FAMILY LITERACY DAY at the LIBRARY

Friday, January 27, 2012

Everyone is invited to take a learning journey with us for Literacy Day 2012.

Stories 'n' Crafts

• 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the Children's Room
• Free stories and a craft for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

Journey to Learning Passport

• Pick up a "Journey to Learning Passport" at the Library, January 23rd to 27th. Completed passports returned to the Library before 5:00 p.m. on January 27th will be entered in our Literacy Day draw.

Finish the Story...

• Pick up your "Write Your Own Story" entry form at the Library , January 23rd to 27th. Complete the story based on the pictures. Entries must be submitted to the Library before 5:00 p.m. on January 27th. The winning entry will be published in the next edition of the Port Colborne Public Library newsletter.

Colouring Contest

• Colouring contest pages will be available at the Library, January 23rd to 27th. Entries must be returned before 5:00 p.m., January 27th. All entries will be submitted to the nation-wide Literacy Day Colouring Contest and entered in a draw for a Literacy Day prize pack!

FREE CA TAX CLINIC

Saturday, March 10, 2012, 9:30 a.m. -  4:30 p.m.

Free tax return preparation for individuals meeting the following criteria:

• Gross household income with no dependants must be less than $20,000.
• Gross household income with dependants must be less than $30,000.

Please note:

• Individuals with business and/or rental income do not qualify regardless of the amount of income.
• Returns cannot be completed for persons who have passed away.

For more information or to book your appointment, call the Library at 905+834-6512.

LIBRARY DOWNLOADS SEMINARS

Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, March 5, 2012, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a free demonstration of how to select, check out, and download ebooks & audiobooks from the Library site to your home computer, and transfer them to a portable device.

Free. Space is limited. Pre-register at the Library.

MONEY PARTY

Thursday, February 9, 2012 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Monday, March 12, 2012, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Let's talk about money with financial maven Suzanne Hyne. Gain skills, knowledge and confidence to transform your financial future.  FREE. To register in advance, contact Suzanne at 289-213-8388 or by email at suzannehyne@ymail.com

INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY with Barb Ranshaw

Thursdays, March 1, 8, 22 and 29 , 2012

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Cost is $2.00 per session.

For more information or to register, contact Barb at 905-834-1453 or by email at sunpower@cogeco.ca

PROGRAMMING for CHILDREN

Small Hands Studio "Wonders of Winter" Workshop

Kids' Yoga with Nadia

Family Yoga with Nadia

Tot Time with Stacey (ages 2 to 4)

Crafts with Stacey (ages 6 to 12)

PROGRAMMING for ADULTS & SENIORS

One-on-One Computer Lessons

Knitting Classes

Wii Bowling for Seniors

Films for Seniors

ART IN THE ATRIUM

Paintings by Barry Wood.

On display in the Atrium until March 15, 2012.