All activities are bilingual and free unless otherwise noted. Some activities require help from an adult.
Activities will last approximately 15-30 minutes.
Library staff cannot assume responsibility for children left unattended within our public facility.
Group Art (Bilingual Activity)
Russell Branch
Mondays 2:00-3:00 PM
July 10 to August 21
Every Monday from July 10 to August 21 – from 2 to 3 PM. Help us create a beautiful piece of art for the Library Community Garden. Drop-in activity for the whole family. All supplies provided.
No registration required.
Storytime (Bilingual Activity)
Russell Branch – OUTDOORS
Tuesdays 10:00 AM
July 4 to August 22
Every Tuesday from July 4 to August 22 at 10 AM – Families are invited to enjoy this drop-in story time all summer long. Storytime will be held outside (indoors in case of rain or extreme heat) at the Russell Branch (1053 Concession Street). In partnership with Embrun Family Centre.
No registration required.
Storytime and Games (Bilingual Activity)
Russell Branch – OUTDOORS
Thursdays 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
(no activity on May 25, June 22, July 13, & August 3)
Come join Mélissa for story time! With each book, a new adventure begins. Have fun participating in the activities after the story. This playgroup will be hosted outside (indoors in case of rain or extreme heat).
A free, drop in program for the whole family.
In partnership with Early On Child and Family Centre.
Summer Pen Pal Program (Bilingual Activity) FULL
July 19 to August 9
Ages 6-12
FULL
For the third summer, our Library has been paired with the Jolys Regional Library in St-Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba. Register to be paired with a child similar in age at the Jolys Regional Library and we will send the letters on your behalf. There’s no need to write your address as the libraries will be the ones sending and receiving the letters. We will stick to first names only and will proof read the letters before sharing them. Letters can be written weekly, we will even supply you with writing prompts and materials. If you wish to continue communicating with your pen pal, the Library can no longer send the letters on your behalf and takes no responsibility afterwards. Ages 6-12.
How It Works:
-Please return your letter to the Library by Wednesday at 3:00 PM each week.
-We will forward a weekly package to our Sister Library.
-Pick up your letters at the Library (no specific date given due to uncertainty of Canada Post delivery)
-Have fun!
MakerSpace (Bilingual Activity)
Russell Branch
Fridays 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
July 7 to August 25
Every Friday from July 7 to August 25 – from 10 AM to 5 PM. Drop-in activity for the whole family. All supplies provided. Get creative! No registration required.
My Colour is a Rainbow (Bilingual Activity) FULL
Russell Branch
Wednesday, August 2 at 2:00 PM
4+ years
Inspired by the book My Color is Rainbow, kids will create and take home for their very own magic trick.
Registration required. FULL
Optical Illusion Art (Bilingual Activity) FULL
Russell Branch
Thursday, August 3 at 2:00 PM
7+ years
Create an optical illusion called an agamograph. It is a picture that changes based on the viewing angle.
Registration required. FULL
Guess Who? (Bilingual Activity)
Russell Branch
Wednesday, August 9 at 2:00 PM
8+ years
Can you guess the characters from these famous books?
Registration required.
Storytime with Elsa (English Activity) FULL
Russell Branch
Thursday, August 10 at 2:00 PM
All ages
Dress up in your favourite prince or princess costume for this special story time with Elsa from Frozen.
Registration required. FULL
Musical Art (Bilingual Activity) FULL
Russell Branch
Wednesday, August 16 at 2:00 PM
4+ years
Draw what you hear! Create a piece of art inspired by the music.
Registration required. FULL
What’s That Sound? (Bilingual Activity)
Russell Branch
Thursday, August 17 at 2:00 PM
4+ years
We will play different sound clips, and you need to guess what instrument makes that sound.
Registration required.
Unique Seeds (Bilingual Activity)
Russell Branch
Wednesday, August 23 at 2:00 PM
6+ years
Play a game of ‘Match the Seed’ – unique plant edition!
Registration required.
Plant Care (English Activity) FULL
Russell Branch
Thursday, August 24 at 2:00 PM
All ages
Learn how to care for plants with a member from the Russell Horticultural Society. This event is made possible through Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation.
Registration required. FULL
Luv 2 Groove (Bilingual Activity)
Russell Branch
Saturday, August 26 at 1:00 PM
All ages
SPECIAL GUEST: Get your dance on with Luv2Groove from 1:00-1:45 PM at the Russell Branch.
Registration required. Cost: $5
Grand Prize Drawings (Bilingual Activity)
Russell Branch
Saturday, August 26 at 2:00 PM
All ages
Join us as we will announce the winners of the summer reading challenges.
No registration required.