Sat. Aug. 12th Due to today's weather we will not be at the Farmers' Market. Come visit us at any of our locations from 11:00am-3:00pm today to check out materials, register for summer reading, or just say hi!

Go to school in style with a new project from Creativebug ! Learn how to make this embroidered pencil case - just the thing to get you excited about heading back to class! nfpl.info/CreativeBug

Can you believe this is our last week of parks and pools visits? Where HAS the summer gone? We hope to see you this week!

Due to this afternoon's unsettled weather, we will not be going to F.H. Leslie Park for our scheduled park visit. Come by Victoria Avenue between 2:00pm-4:00pm for fun, drop-in activities!

The next time you're at Victoria Avenue, check out this month's Local History display that's all about Niagara motels. The photos and articles will give you a glimpse into the past - and there are old postcards to peek at too!

Kiddos of all ages are welcome to come hang out with us at our Chippawa location on Saturday as we create all sorts of fun art. If you can imagine it, you can create it! Drop in between 1:30-2:30 - we can't wait to see what you make! More details: cal.nflibrary.ca/event/3732538

Have you visited Sssamantha lately? She's only here with us for one more week! Come by Victoria Avenue during our open hours to say hi while she's in her tank or stop by at 2:15 on Wednesday for our very last snake break!

Did you know... you don't need a lot of space to grow herbs, or even kale? Even better, it's not too late to get them growing! Check out our selection and request seeds today: nfpl.info/SeedToSeedForm…

Hurrah! It's program registration day! We have lots of fun stuff coming up for September for all ages, including some cool programs for Science Literacy Week! Head to our event calendar now to get registered! nfpl.info/EventCalendar

Looking for the hottest reads of summer? We've got you covered - thanks to our friends at Loan Stars ! Find all the books on our blog here: nflibrary.ca/articles/hot-b… #LoanStars

Do you want to learn how to best search for your ancestors? FamilySearch Learning Centre has online genealogy courses which can help guide you on your journey. Learn more here: nfpl.info/GenealogicalRe… And here: familysearch.org/en/

We're in denial that Summer Reading Clubs are almost over! You have until Saturday at 3pm to visit the library to record your minutes and get your last beads. Everyone who's completed the challenges will be entered into draws, too! What's the best book you've read this summer?

We're so happy to have you here for this important program!

We wrapped up our summer block of programs last week and just had to share all the lovely cards Kim received from her Shake, Shimmy and Dance friends! We're busy prepping for September programs (have you registered yet?) & registration for our Fall programs will open in mid-Sept!

Heads up, Flipster users! Maintenance will be performed on the app starting at 5pm Fri, Aug 25 to 11am Sat, Aug 26. You will not be able to check out magazines. Magazines already checked out & downloaded on the MOBILE app will be available, but desktop viewing will not.

Autumn is around the corner (!?!) so it's time to bring in the harvest and forage for winter! Don't have a garden? Try the board game Everdell! Gather resources to develop a harmonious village of woodland critters and structures. nfpl.info/Everdell 🐿️ 🍇 🌳 🐭

Who's coming to the stuffy sleepover on Saturday?!? We're so excited to welcome a whole new batch of friends for a slumber party. Kiddos of all ages and their stuffed friends are welcome to join us - register: cal.nflibrary.ca/event/3737246

Did you know we have local history books for sale? We have three titles you can purchase for your very own shelves: It Happened at Niagara, Looking Back: Niagara Falls: Historical Notes, The Niagara Portage Road: 200 years 1790-1990 Learn more: nflibrary.ca/history/book-s…

Today's the last day for Hoopla Digital Bonus Borrows! Stock up from a specially curated list of items that won't use up any of your monthly borrows: hoopladigital.com/collection/186… Happy reading (or watching)!

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