Grand River Stanley Park
Grand River Stanley Park Community Library
Winter 2011
Unless otherwise noted, you may register for the following programs (if required) either in person, or by phone at 519-896-1736.
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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 519-896-1736.
Wednesdays at 11 am
January 11 - February 29
Grand River Stanley Park
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 21 at 10:30 am
Grand River Stanley Park
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 519-896-1736.
Wednesday December 14 from 10 am – 11:30 am
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Wednesday, March 7 from 10 am - 11:30 am
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Holiday Hootenanny
Bring the entire family to share holiday stories, songs and crafts. All ages.
No registration required.
Saturday, December 10 at 10:30 am
Grand River Stanley Park
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 4 at 10:30 am
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Mother-Daughter Book Club
This 1-hour book club is for girls in grades 4 – 6 and their moms or another important woman in their lives. New members are welcome!
For meeting information, book titles or other questions, please call Christy at 519-743-0271 ext 277 or email christy.giesler@kpl.org.
Saturday, November 26 at 11 am
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Saturday, December 10 at 11 am
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Saturday, January 21 at 11 am
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Saturday, February 18 at 11 am
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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 519-896-1736.
Mondays at 11 am
January 9 - February 27
Grand River Stanley Park
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 519-896-1736.
Mondays at 10 am
September 26 – November 28
January 9 - February 27
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Thursdays at 2 pm
September 29 – December 1
January 12 - March 1
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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 519-896-1736.
Tuesdays at 6:15 pm
October 4 – November 29
January 10 - March 6
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Stories ‘n Splashes
The entire family is invited to enjoy books, songs and more during this special 30-minute program at the Lyle S. Hallman Pool. Then put on your bathing suits and jump in the pool!
No registration required.
Thursdays at 5:45 pm
January 19 – February 9
Lyle S. Hallman Pool (view map)
5:45 – 6:15 pm: Stories ‘n Splashes Family Storytime
6:30 – 8:00 pm: Pool Plunge (Children must be accompanied by an adult in the water.)
The library storytime is free. The cost of the swim is $3.50 per child and $5.50 per adult/per swim. Swim is optional.
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 519-896-1736.
Wednesdays at 9:45 am
September 28 – November 30
January 11 - February 29
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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.
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!
Register for this program by calling the library at 519-896-1736.
Tuesday February 21 at 6:30 pm
Grand River Stanley Park
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.
Health and Wellness Series
Head Injury & Trauma
with Jean Taylor, CK, Key Rehab Services Inc.
What’s involved when you suffer from a serious injury? Who should be on your health care team? What are the steps you need to take to return to independent living? Jean will discuss the many facets of rehabilitation.
Register for this program by calling the library at 519-896-1736.
Tuesday February 7 at 6:30 pm
Grand River Stanley Park
Achieving Your New Year’s Resolution
with Dr. Jeff Winchester, DC, Bridgeport Family Chiropractic
Have you joined a gym and then not gone? Have you tried to lose weight, and then gained it all back? Jeff went from couch potato to running the Boston Marathon in just 5 years. Learn how to maximize living every day.
Register for this program by calling the library at 519-896-1736.
Tuesday January 17 at 6:30 pm
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Free Hearing Tests (ages 50+)
with Connect Hearing
Hearing loss is usually ignored for up to 7 years. Don’t delay! Call to make an appointment for a free 15-minute initial hearing test. Receive your results right away.
Please call 519-743-0271 ext. 255 to register. Limited space.
Tuesday January 31 from 1 – 4 pm (by appointment only) - SORRY, THIS PROGRAM IS FULL
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Thriving with Autism
with Jackie McMillan, BES
Jackie is an autistic adult, who found her way “out of the fog” through dietary and environmental changes. She’ll discuss why autism is on the increase and the three easiest changes that will help families the most.
Note: Please refrain from wearing scented products when attending this program.
Register for this program by calling the library at 519-896-1736.
Tuesday December 6 at 6:30 pm
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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.
Settlement Workers at KPL
A joint partnership has been formed between Citizenship & Immigration Canada, the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre and the Kitchener Public Library to provide year long settlement service at the Main Library as well as the Forest Heights and Grand River Stanley Park branch locations.
Settlement workers assist New Canadians coming into the Kitchener-Waterloo area and help them with various settlement needs such as language training, career & employment, housing, health care and education. Whether you are new to Canada or perhaps have been in Canada for a longer length of time the settlement workers are here to help.
No appointment is necessary and the settlement workers speak various languages such as Spanish, Arabic and Farsi.
Translation services can also be made available through referral.
Main Library Schedule
Monday 1 - 9
Tuesday 1 - 9
Wednesday 10 - 5
Friday 1:30 - 5:30
Saturday 10 - 4
Forest Heights Schedule
Monday 11:30 - 8
Tuesday 9:30 - 1:30
Wednesday 5 - 8
Thursday 1 - 5
Friday 2:30 - 5:30
Saturday 9 - 1:00
Grand River Stanley Park Schedule
Tuesday 11:30 - 5:00
Wednesday 2 - 6
Friday 1:30 - 5:30
Any questions about the Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) program, please contact Natalie Gibbons, Multicultural Librarian, at 519-743-0271 ext.230 or see the LSP website:
