ST. CATHARINES PUBLIC LIBRARY www.stcatharines.library.on.ca Teen and Tween Summer Reading Club (Ages 9-18) Hey teens, log your summer reading for a chance to win fantastic prizes! Fill out a ballot for every book you read. The more ballots you submit, the more chances you have to win one of our weekly prizes. At the end of the summer, all the ballots will be entered into our grand prize draws! The club begins on June 16. Reporting ends on August 18. TD Summer Reading Club (Ages 11 and under) Visit any St. Catharines Public Library location to register for the TD Summer Reading Club. Children choose their own reading materials, track their reading, and collect reading incentives when they report at the Library location at which they are registered. The club begins on June 16. Reporting ends on August 8. REGISTRATION: 1. Children must meet the minimum age requirement at the start of the program. 2. Register in person at any Library location. 3. Fees must be paid at the time of registration. 4. Programs may be cancelled due to insufficient interest. PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR ALL PROGRAMS.
CHILDREN Chess Club (Ages 6-9) Do you play chess? Would you like to learn how to play chess? Please join us for a series of chess workshops for both beginners and experienced players. Thursdays, July 5-August 9 1:00-2:30 pm Merritt Free Paw Patrol on a Roll! (Ages 2-5 plus caregiver) No job too big, no pup too small. Join us for this special storytime all about our favourite rescue crew! Friday, July 6 10:30-11:15 am Central, Story Hour Room Free Paper Circuits (Ages 7-10) Make simple electrical circuits on a flat piece of paper! We will connect copper tape and LEDs together to electrify your designs. Tuesday, July 10 2:30-3:30 pm Central, Story Hour Room Fee: $3.00 Marshmallow Crafts (Ages 6-9) Let s make structures that taste as good as they look. Using marshmallows, we will create different kinds of crafts and experiments. Wednesday, July 11 2:30-3:30 pm Central, Story Hour Room Fee: $2.00 STEM Summer (Ages 3-6 with caregiver) (Ages 7-12) Put your science, technological, engineering and math skills to the test! Try various STEM activities including Littlebits, Ozobots, and Code-a-pillar. Space is limited, please register in advance. Thursday, July 12 2:30-4:00 pm Port Dalhousie OR Wednesday, August 8 2:30-4:00 pm Merritt OR Friday, August 17 10:00-11:30 am Dr. Huq Fee: $2.00 Campfire Storytime (Ages 3-6 with caregiver) Gather around the fire for some spooky stories, enjoy a campfire treat, and make a glowing firefly craft to take home. Friday, July 20 10:30-11:30 am Dr. Huq OR Thursday, August 16 2:30-3:30 pm Port Dalhousie Fee: $3.00 2018 World Cup (Ages 8-12) Celebrate the 2018 World Cup games with us! We ll make fun crafts and play soccer-inspired party games. Wednesday, July 11 2:30-3:30 pm Merritt Fee: $2.00 PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE 2
Tower Challenges (Ages 8-12) Your engineering mission, if you choose to accept, is to build two of the tallest freestanding towers using only a bag of balloons, tape and pipe cleaners. Work quickly, but efficiently, as the safety of the world rests in your hands. Good luck. Wednesday, July 25 2:30-3:30 pm Merritt Fee: $2.00 Pop-Up @ the Market Drop-in at the at Market this summer as we pop-up for a special storytime. Hear some stories and learn about all the exciting programs and services we offer at the Library. Saturday, July 21 and Saturday, August 25 10:00-11:00 am Market Square Free 3D Printing for Kids (Ages 8-12) Discover the world of 3D printing and learn how to prepare and print 3D items. The program fee includes the printing of an item using up to 30 grams of filament. Printed items will need to be picked up at a later date. Tuesday, July 24 2:00-3:00 pm or 3:30-4:30 pm Friday, August 10 12:00-1:00 pm Wednesday, August 22 2:30-3:30 pm Central, Learning