Scugog Memorial Public Library
231 Water St, P.O. Box 1049 L9L 1A8 Port Perry, ON, Canada

An update from Durham Region Police regarding the Stay at Home order:

***JANUARY TAKE & MAKE ACTIVITY KITS*** Looking for a way to keep your kids occupied for an hour? We have a new snowpal-themed activity kit available through contactless pick-up at the library.... Inside, you will find cute crafts, games & puzzles designed to entertain and stimulate learning. Oh, and they are free! Get yours at the entrance to the library during operating hours. We have them on display in the front vestibule. Simply grab and go, no contact or pre-registration needed. For more information, call the information desk at: 905-985-7686 ext 101 or email us at: [email protected]

***ZOOM EVENING BOOK CLUB*** When:Thursday January 28th @ 7pm This month, the SMPL Evening Book Club will be discussing Chigozie Obioma's novel, "The Fishermen". Copies are now available to borrow at the info desk, or you can arrange for contactless pick-up of a copy by giving us a phone call. You can also borrow the e-book edition for free through our Libby app.... Are you interested in joining the Evening Bookclub? Join a group of fellow readers on the fourth Thursday night of every month for a lively and entertaining literary discussion. Let us know ahead of time if you are planning to join in so that we can email a secure Zoom meeting link to you the day before we meet. Register by calling 905-985-7686 ex.101

If you missed today's Tea & Books Live Stream, don't worry. You can still catch up here. Discover a new author or find out more about the titles creating a buzz as Amy discusses his latest fiction and non-fiction picks. Our next Tea & Books livestream will be February 4th at 2pm at: Tune in to watch it live at: https://www.facebook.com/scugoglibrary/ If you can't make it, you can catch up with the recorded version later on our Facebook Page or our YouTube Channel at: https://...bit.ly/2SKnyLz #StayandReadScugog #DurhamProud #CommunityIsntCancelled Township of Scugog Port Perry BIA Scugog Chamber

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Listen up! Did you know that there are thousands of popular audiobooks that you can download and listen to for free on the Libby app? You can browse the collection, check-out an audiobook and listen to it on your smartphone or tablet without ever having to visit the library in person. After 2 weeks the audiobook checks itself back in automatically so there are never any late fees! Go to your app store and download the Libby app for free today!

Join in with your baby for some shake, rattle and roll! Live on Scugog Library’s Facebook page.

This year, our December Zoom book clubs fall on the holidays, so we will take the month off and reconvene in the New Year for more enlightening literary discussions. But for those who want to get a head start on the New Year, extra copies of both the January titles are now available for loan at the library! AFTERNOON ZOOM BOOKCLUB:... Monday, January 25th @ 2pm Discussing "300 Days of Sun" by Deborah Lawrenson EVENING ZOOM BOOKCLUB: Thursday, January 28th @ 7pm Discussing "The Fishermen" by Chigozie Obioma Happy Holidays, everyone!

The weather is changing are you ready for Winter? Craft supplies for today’s craft - your favourite colour of paper, cotton, stickers, glue stick, scissors.

***ZOOM EVENING BOOK CLUB*** When:Thursday November 26th @ 7pm This month, the SMPL Evening Book Club will be discussing Helen Humphrey's novel, "Machine Without Horses". Copies are now available to borrow at the info desk, or you can arrange for contactless pick-up of a copy by giving us a phone call. You can also borrow the e-book edition for free through our Libby app.... Are you interested in joining the Evening Booklub? Join a group of fellow readers on the fourth Thursday night of every month for a lively and entertaining literary discussion. Register ahead of time so that we can email a secure Zoom meeting link to you the day before. Register by calling 905-985-7686 ex.101

Call the info desk today to reserve your Take and Make kit which contains the materials you need to make an adorable mini yarn hat decoration! Perfect for all ages (but younger kids may need some help from a grown-up). call: 905-985-7686 ex 101 or email: [email protected]

HEY! IT'S WEDNESDAY!! WHATCHA READIN' FOLKS?? . Got a good book on the go? Please, tell us what you're reading.... We would really like to know! See more

Join us Thursday, December 3rd at 2pm on Facebook Live for another episode of our very popular 'Tea & Books' program. Kyle will be our host this month, so if you are looking for some excellent literary recommendations, or if you just feel like being read to for a while, grab a cup of tea and join us live!! Tune in at: https://www.facebook.com/scugoglibrary/live_videos/... #StayandReadScugog #DurhamStrong #scugogtownship #CommunityIsntCancelled #scugoglibrary #teaandbooks #goodbooks

Kids' Colouring Club . Hey Kids!! Here is this week's colouring page! .... Have fun colouring!! . Ask an adult at home to print this picture for you, then find some crayons or washable markers and colour the picture any way you want to! When you are finished colouring, have an adult take a photo of your artwork so that they can post it in the comments below for all to see! See more