Learn about telescopes, create comics, see Livi and Friends, and more at the library

Telescopes for Beginners
Picton Branch Library- Flex Space
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2:00pm–3:00pm
A complete guide to choosing and using a first telescope to discover the mysteries and treasures of the universe.  This talk will include all types of beginner to intermediate telescopes and the basics of Smart telescopes.  Don’t buy until you get all the facts!
Thanks RASC Belleville  and SSJI

Comics Creation with Clayton Hanmer
Bloomfield Branch Library
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
11:00am–12:00pm
Registration is required for this event.
Write and illustrate your own personal comic stories with professional illustrator and comic author, Clayton Hanmer. Learn about the basic structure of comic creation and be encouraged to get silly while
building a comic together with the group.

Livi and Friends
Picton Branch Library- Flex Space
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
2:00pm–3:00pm
Registration is required for this event.
Get ready to sing, dance, jump, and learn as Livi & Friends Live Show comes to Picton Branch Library for their “Hello Friend Tour!”
Children will enjoy singing and dancing along to Livi’s favourite educational songs. Join us as we get ready to have a fun and interactive time with Livi & Friends!

Laughter Yoga
Friday, March 20
2-3 p.m.
Wellington Library meeting room
(613) 399-2023

Join Janet Elson to explore Laughter Yoga! According to Laughter Yoga International: Laughter Yoga is a scientifically proven approach to improving physical, emotional, and mental well-being. By combining laughter exercises with deep yogic breathing techniques, it stimulates the body and mind in ways that conventional fitness or relaxation methods often cannot.

Just 10–15 minutes daily reduces stress, energizes the body, and promotes mental calmness and positivity. Scientifically proven to strengthen immunity, enhance brain oxygen, uplift mood, and foster social connections—reducing isolation. Regular practice builds emotional resilience, helping you face challenges with optimism.

Embroider a Pet Portrait
Wellington Branch – Meeting Room
Friday, March 20, 2026
10:00am–10:45am
Registration is required for this event.
Embroider an adorable portrait of your pet while learning the basic embroidery stitches.
No experience required.
Ages 8+.

Storytime – Special Guest Chloe Fox
Picton Branch- Children’s Room
Saturday, March 21, 2026
10:30am–11:30am
Drop by for a friendly, welcoming storytime. Stories, songs and seasonal crafts. All are welcome.

Nature Journaling with Corina Brdar
Milford Branch
Saturday, March 21, 2026
1:00pm–3:00pm
Registration is required for this event.
Nature Journaling is a practice for connecting with nature, a personal response to nature and a way to foster curiosity, be still, and experience wonder.
The workshop is to be simple and fun, especially when you share with others. As with most things, it’s easier to learn and explore more deeply with guidance from an experienced person.  Coming together with other people like you, who are curious and maybe a bit trepidatious, will make it easier to dive right in.  You may even be inspired to turn this into a regular practice.

Mah Jongg
Picton Branch Library- Nonfiction Area
Weekly, on Thursdays
3:30pm–6pm
Registration is required for this event.
Do you play Mah Jongg? Or maybe you would like to learn how to play? Join us.
We have a few Mah Jongg sets and the official North American Mah Jongg cards but if you have a set of your own please bring it along.
Attend weekly or whenever you can.  Come learn, teach, or just play.  All skill levels welcome.
For more information contact:
Judy – judyinpicton@gmail.com OR
Kerry – aroostookboy@icloud.com

Picton Branch
Tuesdays
3 pm–4:30pm
Drop into the library after school on Tuesdays for fun new activities each week. Examples include art, podcasting, filmmaking and STEAM projects. Highschoolers and teens 13+ welcome to join

Story times at the library
In addition to the popular Thursday, Friday and Saturday Storytimes at the Picton Branch Library, you can now join us on Thursdays at the Bloomfield Branch and Saturdays at the Wellington Branch, each at 10:30 a.m.  All welcome!

One-on-one tech help 
One-on-one help is available at any branch of the Library or virtually through Zoom or over the phone. Library tech help is friendly, flexible and free, so whether you want to learn about Facebook, the latest in AI, or just want help setting up a new cell phone or tablet, give us a call at (613) 476-5962. Staff  can help with any tech questions and if they don’t know the answer, they will work with you to try to find it.