This month, the League of Canadian Poets invites us to celebrate National Poetry Month using the theme Family.
Writing poetry is an amazing way to explore sometimes joyous and sometimes complicated subjects.
Need some inspiration? Check out some how-to poetry books for kids at your local library:
- Great Tips on Writing Poetry by Yvonne Pearson;
- Writing a Poem by Cecilia Minden; and
- How to Write a Poem by Kwame Alexander.
Do you enjoy reading poetry more than writing it? Enjoy it read aloud to you with a digital audiobook on our Libby app, including books with poems by historical poets like Emily Dickinson, William Blake and Elizabeth Barret Browning, and more contemporary poets like Rupi Kaur, Zetta Elliot and Mary Lambert.
Continue the celebration of family with Ancestry Library Edition, the premiere online resource for anyone doing genealogy research. It can be used for free from our public computers or wi-fi. To help answer your more complicated genealogical questions, the Harriston and Mount Forest branches will be hosting “Ask an Archivist” programs this month.
Ask an Archivist (adults)
Researching your house? Need a little more help with your genealogy search? Bring your questions and join us for a chat with a staff member from the Wellington County Archives. Drop in to Harriston or book a 45-minute time slot at Mount Forest.
Harriston: Monday, April 14, 3 to 6pm.
Mount Forest: Tuesday, April 22, 1 to 4pm.
ARTHUR BRANCH
(519-848-3999)
Stuffie Sleepover: PA Day Fun! (Kids)
Bring your stuffed animal to the library for a sleepover adventure! What will those cute and cuddly creatures get up to overnight in the library? Please register.
Friday, April 4, 2 to 3pm
Craft and Create: Big Stitch Quilting (Adults)
Big stitch quilting is a type of quilting that can be completed exclusively by hand, so you don’t need a sewing machine. Join us to learn the basics of this form of quilting and create a small project using library provided materials. Fabric will be provided; however, if you have your own stash of scraps you wish to use, please feel free to bring them. Please register.
Saturday, April 26, 12:30 to 2pm.
CLIFFORD BRANCH
(519-327-8328)
Teen Café: Clay Coasters (Tweens and Teens)
Join us for a night of crafting as we create unique and decorative coasters out of air-dry clay using an assortment of stamps and paints. Please register.
Wednesday, April 23, 5 to 6pm
DRAYTON BRANCH
(519-638-3788)
PA Day at the Movies: Moana 2 (All Ages)
Join us on your day off from school for a showing of Moana 2. Bring a blanket and we’ll provide the popcorn! Running time 100 minutes; rated G. Adult accompaniment is required for children under 8 years. Drop in.
Friday, April 4, 2 to 3:30pm
Cricut Creations: Customized Reusable Tote Bag (Adults)
Learn to use the Cricut cutting machine and Cricut EasyPress heat press to customize a reusable tote bag! Please register.
Thursday, April 10, 2 to 3pm
HARRISTON BRANCH
(519-338-2396)
Exploring the Great Courses: Mediterranean Cooking (Adults)
Learn how to access The Great Courses through Kanopy using your library card. Then enjoy the first lesson of a Great Courses class with us in a no-pressure environment. This month we will watch the first lesson of Mediterranean Cooking. Please bring a pen and paper if you wish to take notes. Popcorn and sparkling water will be served. Please register.
Wednesday, April 23, 7 to 7:45pm
MOUNT FOREST BRANCH
(519-323-4541)
PA Day: Beaded Name Bracelets and Keychains (Kids, Tweens, Families)
Join the Mount Forest Library and make a fun beaded name bracelet or keychain to keep or give away. All supplies are provided. Registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome.
Friday, April 4, 10:30 to 11:30am
PALMERSTON BRANCH
(519-343-2142)
PA Day At the Movies: HitPig (Kids)
Join us on your day off from school for a showing of HitPig. Bring a blanket and we’ll provide the popcorn! Running time 85 minutes; rated G. Adult accompaniment is required for children under 8 years. Drop in.
Friday, April 4, 10:30am to 12pm
Intro to 3D Printing (Kids, Teens and Adults)
Dive into the basics of 3D printing. This will include a printer orientation, software basics and transferring print files. Leave this programme with the skills required to start your first 3D print. Children eight and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Please register, space is limited.
Tuesday, April 29, 6 to 7pm