Resource Centre Fee: $5.00 + HST Ooey Gooey Science (Ages 6-11) Join us for some icky, creepy, and just plain gross science projects. Create a beautiful bird poop painting, drink your blood, turn your spit into super spit and make pretend snot. Tuesday, July 24 2:30-3:30 pm Dr. Huq Fee: $3.00 Pyjama Story Time (Ages 5 & under with caregiver) Wear your coziest pyjamas and join us for an evening of jungle animal stories and crafts. Jungle Animals Wednesday, July 25 6:30-7:15 pm Dr. Huq Free Fruits & Veggies Wednesday, August 22 6:30-7:15 pm Dr. Huq Free Pinkalicious & Peterrific (Ages 3-6 with caregiver) Pinkalicious and her brother Peter, stars of the PBS series and Victoria Kann s books, are the inspiration for stories, activities and a craft. Get ready for Pinktastic fun! Thursday, July 26 10:30-11:30 am Dr. Huq Fee: $2.00 Books & Bugs (Ages 4-8) Let s celebrate our insect friends at the library with a fun story and an insect themed craft and game. Friday, July 27 10:30-11:30 am Merritt Fee: $2.00 PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE 3
Super Snack Creations (Ages 8-12) Want to make and eat delicious snacks? Come join us and we ll cut, peel and create fun snacks that are healthy too! Space is limited please register early. Friday, August 3 2:30-3:30 pm Dr. Huq Fee: $5.00 Fitness Fun (Ages 6-10 with adult accompaniment) Join certified fitness instructor Jennifer Brown and learn various aerobic exercises that will get your body moving! Friday, July 27 2:30-3:15 pm Central, Mills Room Free Ozobots (Ages 5-8) Come play with Ozobots. These tiny robots can follow lines you draw on a piece of paper. We ll test them out, race them and code them to do all kinds of cool moves. Wednesday, August 1 2:30-3:30 pm Central, Story Hour Room Free Beach Bonanza (Ages 4-8) Come for an awesome storytime that will whisk you away for some fun in the sun at the beach! Hear some great stories and make your very own jellyfish to take home with you! Thursday, August 2 10:30-11:30 am Dr. Huq Fee: $2.00 Ice Cream Science (Ages 8-12) Get the scoop on ice cream science! Experiment with making your own ice cream. We will learn the science behind ice cream and make our own ice cream to eat and enjoy. Thursday, August 9 2:30-3:30 pm Dr. Huq Fee: $4.00 Bruce the Bear Storytime (Ages 3-6 with caregiver) Join us for a storytime all about the Bruce the Bear books by Ryan T. Higgins. Bruce is a loveable and grumpy bear who has a big surprise! We will read the stories, play games and make a bear craft. Friday, August 10 10:30-11:30 am Merritt Fee: $2.00 Dino Dig Storytime (Ages 5-8) Join us for a morning of stories, crafts and snacks that are all about dinosaurs! Tuesday, August 14 10:30-11:30 am Central, Story Hour Room Fee: $2.00 PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE 4
Kindergarten 101 (Ages 3-4 with caregiver) This program is designed for children who are starting Kindergarten in September. With a focus on language, social and personal development, the program will help children prepare for Kindergarten through literacy and musical activities. Caregivers must participate for the last 15 minutes of the program each week. Program runs for 3 weeks. Please register in advance as space is limited. Tuesdays, August 14-28 10:30-11:15 am Dr. Huq OR Wednesdays, August 15-29 10:30-11:15 am Merritt Free Storytime Show and Tell (Ages 2-5 plus caregiver) Share your passion with your friends at Storytime! Enjoy some songs, stories, and bring your favourite stuffed animal, book; whatever you re passionate about! Friday, August 17 10:30-11:15 am Central, Story Hour Room Free Art Attack (Ages 6-9) Feed your passion for art and join us for a fun filled hour to express your artistic side! Wednesday, August 22 10:30-11:30 Central, Story Hour Room Free Harry Potter Escape Room (Ages 7-11 with caregiver) You are locked in Azkaban and only have 45 minutes to escape. The clock is ticking. In teams of 3-6 people, you will need to solve puzzles, find hidden clues, and use your logic and observations skills to find your key to freedom! Saturday, August 25 10:00-4:00 pm Central, Rotary/Bankers Room Fee: $3.00/per person PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE 5
