events
Beyond the Book
Join us on Saturday, June 8th, from 10-2 at the Children’s Reading Room for Beyond the Book, a fun, free family event hosted by the CRR! Three fabulous local children’s authors will read their stories aloud. Participants will also enjoy children’s activities provided by local community partners, an arts and crafts table, a bake sale, a silent auction, and, of course, FREE CHILDREN’S BOOKS to take home! The event will take place outdoors, at the back of 210 Silvercreek Pkwy, under the big Maple tree. We also have a large indoor space available should it be a rainy day. Tell your friends and family! Hope to see you there!
This year's lineup includes,
Sandra Wilson from Quite a Character and the Kindness Kangaroo Project will read one of her many stories, most likely in costume, and provide a story-writing activity for the children. We always have so much fun with Sandra; we’re sure you will too!
Rae Wright is a successful local artist and children’s author who owns and operates Dragonfly Art Studio in Guelph. She will read one of her stories and provide colouring pages of her beautiful artwork. We are excited to have her join us for her second Beyond the Book event!
Lastly, we are excited to welcome author Courtney Harris to the Children’s Reading Room! Courtney Harris owns You Are What You Create, a mobile creative arts business in Kitchener-Waterloo. Courtney’s programs help children explore their creativity and discover joy from within! Courtney has written a children’s book, and we are overjoyed to have her share it at Beyond the Book!
Activities
Silent auction
Bake Sale
Children’s Activities (Bubbles, sidewalk chalk, puppet theatre, etc)
Bookmark making
Explore the Children’s Reading Room space
FREE CHILDREN’S BOOKS!!!!
Fay and Fluffy at the Guelph youth music centre
We’re thrilled to announce we have been invited to the Guelph Youth Music Centre on Saturday, June 15 at 10:30am for a Drag Storytime and Singalong with Fay and Fluffy! With some big wigs and wild and colourful outfits, Fay & Fluffy bring lots of sparkle to every show, getting kids excited to read, learn, and laugh. Admission is free, but make sure to reserve your tickets in advance as space is limited (QR code attached)! Don’t miss out on what is sure to be a fabulous experience!
We will be there distributing FREE children’s books!
Exhibition Park Neighbourhood Group - Enchanted Park Event
Save the Date, Ex-Park!!! June 22nd from 11AM- 3PM
The EPNG has an exciting event coming up for you with lots of amazing community partners and with the greatest champions, Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition.
"Come for the Community Tree Planting, Stay for the Magic!"
Step into a world of wonder and enchantment at their FREE Community Event!
Activities:
Community Tree Planting: Roll up your sleeves and dig in the dirt as we plant the roots of community and nurture our beloved Exhibition Park. Please join EPNG's Park Stewards at 11 AM to plant 100 native trees, shrubs, and groundcover!
DIY Fairy Doors: Let your imagination take flight as you design and adorn your very own magical fairy doors, created by our talented friends at Diyode Maker's Club.
Fairy Door Hunt: Once your masterpiece is complete, you can opt into a neighborhood-wide Fairy Door Hunt! Take your enchanted creations home and place them in your backyard, where they'll become portals to a world of wonder for you and your loved ones to enjoy long after the event is done!
Launch Rockets into Space with Diyode Maker's Club: Blast off into the cosmos with our hands-on rocket launching station! Build your own fairy rockets and watch them soar high into the sky.
Enchanted Book Nook: Hang out with our lovely friends from the Children's Reading Program, create your own bookmark, and bring a free children’s book home.
Adult Book Swap: We will have a Free Book Table just for the grown-ups!
Live Music: Tap your feet and sway to the rhythm of old time folk performed by the talented, Onion Honey. They will be performing from 1:00 to 3:00pm.
Pollinator Activities: Learn all about our buzzing friends and how to support them in our ecosystem. Create caterpillar activities with your families and discover the importance of pollination with our pals at Pollination Guelph.
Enchanted Seeds: Nature Guelph promises a delightful experience with button making and the opportunity to take home native pollinator seeds. It's a blend of creativity, eco-consciousness, and a touch of magic from nature's wonders.
The Dragon: Let your imagination soar as we bring Pokémon into an unforgettable experience. Will you be a daring Pokémon trainer seeking to become the ultimate champion?
Face Painting: Whether you want to be a shimmering unicorn, a fierce dragon, or a sparkling fairy, we've got you covered with Makin' Faces Face Painting!
