Port Colborne Public Library

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There are still available spots in the 1-2:30 p.m. Painting with Kyla class on Thursday, September 28. This month's painting is an Algonquin Sunset. Cost: $15. Pre-registration is required.

Congratulations to Freya who designed the winning submission for our September bookmark contest. The theme was “Outer Space”. All of the wonderful design submissions for the contest will be on display in the Children’s Room throughout September.

Did you know that @NASA once sent ladybugs on a shuttle to space? We have ladybug craft take-and-makes available this week while supplies last! Craft your own ladybug and take it wherever you'd like 🐞

Our summer scavenger hunt was so popular we've decided to keep it going! This week's scavenger hunt in the Children's Room is truck themed. Stop by and see how many you can find for a prize 🚛

RECOMMENDED READS | Jean recommends reading The Spoon Stealer by Lesley Crewe. "Emmeline tells the story of her amazing life to a small group of friends. Only one know her secret... funny, poignant, and just plain heartwarming. Five Stars!" to read more: portcolborne.ca/library/reviews

What's a pumpkin's favourite genre? Pulp fiction 🎃 Come take a look at all of our Fall books on display in the Children's Room!

Are you a Hoopla fan? Try out Hoopla's BingePasses! BingePasses allow you to borrow as many items you'd like from a collection over 7 days. With the Curiosity Stream BingePass, you can access thousands of films, shows, and series for free.

We wager that there are plenty of ship enthusiasts in Port Colborne... Some of you may even like a good non-fiction book about shipwreck, mutiny, and murder! ⚓️We have both regular and large print editions of this popular title.

BIRCHWAY NIAGARA | Wed. Sept. 20, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join @BirchwayNiagara and learn about communication, boundaries, safety planning, and how to know if your relationship is healthy. Learn how to help someone who may be experiencing abuse. Confidential meeting space available.

📢Calling all teens! Did you know the library has a ton of resources for you? Video games Board games Non-fiction for all of your research project needs Computers/print services for things like resumes and homework Graphic novels and teen fiction Some great TV shows and movies!

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Congratulations to our Summer Story Walk winner Isabelle! We had 53 readers guess the correct answer on our contest 🦋

"HAVE THAT TALK" SERIES | Tues. Sept. 19 & 26, 10:30-12 pm Learn about how you can take action to reduce stigma, increase support, and encourage people to get help. Pre-register. Free!

Are you a prize-winning reader who loves Canadian fiction? If so, the Scotiabank Giller Prize 2023 longlist is now available online! The winner will be announced on November 13. Who do you think should win? scotiabankgillerprize.ca/the-scotiabank…

Congratulations to our Adult Summer Reading Club winner Terry! Thank you to everyone who participated and gave us their book recommendations. Keep an eye out as we will be sharing all of the reviews on social media 👀

📖 What better way to unwind after a busy back-to-school week than with a nice, relaxing story time? Join Shelly in the Children's Room on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Drop in, free.

You can read for fun, to learn, to practice, to exercise your brain, to reduce stress, to improve communication... the list goes on and on! Happy International Literacy Day 🌎 #LiteracyDay

TOT TIME | Thursdays, Sept. 14, 21, & 28, 2023, 10:15-11 a.m. Back by popular demand! Enjoy stories, crafts, and a circle-time. For ages 2 to 5 accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Pre-register. Free.

Congratulations to our Teen BINGO Challenge winner Ava! Thank you to all of the teens who read for our summer book BINGO. A total of 81 books were read 📖