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Expand what you can do in Scratch by adding a Makey Makey kit and use real life objects to control your game or animation. In this three-week program, we will learn how the Makey Makey works and use it in different projects.

This is a program for kids who have experience coding in Scratch.

How to register:

• Registration starts on October 24, 2022 at 9am.
• This program is held over three weeks (Fridays November 18, 25, and December 2). Please ensure that you can attend all three weeks.
• You only have to register once for all three weeks.

Play Minecraft in survival mode with the Library! Come learn, explore, and compete with us as we navigate the world together in survival mode. No previous experience needed.

Requirements:

• You will need a computer and a copy of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.
• You must read and agree to our Minecraft Code of Conduct before you sign up.

To register:

• Please choose only one Minecraft Club (Creative Club on Thursdays or Survival Club on Fridays).
• Registration starts on October 24 at 9am.
• This is a five-week program, held every Friday from November 4 to December 9. Please ensure that you can attend all five weeks.
  • Please note there will be no session on November 11 as the library will be closed for the Remembrance Day holiday
• Register once for all sessions.

To join the Zoom meeting:

This program will meet online via 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.

Are you an aspiring writer? Join a writing club just for you. We will do fun activties, play writing games, have special guests, and work on our own projects together online.

How to register:

• Registration starts on October 24, 2022 at 9am.
• This is a five-week program, held every Friday from November 4 to December 9. 
  • Please note, there is no session on November 11 as the Library will be closed for the Remembrance Day holiday.
• Register once for all five sessions.

How to join the online program:

This program will meet online via 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. 

Book lovers! Join our librarians for an hour of book recommendations on Facebook as we suggest books for the topic of the week every Saturday at 10am.

Our book chats will be available on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel. You can also subscribe to our podcast and listen to our book chat on your favourite podcast app.

Want our staff to recommend some books for you? Fill out our personalized reading suggestion form. 

Need extra time to practice reading? Children will work with a trained teen volunteer to improve their reading skills.

This is an in-person program.

How to register:

• Registration starts on October 24, 2022 at 9am.
• Choose only one Book Buddies program (Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays).
• This is a five-week program, held every Saturday from November 12 to December 10. Please ensure you can attend all five weeks.
• Register once for all five sessions.

Cozy up for a story to celebrate winter's approach. We'll get into the festive spirit with songs, rhymes, and a winter-worthy craft.

Join our player vs player Minecraft tournament! We will be doing a series of 1v1 matches in a Minecraft stadium for the chance to win a prize.

How to register:

• Registration starts on October 24 at 9am.

Requirements:

• You will need a computer and a copy of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.
• You will need some experience with Minecraft's fighting system.
• You must read and agree to our Minecraft Code of Conduct before you sign up.

To join the Zoom meeting:

This program will meet online via 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.

Songs, rhymes, bounces, and fun for caregivers and babies.

Babytime is held every Monday from November 7 to December 12.

This class is for beginners. We will practice English speaking and listening together. In partnership with SHARE Family & Community Services.

English Practice Group - Beginners is held every Monday from November 7 to December 19.

Please choose to attend either the Monday class or the Thursday class.