Join McConnell staff for a holiday sing-a-long version of Babies and Books! 30 minutes of baby-friendly Christmas tunes with guitar accompaniment followed by 30 minutes of play time! For babies 0 - 18 months and parents/ caregivers. Registration is not required.
Drop-in to the McConnell Library between 10am-2pm for our winter clothing giveaway. The library will be collecting clean, gently used winter clothing items for all ages (including winter coats, hats, gloves, mittens, ski/snow pants, thermal wear and more) until Saturday, Dec. 13th. *Any leftover items will be donated to the Ally Centre.
Join us for Pages to Plates #3: a fun-filled family program at the library, designed for curious minds and hungry tummies! For ages 5-12 years old (with a parent, guardian, or caregiver). Registration is required - register in space below. Here’s what’s on the menu: - Beware of branding: The power of food advertising,… Read More »Pages to Plates #3: Holiday Cookie Decorating
Like a book club… but for movies! Join McConnell staff as we discuss the 2023 Christmas film, ‘The Holdovers’- just in time for the holidays! Please watch the film in advance as it will not be screened during this event. “A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school remains on campus during Christmas break… Read More »McConnell Film Discussion Club – ‘THE HOLDOVERS’
Make some watercolour snowflakes.
Spend a cozy morning at the McConnell library and watch some holiday movies with the whole family! “Nutcracker Ballet”(1hr 10mins): This classic tale takes place on the night before Christmas, when Clara and Franz receive a Nutcracker as a gift from their uncle. This present sparks a magical dream, and a night filled with amazing… Read More »McConnell Movie Morning – Holiday Edition
Spend a relaxing day puzzling at the library. We'll have puzzles galore set out for you to pick away at while you sip hot drinks and settle into some cozy vibes. All ages welcome. Puzzle sizes range from 100 to 1000 pieces.