Mysteries & Magic March Break-Day Camp

Programs for Children and Teens

• After School At the Library
• Craft Zone @ the Library
• Decorate Me

Preschool Programs

• Bedtime Stories
• Meet Me @ the Library
• Read, Rhyme & Giggle
• Storytime

Other

• Family Literacy Day
• Freedom to Read Week
• Stories to Share

Kids Central

• Jumpstart
• Phonic Games
• YTV

After School At the Library

Kids, join us at the Library after school. One week per month is devoted to girls, one to boys, one is for aspiring young writers, and one for those who enjoy crafts. Maximum of 10 participants per program. Ages 8+.

Call your library to register for the programs(s) of your choice.

• Bridgewater: 543-9222
• Lunenburg:  634-8008
• Thomas H. Raddall (Liverpool): 354-5270

ALL programs are 3:30-4:30pm

GIRL POWER

Create A Fairy

Create your own fairy from your name. Share fairy stories and magic.

Smart Girls Rule!

Chat about how being smart and applying yourself in school makes you strong, capable and awesome. Make a unique friendship bracelet and/or bring your LEGO and build unique creations.

• Bridgewater Library-February 22
• Lunenburg Library-February 21
• Thomas H. Raddall Library-February 23

BOYS R US

Brain Power

 Build and create unique structures using marshmallows and toothpicks.

Lego Challenge

Bring in your own LEGO, set up a station to design and build alone or with others for friendly competition.

• Bridgewater Library-February 1 & February 29
• Lunenburg Library-January 31 & February 28
• Thomas H. Raddall Library-February 2 & March 1

PAGES
Scrabble

Join us and play while you improve your vocabulary and spelling.

Write and Rant!

Go on and on...this is your chance - write about what bothers you and have an opportunity to purge by reading aloud and sharing with others (only if you want to).

• Bridgewater Library-February 8 & March 7
• Lunenburg Library-February 7 & March 6
• Thomas H. Raddall Library-February 9 & March 8

CREATIVE ENDEAVORS
Decorate

Bring in a small box, canvas bag or an old teacup and decorate it with beads, paints and other materials.

Cork Animals

Create tiny, fuzzy, fun creatures.

• Bridgewater Library-February 15 & March 21
• Lunenburg Library-February 14 & March 20
• Thomas H. Raddall Library-February 16 & March 22

Craft Zone @ the Library

Join us at the Craft Zone, once a month on Saturdays. Paint, draw make jewelry or a collage, depending on your artistic mood. Whatever you decide to do, it will be creative and fun! Drop in, Ages 5+. Under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Decorate Me

Help decorate the Library for Valentine's Day and for spring. Materials provided. All ages, drop in.

Saturdays, January 28 & March 24

• Bridgewater Library 2-3pm
• Lunenburg Library 2-3pm
• Thomas H. Raddall Library (Liverpool) 10:30-11:30am

Freedom to Read Week

Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. This freedom is guaranteed to all Canadians under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Stop by the Library for a display of books that have been banned or challenged.

All Libraries from February 26-March 3, 2012.

Mysteries & Magic

March Break-Day Camp at the Library

Conjure up a day of fun with mystery and magic at the Library. The Library will host free full-day and half-day camps during March Break.

FULL DAY (10am-3pm)

Use your creativity to make a unique magic wand, then use your special wand to become a magician, a fairy godmother or whatever your imagination can conjure. Participate in improv and theatre games designed to get you up and active. After lunch (bring your own bagged lunch), enjoy Georges Island, an adventure movie. Finish off the day with special guest Mr. J as he presents The Magic of Reading, a high-energy, interactive, feel-good magic show.

HALF DAY (12:30-3pm)

Join the camp at mid-day and enjoy the adventure movie, Georges Island. Finish off the day with special guest Mr. J as he presents The Magic of Reading, a high energy, interactive, feel-good magic show.

Registration is necessary as space is limited. For kids aged 5-12. Kids who register for the full day should bring a brown bag lunch.

PLEASE NOTE: The full-day camp for Bridgewater library is now FULL.

Programs for Preschoolers

The following dates apply to Meet Me at the Library, Read, Rhyme and Giggle, Storytime and Bedtime Stories. Children and their caregivers are welcome to attend one or more of the programs. See programs descriptions for times and registration information. Registratin for Session #2 begins February 13.

There will be no storytime from March 12-15 (March Break) or Monday. April 9 (Easter Monday).

Bedtime Stories

Wear your pjs & bring a cuddly friend. Join in songs, rhymes and activities to help you get ready for bedtime. Each session will close with a lullaby song. Children and parent/caregivers. Call your library to register.

Thursday evenings, once a month. 7-7:30pm

• Bridgewater Library-January 19, February 16, March 29
• Lunenburg Library-January 26, February 23, March 22
• Thomas H. Raddall Library-January 26, February 23, March 22

Meet Me @ the Library

Bring your coffee and enjoy this drop-in social time. Meet other new parents, and see what the Library has to offer you and your new baby. Babies (newborn to 2yrs + caregiver). No registration necessary.

• Bridgewater Library-Mondays OR Wednesdays 10:10-10:25am
• Lunenburg Library-Tuesdays 10:10-10:25am
• Thomas H. Raddall Library-Thursdays 10:10-10:25am

Read, Rhyme & Giggle

Join Miss Barbara at the Library to read, rhyme and giggle your way to fun for you and your baby. Rhymes and stories for newborn to 24 months of age. Call your library to register.

• Bridgewater Library, 543-9222-Monday OR Wednesday 10:30-10:50am
• Lunenburg Library, 634-8008-Tuesdays 10:30-10:50am
• Thomas H. Raddall Library, 354-5270-Thursdays 10:30-10:50am
   

Storytime

Families can enjoy 30 minutes of stories and songs with Miss Barbara. Age: 3-5. Call your lilbrary to register. All Sessions are from 11-11:30am

Stories to Share

Stories to Share is a great new service that suggests 100 terrific books to read with your preschool age children. Reading together as a family prepares your child for school, encourages a love of reading and helps with vocabulary development. Drop by the Library to pick up a checklist of all 100 books, and a Stories to Share bag with a set of five books. The bags will be available at any Town or Mobile Library.  The complete booklist can also be found Here

Stories to Share bags generously provided by a grant through the Resource Recovery Fund Board.