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November/December 2024
What's New & Library Updates
VR @ Wellandport
Attention all gamers! If you love Virtual Reality (VR) gaming try out the Oculus Quest 2 headset at our Wellandport branch. Available games include: Beat Saber, Rec Room, Gorilla Tag and Demeo. First come, first served. For in-house use only.
Calling All Artists
Feature your work on our Art Cube in Smithville. December to February will feature monochrome artwork, using only black and white to emphasize form, contrast, and the absence of color. Apply to be our next artist by visiting westlincolnlibrary.ca/art.html and submitting our online form.
Out with the old and in with the...
new newsletter! Starting January 2025 our newsletter will have a fresh new look and include three months of programs and events.
Featured Programs & Events
Child Passenger Safety Presentation - Smithville Branch
Saturday November 2 @ 11:00am
Do you have questions about your child's car seat or booster seat? Parents and
caregivers are welcome to attend this presentation and information booth on child passenger safety by CPSAC.org instructor Jennifer Liscombe. Get the information you need to make the best choices about keeping your child safe in the vehicle. Registration required.
Local Veteran's Week Celebration - Smithville Branch
On November 8th at 4:00pm we will be joined by West Lincoln Historical Society member and local author, Joanne McClaren, for a fascinating presentation profiling local veterans that served in World War I & II. Drop-in.
High Five a Librarian - All Branches
High-five! Visit any of our branches throughout the week of November 18th to celebrate the awesome staff members who help our library run by giving them a high-five. We’ll have special little giveaways all week for our tiniest high-fivers, so stop in every day! Drop-in.
Stories With Santa - Smithville Branch
Thursday December 19 @ 10:30am
Gather ‘round! Santa is stopping by to share heartwarming holiday stories and to hear all about your holiday wishes! Drop-in.
Children
Letters to Santa
Starting November 1 write a letter to Santa and drop it off at any of our library locations. Mailing deadline is December 6. In partnership with Canada Post.
Adults
Knitting Circle - Smithville
Wednesdays @ 1:30pm
Come be a part of our weekly social knitting circle.
Children's Programs
Children's Programs
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten - All Branches
Ongoing
Attention parents and caregivers: join this growing movement to read every child 1,000 books before kindergarten. Reading to your infant/toddler/child teaches vocabulary, introduces the connection between pictures and words and creates lasting bonds. Register at any Branch to begin your journey. We‘ll keep a log of the number of books read and offer incentives along the way.
Caistorville Crafternoon - Caistorville Branch
Alternating Saturdays @ 2:00pm; November 2 to December 14
Come and spend the afternoon creatively crafting with library staff. Recommended for children ages 8 to 12. Registration required.
Maker Mondays - Smithville Branch
Alternating Mondays @ 6:00pm; November 4 to December 16
Learn how to create new projects every Maker Monday using our amazing MakerSpace equipment and other STEAM techniques. Recommended for children ages 8 to 12. Registration required.
Story Skate - Community Centre Arena
Tuesdays @ 11:00am; November 5 to November 26
Enjoy this free movement-based short story time on the ice that includes music, dancing and fun props. Parental supervision is mandatory. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.
Tinker Time - Caistorville Branch
Alternating Saturdays @ 11:00am; November 9 to December 21
It’s time to tinker! Join us for an introductory robotics series where we explore coding, circuits, Ozobots and the Sphero programmable robots. Recommended for children ages 6 to 10. Registration required.
Afterschool Arts & Crafting - Smithville Branch
Tuesdays @ 4:00pm; November 12 to December 17
A 45 minute-long 6 week program for children to explore the world of arts and crafting. Recommended for children ages 6 to 10. Registration required.
Baby Paint N' Play - Smithville Branch
Wednesdays @ 11:00am; November 13 to December 18
A 6-week art program for infants and toddlers that incorporates movement, colour, and making lasting memories! Recommended for children ages 6 mos to 23 mos. Registration required.