TWEEN Chess Club (Ages 10-15) Do you play chess? Would you like to learn how to play chess? Please join us for a series of chess workshops for both beginners and experienced players. Thursdays, July 5-August 9 10:30 am 12:00 noon Merritt Free Level Up! Tween Video Game Club (Ages 8-13) If you love video games, this club is for you. Each week we will be playing a variety of competitive and co-operative games. Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19 3:30-4:30 pm Thursdays, August 2, 9, 16 3:30-4:30 pm Central Library Mills Room Free Button Mosaics (Ages 10-14) Mosaics create pictures using different pieces and colours. Create your own unique mosaic using a variety of buttons in different colours and shapes. Friday July 6 2:30-3:30 pm Central Library, Story Hour Room Fee $2.00 Bubble Art (Ages 9-13) Learn how to make unique pieces of art with bubbles. Be prepared to get messy and make pictures that are sure to pop. Saturday, July 7 2:30 3:30 pm Central Library, Story Hour Room Fee $1.00 Cupcake Wars (Ages 9-14) Choose any book and create a cupcake creation inspired by, or related to, that book. We will have awards for tastiest book-to-cupcake interpretation and the most daring cupcake! Tuesday, July 10 2:30-3:30 pm Dr. Huq Fee: $3.00 Summer Snow Globes (Ages 9-14) Snow globes are too fun to just be a winter activity. Join us as we make summer themed snow globes and embrace the warmth and cheer Tuesday, July 17 2:30-3:30 pm Merritt Fee: $4.00 Tween STEM Time (Ages 9-14) Experiment and play with some of the Library s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math equipment. There will be Little Bit challenges and Ozobots available, among other equipment. Friday, July 20 4:00-5:00 pm Central Library, Story Hour Room Free 3D Design for Tweens (Ages 10-14) Learn to create simple 3D designs and become familiar with Tinkercad design application. The program fee includes the printing of an item using up to 30 grams of filament. Printed items will need to be picked up at a later date. Participants require a valid email address. Wednesday, July 18 and 25 2:30-3:30 pm Wednesday, August 8 and 15 2:30-3:30 pm Central, Learning Resource Centre Fee: $5.00 + HST Duct Tape Crafts (Ages 9-14) Duct tape is good for everything. Use this versatile material to make a wallet or cell phone case. The only limit is your imagination! Thursday July 26 2:30-3:30 pm Central Library, Story Hour Room Fee $3.00 Sharpie Painting for Tweens (Ages 9-14) Sharpies are not just the boring black they used to be - they now come in lots of different colours. Create vibrant, beautiful pieces of abstract art using these fun markers and rubbing alcohol. Friday August 3 2:30-3:30 pm Central Library, Story Hour Room Fee $ 4.00 PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE 6
Game On! (Ages 9-14) If you love video games, join us to play a variety of Xbox One games including Kung Fu Panda, Plants vs. Zombies and Rocket League. Tuesday, August 14 2:00-3:30 pm Dr. Huq Fee: $2.00 Paper Bouquets (Ages 9-14) Make all kinds of colourful flowers using only tissue paper, construction paper, and a few other supplies. Saturday August 18 2:30-3:30 pm Central Library Story Hour Room Fee $1.00 TEEN Baby Sitting Course (Ages 11-15) This Red Cross course offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. You will learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups. Participants will receive a Red Cross Babysitter s Manual and Completion certificate. Saturday July 21 9:30-2:00 pm Central Library, Mills Room Fee:$50 with $10 deposit at registration 3D Printing for Teens (Ages 13-17) Discover the world of 3D printing and learn how to prepare and print 3D items. The program fee includes the printing of an item using up to 30 grams of filament. Printed items will need to be picked up at a later date. Tuesday, July 24 6:30-7:30 pm Central, Learning Resource Centre Fee: $5.00 + HST Game On!