Find tons of fun, free activities at the library this March Break! Check out the online calendar or pick up a printable calendar to see what’s happening at all branches and in the community.
Magic Workshop with Nick Wallace
For ages 10 and up
Learn sleight of hand magic tricks to astonish your audience with illusionist Nick Wallace. Deck of cards included.
Monday, Mar. 16 | 11 am – 12 pm | Fonthill | Free; registration required (waitlist available).
Monday, Mar. 16 | 3 – 4 pm | Fleming | Free; registration required (waitlist available).
DIY Buttons
Colour, cut, and press your own buttons (limit of three per child).
Monday, Mar. 16 | 10 am – 2 pm | Rittenhouse | Free; drop in
Wicked Party
Defy gravity and celebrate all things Wicked with crafts, music, and photo stations. Oz-inspired costumes encouraged!
Monday, Mar. 16 | 6 – 7:30 pm | Fleming | Free; drop in
Dare to Be Brave: Paper Bag Princess Day
Celebrate courage in the face of adversity, just like Elizabeth in The Paper Bag Princess, with activities and crafts.
Tuesday, Mar. 17 | During open hours | All branches | Free; drop in
The Paper Bag Princess Puppet Show
Watch a puppet show inspired by the classic book by Robert Munsch, plus make a popsicle stick dragon.
Tuesday, Mar. 17 | 10:30 – 11:30 am | Fleming | Free; drop in
Tuesday, Mar. 17 | 2 – 3 pm | Meridian Community Centre, Fonthill (gym) | Free; drop in
Celebrate Ramadan and Eid
Celebrate and learn about Ramadan and Eid with festive stories and a lantern craft. Presented in partnership with Niagara Islamic Community Center. All are welcome.
Tuesday, Mar. 17 | 2 – 4 pm | Fleming | Free; drop in
Danny Go! Dance Party
Join us for a dance party as we jump, tap, and freeze along with Danny Go! and his friends on the big screen.
Wednesday, Mar. 18 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Fonthill | Free; drop in
Code the Ozobots
Watch the Ozobots follow simple lines with pre-made coding sheets or draw your own path for the bots to follow!
Wednesday, Mar. 18 | 10 am – 12 pm | Rittenhouse | Free; drop in
Friday, Mar. 20 | 2 – 4 pm | Fonthill | Free; drop in
Super Galaxy Bros
Let’s-a go … to space! Celebrate the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie with crafts and activities (while supplies last).
Wednesday, Mar. 18 | 1 – 3 pm | Fleming | Free; drop in
Friday, Mar. 20 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Fonthill | Free; drop in
Therapy Tails Visit
Read and visit with the dogs from Therapy Tails Ontario.
Wednesday, Mar. 18 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm | Rittenhouse | Free; drop in
Saturday, Mar. 21 | 1 – 2 pm | Fonthill | Free; drop in
Art Attack: Creative Comics
POP in for SMASHing fun with comic art. Design your own Pop Art words, a comic/superhero coaster, and your own comic page.
Thursday, Mar. 19 | 1 – 2 pm | Fonthill | Free; drop in
Friday, Mar. 20 | 1 – 2 pm | Rittenhouse | Free; drop in
Big Blue Blocks
Let your imagination soar and see what you can build!
Thursday, Mar. 19 | 2 – 4 pm | Fleming | Free; drop in
Family Story Time and Fort Building
Enjoy an interactive story time all about forts. Bring a blanket to build your own fort after with the Big Blue Blocks!
Thursday, Mar. 19 | 6 – 7 pm | Fleming & Fonthill | Free; drop in
Humane Society Community Project
Families are invited to drop in to make no-sew blankets and toys for the animals at the Humane Society of Greater Niagara. Plus, enjoy a visit with some of the adoptable animals, too (Fleming only). Donations of pet food and treats will be collected. Bring a stuffed animal to make a bracelet for.
Saturday, Mar. 21 | 11 am – 2 pm | Fonthill Free; drop in
Saturday, Mar. 21 | 2 – 4 pm | Fleming Centre (upstairs) | Free; drop in
Stranger Things Escape Room
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Will has gone missing! You and your teammates have 30 minutes to solve the clues to save Will from the Upside Down.
Free; register up to six people/slot | Maple Acre
Tuesday, Mar. 17: 11:15 am/1 pm/1:45 pm/ 2:30 pm/3:15 pm/4 pm
Wednesday, Mar. 18: 1 pm/1:45 pm/2:30 pm/3:15 pm/5:15 pm/6:15 pm/7:00 pm
Thursday, Mar. 19: 11:15 am/1 pm/1:45 pm/2:30 pm/3:15 pm/4 pm
Friday, Mar. 20: 11:15 am/1 pm/1:45 pm
To join the waitlist, please email Margaret: mdaley@lppl.ca.
Bookmobile @ The Watering Can
Browse the Bookmobile, get a library card, and make a plant-inspired craft.
Monday, Mar. 16 | 10 am – 4 pm | The Watering Can, 3725 King St, Vineland | Free; drop in
Maple Acre Daily Drop-Ins
Drop in anytime each day for different activities during regular hours
Tuesday, Mar. 17: Red Cup Building Challenges
Wednesday, Mar. 18: Cup of LEGO Challenges
Thursday, Mar. 19: Craft Cart & Colouring
Friday, Mar. 20: Community Collaboration Project