Calendar

Library of Things

Fridays
June 27, 2025.
July 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2025.
August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2025.
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Explore all the fun things your library has to offer in the Library of Things.

For ages five+. Drop-in.
Free.

Sail Through Stories

Saturdays
July 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2025.
August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2025.
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Meet Shelly in the Children’s Room for a fun, free, family time.

All ages. Drop-in.
Free.

Join us for another summer of Hands-On Heritage! For the 4^th years in a row, the Department of Museum and Culture will be hosting a series of historical pastime workshops on the grounds of the Museum and Roselawn

In this workshop indulge in the ancient art of tile painting! All materials provided in workshop fee. 

$10.00/person, with limited spaces available. Please contact sloane.mcdowell@portcolborne.ca to book now. 

Summer Reading Clubs

Registration for summer reading clubs begin Monday, June 16 at 9:30 am. 

TD Summer Reading Club

Registration for the TD Summer Reading Club opens Monday, June 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. This summer, we’re travelling around the world as we read books and collect prizes!

For ages zero to 12.
Pre-registration required.
Free.

Teen Summer Reading Club

June 16 to August 16, 2025.

Read around the world this summer at the Teen Summer Reading Club! Pick up your travel log starting Monday, June 16 at 9:30 a.m. to get started. One book read equals one entry into the prize draw.

Participants may submit multiple entries.
For ages 13 – 17.
Free.

Adult Summer Reading Club

June 16 to August 16, 2025

Track your reading this summer and enter to win! One books read equals one entry into the prize draw.

Participants may submit multiple entries.
For ages 18+.
Free.

Teen Programs

Visit the Teen Area each week for a fun craft or activity.

For ages 13 to 17.
Drop in. Free.

• June 30, 2025
  • North America: 3D Beaver Craft
• July 7, 2025
  • South America: Fluffy Llama Craft
• July 14, 2025
  • Europe: Paper Nested Dolls
• July 21, 2025
  • Asia: Origami Corner Bookmark
• July 28, 2025
  • Australia & Oceania: Platypus
• August 5, 2025
  • Africa: Beaded Lizard Keychain
• August 11, 2025
  • Antarctica: Book Page Penguin
• August 18, 2025
  • World: Roam Through Reading Scavenger Hunt

Take and Makes

Pick up a free Take & Make craft kit each week this summer. Available while supplies last.

For all ages. Free.

• June 30: Paper Bag Beaver
• July 7: Popsicle Stick Jaguar
• July 14: Handprint Badger
• July 21: Popsicle Stick Tiger
• July 28: Paper Plate Turtle
• August 5: Fork-Painted Lion
• August 11: Egg Carton Penguin
• August 18: Mosaic Earth
• August 25: Clothespin Airplane

Scavenger Hunts

Find all of the scavenger hunt items and win a small prize. This program runs in the Children's Room room every day with a new theme each week.

Drop-in. Free.

Bilingual Storywalk: Let’s Go / haw êkwa!

Monday, June 30 to Saturday, August 30, 2025.

In this celebration of skateboarding, family, and community, a young boy learns to skateboard.

For families. Drop-in. Free.