Come to the Library this summer for lots of great, free programs and to register for the TD Summer Reading Club.

The Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library will be hosting a launch party for the TD Summer Reading Club on Saturday, June 23 at 10:00 am, upstairs in the Youth Services Department. Children can make a summer reading goal, take part in games and crafts and enjoy a cool, refreshing drink at our lemonade stand. Families who miss the launch party are welcome to register for summer reading at any point throughout the summer.

With a wide variety of free summer programs for children of all ages, the Library is a great place to visit this summer. Spaces for these programs are limited. Be sure to register at the Library or by calling 519-376-6623 ext. 4.

Owen Sound Poet Laureate Lauren Best will be hosting a weekly summer music camp for children in grades 3-8 starting July 3. Creative young people can also join Lauren for a deeper dive into the connections between poetry and performance at 3 additional weekly workshops starting July 5.

Celebrate the Japanese Star Festival, Tanabata, with community member Yuko on Friday, July 6 from 1:00-3:00 pm. Learn the story of the star-crossed lovers, fold origami and make a goal for the year ahead.

Weekly Wacky Wednesday programs run 2:00-3:30 for 9 weeks in July and August. From green thumbs to cardboard castles, there's something to interest everyone!

Our youngest library members and their parents can join us for weekly Story Tent programs July 10 to August 14. Infant/Toddler Story Time also makes an appearance this summer the first 2 Thursdays of July and August. Come out with your little ones for stories, songs and activities. Want to get your groove on? Children 4-6 and their caregivers can come out to the Black Light Dance Party on Friday, August 10 from 10:30-11:30 am.

Need to beat the heat? The Library will be screening films for children on July 16 and August 20 with old time feature films starring Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. Attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks.

Summer LEGO Club, a Stop Motion Animation Workshop, a Ukulele Jr. Jam, and a Videogame Tournament round out our offerings. Details for all of these programs can be found on the Library's website: www.owensound.library.on.ca.

source: media release, Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library