Our
Children's Summer Program
Trivia
Night
The
March Break Program
Author
Readings at the Library
Volunteer
Appreciation Night
The children's summer program is an activity based, fun and enjoyable program for children of all ages. To learn more about this program please contact the library at any time during the summer to learn additional information.
Craft Hour: During the months of July and August the Barry's Bay and Area Public Library is the forum for a hustle and bustle of excitement for children. Every Wednesday at 2:00 during the summer children are invited to the Library to partake in Craft Hour. During this hour they will learn to make theme oriented crafts while supervised by the library's summer student employees. Fun for all is guaranteed!
Games & Story Hour: On other afternoon at 2:00 during the summer months children of all ages are invited to join in the Library's Games and Story Hour. During this hour children will play safe, supervised, fun games and read stories from the library's collection of books.
The Reading Program: The children's reading program, a part of the summer program, encourages children to read during the summer with a chance to win prizes. The reading program is themed and fun for all.
Librarian for a 1/2 Hour: In this part of the children's summer program a child may apply to be the "Librarian for a 1/2 hour" throughout the summer. During this time, the child will learn what it is like to work in the library while being accompanied by a student employee. To participate, the child with parent/guardian may ask for a form at the circulation desk to pre-schedule a time.
Children's "Net" Tutorials: Children can book times on selected afternoons for one-on-one assistance to learn how to use the computer for electronic encyclopedia & internet research.
For more information regarding any part of the summer children program feel free to contact the library at 756-2000. Same age restrictions apply. See library staff. Everyone is welcome!!!
At
the beginning of May the Barry's Bay and Area Public Library holds its annual
Trivia Night fundraiser. Trivia Night is a fast paced, fun filled evening for
all where teams made up of six players vie to become Trivia champions. The annual
event is held at the P.J. Yakabuski Community Center in Barry's Bay and all
proceeds go toward the purchase of new books for the library's collection.
For more details regarding Trivia Night itself, or to enter a six person team, please contact the library at 756-2000 during the month of April.
During the March Break the Barry's Bay and Area Public Library usually puts on special children's programs. Children may be given the opportunity to experience everything from live crafts, story times, ventriloquism, children's music, magic and entertainment. Admission is free or for a slight charge depending on the program.
For more information on the March Break programs please feel free to contact the library at the beginning of March.
Many times over the years many authors have made their way to the Barry's Bay and Area Public Library to offer readings from their works as well as interaction with the community. Such names we have had include Roy MacGregor, Sandra Gulland, Brian Doyle and Joan Finnigan. One may never know when an author may appear so keep your eyes peeled to advertisements throughout the community.
To show our volunteers just how valuable they are, the Barry's Bay and Area Public Library holds an annual Volunteer Appreciation Night in October. This night is dedicated to the many volunteers who aid our library is so many ways. At this time, we also take the chance to celebrate other special events such as Ontario Public Library Week, Library Anniversaries, etc.
See public library for special events such as author visits, volunteer appreciation, no fines, etc
For information regarding any or all of these events please contact the library by phone at 756-2000 or by e-mail at bblibry@bellnet.ca