March Break family fun all week at the County’s libraries

March Break family fun continues at the Prince Edward County Public Library branches this week. While there is a waiting list for the Junkyard Symphony on Tuesday afternoon, there are a few free tickets remaining for the David Archibald show Saturday, March 17 at 11 a.m. at the Wellington library. Archibald has written and performed for Sesame Street and Mr. Dressup. Free tickets available by calling 613-399-2023.

This week at the Picton Branch Library

Tech Train
Monday, March 12, 1-3pm
All ages
All Aboard the Tech Train! Dabble in robotics, circuitry, coding, and more when the Tech Train stops at your local branch of the Library. All ages welcome! (Yes – there is even coding for preschoolers!)

Stop Motion Film Camp
Tuesday March 13-Friday March 16, 2-4pm
Ages 8+
Spend the March Break becoming a director, producer, props manager and more with the Stop Motion Film Camp! This four-day camp is designed to give youth the opportunity to work collaboratively to create a stop motion film masterpiece that will debut at this year’s MakerClub Film Fest on Saturday March 17th. Registration is required, but attend when you can (all four days not mandatory).

Junkyard Symphony – FULL
Tuesday, March 13, 4pm
All ages – WAITING LIST
Junkyard Symphony is coming to town – and bringing with them their JUNK! The Symphony originated in Ottawa in 1992, and strive to turn one man’s trash into their audience’s treasure.
This show is FULL, however if you would like your name added to the wait list, please email register@peclibrary.org or call 613-399-2023 with your name, number of tickets needed, and phone number.

Woodpecker Workshop with PEPtBO
Wednesday, March 14, 11am
All ages
Join Cheryl from Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory to discover which woodpeckers share our backyards, and make a bird cakes to entice them to visit! This program will appeal to all ages, from pre-school to seniors.

Events at the Wellington Branch Library

Stop Motion Film Camp
Tuesday March 13-Friday March 16, 10am-12pm
Ages 8+
Spend the March Break becoming a director, producer, props manager and more with the Stop Motion Film Camp! This four-day camp is designed to give youth the opportunity to work collaboratively to create a stop motion film masterpiece that will debut at this year’s MakerClub Film Fest on Saturday March 17th. Registration is required, but attend when you can (all four days not mandatory).

Woodpecker Workshop with PEPtBO
Wednesday March 14, 2pm
All ages
Join Cheryl from Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory to discover which woodpeckers share our backyards, and make a bird cakes to entice them to visit! This program will appeal to all ages, from pre-school to seniors.

Tech Train
Friday, March 16, 11am-1pm
All ages
All Aboard the Tech Train! Dabble in robotics, circuitry, coding, and more when the Tech Train stops at your local branch of the Library. All ages welcome! (Yes – there is even coding for preschoolers!)

David Archibald – LIVE!
Saturday, March 17, 11am
All ages
David Archibald has written music for and performed on Sesame Street in New York and CBC’s Mr. Dressup, and he’s coming to the Wellington Branch Library to perform a concert for the families of Prince Edward County! This is a ticketed event – to register for your free tickets, please visit www.peclibrary.org/tickets.

Stop Motion Film Festival
Saturday, March 17, 2pm
All ages
Join us at the second annual MakerSpace Film Festival as we unveil the stop motion films create at the Library over March Break. Get here early and have your picture taken on the red carpet. Vote for your favourite film in the People’s Choice Award. Reserve your tickets at www.peclibrary.org/tickets.

Events at the other branches

Consecon Branch – Tech Train
Tuesday, March 13, 11am-1pm
All ages

Bloomfield Branch – Tech Train
Wednesday, March 14, 11am-1pm
All ages

Milford Branch – Crafternoon
Wednesday, March 14, 3-5pm
All ages
All of the craft material will be available to make a book of your own, origami, collages, or a greeting card. Feel free to bring your own project or materials. We have books to inspire your creations!

Milford Branch – Tech Train
Thursday, March 15, 11am-1pm
All ages

Ameliasburgh Branch – Tech Train
Saturday, March 17, 11am-1pm
All Ages