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Meet up with other super-fans for a special event celebrating all things Taylor Swift! Test your knowledge in a trivia challenge and express your fandom with friendship bracelets, make your own Taylor stickers, and vote for the best TS era.…
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Do you love a challenge? Put your out-of-the-box thinking skills to the test by opening one of our mystery boxes and inventing a solution to its funny challenge. For Grades K-7.
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Flex your creative muscle in this pop-up maker space event! The activity changes every week. For Grades K-7.
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Meet other teen artists, discuss creative projects and exchange ideas at this weekly in-person meet-up. Get your creative juices flowing with art prompts, explore new media using our supplies, and learn new techniques from guest artists!
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Come hang out and get creative in the new teen space at the Central Library! Every second Wednesday afternoon, try a new creative activity or play games with other teens. Supplies provided.
For teens ages 13-18.
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Kids, it is time to start writing and thinking creatively! Our fun writing activities will have you writing stories and poetry in no time. This program is appropriate for both advanced writers and beginners. For Grades 3 - 7.
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Meet other kids and share books, crafts, and fun activities at the library. For Grades K-7.
Please note: Children’s programming has been relocated to the BMO Community Program Room (Room 916), Level 9.
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Children from grades 2 to 4 will practise reading with a ‘big buddy’ teen volunteer.
Please contact the branch to register.
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Join us for free movies on our big screen every other Wednesday evening!
The next movie: M3GAN
M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a lifelike doll that's programmed to be a child's greatest companion and a parent's greatest…
Do you love reading and want to share your thoughts and opinions with like-minded folks?
Join the Hastings Branch Book Club. Every month we read a book and meet to engage in lively discussions of popular fiction and nonfiction.
Wednesday,…
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What happens when a magical matchmaker can’t see what lies at the end of his own thread?
Inspired by Chinese myths of ancient dragon gods and threads of fate, Katrina Kwan’s dazzling fantasy debut, The Last Dragon of the East, is a…
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Meet new friends and practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners. This is a supportive and casual meet-up.
For intermediate speakers.
Drop-in.
Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months.
A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together.
Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and simple stories for parents and caregivers with their toddlers. For ages 18 months to 3 years.
Please note: Children’s programming has been relocated to the BMO Community Program Room (Room 916), Level 9.
A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together.
Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months.
A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together.
Drop in for independent playtime with your baby and a chance to connect with other families. Explore library books, blocks and other toys in this casual, self-led session. For ages 0 – 18 months.
Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months.