Celebrating Stories

Friday, April 12
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Main Library  

Join two funny Canadian authors in their interactive and lively presentation about Mucus Mayhem and What Blows Up – the first two books in their new series, The Almost Epic Squad. They are inspiring middle grade reading and writing everywhere! ART! MUSIC! BAD JOKES! EVEN WORSE MAGIC TRICKS! 

Best suited to students in Grade 2 - Grade 6.
No registration required.

Friday, June 7
10:30 - 11:00 am
Main Library  

Join Rebecca Bender, author & illustrator of the well-loved Giraffe & Bird books, who will be sharing her process and offering hints for budding authors and illustrators. The audience will take part in some brainstorming and live drawing activities. Free take-home activities and some surprises too!

Best suited to students in Kindergarten - Grade 4. 
No registration required.

Monday, July 8
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Main Library  

Join Joanne George, author of Smiley: a journey of love (Winner of the Silver Birch Express 2018 award) and her dog Sunny, a new rescue dog that was born with the same condition as Smiley, and be inspired as they discuss being born different than others, overcoming adversity, working hard to achieve your goals, and anti-bullying. After the presentation, children are to meet Sunny.

Best suited for students in Kindergarten – Grade 5.
No registration required.

Saturday, Aug 10
1:30 - 2:30 pm
or 
3:00 - 4:00 pm 
Beaty Branch  

Join author & illustrator Suzanne Del Rizzo for some Plasticine fun! Suzanne will be talking about her recent picture book, Sun Dog, about an arctic sled dog pup, then lead a hands-on workshop where participants will create their very own masterpiece. Two time slots are available – please select the appropriate one for your child according to their age.

1:30pm – 2:30 pm (ages 4-6 with caregivers)
OR  
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (ages 7-10)
Registration begins July 29. Space is limited.

Thursday, Oct 17
6:30 - 8:00 pm
MinMaxx Hall, FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton

Join us for an evening of hands-on literacy activities for families with children in the primary grades.  Take part in practical, inclusive and engaging activities that share the joy of reading and literacy and provide helpful tools for caregivers to continue the learning at home.  

Activities, games, and puzzles will provide interactive practice and a night of fun and excitement!

In partnership with The Learning Tree

Best suited for Primary Students in JK-Grade 3 and their caregivers.
No registration required.

Saturday, Nov 9
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Beaty Branch  

Sylvia McNicoll has written dozens of books and has a past as both an editor and Creative Writing Professor at Sheridan College. The Celebrating Stories committee is inviting all emerging writers, ages 9-12, to learn from and write with author Sylvia. Character, setting, and plot – all will come together for story creation and sharing. Sylvia prides herself in turning her mistakes into mysteries: The Great Mistake Mysteries. Let her show you how to turn your own error and recovery into the arc of a great story. Bring your favourite writing instruments.

Best suited for age 9 – 12.
Registration begins October 21. Space is limited.