Summer Reading Program Registration
This program is perfect for children ages 3-13. This summer we will be travelling around the world to bring you the best programs in Springwater! You can register online on the Read Squared app to log your reading and win prizes. In branch program registration is NOW OPEN (see details below) and includes making jewelry, design your own hat, obstacle courses and much more! Go to our website and register today!
Stories in the Park
Families are invited to join us this summer outside for stories, snacks and fun in the park! We will be travelling to Homer Barrett Park Mondays 10:30am as well as different parks within Springwater so be sure to check our list below and register for one near you! Cost FREE. Ages 6 and under and their caregiver(s). Thursdays 10:30am on: July 10 at Glenhuron Park, July 17 at Anten Mills Park, July 24 at Hillsdale Community Park, July 31 at O’Neill Park, August 7 at Stone Manor Park, August 14 at Grenfell Park, August 21 at Minesing Park. Registration required.
Chalk the Block
It’s time for our annual Chalk the Block week in front of the library branch locations! We’ve been super impressed with all the hearts, stars, flowers, happy faces and animals you’ve drawn on the sidewalks outside our front doors and invite you back for another year of helping us create a cheerful entrance into the buildings. Chalk will be available during our branch open hours. Monday June 30 – Saturday July 5 (all branches are closed Tuesday July 1 for Canada Day). This is an unsupervised drop-in outdoor activity and parental supervision is required.
Canada Day Closure
Please note, all branches of Springwater Public Library will be closed Tuesday July 1 in observance of Canada Day. We will reopen to regular branch hours on Wednesday July 2.
Make your own Canada Day hat
Draw your own Canada-themed logo or design one using Canva. Print your design onto a baseball cap that you can take home and wear throughout the summer! Cost $5 per participant. Registration required.
Tuesday July 8 at Elmvale Branch: Ages 7+ at 10:30am or 3:30pm. Ages 3+ at 12pm or 5pm.
Thursday July 10 at Midhurst Branch: Ages 7+ at 10:30am or 3:30pm. Ages 3+ at 12pm or 5pm.
Visit Peru: Incan Jewelry and Cardboard Llama
Ages 3+ can come and travel back in time to the ancient Incan empire and make some salt dough Incan jewelry. Then, visit modern-day Peru, and make your own Peruvian Llama. Cost: FREE. Registration required. Tuesday July 15 at Elmvale Branch: 10:30am or 12pm or 3:30pm or 5pm.
Thursday July 17 at Midhurst Branch: 10:30am or 5pm.
African-Style Jewelry
Ages 7+ can come with us to Africa to make beautiful African-style jewelry. Weave colourful fabric bracelets and learn to create paper beads to use for unique jewelry. Cost: FREE. Registration required. Tuesday July 22 at Elmvale Branch: 10:30am or 12pm or 3:30pm or 5pm.
Thursday July 24 at Midhurst Branch: 10:30am or 5pm.
Kathy’s Retirement
Please join us to celebrate Kathy’s retirement on Wednesday July 23, 5pm-7pm at the Midhurst Branch. We will have live music and refreshments for all! Be sure to mark your calendar and drop by to wish Kathy well.