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Peterborough Public Library
What’s Happening
July and August 2019
in this issue:
Adult Summer Reading Challenge Adult Book Chats
TD Summer Reading Club Launch Kid’s Monday Movies - Watch the Book!
Programs for Adults
Book-a-Librarian Drop In Genealogy
Group Study Room Peterborough Collection
Tuesdays 1:00 to 2:00 pm and Wednesdays 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Thursdays 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Researchers from the Kawartha
We offer personalized, one-on-one help with Branch of the Ontario Genealogical
technology, your devices, or accessing digital Society are here to guide you to information
Library collections and services. in our combined local history and genealogy
collection, as well as to online tools and
To book an appointment visit: resources.
ptbolibrary.ca/whatshappening and search for
Book-a-Librarian or ask for help at any Info Desk. Kniterary Club
Multipurpose Room
Last Wednesday of each month
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Drop in and meet fellow needle crafters for
lively discussion, idea-sharing and occasional
presentations.
We’ll bring the coffee and tea - you bring your
current projects.
Adult Book Club Chats
Last Tuesday of each month
This summer, join us as we take a break from our monthly reading
selection to explore a compelling literary theme each month.
We will share some of our favourite titles, and look forward to
hearing what you are reading.
At the end of the August meeting, we will
provide copies of the September book, while supplies last.
Afternoon Meeting: 2:00 to 3:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room
Evening Meeting: 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Boardroom
TOPICS:
June 25: Fixing History: Time Slips, Loops and Travelling at the Speed of Light
July 30: Beat the Heat: Cool Reads for Hot Summer Nights
August 27: The Game is Afoot & Abroad: International Women of Mystery
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To register, visit ptbolibrary.ca/whatshappening or call 705-745-5382 ext 2350
Adult Summer
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Starting July 2, stop by one of the Info Desks at the Main Library
and pick up your free Reading Bingo card. Complete a line, an X,
or your whole card to earn ballots for a chance to win prizes!
Take a selfie of you completing one of the challenges and share on
social media using #pplsummerbingo. Don’t forget to tag us in your
post so we can see and share to our feeds.
Prize winners will be announced on September 6.
This program is sponsored by:
Programs for Kids
June Programs
Father’s Day/Parent’s Day Story Time Twilight Tales in the Park
Story Corner Millennium Park (behind Silver Bean Café)
Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome
Children under 5 must be with a caregiver Children under 5 must be with a caregiver
Saturday, June 15 Thursday, June 20
10:30 to 11:00 am 6:30 to 7:15 pm
Spend the morning celebrating with your dad, Bring your family and join the Peterborough
grandfather or caregiver! Public Library for stories, rhymes and songs at
Millennium Park!
Enjoy stories, finger plays and songs celebrating
Father’s Day! In the event of inclement weather, we will move indoors
to the Story Corner at the Library
Registration required Drop In Tickets required PAGE 2
Programs for Kids
Week of June 30 - July 6
TD SUMMER READING CLUB
LAUNCHING JULY 2
Find us in the Story Corner and FOL Community Room
10:30 am to 11:00 am: Summer’s Here! Story Time
11:00 am to 2:00 pm: FOL Kids Used Book Sale
11:30 am to 1:30 pm: Face Painting *
Register for your FREE Summer Reading Kit starting July 2!
The TD Summer Reading Club invites you to unplug and explore the stories and
science of nature through adventure and play.
Collect all 10 TD Summer Reading Club stickers all summer long. Read 5 books to
earn a ballot, enter to win weekly prizes and a chance to win the Grand Prize!
* Face painting sponsored by:
Andrew Queen and the Campfire Crew Wacky Planting
FOL Community Room FOL Community Room
Ages 4 to 10 Ages 5 years and up
Children under 5 must be with a Thursday, July 4
caregiver 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Wednesday, July 3
10:30 to 11:30 am Online Registration begins
10:00 am Wednesday, June 19
FREE Tickets available at the Children’s Info
Desk starting Wednesday, June 19
This summer we are getting creative
Get ready for lots of silly singing and action songs by upcycling and recycling everyday
inspired by the great outdoors as Andrew Queen objects by planting in them. These
and the Campfire Crew return to the Library. will be quirky and fun additions to any backyard
The Campfire Crew are a family folk band who garden. We’ll provide the unusual planter and
sing their hearts out, crafting interactive musical plants– you provide the loving care!
storytelling shows that kindle the magic and
memories of summer camp.
