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A Service Canada Outreach Specialist can answer questions, help you understand and access Government of Canada programs and benefits available to you. Get one-on-one access to information about Social Insurance Numbers (SIN), Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Canada Pension Disability Plan (CPP-D), Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and Passport Canada programs.  

Preschoolers can get creative with stories, songs and a craft! Ages 0 - 6.

Come join EarlyON facilitators for a free play and inquiry-based drop-in program. Open to children up to age six, with their caregivers.

September 10 - Painting Birch Trees: Learn a no-brush watercolour technique. Registration begins August 15.

October 16 - Squeegee Painting: Experiment with acrylics and unusual tools. Registration begins September 11.

November 21 - Autumn Leaf Bowl: Create a decorative bowl out of leaves. Registration begins October 16.

December 5 - Mason Jar Candle Holder: Create a sparking centrepiece for winter! Registration begins November 13.  

Separate registration is required for each program.

Drop in for snacks and DIY activities of your choice.

Our Book a Librarian program provides you with one hour of one-on-one help from Library staff. During this session, our staff can help you with:

• Using the Internet
• Using online databases
• Accessing our digital collection and online tools
• Searching and using our online catalogue
• Finding books
• Research tips Introduction to family history resources

One-on-one sessions will be held at our Main Branch. Note:  Library staff is unable to assist with troubleshooting personal computers/laptops, installing software, typing documents and forms, and making online purchases.

The Library’s LinkedIn Learning service offers free online courses on a variety of tech topics, including iPhones, iPads, and Android phones and tablets. On our Research and Learning page, you can sign in for free with your library card and PIN.

Dive into creativity at this program designed just for teens! Explore art projects and get hands-on access to Maker technologies in our new Youth Space. Activities will include Perler beading, Sphero robots, 3D design, and simple sewing machine project. No registration is required.

Struggling readers, Grades 2 to 6, will be paired with a university student volunteer from the Laurier Students for Literacy Club to work on reading, writing, and worksheets.The program will run Monday to Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Main Branch. The fall session of Book Buddies begins on October 1 and ends on November 28. Please note there will be a break in Laurier Students for Literacy programming from October 14 to October 17. Programming resumes on October 21. Email lsflclub@gmail.com to register.

Students in Grades 3 through 8 will be paired with a university student volunteer from the Laurier Students for Literacy Club for assistance with any subject. The program will run Monday to Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Main Branch. The fall session of Homework Help begins on October 1 and ends on November 28. Please note there will be a break in Laurier Students for Literacy programming from October 14 to October 17. Programming resumes on October 21. Email lsflclub@gmail.com to register.