As the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre winds down its summer programming, school-age children are invited to take part in rock painting with the Nature Makers Club on Aug. 19 at 3:30 p.m. FileArticle contentThis summer is a scorcher, and we welcome you to enjoy the lovely AC at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre at 97 Queen St. Except for Aug. 21 when we’re closed for Gold Cup parade day (and staff are all off betting on the ponies) and Sept. 7 when we’re relaxing for Labour Day.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentFor our first event announcement of the column we are going to travel to the Cornwall Public Library at 15 Mercedes Dr. to let you know about their Friends of the Library Book Sale. The book sale will run Aug. 27-29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Proceeds will support Cornwall Library programs and events.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentSunday, Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. is the last of our Fantastic Family Movies for the summer and we’ll be showing Aladdin. Sadly, it’s the last of several of our summer programs so fill your boots while you can.Article contentFor school age kids (grade 1-6), Brilliant Labs will be in the Makerspace with electrifying experiments on Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. and Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. Rock painting with Nature Makers Club is Aug. 19 at 3:30 p.m., Spectacular Science with Wizardly Science is Aug. 20 at 1 p.m. and for the slightly older tweens (ages 9-12) Tween Hangout on Aug.18 will feature heat press tote bags and ice cream. After that, all children’s library programs will be on a break for two weeks and will return after Labour Day.Article contentBack to the FutureArticle contentWe have some final summer-fun programs for teens too (ages 13-18). Don’t miss the final hurrah for the teen after hours movie and pizza night! Aug. 28, the back doors will be open from 5:15-5:45 p.m. for entry. Enjoy everyone’s (or at least my) favourite nostalgia flick, Back to the Future with pizza, popcorn and treats.Article contentArticle contentAlso, coming to an end soon are the adult and teen summer reading challenges so get those ballots in for a chance to win prizes. Dragon cards for kids are also just for the summer so come in to collect them soon (One card for every hour reading).Article contentSeniors are welcome to drop in for Senior’s Café on Aug. 20 at 1 p.m. for some games, social time and refreshments (I hear ice cream sundaes are on the menu). Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. marks your last chance to join us for Write Here, Write Now for writing practice (no red pen, no critiques-just writing and support).Article contentLocal food discoveryArticle contentThe first week of September is packed with special events for adults. Sept, 1 at 6 p.m. enjoy a traditional hands-on cooking experience with Brenda Dion from the Native Council of P.E.I. Space is limited so please register via the library’s calendar of events or call 902-368-4642. This lesson is in partnership with the City of Charlottetown to celebrate Local Food Discovery Week and as part of that, the library will also host a seed giveaway from Aug. 29-Sept. 9.
BETH CLINTON: Summer programs coming to an end at Charlottetown Library