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To register, visit ptbolibrary.ca/whatshappening or call 705-745-5382 ext 2381
Week of July 7 - 13
Monday Movies: Watch the Book Award-Winning Author and Illustrator
Story Corner Eugenie Fernandes
Everyone Welcome Story Corner
Children under 5 must be with a caregiver Ages 6 to 10 years
Monday, July 8 Thursday, July 11
1:00 to 3:00 pm 2:00 to 3:00 pm
The Lorax (PG 86 min) Online Registration begins
A 12-year-old boy searches for the 10:00 am Wednesday, June 19
one thing that will enable him to Meet award-winning, local author Eugenie
win the affection of the girl of his Fernandes! She’ll be demonstrating her famous
dreams. To find it he must discover baker’s clay technique, telling stories, drawing
the story of the Lorax, the grumpy with her eyes closed and reading from her new
yet charming creature who fights picture book, Finding Lucy.
to protect his world.
Sponsored by:
Story Time in the Park
Riverview Park & Zoo (at the Gazebo)
Everyone Welcome Look who’s visiting the
Children under 5 must be with a caregiver
Tuesday, July 9 Library this summer!
10:30 to 11:15 am
We will be popping up at various parks around
‘Gnome’ any good jokes?
Peterborough this summer for the ultimate Look for our Library Gnome in
story time experience. Bring a blanket or chair, the Children’s Area this summer.
sunscreen, hats, water and friends! Each week you can find him in
a new hiding spot and he will
In the event of inclement weather, we will move
indoors to the Story Corner at the Library. have a new joke to share.
Downtown Farmers’ Market Something’s fishy...
Charlotte Street
Wednesday, July 10 Thanks to our friends at Kawartha Aquarium,
8:30 am to 2:00 pm we’ll have a fishy friend in the Children’s Area
for the month of July.
Stop by our booth on July 10 to sign up for the Stop by and say hello
TD Summer Reading Club and get your free
to Dewey when you’re in
reading kit!
reporting books for the
We will have small crafts and a fun draw prize! TD Summer Reading Club.
Registration required Drop In Tickets required PAGE 4
Programs for Kids
Week of July 14 - 20
Monday Movies: Watch the Book Story Time in the Park
Story Corner King Edward Park (455 George St S)
Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome
Children under 5 must be with a caregiver Children under 5 must be with a caregiver
Monday, July 15 Tuesday, July 16
1:00 to 3:00 pm 10:30 to 11:15 am
Captain Underpants (PG 89 min) Bring a blanket or chair, sunscreen, hats, water
The Epic Tales Of Captain and friends!
Underpants tells the story of best
friends Harold and George, comic In the event of inclement weather, we will move
book artists and pranksters who indoors to the Story Corner at the Library.
use a hypno-ring to transform
their grumpy principal, Mr. Krupp,
into the severely underdressed
superhero Captain Underpants.
Down to Earth presents “Forests Alive”
FOL Community Room
Ages 6 years and up
Thursday, July 18
2:00 to 3:00 pm
FREE Tickets available at the Children’s Info Desk starting Wednesday, June 19
Meet a moth without a mouth and a plant that smells like a dead rat! Explore the weirdest, rarest
and most wonderful species of temperate and tropical forest ecosystems from Canada to Indonesia.
Sponsored by:
Week of July 21 - 27
Monday Movies: Watch the Book Story Time in the Park
Story Corner Jackson Park (610 Parkhill Rd W by the playground)
Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome
Children under 5 must be with a caregiver Children under 5 must be with a caregiver
Monday, July 22 Tuesday, July 23
1:00 to 3:00 pm 10:30 to 11:15 am
Tale of Despereaux (G 93 min) Bring a blanket or chair, sunscreen,
Follow the adventures of a mouse hats, water and friends!
named Despereaux Tilling, as he
sets out on his quest to rescue a In the event of inclement weather, we will move
beautiful human princess from indoors to the Story Corner at the Library.
the rats.
