Country Hills
Country Hills Community Library
Winter 2011
Unless otherwise noted, you may register for the following programs (if required) either in person, or by phone at 519-743-3558.
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Attention Teachers
KPL offers class visits at your local library. We can also visit you! Want to learn more about what resources the library offers? How to research a project? KPL class visits can be customized to suit your needs.
Let us help you get your students excited about reading and talking about books with Check. It. Out., our literacy program for grades 4 – 6.
For more information, please contact Barb Janicek, Children’s Librarian at 519-743-0271 ext. 285 or email barb.janicek@kpl.org.
Babytime
It’s never too early to bring babies and books together. Babies (0 – 11 months) and their caregivers will enjoy 20 – 30 minutes of rhymes, songs, stories and bounces.
Please register one week before the program by calling 519-743-3558.
Mondays at 9:45 am
January 9 - February 27
Country Hills
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at KPL!
January 27 is Family Literacy Day across Canada. KPL is celebrating all month long!
Starting January 2, participate in our Family Literacy Read-a-thon. After you have read a book together as a family – at bedtime, at the library, or wherever you like to read – visit any KPL location. Write your family’s name and the title of the book you read on a paper snowman and post it on our Read-a-thon board. Let’s watch our snowman families grow and see how many books KPL families can read in one month!
Do you think we will read 100? 1000? Who knows? We’ll celebrate our success with a Family Celebration at the library. There will be stories, songs and lots more fun!
All ages. No registration required.
Saturday January 28 at 2:30 pm
Country Hills
Christmas Sing-along
with Erick Traplin
Dance along, as Erick performs some of his favourite songs and Christmas tunes. It’s fun for the entire family!
Free tickets available at Country Hills Library one week before the program.
Wednesday, December 7 at 6:30 pm
Country Hills
Creative Writing Club
Do you love writing stories, poems or plays? Let’s talk about writing, do some writing and (if you feel like it) share some of your writing. Bring a pencil, a notebook and your imagination! Grades 3 – 6.
Please register one week before the program by calling 519-743-3558.
Saturday, December 3 at 2:30 pm
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Saturday, January 14 at 2:30 pm
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Saturday, February 25 at 2:30 pm
Country Hills
Family Storytime & Craft
A joint program with Home Child Care. Juice is provided, but please feel free to bring your own snack. All ages.
Please register one week before the program by calling 519-743-3558.
Thursday January 12 from 10 am – 11:30 am
Country Hills
Tuesday February 14 from 10 am – 11:30 am
Country Hills
Holiday Hootenanny
Bring the entire family to share holiday stories, songs and crafts. All ages.
No registration required.
Saturday, December 17 at 10:30 am
Country Hills
How Do I Love Thee?
Love is in the air! Enjoy a special family storytime about friends and family.
All ages. No registration required.
Saturday February 11 at 10:30 am
Country Hills
KPL Kids at the Country Hills Community Centre
Come to the Country Hills Community Centre (100 Rittenhouse Rd.) for an awesome evening of crafts and fun for 6 – 11 year olds. We will have cool themes and lots of interesting things for you to explore!
Registration: Winter registration begins Monday November 21 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Country Hills Community Centre (or call 519-741-2596).
Program:
Thursdays from 6:15 – 7:00 pm
September 29 – December 1
January 12 - March 1
Country Hills Community Centre
Minute to Win-It
Like the popular game show we want to know: Are you up to the challenge? 60 seconds is all you’ll get in a variety of fun filled tasks! Ages 8 – 12.
Please register one week before the program by calling 519-743-3558.
Friday January 6 at 2:30 pm
Country Hills
One Is Fun
Oh, the wonderful world of books! Enjoy giggles, stories, rhymes and more, in this 20 – 30 minute interactive program for toddlers (12 – 23 months) and their caregivers.
Please register one week before the program by calling 519-743-3558.
Mondays at 10:45 am
January 9 - February 27
Country Hills
Preschool Storytime
Books are the focus, and fun is the goal! Preschoolers (3 – 5 year olds) are invited for 45-minutes of stories, songs, rhymes and crafts. Each week is an opportunity to explore a new theme, learn and laugh.
Please register one week before the program by calling 519-743-3558.
Tuesdays at 2 pm
September 27 – November 29
January 10 - February 28
Country Hills
Wednesdays at 10:45 am
January 11 - February 29
Country Hills
Reading Buddies
Children in grades 1 – 4 are invited to read with an adult volunteer, play literacy games and listen to stories. This 45-minute program is for readers who have learned the fundamentals of reading but need practice.
Please register two weeks before the program by calling 519-743-3558.
Tuesdays at 6:15 pm
October 4 - November 29
January 10 - March 6
Country Hills
Spend your PA days with us!
Book Swap
Are you tired of reading the same books? Bring some books from home that you no longer want and be a part of our book swap. You may find a great new author to read! We will also be making a fabulous piece of altered art out of recycled books. Ages 5 – 12.
Please register one week before the program by calling 519-743-3558.
Friday January 20 at 2:30 pm
Country Hills
Science Rocks!
Come out to the library on your PA Day and try some science experiments! Ages 5 – 12.
Please register one week before the program by calling 519-743-3558.
Friday February 3 at 2:30 pm
Country Hills
Tales For Twos
It’s time for toddlers to take over. This 30-minute program is designed especially for active two-year-olds (24 – 35 months) and their caregivers. Join us for stories, songs, crafts and lots of fun.
