Activities

Due to red zone restrictions, in-person activities at the library are suspended until further notice.

We are actively developing online activities for both kids and adults. Take a moment to fill out our PATRON RESPONSE FORM to let us know what sort of activities you would like to see.

Children’s Activities

COVID-19 UPDATE

Given the current situation, activities for kids cannot be held in person. We would like to know if you’d be interested in online activities and to hear your comments.

Please take a moment to fill out the following short survey:

https://forms.gle/EpoYPjee2gJam62n6

Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact the library for more information.

Story time & Craft Activity

Saturday, December 5th at 10:00 AM

Facilitator : Maïthé

On Zoom

Kids ages 3 to 7 are invited to come to listen to funny and touching stories told by lively puppets. The storytime is followed by a craft activity.

The craft activity will be printmaking using styrofoam, inspired by the theme of farm animals.

The stories are inspired by the following books:

“La balade de petite poule” by Anna Walker

“Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type” by Doreen Cronin

Zoom URL for Activity: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87030115864

Here is the material needed

 

Saturday, December 12th at 10:00 AM

SIGN-UP REQUIRED. Click here. The activity will only be held if there are sufficient sign-ups.

Facilitator : Vincent

Kids ages 3 to 7 are invited to come to listen to funny and touching stories told by lively puppets. The storytime is followed by a craft activity.

The craft activity will be a no-sew snowman sock craft. More info and details about materials needed at  https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/no-sew-sock-snowman-craft/

Story: Winter Forever? A story inspired by The Little Girl and the Winter Whirlwind,

Zoom URL for Activity: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87030115864

 

Postcards of Solidarity

Saturday, December 12th at 2:30pm

On Zoom

A postcard making and writing activity for adults and children in partnership with Le Renaissance – Manoir St-Francis.

Do you write to friends or do you draw pictures for your family? Have you ever sent a letter? Do you like making collages?

Come join us to create and write a postcard that will be sent to a resident of Manoir St-Francis – Le Renaissance de Lennoxville.

After reading the book Drawn Together written by Minh Lê and illustrated by Dan Santat, participants will be invited to create a postcard that will be sent to the residence for seniors Le Renaissance, they will also be asked to reflect on the theme of empathy, to step out of themselves and imagine the experience of someone they’ve never met.

This project is inspired by the Semer le bonheur movement: https://semerlebonheur.org/

Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/Ds6GX9EdXYdHXtkK9 or contact the library.

Here is the material needed

 

FAMILY BOOK CLUB

December meeting: TBA

Kids and parents are invited to read a selected book each month, then gather at the library on the last Friday of the month to dig deeper into the story and share insights and ideas with other readers. More details and a complete list of the books here: bibliolennoxvillelibrary.ca/middle-grade-fiction-family-book-club/

Click here to sign up, or contact the libary

 

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS NIGHT

The library’s D&D club meets once a month.
For kids ages 9 and up.
Contact the library for details.

ADULT ACTIVITIES

BOOK CLUBS

The English language “Books and Brown Bags” meets every onther Wednesday from 12pm to 1pm. Come discuss a book you have recently enjoyed, or just listen to what others have enjoyed. Meetings will be held on Zoom this fall.

UPCOMING MEETINGS: Wednesday, December 16th & January 6th at 12pm

Click here to join the meeting on Zoom

The French language “Club de Lecture” meets monthly to discuss what participants have been reading in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. The club will meet at the library while it is closed to be able to ensure proper social distancing. Contact the library for information about how to participate

The november meeting of the French Book Club is cancelled. We will meet again when health guidelines allow.

Are you an Anglophone looking to brush up your French, or a Francophone looking to practice your English? Both clubs welcome the participation of those looking to connect with literature and conversation in another language.