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PROGRAMMES
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMMES
Preschool programmes are presented 4 times a year.
Each programme runs for 5 consecutive weeks.
Please call or come in to the library to register.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY – SPACE IS LIMITED.
Please note – All of our programmes are designed for children of specific ages. Please adhere to the age guidelines provided when registering for programmes. Parents are asked to stay with their children for all preschool programmes.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMMES @ FERGUS BRANCH
Regular Preschool Programming Resumes September 2010.
Registration Begins Monday August 16.
Don't be disappointed...register early!
Wee Busy Bees
For children 12 – 24 months
A fun, fast-paced programme of songs, stories and rhymes for busy wee ones.
Mondays 10:30 – 11 am
Toddlertime
For children 24 - 36 months
Geared towards parents and toddlers, this programme uses stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes and crafts to encourage a life-long love of reading and books.
Tuesdays 10:30 – 11 am
Storytime
For children 3 – 5 years
Presented with the preschool child in mind, this programme includes theme related stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes and crafts.
Wednesdays OR Thursdays 10:30 -11 am
Babytime
For children newborn – 12 months
An interactive programme that is designed to promote literacy at the earliest stages.
Fridays 10:30 -11 am
SUMMER PRESCHOOL PROGRAMMES
Drop-In Storytime: “Zoo Animals”
All Ages
Free
Friday July 16, 10:30 – 11 am
Drop-In Storytime: “Jungle”
All Ages
Free
Friday August 20, 10:30 – 11 am
REGULAR SCHOOL AGED PROGRAMMES
NINE 2 TWELVE BOOK CLUB
The Nine 2 Twelve Book Club Will Resume September 2010. Registration Begins Monday August 16.
Don't be disappointed...register early!
The Nine 2 Twelve Book Club is a literacy-based club filled with lively chat, fun activities and refreshments for kids 9 to 12 years old.
Pre-registration required and space is limited.
Please visit us or call for more information.
Thursdays 4 – 5 pm
SUMMER SCHOOL AGED PROGRAMMES
DESTINATION JUNGLE SUMMER READING CLUB KICK OFF EVENT
All Ages
Performer: “Sciensational Sssnakes!!”
Get up-close and personal with some snakes and other reptilia!
Monday July 5, 10:30-11:30 am
Fergus Legion
Tickets $2.00
WEEKLY SUMMER PROGRAMMES
PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER FOR ALL SESSIONS.
THIS IS A SIX WEEK READING INCENTIVE PROGRAMME
Participants register for one age-specific group for six weeks of programming.
Ages 3 to 6 yrs meet on Tues, Wed or Thurs mornings from 10:30 -11 am.
Ages 6 to 9 yrs meet on either Tues or Wed from 2 - 3 pm.
Ages 9 -12 yrs meet on Thursdays from 2 -3 pm.
Week One
Weekly theme: “Slithery Slimies”
Did you know that the poison-arrow frog has enough poison to kill about 2,200 people?
Join us to learn more awe-inspiring facts about the world of jungle reptiles and amphibians.
Tuesday July 6, Wed July 7, Thurs July 8, 10:30-11 am
Tuesday July 6, Wed July 7, 2-3 pm
Thurs July 8, 2-3 pm
Week Two
Weekly theme: “Bang the Drum”
Let’s get LOUD!
Come out and create a musical instrument then make some jungle noise.
Tuesday July 13, Wed July 14, Thurs July 15, 10:30-11 am
Tuesday July 13, Wed July 14, 2 -3 pm
Thursday July 15, 2 – 3 pm
Week Three
Weekly theme: “Mammalia”
Get up close and personal with some of the mammals that live in the jungle!
Meet Bagheera and Baloo and a few of their friends too! Tuesday July 20, Wed July 21, Thurs July 22, 10:30-11 am
Wed July 21, 2-3 pm
Thurs July 22, 2-3 pm
SPECIAL EVENT: METRO ZOO OUTREACH PROGRAMME
Tuesday July 20
2-3 pm (No regular weekly programme during this presentation)
Week Four
Weekly theme: “In the Canopy”
Look up, WAY UP! What do you see???
Let’s find out what is crawling, slithering, slinking, flying or walking up above us in the jungle canopy.
