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Programs for Tweens

The Main Library offers a selection of fun programs for tweens. These programs are free. Registration remains open for 1 week after the listed date, unless otherwise noted. Registration may be in person or by telephone at 519-886-1310 ext. 129 (Main) or ext. 213 (McCormick).

Around the World: Chinese New Year

Travel the world with us and have fun learning about different cultures and their ways. Try different foods,
crafts, songs, stories and lots more! Dragons, stories, crafts and fun! Come and celebrate the Chinese
New Year with us! Ages 7 to 10 years old.

  • Date: Saturday, Jan. 16
  • Time: 2:30 to 3:30pm
  • Registration: Jan. 2
  • Location: McCormick

Chips and Dip

What goes with chips and dip? Reading of course! McCormick Branch Library is proud to announce its first
children’s book club for 10 to 12 year olds. Come join us for the fun!

  • Date: Wednesdays, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 31, April 28 and May 26
  • Time: 6:30 to 7:15pm
  • Registration: Jan. 6
  • Location: McCormick

Chutes and Ladders

Come and play a life-size game of Chutes and Ladders in honour of our ‘Let’s Read’ book Jacob Two-Two
meets the Hooded Fang
by Mordecai Richler. An excerpt of the book will be read to participants and then the
fun will begin. Please sign up with a partner

  • Date: Saturday, Jan. 23
  • Time: 2:00 to 3:00pm
  • Registration: Jan. 11
  • Location: Main

Knifty Knitters

Participants in this “knifty” club will learn the basics of knitting and complete an exciting knitting
project! Ages 7 to 12 years old.

  • Date: Saturdays, Jan. 23 to March 6
  • Time: 10:30 to 11:30am
  • Registration: Jan. 9
  • Location: McCormick

Clay Art

Let’s get creative! Make a colourful, textured scene using coloured clay. Ages 6 to 10.

  • Date: Saturday, Jan. 30
  • Time: 2:30 to 3:30pm
  • Registration: Jan. 15
  • Location: McCormick

Dumbledore’s Army: WPL’s Harry Potter Club

Come and join us in the Room of Requirement (aka The Auditorium)for our weekly Harry Potter Club. Games,
crafts, trivia and more! Ages 8 to 14 years old.

  • Date: Mondays, Feb. 8 to April 5
  • Time: 4:00 to 5:00pm
  • Registration: Jan. 25
  • Location: Main

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