Greater Victoria Public Library Juan de Fuca Branch
September - December 2015 Register online starting Tuesday, September 8 Visit us online at www.gvpl.ca to register
For more information, please call 250-940-4875. CHILDREN’S DROP-IN Drop-in Baby Time
Greater Victoria Public Library Juan de Fuca Branch 1759 Island Highway Phone: 250-940-4875 Web site: www.gvpl.ca Branch Supervisor: Nathan Pagan District Coordinator: Andrea Brimmell
LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday, Friday, Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sundays CLOSED May-September OPEN October-April 1:00-5:00 PM CLOSED on Statutory Holidays Use your LIBRARY CARD at any Greater Victoria Public Library branch, and at the Central Library downtown. Our WEBSITE www.gvpl.ca allows you to access our catalogue and electronic databases, downloadable audio books and e-books remotely from home, renew items and see our new additions list. Sign up for e-mail notification of holds or over dues.
Babies 0-15 months with caregiver.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Mondays, September 14 – November 30 10:30-11:00 am
1-on-1: Getting Started with Computers & eReaders
Drop-In Family Story time
Registration Required Sign up for a half-hour session of one-on-one learning.
Children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursdays, September 17 to December 3 10:30-11:00 am Fridays, September 18 to December 4 10:30-11:00 am
REGISTERED PROGRAMS for Children & Tweens Story Buddies: Little Buddies For Ages 4-6
Friday, October 2
2:30-3:00 pm
Make your own original book even if you can’t read or write yet with the help of a volunteer tween.
Story Buddies: Tween Volunteers For Ages 10-12
Friday, October 23
2:15-3:30 pm
Tween volunteers are paired with young children aged 4-6 to make an original story book. Join us for creative writing and illustration fun! Lego at the Library For Ages 7-10
Friday, November 20
2:30-3:00 pm
Listen to stories and have fun with the library’s Lego. Bring your own for a take home project.
Mondays Thursdays
1:00 - 1:30 pm 2:00 - 2:30 pm
Westshore Writer’s Group Drop in An opportunity for writers of all kinds to meet and discuss the craft of writing. All genres and all levels of writing experience are welcome.
Wednesdays Sept. 30, Oct. 21, Nov. 25 Culture Days
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Drop in Celebrate Culture Days with GVPL and the Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria at these interactive art demonstrations featuring local artists. Watch a work of art take shape and maybe even try your hand at a few brush strokes!
Saturday, September 26
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Local Authors Book Fair Drop in Discover some good reads at a showcase of books presented by local authors currently featured in our Emerging Local Authors Collection. Books will be available for purchase.
Sunday, November 15
1:30 - 4:30 pm
READING BUDDIES
Holiday Open House
Registered Program for Children & Teens Does your child need a little help with reading? Are you a teen looking for volunteer hours? For children currently in Grades 1 to 4, Reading Buddies provides reading and writing practice, literacy-based activities, and fun with volunteer teen Big Buddies aged 13-18.
Juan de Fuca & Goudy Branches Drop in To celebrate the holidays, and to say "thank you" for using & supporting your library this year, we'll have free festive refreshments and drop in crafts. Drop by for a treat and a chat!
Sunday, December 12
Saturdays, October 24 to December 12 Big Buddies Training Workshop, October 17
For more information on these programs plus details on all our other upcoming children’s, tween and teen programs, be sure to check our online program calendar at www.gvpl.ca!
GOUDY BRANCH Drop-in Baby Time Babies 0-15 months with caregiver.
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, October 14 – November 4 11:00-11:30 am
Visit the Juan de Fuca Branch at 1759 Island Highway, Victoria BC
58
SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2015