Music & Movement - Smithville Branch
Thursdays @ 10:30am; November 14 to December 19
A 6-week story time program for young children that incorporates movement games alongside early literacy to help develop better physical awareness, improve gross and fine motor skills and learn how to navigate social movement relationships. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5. Registration required.
Nintendo Gaming Competition - Smithville Branch
Saturday December 21 @ 2:00pm
Take home the golden cartridge in this recreation of the 1990 Nintendo (NES) World Championship! Players will challenge each other in speed runs while exploring some of the classic NES games that your parents might have played. The winner will receive exclusive Nintendo collectibles. Registration required.
Countdown Party - Smithville Branch
Monday December 30 @ 4:00pm
5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Happy New Year! Stop by for a kid-friendly new year’s party that includes pizza, snacks and refreshments, party games, silly photos, dancing and a super special time capsule corner. Bring an object, drawing or a note containing your thoughts, wishes and goals for the upcoming year to add to the time capsule. Recommended for ages 6-12. Drop-in.
Children, Teens & All Ages Programs
Children, Teens & All Ages
Children's Programs Continued
Elf on the Shelf - All Branches
Throughout the month of December drop in to any of our branches to see if you can find Bookie, Page or Writer. Every day until Christmas they will pick a new hiding spot in the library for you to find them. Remember: don’t touch them or they will lose their magic
Therapy Tails - Smithville Branch
Monday November 18 & December 16 @ 4:30pm
Improve your literacy skills by reading in a positive, encouraging space to a real, live furry friend. Or, just come in for a quiet cuddle with the Therapy Tails team, Marion and Wifi. Drop-in.
Teens
Dungeons & Dragons - Smithville Branch
Alternating Fridays @ 3:30pm
Session #1 Dates: November 8 & 22; December 6 & 20
Session #2 Dates: November 1, 15 & 29; December 13 & 27
Come to the library Friday afternoons and begin your fantasy adventure. All materials are provided. Recommended for teens ages 13 to 17. Registration required.
Get Baking - Smithville Branch
Saturdays @ 2:00pm; November 9 & December 14
Get Baking! teaches teens basic baking skills while making a new, fun and tasty treat each month. In November we’ll be making tiramisu cups and December’s recipe will have teens baking snowball cookies (aka Russian tea cakes). Recommended for teens ages 13 to 17. Registration required.
Teen Time Tuesdays - Caistorville Branch
Alternating Tuesdays @ 6:00pm; November 26 & December 10
Come to Caistorville on Tuesdays and play a plethora of new and old games, watch videos, eat snacks, listen to music or just hang out and make new friends in a teen-friendly space. Drop in.
Teens/Adults
Trans Remembrance Week Screenings - Smithville Branch
Saturday November 16 @ 1:00pm
November 13-20 is Trans Remembrance Week and to honour the memory of those who lost their lives to acts of anti-trans violence we will be presenting a curated selection of short LGBTQ+ films from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). PFlag Niagara will also be here with an information table and our button maker will be out all day for you to make a PRIDE button in show of support. Drop-in.
Good Food Box
Place your orders for fresh and affordable boxes of produce, either in person at Smithville Branch (cash only) or online at linksforgreenerlearning.org. The deadline for orders is November 13 and December 11, with deliveries being made to Smithville Branch on November 20 and December 18.
Evening Meditation - Wellandport Branch
Alternating Thursdays @ 5:30pm; November 7 to December 5
Relax, focus and clear your mind with bi-weekly guided meditation. Registration required. BYO mat or cushion.
Adult Programs
Adult Programs
Tech-Time - Smithville Branch
Tuesdays; 10:30am to 12:30pm
Not sure how to use your new device? Stuck with a tech problem that makes no sense? Contact us for a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a library staff member. Appointment only.
Intro to Ancestry Library Edition - Smithville Branch
Monday November 4 @ 3:30pm
In this interactive presentation a librarian will show you how to access our in-house use Ancestry Library Edition database, how to conduct an advanced search, as well as how to download digitized records, photos and registries. Registration required.
