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Crochet is a fun and easy way to make textile projects. Add colour to your life with this simple skill that will get you started on your way to making accessories, amigurumi, and decor. Learn the single crochet and double crochet stitches. Choose between a bookmark or cup cozy project. No experience necessary. 

Participants must pick up supplies from the Library before the start of the program. Supplies will be available at the Information Desk during our open hours starting September 21.

How to join the online program:

This workshop will be held on Zoom. Once you have registered for the program, we will email you the Zoom meeting link.

At the start time of the program:

• If you are using a computer or laptop: 
• Click on the Zoom link and it will open up in your browser. 
• Click yes when prompted to open or download Zoom.
• If you are using a phone or tablet:
• Download the Zoom app from the Apple App Store or Google Play ahead of time. 
• Click on the Zoom link on your device. It may open up the Zoom app automatically, or it may ask you how you want to open the link.
• You should not need to sign up for a Zoom account to participate. Let us know if you need any tech help to use Zoom.

Pick up your Storytime in Bag and follow along with a very online special storytime! We will have storytime kits available at the library which will have a book on the theme to check out, crafts (with all the supplies included), songs to sing, colouring sheets, and stickers. A new kit will be available every Friday, no reservations required! The accompanying video will be posted on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel.

No storytime kit? No problem! You can still enjoy the songs, rhymes, story and silliness from home by following along with the storytime.

Program Microbit hardware to make a tiny light show, act as a stop-watch, or play rock-paper-scissors. Microbits use an easy to learn graphical programming block language suitable for beginners or those with programming experience.

Participants must pick up a microbits kit from the library before the start of the program. Kits will be available at the Information Desk during our open hours.

• For the September 25 program: pick up starting on September 21.
• For the October 23 program: pick up starting on October 19.
• Kits can be returned to the library after the program.

Content will be the same for both Pro-D days.

How to join the online program:

This workshop will be held on Zoom. Once you have registered for the program, we will email you the Zoom meeting link.

At the start time of the program:

• If you are using a computer or laptop: 
• Click on the Zoom link and it will open up in your browser. 
• Click yes when prompted to open or download Zoom.
• If you are using a phone or tablet:
• Download the Zoom app from the Apple App Store or Google Play ahead of time. 
• Click on the Zoom link on your device. It may open up the Zoom app automatically, or it may ask you how you want to open the link.
• You should not need to sign up for a Zoom account to participate. Let us know if you need any tech help to use Zoom.

Learn the basics of coding by using Scratch, a block-based programming language. We'll show you how to make a game or an animation that you can put your own creative spin on.

The September 25 class has been cancelled. Please see our October 23 listing for the next Pro-D Code Camp.

How to Join:

This program will be an online meeting via Zoom. Once you have registered for the program, you will receive an email with a meeting link.

On the day of the program:

If you are using a computer or laptop:

• Click on the Zoom link and it will open up in your browser. 
• Click yes when prompted to open or download Zoom.

If you are using a phone or tablet:

• Download the Zoom app from the Apple App Store or Google Play ahead of time.
• Click on the Zoom link on your device. It may open up the Zoom app automatically, or it may ask you how you want to open the link. 

You should not need to sign up for a Zoom account to participate. Let us know if you need any tech help to use Zoom.

Adventurers! Let us search for glory and treasure together in a D&D game for kids on Zoom. We will be playing a Level Five adventure.

• Experience playing D&D required (at least one game).
• No character? No problem! Make a fast character.
• If you don't have a 20-sided dice, try this dice generator.

To register:

This program will be over three Mondays (September 28, October 5, and October 19). You only have to register once for the entire campaign. Please visit the September 28 entry to register.

How to join:

This program will be held on Zoom. Once you have registered for the program, we will email you the Zoom meeting link.

To join the meeting, at the start time of the program:

• If you are using a computer or laptop: 
  • Click on the Zoom link and it will open up in your browser. 
  • Click yes when prompted to open or download Zoom.
• If you are using a phone or tablet:
  • Download the Zoom app from the Apple App Store or Google Play ahead of time. 
  • Click on the Zoom link on your device. It may open up the Zoom app automatically, or it may ask you how you want to open the link.
• You should not need to sign up for a Zoom account to participate. Let us know if you need any tech help to use Zoom.

Code along with us! In each week's video tutorial, we will explore a different coding concept and build our coding skills together. We will be using Scratch, a block-based programming language. Perfect for beginners and intermediate users of Scratch. 

New videos will be released at 4pm every Monday, starting September 14. All video recordings will be available on our Facebook page and on our Youtube channel.

Bounces, rhymes, songs and zooming to the moon for caregivers and baby! Join us on our Facebook Page for a live, interactive babytime to encourage attachment and early literacy skills.

Need extra time to practice reading? Children can work with a teen volunteer over Zoom to improve their reading skills. 

This is a five-week program that takes place every Tuesday, from September 29 to October 27.

Registration begins September 22 at 9am.

To register, complete our online form.  Please note that filling out this form does not guarantee a spot due to popular demand. The status of your request will be confirmed via email within 48 hours. You will receive a weekly session time and a link to the Zoom meeting if there is a spot for you.

How to join:

This program will be an online meeting via Zoom. We will email you a meeting link after we have confirmed your registration.

At the start time of the program:

If you are using a computer or laptop:

• Click on the Zoom link and it will open up in your browser. 
• Click yes when prompted to open or download Zoom.

If you are using a phone or tablet:

• Download the Zoom app from the Apple App Store or Google Play ahead of time.
• Click on the Zoom link on your device. It may open up the Zoom app automatically, or it may ask you how you want to open the link. 

You should not need to sign up for a Zoom account to participate. Let us know if you need any tech help to use Zoom.

Adventurers! Do you search for glory and treasure? Then join us in a D&D mini-campaign on Zoom.

• Experience playing D&D required (at least one game).
• No character? No problem! Make a fast character.
• If you don't have a 20-sided dice, try this dice generator.

To register:

This program will be over four Tuesdays (September 29, October 6, 13, 20). You only have to register once for the entire campaign. Please visit the September 29 entry to register.

How to join:

This program will be held on Zoom. Once you have registered for the program, we will email you the Zoom meeting link.

To join the meeting, at the start time of the program:

• If you are using a computer or laptop: 
  • Click on the Zoom link and it will open up in your browser. 
  • Click yes when prompted to open or download Zoom.
• If you are using a phone or tablet:
  • Download the Zoom app from the Apple App Store or Google Play ahead of time. 
  • Click on the Zoom link on your device. It may open up the Zoom app automatically, or it may ask you how you want to open the link.
• You should not need to sign up for a Zoom account to participate. Let us know if you need any tech help to use Zoom.