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Summer Reading
Anyone can stop by our drop in programs over the summer, details for the drop-in programs can be found in their age category. To register for Summer programs check out everything we have on offer on our Eventbrite Page
Kids Corner - TD Summer Reading Club and Summer Programs
Children’s Reading Challenge (0-5) & (6-12)
Read the most books this summer and report what you've read to the library to claim the grand prize for your age category! Plus, once a week when you report in you can get weekly check-in prizes!
School vs. School Challenge
Tell us which school you attend to participate in the School vs. School Challenge. The school with the highest percentage of participation will win books for their library. Winners will be announced following Labour Day.
TDSRC Dock-In Week - August 4-8
This week only check-in for an extra chance to win! Claim your weekly prizes and enter your name into a draw to win an LED drawing board. For ages 0-12.
Children's Prizes
Ages 0-5
Win a Gymnic Rody Max Bounce Horse, weighted Axolotl plushie and a 7-inch Kids Tablet. Prize sponsored by Stanpac.
Ages 6-12
Win a Nintendo Switch Lite and Travel Case.
Prize sponsored by Smithville Pharmacy.
Weekly Check-In Prizes (Ages 0-12)
Check-in every week and claim a weekly prize. Roll the dice and answer a question for a second weekly prize. Prizes sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Drop-In Programs
These super fun programs don't require you to register, but all the details can be found on our Eventbrite page!
- Chess Club - Smithville Branch, Ongoing
- For Goodness Cakes - Smithville Branch. July 4 at 10:30AM
- Aloha Storytime - Smithville Branch. Tuesdays at 11:00AM, starting July 7
- Hang 10 - Caistorville Branch. Tuesdays at 6:30PM, starting July 7
- Ripley's Aquarium Virtual Visit - Smithville Branch/Online. July 14 at 10:15AM
- School Bus Storytime & Preschool Social - Smithville Branch. August 18 at 11:00AM
- **Summer Send Off Party** - Smithville Branch. August 22 at 1:30PM
Registration Required Programs
Space in these programs is limited, head over to Eventbrite to reserve your spot today.
- Beach Jams - Smithville Branch. Thursdays at 1:30PM, starting July 2
- Seafarer Science - Wellandport Branch. Wednesdays at 3:00pm, starting July 8
- Ocean Crafts - Caistorville Branch. Saturdays at 11:00AM, starting July 11
Teens & Adults - Bookopoly
Play Bookopoly! Pick up a game board from any West Lincoln Public Library branch or download a game board you can print at home (Accessible format available upon request). Complete a property set to get 1 ballot for the grand prize draw. Complete all Chance, Destination, or Community Chest challenge sets to get 2 ballots towards the grand prize draw. Complete a full game board and get a gift bag! Winners will be announced following Labour Day.
Not sure where to start with all our challenges? Check out our Blog for guidance!
Teen Prize and Programs (Ages 13-17)
Win Sony Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones with Microphone and Alexa Voice Control. Prize sponsored by Crawford Chiropractic.
Adult Prizes and Programs (Ages 18+)
Win a Kobo Libra Colour 7" eReader and Travel Case
Prize sponsored by The Wayne Schilstra Team.
Special Programs
These programs require you contact the library directly to register or just require information you can find on this page (Geocaching). They cannot be registered for through Eventbrite. Stop by and see us and we will get you ready to go!
Pirate Treasure Geocaching - All Branches
Saturday July 4 to September 5 - All Day
Find a cache, take out one coin, and place the container back where you found it for the next person to find. Collect three different coloured coins for a small prize and all nine for a big prize! Only one prize per participant. To get started, check out the Map below!
Coordinates
Smithville
- 43.101500, -79.549948
- 43.101893, -79.549925
- 43.102347, -79.549767
Caistorville
- 43.003853, -79.4730465
- 43.050742, -79.715981
- 43.050782, -79.7164876
Wellandport
- 43.0027206, -79.473316
- 43.0035942, -79.4731605
- 43.003853, -79.4730465
AI Essentials Certification - All Branches
Appointment Only - July 6 to August 29
Book now and don’t miss this opportunity to get certified in AI Essentials for free! Learn the basics of how AI works and how to use it safely. Educational licenses donated by Zivo. Space is limited. By appointment only.
Sweet Treats- Smithville Branch
Saturdays - 2:00pm; July 11 & August 1
Learn the basics of baking! In July we will be baking lemon blueberry whoopie pies and in August we’ll be making German peach kuchen and iced tea. Recommended for tweens ages 10-13. Cost is $5 per person (cash only). Non-refundable. Registration required.
Swedish Weaving Workshop - Smithville Branch
Saturdays - 10:30am-2:30pm; July 18; August 15 & September 26
Swedish weaving is a surface embroidery technique that creates decorative patterns on fabric without the thread showing on the back. See website for project details. No experience necessary. Cost varies per session (cash only, includes cost of weaving kit). Non-refundable. Registration required. Bring your own lunch.