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Magical Creatures with Dreda Blow “Nature’s Clues” with Glen and Phil
Story Corner FOL Community Room
Ages 6 to 12 years Ages 3 to 10 years
Wednesday, July 24 Children under 5 must be with a caregiver
10:30 to 11:30 am Thursday, July 25
Online Registration begins 2:00 to 3:00 pm
10:00 am Wednesday, June 19 FREE Tickets available at the Children’s Info
Desk starting Wednesday, June 19
Through fun movement and drama games, local
dance/actor Dreda Blow will introduce theatrical Songs, stories and nature activities with two
ways of storytelling in a fun and safe space. of Peterborough’s favourite musicians, Glen
Don’t forget to bring your imagination! Caradus and Phil Stephenson.
Peterborough PULSE Street Festival
Saturday July 27
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
We’re back at PULSE this year with a fun craft that will be displayed in the library. Stop by our booth
and leave your mark on our bookends which will be showcased throughout the Children’s Area.
Week of July 28 - August 3
Monday Movies: Watch the Book
Story Corner
Everyone Welcome
Children under 5 must be with a caregiver
Monday, July 29
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (PG 81 min)
11-year-old Alexander is having a disastrous day, but when Alexander tells
his family about his misadventures, he finds little sympathy. Alexander begins
to wonder if bad things happen only to him, but he soon learns that he’s not
alone when his family all find themselves living through their own terrible,
horrible, no good, very bad day.
Story Time in the Park
Nicholls Oval Park (725 Armour Rd - near the pavilion)
Everyone Welcome
Children under 5 must be with a caregiver
Tuesday, July 30
10:30 to 11:15 am
Bring a blanket or chair, sunscreen, hats, water and friends!
In the event of inclement weather, we will move indoors to the Story Corner at the Library.
Registration required Drop In Tickets required PAGE 6
Programs for Kids
The Wheels on the Bus: Little Red Theatre presents “The Firebird”
Story Time on Peterborough Transit FOL Community Room
Ages 3 to 6 years Ages 4 years and up
Children must be with a caregiver Children under 5 must be with a caregiver
Wednesday, July 31 Thursday, August 1
10:30 to 11:30 am 2:00 to 3:00 pm
FREE Tickets available at the Children’s Info FREE Tickets available at the Children’s Info
Desk starting Wednesday, July 17 Desk starting Wednesday, July 17
Seating is limited to one adult per family The story of a Tsar who promises his kingdom as
reward to the son who can capture the wild and
Hop on our special Story Time city bus for precious Firebird. Done in the round, with dance,
stories and songs about transportation as lots of audience participation and great
we take a short but sweet bus trip around storytelling!
Peterborough.
Sponsored by:
Meet at front entrance of the Library with your
ticket.
Week of August 4 -10
Story Time in the Park Spinning Tales with Story Stones
Barnardo Park (955 Barnardo Ave.) FOL Community Room
Everyone Welcome Ages 8 to 12 years
Children under 5 must be with a caregiver Wednesday, August 7
Tuesday, August 6 10:30 to 11:30 am
10:30 to 11:15 am
Online Registration begins
10:00 am Wednesday, July 17
Bring a blanket or chair, sunscreen, hats, water
and friends! Turn a simple rock collection into story stones,
a craft that becomes a fun storytelling game!
In the event of inclement weather, we will move Improve literacy skills and fuel the imagination
indoors to the Story Corner at the Library.
at the same time.
Drive-In Movie Night
FOL Community Room & Story Corner
Ages 3 to 6 years
Children under 5 must be with a caregiver
Thursday, August 8
6:00 to 6:30 pm: Bring your own “CARdboard box” to the FOL Community
Room Garage. We will provide decorative “car” detailings to personalize your
ride, while supplies last.
6:30 pm: Park your “cars” in the Story Corner for our Drive-in Feature Films:
Disney PIXAR Shorts (G 20 min). Popcorn will be available while supplies last.
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To register, visit ptbolibrary.ca/whatshappening or call 705-745-5382 ext 2381
Week of August 11 -17
Monday Movies: Watch the Book Story Time in the Park
Story Corner Rogers Cove Park (131 Maria St.)
Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome
Children under 5 must be with a caregiver Children under 5 must be with a caregiver
Monday, August 12 Tuesday, August 13
1:00 to 3:00 pm 10:30 to 11:15 am
Stuart Little (PG 85 min) Bring a blanket or chair, sunscreen, hats, water
The Littles adopt a new family and friends!
member, a mouse named
In the event of inclement weather, we will move
Stuart. The family cat Snowbell indoors to the Story Corner at the Library.
plots to get rid of him.
“Wonders of Nature” with Drew LEGO & Duplo Build & Play
Monkman & Jacob Rodenburg Story Corner
Story Corner Everyone Welcome
Ages 6 to 12 years Children under 5 must be with a caregiver
Wednesday, August 14 Thursday August 15
10:30 to 11:30 am 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Online Registration begins
10:00 am Wednesday, July 17 Use your imagination to create with LEGO!
We’ve got regular blocks and DUPLO blocks.
Local co-authors of the award-winning Put your building skills to the test with our
The Big Book of Nature Activities, Drew LEGO Challenges or come up with your own.
and Jacob invite you to take part in some
of their favourite games and activities for Share your creations on social media using
learning more about the natural world. #PPLbuilds
Week of August 18-24
Monday Movies: Watch the Book!
Story Corner
Everyone Welcome
Children under 5 must be with a caregiver
Monday, August 19
1:00 to 3:00 pm
James and the Giant Peach (PG 80 min)
This adaptation of Roald Dahl’s children’s tale follows the adventures of
James, an orphaned young British boy. Forced to live with his cruel aunts,
James finds a way out of his bleak existence when he discovers an enormous
enchanted peach.
Registration required Drop In Tickets required PAGE 8
Programs for Kids
Story Time in the Park Codemobile presents: Dot, Dash,
Riverview Park & Zoo (at the Gazebo) and Makey Makey
Everyone Welcome FOL Community Room
Tuesday, August 20 Everyone Welcome
10:30 to 11:15 am Children under 5 must be with a caregiver
Wednesday, August 21
Bring a blanket or chair, sunscreen, 10:30 to 11:30 am
hats, water and friends!
What is coding? Explore tech stations with
In the event of inclement weather, we will move indoors robots Dash and Dot and interact with lots of
to the Story Corner at the Library. fun technology-based games and activities.
Caring for Pets with the Peterborough
Humane Society
FOL Community Room
Ages 4 and up LAST DAY TO REPORT BOOKS
Children under 5 must be with a caregiver Friday, August 23
Thursday, August 22
This is the last day to report your
2:00 to 3:00 pm
summer reading and to earn
Online Registration begins ballots to win the Grand Prize!
10:00 am Wednesday, July 17
Winners will be drawn at the
The PHS is coming to visit the library! Learn all End of Summer Celebration
about caring for your pet and the responsiblities
of owning one. Special furry guests will be in
attendance.
END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION
AUGUST 27 10:30 am to 12:00 pm | FOL Community Room
We want to celebrate all the AMAZING kids who shared
their summer with us, and who reported their reading
adventures!
There will be stories and songs, door prizes, fun activities
and a few surprises.
Who will be our GRAND PRIZE DRAW winner?
Find out at the End of Summer Celebration!
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To register, visit ptbolibrary.ca/whatshappening or call 705-745-5382 ext 2381July 2019 Peterborough Public Library
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Tuesday, July 2 Andrew Queen & Wacky Planting
TD Summer Reading Club Launch! the Campfire Crew FOL Community Rm.
Story Corner & FOL Community Rm. FOL Community Rm. Ages 5 and up
Everyone Welcome Ages 4 to 10 years 2:00 to 3:00 pm
10:30 am: Story Time 10:30 to 11:45 am
We’ll provide
11 to 2 pm: FOL Kids Book Sale & SRC everything you
Registration need!
