Winter 2027 Pitt Meadows Guide

• borrow an experience* • ebooks • music • movies

*Ask staff about lending opportunities from the Playground at FVRL

Storytimes Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30 – 11 am Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more—shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Babytimes Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10 am Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills—enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. This program is best suited to babies 23 months and younger. Baby Social Thursdays, 11 am – 12:30 pm Looking for a place to meet other caregivers and socialize with your baby? Join the fun at our Baby Social, where babies and their caregivers can play, socialize, and practice early literacy skills in a safe environment. This program is best suited for those younger than 2 years old. Family Storytimes Saturdays, February 6, March 6, 11 – 11:30 am Tuck into a story! Children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Pyjama Storytimes Tuesdays, Jan 26, Feb 23, March 30, 6:30 – 7 pm Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more—shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Stories with Friends Biweekly, Wednesdays Jan 13, 27, Feb 10, 24, March 10, 24, 1 – 1:45 pm An inclusive reading circle intended for adults with developmental disabilities. Drop in and listen along as we read aloud a chapter of a book or a short story in a friendly and supportive space. Adults of all abilities and caregivers are welcome.

LEGO® Club Saturdays, 2 – 4 pm

Electricity with Makey Makey Saturday, Jan 23, 11 am – 1 pm

Love LEGO®? We provide the LEGO®, you bring your imagination! Come play, create and experiment. Crafternoons: Shrinky Dink Charms Tuesday, January 5, 3:30 – 5 pm

Learn the difference between insulators and conductors, and how you can make a piano from… bananas? Makey Makey is a small circuit board that turns everyday objects into touchpads and keyboards and more! Part of The Playground™ at FVRL. For ages 3+. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Keva Challenge Saturday, March 27, 11 am – 1 pm We will hold 3 challenges—individual, team, and a group challenge to see who can build the tallest structures using only KEVA Planks! KEVA Planks, part of The Playground™ at FVRL, are simple yet versatile building tools that encourage creativity and engineering. Stack and build structures without glue or connectors, perfect for all ages. Dungeons and Dragons: Teens Mondays, Jan 11, Feb 8, March 8, 3:30 – 5:30 pm The library will be hosting Teen Dungeons & Dragons. This adventure is for youth ages 13-18 and will feature a new, one-shot adventure every month. Together our brave players will explore different worlds, complete dangerous quests and have lots of fun! Pre-made characters, dice, a Dungeon Master and snacks will be provided. Seats are limited, registration is required. Tweens Mondays, Jan 25, Feb 22, March 22, 3:30 – 5:30 pm Calling all adventurers! The library will be hosting Tween Dungeons & Dragons. This adventure is for youth ages 9-12 and will feature a new, one-shot adventure every month. Together our brave players will explore different worlds, complete dangerous quests and have lots of fun! Pre-made characters, dice, a Dungeon Master and snacks will be provided. Seats are limited, registration is required.

Let’s get crafty! Drop in to the Pitt Meadows library for a fun family craft. This month let’s make one-of-a-kind Shrinky Dink Charms for keychains or Jewellery. Design your charm and watch it shrink when it gets heated. You will get to take home a totally unique keychain charm or pair of earrings! Perler Beads Tuesday, February 2, 3:30 – 5 pm Let’s get crafty! Drop in to the Pitt Meadows library for a fun family craft. This month, we’re making colourful creations with Perler beads! Choose a design (or make your own!), arrange your beads, and watch your creation come together when it’s fused with heat. Make a fun decoration, keychain, or anything else you can imagine. You’ll get to take home your one-of-a Let’s get crafty! Drop in to the Pitt Meadows library for a fun family craft. This month, we’re making our own buttons and magnets! Design your artwork, add colour, and watch us turn your art into a button or magnet. Take home your one of-a-kind creations to decorate your backpack, fridge, jacket, or anywhere else you like! STEAM Club: Makedo and ChompSaw Saturdays, Jan 9, Feb 13, March 13, 11 am – 1 pm Makedo is an innovative building system that turns everyday cardboard into imaginative creations. The ChompSaw is a safe, easy-to-use tool that turns recycled boxes into building possibilities. Together they encourage creativity, sustainability, and engineering skills through hands-on building. A fun, eco-friendly way to learn through making. kind Perler bead creation! Button Magnet Madness Tuesday, March 2, 3:30 – 5 pm

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PITT MEADOWS PUBLIC LIBRARY 200 12099 Harris Road Pitt Meadows Phone: 604-465-4113

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