(Ages 12-16) If you love video games, join us to play a variety of Xbox One games including Kung Fu Panda, Plants vs. Zombies and Rocket League. Thursday, July 26 6:00-7:30 pm Merritt Fee: $2.00 + HST Fandom Fever (Ages 13-17) Star Wars vs. Star Trek, Marvel vs. DC, Harry Potter vs. Doctor Who. Which fandom has the biggest following? Come to the Central Library and test out your knowledge through an epic trivia show down! Saturday July 28 2:30-3:30 pm Central Library, Mills Room Free Learning to Drive (Ages 15-18) Are you preparing to write the G1 test? Join us as an instructor from Apex Driving Academy gives suggestions and pointers to be successful as you start your driving journey.registration in advance is required. Saturday August 4 10:00 am -12:00 pm Central Library Mills Room Free DIY Nail Decoration (Ages 11-16) Learn some tips and tricks for making your nails look fabulous. Bring your favourite colour of nail polish, a nail file, and pick up some healthy nail painting information. Wednesday, August 15 2:30-3:30 pm Dr. Huq Fee: $4.00 + HST Sharpie Painting for Teens (Ages 13-17) Sharpies are not just the boring black they used to be - they now come in lots of different colours. Create vibrant, beautiful pieces of abstract art using these fun markers and rubbing alcohol. Thursday August 16 6:30-7:30 pm Central Library, Story Hour Room Fee: $4.00 +HST Mug Art (Ages 12-16) Express yourself by turning a plain mug into a vibrant piece of art, using your creativity (and some permanent markers). Friday, August 24 2:30-3:30 Central Library, Story Hour Room Fee $5.00 + HST PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE 7
ST. CATHARINES PUBLIC LIBRARY JULY SUMMER PROGRAMS 2018 FOR CHILDREN Tuesday, July 3 Wednesday, July 4 Thursday, July 5 Friday, July 6 Saturday, July 7 Paw Patrol (C) Tuesday, July 10 Wednesday, July 11 Thursday, July 12 Friday, July 13 Saturday, July 14 Paper Circuits (C) Marshmallow Crafts (C) 2018 World Cup (M) STEM Summer (P) Tuesday, July 17 Wednesday, July 18 Thursday, July 19 Friday, July 20 Saturday, July 21 Campfire Storytime (H) Tuesday, July 24 Wednesday, July 25 Thursday, July 26 Friday, July 27 Saturday, July 28 3D Printing for Kids (C) Ooey Gooey Science (H) Tower Challenges (M) Pyjama Storytime (H) Pinkalicious & Peterrific (H) Books & Bugs (M) Fitness Fun (C) Tuesday, July 31 C Central H Dr. Huq Family Library Branch M Merritt Branch P Port Dalhousie Branch PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE AT ANY ST. CATHARINES PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATION PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE. 8
ST. CATHARINES PUBLIC LIBRARY AUGUST SUMMER PROGRAMS 2018 FOR CHILDREN Wednesday, August 1 Thursday, August 2 Friday, August 3 Saturday, August 4 Ozobots (C) Beach Bonanza (H) Super Snack Creations (H) Tuesday, August 7 Wednesday, August 8 Thursday, August 9 Friday, August 10 Saturday, August 11 STEM Summer (M) Ice Cream Science (H) Bruce the Bear Storytime (M) 3D Printing for Kids (C) Tuesday, August 14 Wednesday, August 15 Thursday, August 16 Friday, August 17 Saturday, August 18 Dino Dig Storytime (C) Kindergarten 101 (H) Kindergarten 101 (M) Campfire Storytime (P) Storytime Show & Tell (C) STEM Summer (H) Tuesday, August 21 Wednesday, August 22 Thursday, August 23 Friday, August 24 Saturday, August 25 Kindergarten 101 (H) Kindergarten 101 (M) Art Attack (C) 3D Printing for Kids (C) Harry Potter Escape Room (C) Tuesday, August 28 Wednesday, August 29 Thursday, August 30 Friday, August 31 Kindergarten 101 (H) Kindergarten 101 (M) Pyjama Storytime (H) C Central H Dr. Huq Family Library Branch M Merritt Branch P Port Dalhousie Branch PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE AT ANY ST. CATHARINES PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATION PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE. 9