Old Book, New Look - Caistorville Branch
Tuesdays @ 6:00pm; November 5 & December 3
Find new ways to upcycle your beloved old books by taking part in beginner-friendly crafts and home décor projects. November's project is folded book art and in December we’ll be making book page Christmas trees. Registration required.
Smithville Stitchers - Smithville Branch
10:30am to 4:30pm; November 6, 7 & 9; December 4, 5 & 7
Beginners and skilled quilters are invited to attend this monthly social program. Registration required.
Seed Savers Club - Wellandport Branch
Thursdays @ 6:30pm; November 14 & December 12
Seed Savers Club is open to anyone interested in knowing more about seed saving and growing organic, heirloom food. Registration required.
Managing Your Diabetes - Smithville Branch
Thursday November 14 @ 1:30pm
Presented by registered dietician Dayna Caves from the Smithville Medical Centre. In recognition of National Diabetes Day we‘ll be looking at diabetes prevention as well as how to eat to keep your blood sugar under control. Registration required.
Painting the Palate - Caistorville Branch
Fridays @ 1:00pm; November 15 & December 6
A monthly social art program that explores different types of painting mediums. In November we will be using fabric paint and stencils to create custom fabric bags. In December we will be using watercolors and glitter to paint a sparkling Christmas tree. Registration required. No experience necessary. Registration required.
Cricut Craft Club - Smithville Branch
Thursdays @ 1:00pm; November 21 & December 12
The craft club is a 2-hour monthly program that teaches a new project each month to showcase the amazing crafting ability of the Cricut Maker 3. November will feature paper house lanterns, and in December we‘ll be making custom ornaments and gift labels. No experience necessary. Registration required.
Adult Book Club - Smithville Branch
Mondays @ 6:30pm; November 25
In Novembre we will read and discuss Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano. There will be no December meeting. Meetings will resume in January. Registration required.
Crafting For Christmas - Smithville Branch
Tuesdays @ 11:00am; December 3, 10 & 17
Get ready for the holidays in this 3 week crafting series leading up to Christmas. We’ll start by making open-faced scenic tree ornaments, follow it up with magical forest wreaths and finish with a Christmas mason jar centerpiece/mantelpiece stuffed with real greenery for a fresh smell. Registration required. Space is limited.
Adult Programs Continued
The Cookbook Clique - Smithville Branch
Saturdays @ 2:00pm; November 23 & December 28
Have a passion for food? Join the clique! Using a different cookbook every month we’ll challenge ourselves to make something new. In November we’ll be making chicken thighs with sprouts and squash from Dr. Jason Fung’s book,
The Diabetes Code Cookbook. In December we’ll be baking salty sweet peanut chews from Jean Paré’s, Company’s Coming: Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen. Registration required. Cost is $10 per person, per program (cash only). Please bring a reusable container large enough to fit two servings.
As Seen On Pinterest - Wellandport Branch
Thursdays @ 6:00pm; November 28 & December 19
Ever wondered how you can make all those interesting crafts and home projects you see on your Pinterest boards? Come try your hand at fun, beginner-friendly crafts! Registration required.
How to Register For Programs
Contact the library to register 905-957-3756 or via email at: info@westlincolnlibrary.ca. Online registration now available at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/west-lincoln-public-library-78036678533
Library Branch Info
info@westlincolnlibrary.ca; westlincolnlibrary.ca
Caistorville Branch
9549 York Street, Caistorville, ON N0A 1C0905-692-4290
Tuesday & Wednesday: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Monday & Thursday: Closed
Smithville Branch
177 West Street, Smithville, ON L0R 2A0905-957-3756
Monday & Friday: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Wellandport Branch
5042 Canborough Road, Wellandport, ON L0R 2J0905-386-6792
Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Monday, Friday & Sunday: Closed
Closures: Monday November 11 (Remembrance Day); December 24, 25, 26, 31 & January 1 (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day)
