Summer 2016
The Reel Thing   
Join us for a screening and discussion of a recently-released or notable film.         


Truth (14A)
Thursday, July 14th
6:30 pm


Race (PG)
Thursday, August 11th
6:30 pm





Tickets for all films are $2 each and may be purchased at the Library a week in advance of the show times.  Seating is limited, so purchase tickets early! 
In This Issue
- The Reel Thing
- Art Film Nights
- Family Matinees
- Digital Photo Workshop
- Tea & Books
- Book Club
- Tech Club
- Kids' Computer Coding
- LEGO Engineering Contest
- Paws for Stories
- Summer Reading Club
- Summer Kids' Schedule
- Farndale Gallery
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Art House Film Nights 

Screenings of recent and notable Foreign, Independent and Documentary films. 


A Royal Night Out - Feature Film (PG)
Thursday, July 7th
6:30 pm
 
Trumbo - Feature Film (14A)
Thursday, August 4th
6:30 pm


 

 
Tickets for all films are $2 each and may be purchased at the Library a week in advance of the show times.  Seating is limited, so purchase tickets early! 
Summer Family Movie Matinees
Join us on Friday Afternoons for Big Screen Movie Matinees. It only costs a toonie for a ticket or $5 for a family of 4 or more. Bring your own snacks!                   
                                          
Friday, July 8th, 2 pm - Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG)
Friday, July 15th, 2 pm - Norm of the North (G)
Friday, July 22nd, 2 pm - The Little Prince (PG)
Friday, July 29th, 2 pm - The Peanuts Movie (G)
Friday, August 5th, 2 pm - Alvin & the Chipmunks: Road Chip (G)



 
 
 
Tickets for all family films are $2 each or $5 for the whole family and may be purchased at the Library a week in advance of the show times. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 
NEW! Making the Most of Your Digital Photos
You've taken some great shots with your digital camera, tablet, or phone, but now what? In this seminar, we'll show you some free software you can use to do basic edits to your photos. We'll also show you how to share you photos on social media, send them as email attachments, and cover some options for printing.
 
When: Friday, August 12th from 3 to 4 pm

Class size is limited. Please register by visiting the Information Desk or calling 905-985-7686 x101
Join us for Tea & Books 
Kent Farndale Gallery logo Drop by the Library for an afternoon of tea & treats and discover some great new reads!  Come and discover a new author or find out more about the titles creating a buzz in in the book biz.  Join us for 'Tea & Books' where Library staff will discuss their latest fiction and non-fiction picks, as well as some of  their all time favourites.
Thursday, August 4th from 2 to 4 pm
Join the Discussion at our Book Club
The SMPL Evening Book Club meets on the 4th Thursday of the month.  



Thursday, July 28th at 7 pm
The Chaperone
by Laura Moriarty
 





Thursday, August 25th at 7 pm
H is for Hawk
by Helen Macdonald




Extra copies of book club titles are available for pick up at the Information Desk.
Go Green!  Bring a reusable mug to the meeting to enjoy your coffee or tea.
Zoomer Tech Club

Come in on Saturdays from 2-4 to talk about technology and get encouragement from your peers.  Sit down with your iPad, tablet or laptop and share tricks and tips that you have learned.  For one hour we will have a library staff member sit in with you to help troubleshoot computer problems. 

When: Every Saturday from 2pm - 4pm from July 2nd to August 13th (no meetings on August 20th & 27th)

This is a drop-in program and pre-registration is not required. 
NEW! Kids' Computer Coding Club
Join us Friday afternoons in July to learn how to code your own stories, games and animation using the Scratch programming language. Scratch is provided by the MIT Learning Lab and offers a great way for kids to learn beginning programming. No experience necessary!
Fridays, July 8,15,22 & 29 from 3-4 pm
Participants must sign up for all 4 sessions. 
 
This program is open to kids ages 8-12 and is free of charge. Class size is extremely limited so please register in advance by visiting or calling the Library at 905-985-7686 ext. 101.
 LEGO Engineering Contest
Youth, Tweens, Teens and Families can enter their own Lego creations!

Submission Date: Thursday, July 7th or Friday, July 8th during library hours 
Pick-Up Date: Saturday, July 23rd between 10 am & 5 pm 
There are 4 categories this year:
1) Ages 8 & under (Youth)
2) Ages 9-12 (Tween)
3) Ages 13-18 (Teen)
4) Family Effort (2 or more family members - any age)
There will be a prize awarded in each category on Friday, July 15th.
The Lego creations will be on display from July 9th to July 15th. 
Paws for Stories 
What's more fun than reading a great book? Reading a great book to a Great Dane!

Join SJA Therapy Dog Bella for Scugog Memorial Public Library's newest program: Paws for Stories.
Kids in Kindergarten to grade 6 can register for a 4 week session to read to Bella on Saturday mornings at the Library.
When: Tuesday July 12th, 19th, and 26th between 6:30 & 7:30pm  
Please call 905-985-7686 x101 to register.
Every participant gets a 15 minute time slot to read to Bella and readers must commit to attending all four sessions. 
Summer Reading Club 2016 
Get ready for another summer of fun with the TD Summer Reading Club!
 
Use your imagination to embark on an exciting adventure with this year's TD Summer Reading Club.
 
Registration Begins on Thursday, June 30th at 10 am, but you can sign up any time after that date.  You can participate in any way you'd like.  You can join us each week for reading club programs or read on your own and report in at the library.

This year we're offering a drop-in twice a week where you can report on what you've read and score points for your team.

Summer Reading Drop In Reporting is available at the following times: 
Mondays between 11 & 12 or between 2:45 & 3:30
Wednesdays between 11 & 12 or between 2:30 & 3:30

 
 Kids' Summer Reading Club Activities - July 4th to August 19th
If you have joined our summer reading club, you can also take part in some fun activities throughout the summer (June 29th to August 14th).

For Grade 4 & Up
Read & Create: S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) 
(Grade 4 & Up) - Drop In Program
When: Monday from 2:00-2:45 pm
(Closed Monday, August 1st for Civic Holiday)

Senior Fun & Games (Grade 4 & Up) - Drop In Program
When: Tuesdays from 2:00-2:30 pm
This year, we're dividing our popular Fun & Games program into specific age ranges to make the program even more fun for everyone! All ages will experience camp-style games and songs appropriate to their age & skills.

Read & Create: Arts Edition (Grade 4 & Up) - Drop In Program
When: Wednesdays from 10:00-10:45 am  

For Kindergarten to Grade 3
Read & Create: Arts Edition (Grade K-3) - Drop In Program
When: Mondays from 10:30-11:00 am
(Closed Monday, August 1st for Civic Holiday)

Junior Fun & Games (Grade K-3) - Drop In Program 
When: Tuesdays from 1:00-1:30 pm  
This year, we're dividing our popular Fun & Games program into specific age ranges to make the program even more fun for everyone! All ages will experience camp-style games and songs appropriate to their age & skills.

Read & Create: S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) (Grade K-3) - Drop In Program 
When: Wednesdays from 2:00-2:30 am  

Summer Songs (Grade K-3) - Drop In Program 
When: Tuesdays from 2:00-2:30 pm  
This music-based program gives kids a chance to learn and explore music through rhythm exercises, dancing and singing. Great fun for those budding musicians!

For Preschoolers
Parent 'n' Tot Summer Reading Club   
Bring your little one for songs, stories and movement activities in this fast-paced, fun-filled half-hour program.  For 1 and 2 year olds.
When: 11:00 to 11:30am
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from July 5th to August 10th 
Pre-Registration is required for this program. Please visit the information desk or call us at 905-985-7686 ex. 101 to register.
 
Pre-Reader Summer Reading Club
Children ages 3 to 5 will enjoy a 45 minute session featuring stories, songs and take-home crafts.
When: 10:00 to 10:45 am 
Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 5th to August 11th
Pre-Registration is required for this program. Please visit the information desk or call us at 905-985-7686 ex. 101 to register.

Babytime 
A half hour of fun for your littlest learner! Parents and Caregivers learn songs and fingerplays to share with baby at home. 
When: 11:00 to 11:30 am
Wednesdays from July 7th to August 11th 
Pre-Registration is required for this program. Please visit the information desk or call us at 905-985-7686 ex. 101 to register.
 
Family Fun
Family Fun Nights / Days (All Ages with parents/caregivers - Drop in Program)

Sat. July 16th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Thu. July 21st from 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Tue. August 2nd from 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Sat. August 6th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

These programs offer parents & kids of all ages the chance to participate in fun activities together here at the library.

SRC Wrap Up Party
Thursday, August 18th from 1 to 2:30 pm.
Join us for food and fun to celebrate a summer of reading!
In the Kent Farndale Gallery
farndale logo The Kent Farndale Gallery focuses on exhibiting the works of emerging and established artists and craftspeople in many media. Throughout the years, it has showcased the talents of both local and international artists.

June 25th - July 21st
Take Three - Allison Bullock, Diana Bullock and June Probert

July 23rd - September 8th 
Port Perry Photographic Society
 
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