11:30 to 1:30 pm: Face Painting
7 8 KIDS DRAW PRIZE 9 10 11 12 13
Monday Movies: Story Time Downtown Meet local
Watch the Book in the Park Farmer’s Market author/illustrator
Story Corner Riverview Park & Zoo Charlotte Street Eugenie Fernandes
1:00 pm At the Gazebo 8:30 am to 2:00 pm Story Corner
The Lorax 10:30 am Ages 6 to 10 years
Join us for crafts and a
(PG) 86 min. 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Draw PRIZE!
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Story Time August Registration Down to Earth
Monday Movies: in the Park Register online “Forests Alive”
Watch the Book King Edward Park and pick up FOL Community Rm.
Story Corner 455 George St S tickets for August Ages 6 and up
1:00 pm 10:30 am events today 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Captain Underpants
(PG ) 89 min.
21 22 KIDS DRAW PRIZE 23 24 25 26 27
Story Time Magical Creatures “Nature’s Clues” Find us
Monday Movies: in the Park with Dreda Blow with Glen and Phil at PULSE
Watch the Book Jackson Park Story Corner FOL Community Rm. George St.
Story Corner 610 Parkhill Rd W by the Ages 6 to 12 years Ages 3 to 10 years 10:00 am to
3:00 pm
1:00 pm playground 10:30 to 11:30 am 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Tale of Despereaux 10:30 am
(PG) 93 min.
28 29 KIDS DRAW PRIZE 30 31
Story Time The Wheels on the
Monday Movies: in the Park Bus: Story Time on JULY EVENTS
Watch the Book Nicholls Oval Park Peterborough Transit Free Tickets available in the
Story Corner 725 Armour Rd - near Ages 3 to 6 years Children’s Area starting Wed. June 19.
1:00 pm the pavilion 10:30 to 11:30 am
10:30 am Register online starting 10:00 am on
Alexander and the
Wed. June 19.
Terrible, Horrible, No *ONE adult per family.
Good, Very Bad Day Drop In: Children under 5 must be
(PG) 81 min. supervised by an adult.
Registration required Drop In Tickets required PAGE 10Programs for Kids
August 2019 Peterborough Public Library
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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AUGUST EVENTS Little Red Theatre
presents “The
Free Tickets available in Children’s Area starting Wed. July 17.
Firebird”
Register online starting 10:00 am on Wed. July 17. FOL Community Rm.
Ages 4 and up
Drop In Children under 5 must be supervised by an adult. 2:00 to 3:00 pm
4 5 Library Closed 6 KIDS DRAW 7
PRIZE Thursday August 8:
Spinning Tales with
Drive-In Movie Night
Story Stones
Ages 3 to 6
Story Time in FOL Community Rm. 6:00 to 6:30 pm
the Park Ages 8 to 12 years FOL Community Rm.
Barnardo Park 10:30 to 11:30 am
955 Barnardo Ave. Bring your own “CAR”dboard box
10:30 am We’ll provide 6:30 pm
everything you need! Story Corner
DISNEY PIXAR SHORTS (G) 20 min.
11 12 KIDS DRAW PRIZE 13 14 15 16 17
Story Time in “Wonders of LEGO/Duplo Build
Monday Movies: the Park Nature” with Drew and Play
Watch the Book Rogers Cove Park Monkman & Jacob Story Corner
Story Corner 131 Maria St. Rodenburg Everyone Welcome
1:00 pm 10:30 am Story Corner 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Stuart Little Ages 6 to 12 years
(PG) 85 min. 10:30 to 11:30 am
18 19 KIDS DRAW PRIZE 20 21 22 23
Story Time in Codemobile Caring for Pets August 23 Deadline
Monday Movies: the Park presents: Dot, Dash, with the
Watch the Book Riverview Park & and Makey Makey Peterborough Last Day to report
Story Corner Zoo At the FOL Community Rm. Humane Society books for the TD
1:00 pm Gazebo Everyone Welcome FOL Community Rm. Summer Reading Club
James and the Giant 10:30 am 10:30 to 11:30 am Ages 4 and up & to earn ballots for
Peach 2:00 to 3:00 pm the GRAND PRIZE
(PG ) 80 min.
With special furry DRAW!
guests!
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Tuesday, August 27 End of Summer Celebration!
FOL Community Rm.
Everyone Welcome
10:30 am to 12 pm
Story time, activities, door Prizes and the Grand Prize Draw!
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