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

This is an online program.

How to register:

• Registration starts on January 7, 2023 at 9am.
• Choose only one Book Buddies program: Tuesdays (online) or Saturdays (in-person).
• This is a six-week program, held every Tuesday from January 24 to February 28. Please ensure you can attend all six weeks.
• Register once for all six sessions.

How to join the Zoom meeting:

This program will meet online 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. 

Play a dungeon crawl adventure! Join other kids as you vanquish monsters and search for treasure. We will be playing Level 5 characters. You can bring your own character and dice or they will be supplied for you.

How to register:

• Registration starts on January 7, 2023 at 9am.
• This program takes place every other Tuesday on January 14, January 31, February 14, and February 28. Please ensure you can attend all four weeks.
• Register once for all four sessions.

Play Minecraft in creative mode with the Library! Come build and learn with us as we complete building challenges, experiment with red stone, explore our world, and create activities to play together. 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:

• Registration starts on January 7, 2023 at 9am.
• Please choose only one Minecraft Club (Creative Club on Tuesdays or Survival Club on Thursdays).
• This is a five-week program, held every Tuesday from January 24 to February 21. Please ensure that you can attend all five weeks.
• Register once for all five 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.

Want to practice playing the ukulele? Join us for a Ukulele Jam! Learn and play new and old songs together. We will put the sheet music up and you can follow along. 

Requirements:

• Please bring your own ukulele.
• This program is for people who know the basics (C, G, and F chords). 

An active family storytime with songs, music, puppets, stories, silliness, and more! Early literacy fun suitable for all ages.

Storytime is held every Wednesday from January 18 to February 22. 

Are you looking for ways to keep your community connection while improving your English? Participate in our English Practice Group! Practice your English speaking and listening skills, develop friendships, and learn more about Tri-Cities, Canada, and available community resources. In partnership with SHARE Family & Community Services.

This class is suitable for intermediate or advanced learners.

English Practice Group - Intermediate/Advanced is held every Wednesday from January 11 to February 22.

Are you looking for ways to keep your community connection while improving your English? Participate in our English Practice Group in the comfort of your home! Practice your English speaking and listening skills, develop friendships, and learn more about community resources. 

For intermediate level English learners. 

• English Practice Group - Intermediate, Online is held every Wednesday until February 22.
• Register once for all sessions.

How to join the online program:

This program 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. 

Love to code in Scratch? Join us each week at Code Buddies to create games and animations with our amazing teen volunteers. 

This is an in-person program.

Requirements:

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

How to register:

• Registration starts on January 7, 2023 at 9am.
• This is a three-week program (Wednesdays, January 25, and February 1, 8). Please ensure you can attend all three weeks.
• Register once for all three sessions.

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

Babytime is held every Thursday from January 19 to February 23.