Human Chess: Become a living piece on our giant chessboard and strategize your way to victory in an epic game of human chess! Exercise your mind while enjoying the thrill of this larger-than-life board game.
Bubble Wand Making: Dive into the world of bubbles with our DIY bubble wand making station! Craft your own whimsical wands and watch bubbles dance and shimmer in the sunlight, reflecting the magic that surrounds us all.
Embrace the magic with a picnic special from our pals at Park Eatery, perfect for a delightful day out.
Date: June 22nd
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Exhibition Park
Don't miss out on this FREE community filled day of magical fun for all ages! Spread the word, grab a picnic blanket, and bring your friends and family for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Exhibition Park.
Guelph Tool Library Book Sale - Free to Read Program
We have been invited to distribute free children’s books during the Guelph Tool Library Book Sale at the Quebec St Mall on Saturday April 20th from 10-2.
Please come and support this worthy cause.
Please read the Guelph Today article below to learn more on how you can support them.
Guelph Today - article
The Guelph Tool Library is hosting the Free to Read Book Sale on Saturday April 20, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. In celebration of World Book Day, the Free to Read Book Sale is taking place in the main concourse of the Old Quebec Street Shoppes and will feature over 5000 books for sale! Donations of books can be dropped off at the Guelph Tool Library until Monday April 15.
The Guelph Tool Library hopes to collect and sell 5,000 books through donations from the public and book drives by community partners. The sale is in support of the Books for Inmates Program, a program that supports literacy programs in correctional facilities across Southwestern Ontario. One of the challenges for the Books for Inmates Program is to acquire the necessary books for literacy programs. Desired books, such as technical books and books in other languages, are typically not donated.
The book sale hopes to sell those books that are frequently donated, such as best sellers and detective stories, and use the proceeds to purchase the desired books.
The Guelph Tool Library is partnering with a number of groups in Guelph to collect books and support the program. Donations boxes are set up at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and All Saints Lutheran Anglican Church. There are also two schools, Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, doing book drives with their students leading the efforts.
The collection drive launches Friday, March 1. Anyone wishing to donate gently used books can drop them off at one of several locations throughout the city. These locations include:
The Guelph Tool Library (55 Wyndham St N, Unit T8)
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore (104 Dawson Rd)
All Saints Lutheran Anglican Church (210 Silvercreek Pkwy N, Guelph)
The program organizers ask that any books be in gently used, readable condition, with no missing pages. The collection drive will run from March 1st to April 15th, culminating in a giant used book sale on Saturday, April 20th in the Old Quebec Street Shoppes in Downtown Guelph. Reading materials that are not suitable for the Books For Inmates program will be sold at the sale. Funds raised will help support the purchase of the most needed items by the Books for Inmates Program.
https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/guelph-tool-library-to-host-free-to-read-book-sale-8389792
Kortright Hills Neighbourhood Group Eggstravaganza
Mark your calendars!!
Kortright Hills Neighbourhood Group is pleased to announce their pre-Easter event, "Eggstravaganza," on Saturday, March 23rd, in the gym at Kortright Hills Public School Gym from 12 pm to 2 pm. They have organized a fun scavenger hunt as well as other activities and games.
We will be there distributing free children’s books.
Free Admission
Come join us.
Onward Willow Neighbourhood Group Women's Day Event
We have been invited by the lovely people at the OWNG to attend and distribute free children’s books to the families who attend. We are so excited to be at the Shelldale Center again for another great community event.
International Women's Day Guelph Wellington
We are thrilled to be vendors again at the International Women's Day Guelph-Wellington event on Wednesday, March 6, at The Grand Guelph Banquet & Event Centre!
Last year we met so many Women run businesses and entrepreneurs. It was an honour to be in a room with so many powerful and highly driven women.
We can’t wait to see who we are going to meet this year.
This event is put on by Boundless Accelerator and Business Centre Guelph Wellington.
Regular Programs
Check out our weekly programs!
BUILD YOUR HOME LIBRARY
Wednesdays from 9-12 & 1-5
Thursdays from 9-1
Fridays from 9-12 & 1-5
MUSIC AND STORY CIRCLE
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10am
STORY TIME & CRAFTS
Thursday and Friday at 11am
ROYAL CITY READERS
Wednesday and Friday until 5 pm