ST. CATHARINES PUBLIC LIBRARY JULY SUMMER PROGRAMS 2018 FOR TWEENS & TEENS Tuesday, July 3 Wednesday, July 4 Thursday, July 5 Friday, July 6 Saturday, July 7 Level-Up (C) Button Mosaics (C) Bubble Art (C) Tuesday, July 10 Wednesday, July 11 Thursday, July 12 Friday, July 13 Saturday, July 14 Cupcake Wars (H) Level-Up (C) Tuesday, July 17 Wednesday, July 18 Thursday, July 19 Friday, July 20 Saturday, July 21 Summer Snow Globes (M) Tween STEM Time (C) 3D Design (C) Level-Up (C) Tween STEM Time (C) Baby Sitting Course (C) Tuesday, July 24 Wednesday, July 25 Thursday, July 26 Friday, July 27 Saturday, July 28 3D Printing for Teens (C) 3D Design (C) Game On (M) Duck Tape Crafts (C) Fandom Fever (C) Tuesday, July 31 C Central H Dr. Huq Family Library Branch M Merritt Branch P Port Dalhousie Branch PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE AT ANY ST. CATHARINES PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATION PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE. 10
ST. CATHARINES PUBLIC LIBRARY AUGUST SUMMER PROGRAMS 2018 FOR TWEENS & TEENS Wednesday, August 1 Thursday, August 2 Friday, August 3 Saturday, August 4 Level-Up (C) Sharpie Painting (C) Learning to Drive (C) Tuesday, August 7 Wednesday, August 8 Thursday, August 9 Friday, August 10 Saturday, August 11 3D Design (C) Level-Up (C) Tuesday, August 14 Wednesday, August 15 Thursday, August 16 Friday, August 17 Saturday, August 18 Game On (H) 3D Design (C) DIY Nail Decoration (H) Level-Up (C) Sharpie Painting (C) Paper Bouquets (C) Tuesday, August 21 Wednesday, August 22 Thursday, August 23 Friday, August 24 Saturday, August 25 Mug Art (C) Tuesday, August 28 Wednesday, August 29 Thursday, August 30 Friday, August 31 C Central H Dr. Huq Family Library Branch M Merritt Branch PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE. 11
LIBRARY LOCATIONS 18 th Annual Creative Writing Competition for Teens Teens, 12-18 years of age who live or study in the Niagara Region, are invited to submit original works of poetry and/or short stories. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners and the runners-up in each category. Details and entry forms are available at all Library locations and on the Library s website. Deadline for submissions is July 31, 2018. CENTRAL LIBRARY 54 Church Street, L2R 7K2 905-688-6103, fax 905-688-6292 Tues. - Thurs. Friday Saturday Sunday 10 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm 9 am - 5 pm 1:30 pm - 5 pm *Oct. - Dec.* *Jan. - May* #FeedYourPassion Teen and Tween Photography Contest (Ages 9-18) The theme for the 2018 photography contest is: #FeedYourPassion. This year we want pictures of your favourite foods. Entries will be judged by members of the St. Catharines Photographic Club in two age categories: one for tweens (9-14) and one for teens (15-18). No photographs of people, please! For full contest details, pick up an entry form at any Branch of the St. Catharines Public Library or visit the Library s website. The Contest will run from June 1 to August 15, 2018. Winners will be notified in September 2018 For more information, please call 905-688-6103, ext. 227. DR. HUQ FAMILY LIBRARY BRANCH 425 Carlton Street, L2M 4W8 905-934-7511 Tues. - Fri. Saturday Sunday MERRITT LIBRARY BRANCH 149 Hartzel Road, L2P 1N6 905-682-3568 Tues. - Fri. Saturday 10 am - 8 pm 9 am - 5 pm 1:30 pm - 5 pm *Oct. - Dec.* *Jan. - May* 10 am - 8 pm 9 am - 5 pm PORT DALHOUSIE LIBRARY BRANCH 23 Brock Street, L2N 5E1 905-646-0220 Tuesday Thursday Saturday 1 pm - 8 pm 10 am - 8 pm 11 am - 4 pm Visit www.stcatharines.library.on.ca for more information 12