WEYBURN - The Summer Reading program will continue at the Weyburn Public Library during the month of August. Many other programs are available during the summer, and government services that residents can access.
Baby and Me programs in August include a Teddy Bear Picnic on Monday, August 11, and activity time with water sensory bins on Monday, August 18. Both programs at 10 a.m. A special presentation for new and expectant mothers will also be held on Tuesday, August 12 at 3:30 p.m.
Toddler and Me programs in August include a Teddy Bear Picnic on Thursday, August 7, a stork and cooking Royalty Toast program for princes and princesses on Friday, August 15, and active outdoor water fun activities on Thursday, August 21. All three Toddler and Me programs start at 10 a.m.
Kids Korner activities include water activities on Tuesday, August 5, a story and craft reading ‘The Watermelon Seed’ on Tuesday, August 12, and outdoor painting on Tuesday, August 19. All three Kids Korner programs start at 10 a.m.
The wind-up for the Young Fellows Summer Reading Club will be held on Wednesday, August 20 at 6 p.m. Top readers in each category will receive a basket of prizes, with a bike from Canadian Tire presented to the overall top reader.
Movie Night at the Library will be held Wednesday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m., with ‘Moana 2’ being shown.
A special Emergency Preparedness Fire Safety program will be held at the Library on Wednesday, August 6 at 2:30 p.m. Young children can learn about fire safety and emergency preparedness with Sparky the Fire Dog.
Teen arts and crafts programs in August include Terra Cotta Pot Mushrooms on Tuesday, August 5 at 3:30 p.m., DIY Lip Balm on Thursday, August 7 at 4 p.m., Solar Ovens and Make Smores on Thursday, August 14 at 4 p.m., and Watermelon Coasters and Slushies on Wednesday, August 20 at 2 p.m.
The teen food and drinks program includes Hwachae and Tangulu on Wednesday, August 6 at 1 p.m., Watermelon Cakes on Tuesday, August 12 at 3:30 p.m., Choco Taco on Wednesday, August 13 at 1 p.m., and Ice Cream Nachos on Thursday, August 21 at 2 p.m.
A Murder Mystery Game for teens will be held on Tuesday, August 19 at 3:30 p.m. Teens are also welcome to continue reading during August to complete their Summer Reading Bingo cards. Bingo cards must be returned by August 22, and the grand prize will be drawn on August 27.
Adult arts and crafts programs in August include a Maker’s Nook on Tuesday, August 12 held 1 to 3 p.m., and a It’s Such a Nice Box program on Saturday, August 16 at 10 a.m.
There will be a Sip, Snack and Chat program on Monday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m. Program participants can enjoy ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ during movie night on Tuesday, August 19 at 6 p.m.
Adult fun and games include an After Hours Game Night on Friday, August 22, held from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and a murder mystery program ‘Blood on the Clocktower: Drake’ on Saturday, August 30 at 2 p.m.
Representatives from Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency will be at the library on Tuesady, August 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., to answer questions and help residents with their accounts.
The Souris Sharpshoot Photography Club meets on Tuesday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m. Dungeons and Dragons is held Mondays at 6 p.m., with no program on August 4 for the Civic Holiday.
There is also a Summer Reading Bingo program for adults running at the Library. Deadline to submit finished cards is August 21, with the prize being drawn on August 22.
For complete calendars and program information, residents can visit the Weyburn Public Library in person, or visit their website at weyburnpubliclibrary.weebly.com.
