Bullseye! Archery Workshop with the Sarnia School of Archery

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ARCHERY WORKSHOP

Saturday, April 22 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Adults Only

Experienced staff from the Sarnia School of Archery will go through everything you need to know: the different bows, the gear, the steps to shoot an arrow, and most importantly, how to use your bow and arrow safely! This event will be held outdoors. Please dress for the weather.

Thedford Library Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Thursday, March 7, 31, April 27 - 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 5 - 9

March 7 – Paper Bead Chain: Don’t let paper go to waste. Reuse materials to make paper chains.

March 31 – Maple Key Contest: Can you mimic the real thing? Create maple key that can spin just as well as a real one.

April 27 – Bird Feeders: The birds are back in town and they are hungry. Create a simple bird feeder to take home.

BUILD WITH DYNAMIC STRUCTURES

Thursday, April 13, Friday, April 21 - 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 6 - 11

April 13 – Beginner Builders: Learn and then use five basic structural engineering concepts: nuts and bolts, hinges, angles, braces, and movement.

April 21 – Experienced Builders: In small groups, you will face a challenge that requires a creative structural solution. Previous experience with Rigamajig required.

TWEEN DIY - CREATE WITH POETRY

Friday, March 10, Thursday March 164:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 11 - 14

You don’t know it, but you’re a poet. Explore the art of poetry and create your own masterpiece.

Adults

ADULT DIY - CREATE WITH POETRY

Thursday, March 23 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Embrace your creativity and explore the art of poetry as a way to express ideas, thoughts and feelings.

Watford Library Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Wednesday March 1, 8, 22, 29, April 5, 263:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 8 - 12

March 1 – Let’s Paint: Explore different techniques, methods and mediums with paint.

March 8 – Create with Cardmaking: Get creative with calligraphy and card making. Experiment with different calligraphy tools, stamps, and other card making supplies. Try your hand at making your own cards or bookmarks.

March 22 – Let’s Paint : Create a painting using salt, glue and watercolours. Once the painting is done, we will learn what salt does, when mixed with watercolour paint. March 29 – Great Vegetable Revival Experiment: Did you know that under the right conditions you can restart the vegetables that are found in your fridge? Explore which vegetables will grow, which ones didn’t take, and the why.

April 5 – Birds’ Nests: Spring is coming, and birds are making their nests. Celebrate spring and discover how birds make their nests as we make a nest of our own.

April 26 – Paper Making: Celebrate Earth Week, by learning how to make paper from recycled materials.

Explore With Coding

Wednesday April 12, 19 - 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 10 - 14

Sphero is coming to Watford and is looking for an operator - learn to program Sphero the Robot!

Play With Nintendo Switch

Available throughout March

Sign-up to play games on the Nintendo Switch during the month of March, or anytime during March Break. The Nintendo Switch features games like Minecraft, Super Smash Bros, and Mario Party. Or you can use our library catalogue to order Switch games to try out at Watford Library before you bring them home. Time slots are an hour in length.

Adults

Learning For Life

Tuesday, March 7, 28 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 13, 27 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

March 7 – Pruning 101: Learn to prune like a pro! For some gardeners pruning is an enjoyable task, for others it can be overwhelming. Learn the basics of pruning, from pruning fruit trees to roses.

March 28 – All About Trees: There are thousands of different species of trees found in the world. How do you know which is the right one for your yard? Explore the trees that grow best in your location.

April 13 – Vegetable Gardening 101: Have you ever wanted to start a vegetable garden, but don’t know where to start? Learn the benefits of having your own garden, including cost saving and having control of how and what you grow.

April 27 – Flowering Bulbs: Spring is finally here. Tulips, daffodils and hyacinths are starting to bloom. Those are the popular ones, but have you ever seen a snowdrop or scillia? Join us as we discuss all things bulbs.

Adult Diy

Thursday March 16 - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 21, April 18 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

March 16 - Create with Cardmaking: Explore your creativity and learn to make cards for special occasions.

March 21 - Spring Wreath: Celebrate the coming of spring by creating a beautiful wreath.

April 18 - Needle Felted Sheep: Celebrate spring by making your very own needle felted sheep. Needle felting (a new and popular craft) is the art of turning loose wool fiber into an object using a special needle.

Watford Book Club

Tuesday, March 21, April 18 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Participate in thought-provoking discussions and experience new authors. To reserve your copy visit or call Watford Library at 519-876-2204 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook version, browse the Libby app.

March: Discuss “The Garden of Small Beginnings” by Abbi Waxman, a witty work of fiction about a woman who finds a network of new friends after the death of her husband.

April: Discuss “The Gown” by Jennifer Robson, a historical fiction novel about the creation of Queen Elizabeth’s wedding dress.

Die Cutter Training Workshopmakerspace

Wednesdays and Saturdays

Ages 10+

Would you like to book time with the Silhouette Die Cutter to complete your projects? Get trained on the equipment by attending this workshop!

The Silhouette Cameo is an electronic cutting machine that can cut a variety of materials, like paper, vinyl, cardstock, fabric, heat transfer material and more. It’s a great tool for projects such as cardmaking and scrapbooking. The Silhouette can be booked for independent use once you attend a training workshop.

Learn more at lclibrary.ca