Please register one week before the program by calling 519-743-3558.
Wednesdays at 9:45 am
September 28 – November 30
January 11 - February 29
Country Hills
Winter Wonderland
Are you looking for something to do on a cold January morning? Come out for a fabulous time where we will share great stories, songs and a craft! All ages.
No registration required.
Wednesday January 4 at 10:30 am
Country Hills
Adult Programs |
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6th Annual Amateur Photography Contest
In partnership with:
Calling all amateur photographers!
Submit up to 3 of your favorite photos from January 3 to February 7, 2012.
Categories include People, Architecture, Nature (Animals) and Nature (Landscape). Winners in each category will receive an enlarged and plaque-mounted copy of their winning photograph, and winning photographs will be published in the Waterloo Region Record.
Entries may be submitted beginning January 3, 2012.
Click here for full contest details.
Artist at Work
Kerry L. Ross, Watercolour Portraits
Kerry L. Ross received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary in 1995. Today, it is the faces and ideas she encounters on her travels that deeply colour her art. Unconcerned with extraneous detail, her paintings focus the mind, isolating the image for the purpose of contemplation. This allows space for the unregulated responses of the viewer's eye. Visit www.klrartist.ca for more information.
No registration – simply drop by.
Saturday January 28 from 1 to 3 pm
Country Hills
Astrology Outlook
Bryan Trussler has been providing astrology seminars at KPL for nearly 20 years.
Eastern Astrology
The year 2012 has attained notoriety in western culture because of the Mayan calendar, but the Water Dragon is just another year in China. This year's talk will explore how calendars shape our cultural worldview and historical consciousness, as well as how the measurement of time shapes our thinking about eternity.
Please call the library at 519-743-3558 to register.
Monday January 23 at 6:30 pm
Country Hills
Western Astrology
The year 2012 is the year when western astrology meets Mayan prophecy. Where do these two ancient systems agree or disagree? What have they to say to each other? Is there a message here, or is it no different than Y2K fear-mongering?
Please call the library at 519-743-3558 to register.
Monday January 9 at 6:30 pm
Country Hills
ESL Learners & New Canadians
with Natalie Gibbons, Multicultural Librarian
Are you new to Kitchener? Learn how the library can help you. Find international newspapers, computer software to help you learn English, TOEFL & IELTS study guides, books and movies in other languages, family programs and helpful websites. It’s all free!
Please call the library at 519-743-3558 to register.
Monday January 30 at 6:30 pm
Country Hills
Free Internet Orientation
Meet with a skilled volunteer one-on-one to learn how to search the internet and use the computer. Each session is approximately one hour in length and is customized to suit your needs and interests.
Consultations are available at all KPL locations.
To book an appointment, please call 519-743-7502.
Get Set to Grow
This series is a partnership with the Kitchener Horticultural Society.
The Garden: An Evolution
with Maryanne Weiler, Master Gardener, KHS
With love and hard work, Maryanne has created a stunning perennial garden. Find out how she’s created such a rich environment, starting with only a bare slope. Marianne’s garden was recently featured in Gardening Central magazine.
Tuesday January 10 at 7 pm
Country Hills
The Gardens of Langdon Hall
with Heather Riddell
With the help of old landscape drawings, the gardens of Langdon Hall have been restored to their original Victorian magnificence. Enjoy this illustrated talk on the history of the hotel’s grounds.
Tuesday February 14 at 7 pm
Country Hills
Seedy Saturday
with local speakers & the Kitchener Master Gardeners
Attend free workshops with a variety of speakers. Topics will include planting, healthy seedlings and collecting your own seeds. Bring along seeds to swap, or purchase seeds from local vendors, including heritage seeds. Master Gardeners will help answer any questions you may have. There will also be displays from local community groups.
Saturday February 25 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Country Hills
Health and Wellness
Osteopathy: A Comprehensive Approach to Health
with John Sanderson, DOMTP RMT and Bruce Crosby, DOMTP RMT
Osteopathy considers all systems in the body, including the bones, muscles and organs, and the circulatory and nervous systems. Learn how osteopathy can relieve headaches, TMJ and digestive disorders.
Please call the library at 519-743-3558 to register.
Monday November 28 at 7 pm
Country Hills
Health Essentials
Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Pain
with Dr. Michael Reid, ND http://www.healthsourcend.ca
Musculoskeletal injuries and osteoarthritis are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability. Join Dr. Reid to learn about treatment strategies for pain, including prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma injections as an alternative to corticosteroids.
Please call the library at 519-743-3558 to register.
Monday, February 13 at 7 pm
Country Hills
Photography Secrets: Capturing the Wow Factor
with Rod Frketich, Photo/Graphics Editor, The Waterloo Region Record
A great photograph tells a story, using emotion, perspective and composition. Improve your pictures with tips, tricks and techniques from the Record’s Photo Editor. Put yourself in the winner’s circle this year, with simple techniques like cropping and saturation.
Please call the library at 519-743-3558 to register.
Thursday January 12 at 6:30 pm
Country Hills
Resume Rescue!
with KPL volunteers
Our skilled volunteers will provide free, one-on-one consultation to help you create your first resume or update an existing resume. Ideal for career changes and new employment opportunities!
Resume Rescue consultations take place at the following locations:
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Country Hills
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Forest Heights
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Grand River Stanley Park
To book an appointment with a resume volunteer, please call 519-743-7502.
