Hi library friend,
It's time for Summer Reading Fun!
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Coding for Kids
Coding for Kids returns this summer! Tuesdays from 1-2 pm with the help of our staff, kids will explore different aspects of computer coding. Suitable for kids ages 8-13.
Wacky Wednesdays!
Wednesday afternoons from 1-2:30 we’ve got some exciting adventures for kid’s ages 5-12. These programs require pre-registration and have a limit of 20 kids, so sign up soon!
July 3- It’s Game Time July 31- Minute to Win it
July 10- Become a Scientist August 14- Explore Nature
July 17- Get Moving! August 21- Craft Crazy
July 24- Sundae Fun Day
Paws 4 Stories
The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs are back! Thursday afternoons from 1-2:30 pm in July and August come by to snuggle up and read with a pooch. Each session lasts 15 minutes per child. Pre-register today to secure your spot!
July 11 August 8
July 18 August 15
July 25 August 22
Friday Funday Storytime
All throughout the summer we’ll be having a special themed storytime every Friday morning at 10 am. From Monster Mania to Let’s Get Munschy, every Friday will be full of fun- and don’t forget to grab a take-home craft at the end! This is a drop-in program open to everyone!
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Art Workshop with Bev Morgan
Local artist Bev Morgan will be running a workshop for kids ages 8-12 on
Monday July 15 and Monday July 22 from 1-2:30. Kids will explore different techniques with a variety of materials. The cost is $20 per child and all materials will be provided. Spots are limited so sign up now!
Creature Quest @ the Civic Theatre
Get up close and personal with a variety of domestic and exotic animals from around the globe. Learn interesting and sometimes hilarious or gross information about these amazing animal ambassadors!
Date: Wednesday August 7th | 2pm
Location: Hanover Civic Theatre 433 10th Avenue
Tickets: $3/person and available for purchase at the library!
All persons attending the show require a ticket.
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Storytime Under the Stars Get into your PJ’s, grab your favourite stuffy and join us at Heritage Square for a bedtime story with Stephanie! Thursday July 25 at 6:30pm
Storytime Tent in the KidsZone on Saturday July 27 from 11 – 4 we will have songs and stories going on throughout the day. We will also have a quiet area for kids to relax and cool down with a book and something to drink
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Summer Adult Events
Around the World in 7 Books
A reading challenge for adults!
Read a book from every continent from our suggested reading list and get a stamp on your passport for each book read. Finish your passport by Sept. 3rd and be entered into a draw to win one of the these great prizes:
Maclean's Ales prize pack
$50 gift certificate to Match Restaurant at Gateway Casino
Free burgers at Norm's Restaurant
Books & Tea prize pack
Two free tickets to Author Talks
Yoga Classes at The Yoga Barn
TED Talks on Thursdays
10:30 am in the newspaper area 
Watch, learn and connect! We show brief video talks on interesting and crucial topics, then allow time for audience conversation. Watch for topics to be announced on our Hanover Public Library Facebook page and @HanoverLibrary on Twitter.
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Staff Picks
Non-Fiction
The New Farm : our ten years on front lines of the good food revolution by Brent Preston. A little over ten years ago, Brent Preston and his wife Gillian left their busy successful lives in Toronto and moved to a ramshackle and windblown farm near Creemore. ... Norma says..
Fiction
The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict, The famous screen actress Hedy LaMarr was an accomplished actor and incomparably beautiful. But there was much more to her than most people realize ... Norma says...
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Author Jennifer Robson coming September 18th!
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Author Ted Barris coming October 28th!
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