Tues July 27, Wed July 28, Thurs July 29, 10:30-11 am
Tues July 27, Wed July 28, 2-3 pm
Thurs July 29, 2-3 pm
Week Five
Weekly theme: “Creepy Crawlies”
Did you know that a cockroach will live nine days without its head before it starves to death?
Discover more fascinating facts about the wonderful world of jungle insects.
Tues Aug 3, Wed Aug 4, Thurs Aug 5, 10:30-11 am
Tues Aug 3, Wed Aug 4, 2-3 pm
Thurs Aug 5, 2-3 pm
Week Six
Weekly theme: “Feathered Friends”
Who flies there?
Take a peek at some pretty parrots and other winged jungle wildlife.
Tues Aug 10, Wed Aug 11, Thurs Aug 12, 10:30-11 am
Tues Aug 10, Wed Aug 11, 2-3 pm
SPECIAL EVENT - DESTINATION JUNGLE CLOSING PARTY
(No regular weekly programme during this event)
Performer: Andrew Queen
All Ages
Aboyne Branch
1:30-3 pm
Free
ADULT PROGRAMMES
GENEALOGY WORKSHOPS
Summer Genealogy Workshop Date TBA
Annual Programming such as March Break and Summer Reading Club, children’s entertainers, author/illustrator visits, craft days and contests are featured throughout the year. Pick up a copy of our Wellington County Newsletter or check this web site for full details.
SPECIAL LIBRARY VISITS
Fergus Branch continues to support literacy in the community. Curriculum-based class visits can be arranged, please book two weeks in advance. Specialized daycare and homeschool presentations are also available. Take a tour, hear a story, learn what’s new at your library!
Fergus Branch also provides Visiting Library Services to Highland Manor and Caressant Care Seniors Homes on a monthly basis. Children’s staff provides bi-monthly outreach services to JD Hogarth Community Resource Centre.
NEWS
DISPLAYS
Adult Department
June
Bestsellers 1910 - 2010!
Children's Department
Alphabet of Authors
June
Jonathon London
A A Milne
July
Noddy
SPECIAL EVENTS
DOORS OPEN/ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Saturday June 26, 10 am – 4 pm
Help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Fergus Carnegie Public Library Building!
Fergus’s Carnegie Library was built 100 years ago, in 1910. To help celebrate, we are part of Doors Open Ontario on Saturday June 26.
Drop in between 10 am and 4 pm to see historical displays, a Decades of Bestselling Books display and a slide display of the last 100 years.
At 2 pm catch “Carnegie Capers”, a play that tells the real story behind Andrew Carnegie’s donation of the present library building.
Memories, historical displays, refreshments, contests and more…
WRITING CONTEST
In honour of the 100th anniversary of the Fergus Carnegie Public Library Building, WCL Fergus Branch is sponsoring a writing contest open to ages 5-8; 9-12 and 13 to 130!
The theme of the contest is: “I Love My Library Because…”
Visit Wellington County Library – Fergus Branch to pick up an entry form. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded at the Doors Open Anniversary Celebration Saturday June 26 at 3 pm.
Service Ontario Pilot Project
ServiceOntario is now making it easy to access the information, services and resources you need, when and how you need them. Whether you’re getting married starting a new business or want to learn more about your workplace or industry, it is all available through Fergus Branch of Wellington County Library and ServiceOntario. A computer station will be available at the Fergus Branch with one-on-one assistance from staff.
LIBRARY CLOSURES
All Branches Will Be Closed Thursday July 1 for Canada Day.
Library Information
The first library in Fergus was founded in 1835 by Adam Fergusson,his partner James Webster,Alexander D. Fordyce, Mr. A. D. Ferrier, Hugh Black, James McQueen, and George Wilson. Alexander D. Fordyce was the first Fergus librarian and the books were kept in a room in his home. Fordyce later became the first Warden of Wellington County.
In 1857 the free library became a 'Farmers and Mechanics' Institute. In 1862, the library was set up in a room in the Temperence Hall on St. Andrew Street West. In 1904, plans were initiated with Andrew Carnegie to erect a Carnegie Library in Fergus. The present Carnegie library was built in 1910.
In January of 1999, the Fergus Public Library joined the Wellington County Library system.
Street Map for Library Location
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