What About the Books
Everyone is welcome to join us for these free workshops taking place within the Thunder Bay Public Libraries!
Please email info@cahep.ca with the projects you or your children are interested in taking part in to register.
Friday January 27th
Lake Superior Art Gallery in Victoriaville Mall
2:00 - 4:00 pm
The Art of the Book Reconstruction Project
Explore and find great books at the Friends of the Public Library Bookstore and join us at Lake Superior Gallery for a reconstruction project.
A Drop-in for all ages
Tuesday January 31st
Brodie Resource Library
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Magical Space Creation
Explore Alternate Worlds with author Holly Haggarty
Beth builds a nest for the egg stone. When the egg hatches, her imagination guides her in a fantastical adventure. Join Holly and participate in some exciting theatre activities.
Pre-registration required Ages 6 and up
Thursday February 9th
Waverley Resource Library
6:30-8:00 pm
Make It: Bookbinding and Story Creation
Bookbinding and story creation with Ashley Walter, Christina Kehler and Leanna Rosengren
Create your own hand bound books and fill them with your own stories.
Pre-registration required Suited for ages 10 and up
Sunday February 12th
Brodie Library
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Dreamcatcher
Learn the legend of the dreamcatcher and create your own with Susan Johnston as a part of First Nations Library Week
Pre-registration required Ages 10& up
Saturday February 18th
Mary JL Black Library
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Create Found Object Characters and Explore their Worlds with artist Rachel Vandenssen
Make your own found object characters based on All About Me - Marcel the Shell by Jenny Stone: the story of a mixed-media shell living in our human world.
Pre-registration required Ages 6-12
Tuesday February 28th
Brodie Resource Library
6:30-8:00 pm
Find Your Prince
Making Frog Puppets with author Heather McLeod and artist Kathleen Baleja based on Heather's book: Find Your Prince
Pre-registration required Ages 8-12 Maximum 12 participants
Thursday March 8th
Waverley Library
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Movement, Mime and Basket Making with Nicole Armstrong
Dramatic Reading, creative movement and miming treasure hunt bring a story to life. Participants will create a memory basket.
For ages 4-9 - Maximum 20 participants
Tuesday March 13th
Brodie Resource Library
2:00 - 4:00 pm
From A-Z: The Art of Type
From calligraphy to the design of type, explore the graphic elements of lettering with artist Pam Cain.
Pre-registration required Ages 8 and up
Saturday March 17th
Mary JL Black Library
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Graphics of Graphics: Let's Create One!
Create your own graphic novel page using a Beauty and the Beast graphic novel as inspiration with artist Judy Mayor
Pre-registration required Ages 8-12
