Local News & Events
Time is marching on! This winter is coming to a close with a few more weeks of opportunity for joyous winter festivities. We want to thank all the staff and volunteers who were involved with a very successful Bonhomme Carnaval and a special thank you to Frank Loeffen as this year's Bonhomme! Winter is full of fun events here in East Ferris, one of which is Wasi Cross Country Ski Club's Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe. Happening March 4th at 7:30 pm, find more information on their Facebook Page.
Feeling poetic? The K. Valerie Connor Memorial Poetry Celebration is an annual province-wide literary contest run by the Leacock Museum in honour of one of the museum's cherished volunteers, Valerie Connor. This contest supports original works of poetry from Ontario residents in three age categories and offers $2,100 in total cash prizes! To learn more visit their website: leacockmuseum.com.
Library Perks
There have been so many new titles added to our collection! Check out a new book today and see what items have recently joined our shelves through our online catalogue at efpl.ca. We also have four days of amazing March Break Programs completely free of charge featuring science, STEAM, Crafts and games. Drop in for these programs and find more information below!
Reading Challenge
We have a super cool reading bingo as our challenge of the month! Complete your bingo before the end of March to pick a prize from our treasure chest of treasures, trinkets, and art supplies. Bingo sheets are available at the front desk in both French and English.
Forest of Reading
CANADIAN AUTHORS POWERED BY YOUR VOTE!
The Forest of Reading is the largest recreational reading program in Canada! With English and French-language nominees and categories for all ages and reading levels. In the Forest of Reading program, YOU get to pick the winner! This Canada wide program’s mission is to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages, while supporting and celebrating Canadian authors, illustrators, and literature. Start reading today and make your vote count! Pick up a ballot and a book (or two!) at your library today.
East Ferris Book Club
COOK BOOK EDITION
March 28th from 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Calling all kitchen lovers, home cooks, and bakers! This month check out any of our cook books or food related memoirs and come share your favorite highlights with fellow readers and home chefs. Swap recipes, stories, and helpful tips. Sign up here.
Material Swap
THIS MONTH'S ECO-FRIENDLY SWAP
Our yarn swap was a huge success with local knitting groups and crafters! This month come and swap material of all kinds, patterns, and lengths. Material is available for swap in our front entry and on our back room book shelf. Happy crafting!
Cricut Classes
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
If you can think of it, our Cricut cutter can cut it! Make stickers, stencils, wooden signs and so much more. Custom items are easy to make and always fun to gift. Click here to book your appointment with our Cricut instructor Breya. Bring your project ideas and get creative!
Small Business Toolkit
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Starting your own business? Our Small Business Success classes are a five part series with all the tools you need to build and launch your very own business idea. Learn how to create a Facebook business page, design a logo, make a website, and order business cards. This five part crash course is ideal for all small business owners. Click here to sign up for this amazing library resource.
Tech Help
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Sign up for our Technology Training Classes and take control of your online life. Password management, online safety, and social media smarts are all available at no cost to our library members. Book a 30 minute tech appointment Tuesdays or Wednesdays to solve or troubleshoot all your tech questions and problems. Learn new skills, set up new devices, and connect with your friends through our social media classes. Sign up by clicking here or calling the library at 705-752-2042.
Coffee Club
MONDAYS AT 1:00 PM & TUESDAYS AT 3:00 PM
Coffee club is back! Come down to the library café Mondays at 1:00 and Tuesdays at 3:00 pm to chat with friends and neighbors. Find out about all things East Ferris and share exciting news. A drop in program, no advanced sign up required.
Minecraft Club
MONDAYS AT 4:00 PM
Do your kids love Minecraft? Your library has a Minecraft club for kids aged 7-14! Come down to the library Mondays at 4:00 pm for an hour of Minecraft building and more on our secure library server. Interact with other players at the library and build amazing structures and creations. This is a drop in program, no advanced sign up required.
