Summer Reading Program Registration
This program is perfect for children ages 3-13. This summer we are 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 open (see details below) and includes making jewelry, 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 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.
Weekly STEM Activities
Children of all ages are invited to our weekly STEM project program to learn about the world around them. These fun-filled crafts and activities incorporate science, coding, engineering, and more.
Fridays 1:30pm at Elmvale Branch. Cost: FREE. Registration required.
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.
Visit Asia: Henna and a Spinning Drum
Ages 3+ can come to the library to travel to India and receive cool tattoos using henna. Then, visit China and make your own spinning drum instrument! Tuesday July 29 at Elmvale Branch, 10:30am or 12pm or 3:30pm or 5pm. Thursday July 31 at Midhurst Branch, 10:30am or 5pm. Cost FREE. Registration is required.
Obstacle Course Across Europe
Ages 3+ can join us to learn about European countries, cultures, and landmarks by completing Europe-themed activities in this fun team-building obstacle course. This program will be run at the Elmvale Community Hall on Tuesday August 5 at 9:30am. This program will also run at the Midhurst Branch on Thursday August 7 at 10:30am or 5pm. Cost: FREE. Registration required.
Antarctic Snow Slime
Ages 7+ can join us to visit Antarctica and make your own slime. Add sparkles and snowflakes to make your slime look like the snow found all over this icy continent.
This program will be run at the Elmvale Community Hall on Tuesday August 12 at 9:30am. This program will also run at the Midhurst Branch on Thursday August 14 at 10:30am or 5pm. Cost: FREE. Registration required.
Australia Dot Painting
Ages 3+ can come decorate a boomerang using Australian Aboriginal dot painting techniques. Then, visit the Maori people of New Zealand and make your own Poi to use for dancing. Tuesday August 19 at Elmvale Branch at 10:30am or 12pm or 3:30pm or 5pm. This program will also run on Thursday August 21 at Midhurst Branch at 10:30am or 5pm. Cost: FREE. Registration required.