Kids ages 8 and up are invited join Wendy at the library and she'll teach you how to sketch.
Saturday November 12, 2011
10:30am to 12:30pm
here at the library.
Cost is $2 per person, supplies included!
Don't miss this great opportunity to explore your artistic side.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Halloween Teen Reads
Want to read some Halloween themed books that aren't about vampires? We have some excellent new books in, and if you happen to like fantasy, or fantasy elements, in your fiction, these books are about witches, ghosts, Victor Frankenstein, and the undead. You'll find them in our Young Adult collection:
Witchlanders, by Lena Coakley
Five Days of the Ghost, by William Bell
This Dark Endeavor: the Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein, by Kenneth Oppel
Die for Me, by Amy Plum
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Books by Dragons
Are you a fan of the Canadian TV show Dragon's Den? Want to learn more from the dragons? We've just added these two new books to our collection:
Persuasion: A New Approach to Changing Minds, by Arlene Dickinson
Cold Hard Truth on Business, Money & Life, by Kevin O'Leary
Persuasion: A New Approach to Changing Minds, by Arlene Dickinson
Cold Hard Truth on Business, Money & Life, by Kevin O'Leary
Friday, October 7, 2011
We're Celebrating Ontario Public Library Week!
Kids' Contest: What does the Library Mean to Me?
We invite all kids to either write about or draw a picture about what the library means to them. We'll give a prize to the winners. Pick up your entry paper from the library.
And did you know that October is Library Month? It is! This year's theme:
Your Library: A Place Unbound
For more information, see the Canadian Library Association
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Quilt Draw and Tea
Friday, October 7
Tea at 1pm
Draw at 2pm
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Wasn't That a Summer?
The summer has flown by. Thank you to all our summer patrons for making the summer such a success here at the library.
But don't miss all the great things coming in the Fall! Stop by to see what's new on our shelves and what events we've added to our calendar.
But don't miss all the great things coming in the Fall! Stop by to see what's new on our shelves and what events we've added to our calendar.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Studio "C" Art Classes for Kids
Sponsored by Creativation Kids, "Studio "C" is place where children are encouraged to strengthen their imaginations and powers of observation. It's an open studio experience for children 7 to 12
designed for interaction with an artist.
What better way to learn than to be exposed to various art forms and styles and to have the opportunity of working with the artist whose work is being discussed! The young artist may learn a new art form, experience a different style, use various media and practice under the guidance of the artist
Baysville sessions July 6, 27, Aug 3, 24
10:30am-12:00pm
cost $15 plus $5 mateirals per workshop ($20)
To register please call library. 705-767-2361
Minimum and maximum number requirements apply.
July 6: Draw What You See! with Diane Finlayson
Our studio will be the great outdoors, weather permitting. Bring your sun hats and sun screen and be ready to be amazed at your powers of observation. Drawing is easy and fun when you know how to look!
July 27: Wet in Wet. Pour it On! with Diane Finlayson
Water colour technique of wet in wet. Our main work will be wet in wet but we will also explore painting a landscape with a sponge. We will do some painting outside if weather permits.
August 3: Monsters, Fairies, Dragons and More! with Catherine Luce
We'll take a look at these mythological creatures found in children's books to inspire us to create our own unique creature creation. our drawings will be made in ink wiht a misty watercolour wash in the background to give a mysterious effect.
August 24: The Magic of Lines
The Art Space Gallery and workshops
58 Main Street, Unit 2, Huntsilvle
http://www.huntsvilleartsociety.ca/
designed for interaction with an artist.
What better way to learn than to be exposed to various art forms and styles and to have the opportunity of working with the artist whose work is being discussed! The young artist may learn a new art form, experience a different style, use various media and practice under the guidance of the artist
Baysville sessions July 6, 27, Aug 3, 24
10:30am-12:00pm
cost $15 plus $5 mateirals per workshop ($20)
To register please call library. 705-767-2361
Minimum and maximum number requirements apply.
July 6: Draw What You See! with Diane Finlayson
Our studio will be the great outdoors, weather permitting. Bring your sun hats and sun screen and be ready to be amazed at your powers of observation. Drawing is easy and fun when you know how to look!
July 27: Wet in Wet. Pour it On! with Diane Finlayson
Water colour technique of wet in wet. Our main work will be wet in wet but we will also explore painting a landscape with a sponge. We will do some painting outside if weather permits.
August 3: Monsters, Fairies, Dragons and More! with Catherine Luce
We'll take a look at these mythological creatures found in children's books to inspire us to create our own unique creature creation. our drawings will be made in ink wiht a misty watercolour wash in the background to give a mysterious effect.
August 24: The Magic of Lines
The Art Space Gallery and workshops
58 Main Street, Unit 2, Huntsilvle
http://www.huntsvilleartsociety.ca/
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Splash into Summer Reading: TD Summer Reading Program is Here
The Baysville Library is once again participating in the TD Summer Reading Program. This year's theme is "Splash! Celebrate Summer"
Sign up to receive your poster, sticker, and reading log book. Then you read the books you want to read. When you've read five, come into the library and get a ballot for a draw to win a special summer gift basket.
The draws will take place at the library every two weeks on:
July 15
July 29
August 12
August 26
Plus, when you get a ballot you can put your name on a beach themed picture and help us decorate the front desk. Will there be any space left by the end of summer? We hope not. So get reading!
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