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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.

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

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

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.

Teen & All Ages Programs

Teens

Cosplay Club - Smithville Branch

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.

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

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.

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.