sky. In August we will use enamel paint to decorate wine glasses and glass panes. Registration required.

Steps to Healthy Eating - Smithville Branch

Thursdays, July 25, August 22 & September 26 @ 1:30pm
Presented by registered dietician Dayna Caves from the Smithville Medical Centre. Join us for an in-depth information series about topics surrounding healthy eating. In July we will examine the difference between plant based and meat based diets and answering the question: is one better than the other? August‘s session will discuss buying healthy foods on a budget, and in September we‘ll be looking at how to eat for heart health. Registration required.

The Cookbook Clique - Smithville Branch

Saturdays, July 27 & August 31 @ 3:00pm
Have a passion for food? Join the clique! Using a different cookbook every month we’ll challenge ourselves to make something new. In July we’ll be making falafel burgers with a cucumber dill sauce from Big Vegan by Robin Asbell. In August we’ll be cooking summer cornbread with chilled cucumber and melon gazpacho from Canadian chef Lynn Crawford‘s book, Farm to Chef. Registration required. Cost is $10 per person, per program (cash only). Please bring a reusable container.

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In Conversation with Becka Mack - Fielding Estate Winery

Tuesday August 13 @ 6:30pm
Don’t miss out on this exclusive author event featuring Canadian romance author, Becka Mack! Becka will be in conversation with popular romance writer, Hannah Bonam-Young, as they discuss Becka’s her latest release, Fall with Me. Registration required. Cost is $20 per person (cash only). Get your ticket at ticketspice.com or pay in person at any branch location.

Adult Programs Continued

Smithville Stitchers - Smithville Branch

10:30am to 4:30pm; July 3, 4, 6 & August 7, 8, 10
Beginners and skilled quilters are invited to attend this monthly friendship-building program. Registration required.

Managing Your Waste - Smithville Branch

Tuesday August 20 @ 12:00pm
Presented by the Niagara Region Waste Management. Always feeling like you create too much waste? This interactive presentation focuses on the importance of managing your waste using the three R's: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. We will also be taking a closer look at Niagara Region's Recycling and Green Bin programs, while touching on some of the other programs and services offered. Registration required.

How to Register For Programs

Contact the library to register 905-957-3756 or via email at: info@westlincolnlibrary.ca. Online registration now available at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/west-lincoln-public-library-78036678533

Dog Days of Summer Reads

The Forever Dog Life by Karen Becker book cover  Pardon My Frenchie by Farrah Rochon book cover  The Queen's Faithful Companion by Elizabeth Knight book cover  Again Again by E. Lockhart book cover 

Lucky Dogs by Joowon Oh book cover  They Call Me No Sam! by Drew Daywalt book cover  Gooseberry by Robin Gow book cover  Lost Stick by Anoosha Syed book cover 

Library Branch Info

info@westlincolnlibrary.ca; westlincolnlibrary.ca

Caistorville Branch

front of Caistorville branch9549 York Street, Caistorville, ON N0A 1C0
905-692-4290
Tuesday & Wednesday: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Monday & Thursday: Closed

Smithville Branch

front of Smithville branch177 West Street, Smithville, ON L0R 2A0
905-957-3756
Monday & Friday: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Wellandport Branch

front of Wellandport branch5042 Canborough Road, Wellandport, ON L0R 2J0
905-386-6792
Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Monday, Friday & Sunday: Closed

Closures: Monday July 1 (Canada Day); Monday August 5 (Civic Holiday)

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