Colouring Contest
MARCH 2023
This month's colouring contest is sure to make you feel luckier than ever! Colour the rainbow and enter to win a rainbow themed art supply prize. Pick up a page here at the library or download a copy to print at home. Winner announced at the end of the month.
Homeschool Group
WEDNESDAYS AT 2:00 PM
Are you a homeschooling family in the area? Join us for our weekly homeschool group! Weeks one and three each month are for hanging out, board games, and other fun times with friends. Weeks two and four are organized, planned events with themes. This month build 3D shapes you can close and open with the pull of a string applying math and physics for a super cool craft. We are also calling all Lego fans on March 14th for an introduction to the app Brickit along with Lego challenges galore. All welcome, no sign up required.
Book Bugs
WEDNESDAYS AT 11:30 AM
Can you catch the reading bug? There are countless reasons why you should! Early reading builds countless skills that last young minds lifetime. Join friends at the library weekly for themed crafts and activities, songs, and contests. Read a new book every week and play fun games. Make a craft, sing a song, and catch the reading bug! This is a drop in program for ages 6 and under. For more information check our Facebook Page. This month make paper chain pals, St. Patrick's Day playdough, and more fun crafts with friends.
Jammies Night
WEDNESDAYS AT 6:00 PM
Join your friends at Jammies Night! Come for crafts, stories, mini projects and group games. Most important: come dressed in your pjs! Best for ages 6 to 12. This month join your friends for a St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt, lucky green and gold shimmer slime, and more library fun. This is a drop in program, for more information check our Facebook Page. Let the fun begin!
Macrame Plant Hanger
MARCH 7TH AT 6:00 PM - $10.00
Elevate your favorite plant to new heights! Bring your plant, plant pot, and any extra pots you are tired of to swap with fellow crafters at the workshop. Learn how to make a stylish holder for your green leafed friend and bring home a ceiling hook or small wall bracket along with your new plant hammock! Sign up here.
March Break Programs
MARCH 13TH - 16TH FROM 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Take your March Break to the MAX! Monday and Thursday's programs will run from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Tuesday and Wednesday's programs will be held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. On Monday play games, craft at crafting tables, and kick off your March Break with a ton of library fun! Tuesday is all about STEM, experiments, and technology. Wednesday express yourself with theater style crafts and mask making along with a hilarious improve play. Thursday wraps up the fun with popcorn, slime and a movie. Don't miss it! This is a drop in program, no sign up required. If you do not arrive at the beginning of the program you may miss some of the activities!
Teen Night with Molly's Clozet
MARCH 16TH @ 6:00 PM - FREE
Come have pizza and learn how to sew! Make a custom airpods or earphone case with sewing extraordinaire Sherry, owner of Molly's Clozet! Learn how to install a zipper, choose your fabric, and leave with a custom case that money can't buy. Sign up now!
Easter Handicrafts
MARCH 14TH AT 5:00 PM - $20.00
Easter on the mind? Come start making your decorations here! Decoupage eggs, make mini signs, beautiful garlands, rustic carrots and bunny butts. Make three or more crafts to bring Easter fun into your home. Sign up here.
Faux-Wood Easter Wreaths
MARCH 21ST AT 5:30 PM - $20.00
Come make your own faux-wood Easter wreath! We promise, you won't notice a difference. Stencil on custom cricut Easter sayings, add wooden bunnies, assorted eggs, and frame your wreath with vibrant silk flowers, twine and greenery. A beautiful Easter decoration that also reminds us of spring's arrival! Sign up here.
Crafter's Corner
MARCH 28TH FROM 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - FREE
Got projects you need to finish? Bring them to the library for Crafter's Corner! Alternatively, bring your custom sign ideas and use the cricut cutter and our rainbow array of acrylic paints to make your own beautiful wooden sign. We have a variety of wood available here at the library for purchase along with premium stenciling vinyl! Finishing projects and making new ones is far more fun when you're here at the library with friends and neighbours! Sign up here.
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