May to June Library Programs, Pickering Public Library, Newsletter

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FOR CHILDREN 2
FOR ADULTS 3
HOURS AND LOCATIONS 4
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May 2012

2. For Children
FANTASY LEGO CREATIONS CONTEST
Back by popular demand! Are you a master Lego brick builder? Do you love creating amazing
creations? Want to show off your skills? The Pickering Public Library is holding a contest for all builders to
demonstrate their Legomania. Build your most impressive Fantasy themed Lego brick creation and bring
it to the Library to enter in our contest. Build anything you can imagine, from spaceships to robots, mon-
sters to mermaids, just go and build it!
The categories: JK/SK Grade 7-9
Grade 1-3 Grade 10 and above: Anyone can enter, adults too!
Grade 4-6 Group: All ages, a group of friends or family members can
work on this category together!
The rules: 1. The person/persons entering the 3. You must register your entry by May
contest must be present for the 30th.
judging. 4. No Lego construction kits allowed,
2. You must have your creation at the or instructions from the internet,
Central Library by 12:00 p.m. on magazine or book. This has to be
June 2nd. Entries can only be your own creation!
brought in on the 2nd. 5. Your entry must be accompanied by
an entry form and have a title.
Entry forms can be found online at picnet.org/kids.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
We have ongoing children’s programs as follows:
• Babytalk (Birth to 18 months) • Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)
• Toddler Time (18 to 36 months)
Visit www.picnet.org and click on Programs for dates and times.
For Adults
MARJORIE HARRIS, CANADA’S GARDENING GURU
Marjorie will talk about gardening today and gardening on a budget as well as discuss her new book,
Thrifty Gardening from the Ground Up. Registration for this program is required and is open now.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, May 2nd from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
PHOTOGRAPH ORGANIZING SEMINAR WITH JANET BLUNT
Janet is a member of the Association of Personal Photo Organizers. Janet will explain how to care
for your photographs, share your photographs and preserve the important stories they represent.
Registration for this program is required and is open now.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, May 9th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
2 Call or visit your local branch for more details.

3. What’s New
OUR
PROMISE
TO YOU
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
All branches will be closed
on Sunday, May 20th and
Monday, May 21st for the
Victoria Day holiday.
Regular hours will resume
on Tuesday, May 22nd.
Call or visit your local branch for more details.
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4. & Central Library
One the Esplanade
905-831-6265 ● 1-888-831-6266
@ your library
Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Petticoat Creek Branch
470 Kingston Road
905-420-2254
Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claremont Branch
Claremont Community Centre
905-649-3341
Tuesday 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Greenwood Branch
3540 Westney Road
905-683-8844
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday 2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Whitevale Branch
475 Whitevale Road
905-294-0967
Monday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Automated Telephone Renewals: 905-831-8209
or renew your items at www.picnet.org
Call orTTYyour local branch for more details.
visit Line: 905- 420-1739
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