Ontario's West Coast

Homeschool Hub – Wingham
2024-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Alice Munro Branch, 281 Edward St., Wingham, ON, N0G 2W0, Canada
Calling all Homeschoolers! Come down to the Alice Munro Branch in Wingham. Caregivers will enjoy social time with each other while children enjoy STEAM activities facilitated by library staff.

The Making of the Alice Munro Library: From abandoned building to heritage building – Wingham
2024-04-10 14:00 - 16:00
The Alice Munro Branch and the Wingham Historical Society invite you to learn about the history of the Alice Munro Library building. Guest speaker Murray Simpson. Those in attendance are welcome to stay for the monthly Wingham and area Historical Society meeting.
This is a drop-in event and requires no registration.

Tai Chi – Wingham
2024-04-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-03-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-03-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-03-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-03-06 10:30 - 11:30
Join us at the Alice Munro Branch for a Tai Chi session, all skill levels welcome!
This program is run by community volunteers and is a drop-in program, so no registration is necessary.

U-Fix-it Clinic – Wingham
2024-04-06 10:30 - 12:00
Don’t throw it away! Repair it! The U-Fix-It Clinic meets the first Saturday of each month at the Alice Munro Branch where a community expert will be available to help people learn how to fix different things. This is a drop-in program no registration is necessary.
APRIL: April’s repair clinic will be focused on sewing and darning projects. Bring in clothing/material items that need to be sewn or repaired and a community expert will be there to help!
COMMUNITY EXPERTS: Do you have a special skill that you would like to share? If you would like to help support a clinic, please contact the branch by calling 519-357-3312 or email winghamlibrary@huroncounty.ca

Senior Social Hour – Wingham
2024-03-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-26 14:00 - 15:00
Join us at the Alice Munro Branch and get together with other seniors for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features games, cards, and lively discussion.
This is a drop-in program no registration is necessary.

March Break – Wingham
2024-03-15, 2024-03-14, 2024-03-13, 2024-03-12, 2024-03-11
Join us at the Alice Munro Branch for fabulous drop-in March break activities all week!
Crafts, puzzles, toys and games during library hours.

Beeswax Candle making with Trash Theatre – Wingham
2024-03-14 13:00 - 14:00
This workshop will spark all of our senses! We will get to taste some local honey and sculpt our own candles to take home. Examples of honey bee habitat will be brought with a few specimens to look at under the microscope. We will talk about what we can do to help out all of our pollinator friends and students will get bee-friendly seeds to take home and plant in their gardens. Thanks to the Alice Munro Friends of the Library for sponsoring this event.
Ages: 5 and up. Capacity of 15 Children
Please contact the Alice Munro Branch by email winghamlibrary@huroncounty.ca or by phone 519-357-3312 to register.

Maple Mania – Canadian Raptor Conservancy Demonstrations
2024-03-09 11:00 - 12:00
Maple Mania returns to Ontario’s West Coast and the Huron County Library is getting in on the fun!
The Canadian Raptor Conservancy will be performing live, free-flight demonstrations at Maple Mania again this year. Demonstrations include birds that are trained for free flight, as each different bird is unique in its own appearance and flight styles. As each bird is flying, the handler/interpreter gives an educational commentary about each one. Each demonstration includes five different raptors from around the world, including at least 3 free-flying birds.
Join us for two demonstrations on Saturday, March 9:

11 a.m.: Alice Munro Branch, Wingham
2 p.m.: Seaforth Branch

REGISTRATION: These events are FREE, but registration is required due to space limitations.

Tickets for Wingham event
Tickets for Seaforth event

Family Game Night – Wingham
2024-03-07 18:30 - 19:30
Join us at the Alice Munro Branch for a night of games and family fun!
This is a drop-in program no registration is necessary.

Microscope 101 Session – Wingham
2024-03-05 15:45 - 16:45
Discover the magic of the unseen with our Microscopes 101 program! Designed for curious minds, this interactive adventure introduces kids to the wonders of microscopy through easy-to-follow lessons and exciting activities, making science fun and accessible for budding young scientists.
This presentation is for children 6 and older.
REGISTRATION: Please contact the Alice Munro Branch, Wingham, by email winghamlibrary@huroncounty.ca or by phone 519-357-3312 to register.
This program is made possible through funding from the United Way Perth-Huron.

Spy Club – Wingham
2024-02-27 15:45 - 16:45
Join the Alice Munro Branch’s Spy Club! Try out your spy skills by making a disguise, dusting for fingerprints, decoding invisible messages, and solving a whodunit at the library!
This club is best suited to library patrons ages 8 and up.
REGISTRATION: To register, contact the branch by calling 519-357-3312 or emailing winghamlibrary@huroncounty.ca.
