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The BookBikes are back!
The BookBikes are back!
The AVRL BookBikes are available to borrow at the Annapolis Royal, Berwick & Wolfville branches. Pedal around in style on one of our BookBikes. Chain Austen, Edgar Allen Go, and friends are ready for adventure. Find out more on our BookBikes page! We now have three eBikes to borrow at the Wolfville Library and one at the Berwick and District Library. Orson Scoot Card, Tanya Huffy, 42, and Hitchhiker's Ride To The Galaxy are ready to roll!
Summer Reading Challenge 2022
Summer Reading Challenge 2022
It's summertime! That means the Annapolis Valley Regional Library's Annual Summer Reading Challenge is here too! There are Challenges (and prizes) for all ages. This year, readers will use Beanstack, an online reading tracker, to keep track of their reading progress as they earn tickets that can be used to enter prize draws for books, t-shirts, board games, and more! On top of that, everyone in the 4-12, Teen, or Adult Challenges who complete the reading goal of 20 hours is entered to win a Nintendo Switch! The SRC runs from June 25 - August 20, 2022 Sign up now!
Summer Events
Summer Events
Looking for something fun to do this summer? The library has you covered! We've got concerts, craft programs, science presentations, circus arts performances, tech labs and clubs, and more! Here is a list of our special events, but there is so much more to find on our events calendar. Annapolis Ambre’s Awesome AnimalsAnnapolis Ambre’s Awesome Animals combines a whole lot of fun with science education and animal awareness! This summer, Ambre will be visiting our libraries and bringing along some special guests including spiders, scorpions, a crested gecko, bearded dragon, snakes, and more! Best for ages 4 and up. Annapolis Royal Saturday, June 25, 11:00-12:00Middleton Wednesday July 6, 10:30-11:30Berwick Wednesday July 6, 1:00 - 2:00Windsor Wednesday July 20, 10:30 - 11:30Wolfville Wednesday July 20, 1:00 - 2:00Hantsport Wednesday July 27, 10:30 - 11:30Kingston Wednesday July 27, 1:00 - 2:00Bridgetown Saturday, August 13, 11:00 - 12:00 (Full) Matt the Music ManBring the whole family for a fun musical adventure with Matt the Music Man! It’s an educational, interactive performance that will keep the kids singing and dancing. All ages Windsor Friday, July 8, 11:00-12:00Port Williams Friday, July 8, 2:00-3:00Bridgetown Saturday, July 9, 10:00-11:00Kingston Saturday, July 9, 1:00-2:00Berwick Thursday July 21, 11:00-12:00Middleton Thursday July 21, 2:00-3:00Kentville Thursday, July 28, 10:30-11:30Lawrencetown Thursday, July 28, 2:00-3:00Hantsport, Saturday, August 13, 11:00-12:00Wolfville, Saturday, August 13, 2:00-3:00 Jugglin’ BubblersThe Jugglin' Bubblers are a bubbly duo based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. With a passion for juggling, hat manipulation, and bubble art, they bring a playful and lighthearted performance perfect for young and old alike. All ages. Berwick Thursday, July 14, 12:00Kentville Thursday July 21, 11:00-12:00Bridgetown Thursday July, 21 2:00-3:00Port Williams Wednesday, August 10, 2:00-3:00Zoo Days at the Oaklawn Farm Zoo, August 16Kingston Saturday, August 20, 11:00-12:00 (Full)Middleton Saturday, August 20, 2:00-3:00 The Jugglin' Bubblers’ Juggling WorkshopCan’t juggle? No problem! You will be able to by the end of this workshop! Need tips for your 5 ball cascade? We got you! And if juggling is not your thing, we can introduce you to the wonderful world of Hat Manipulation! Signups are required. (For ages 12 to 18) Berwick Thursday, July 14, 3:00Bridgetown Thursday, July 21, 4:00 Mad Science Fire & IceThis spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments. The event includes foggy dry ice storms and demonstrates how giant beach balls can float in the air. Get ready to be amazed by sizzling, shivering scissors and special bubbly showers! Age 4-12 Annapolis Royal Friday, July 15, 10:30-11:30Kingston Friday, July 15, 1:00 - 2:00Windsor Friday, August 12, 10:30- 11:30 (Full)Kentville Friday, August 12, 1:00- 2:00 (Full)Berwick Friday, August 12, 3:30-4:30 Discovery Centre Science ShowFire, acid, and shellfish. No, it’s not a Maritime seafood recipe…In this engaging live science show, we will connect how humans’ CO2 emissions are causing our oceans to become more acidic and explore the impact this will have on shellfish populations and all of us who depend on them. Ages 5-12 Windsor Tuesday, July 12, 10:30 - 11:30Kingston Tuesday, July 12, 3:30 - 4:30Annapolis Royal Wednesday July 13, 10:30 - 11:30 Summer Art Challenge with 7ArtsWe challenge you to explore your creative side through artistic expression this summer! We provide the instructor and the supplies, you bring your imagination! Ages 12-18 Lawrencetown Thursday, July 14, 3:00-4:30Bridgetown Tuesday, August 2, 6:30-8:00Berwick Thursday, August 4, 6:00-7:30Annapolis Friday, August 5, 3:00-4:30Kentville Tuesday, August 23, 6:00-7:30 (Full)
Rapid Covid-19 Test Kits
Rapid Covid-19 Test Kits
AVRL will be assisting NS Health with the distribution of Take-Home COVID-19 rapid testing kits to our communities. Free COVID rapid antigen tests are available to pick up at the Library! Available during open hours. You can pick up a test kit any time during open hours. Find a location near you. Limited but regular supplies A new supply will arrive regularly, and each branch’s stock will fluctuate. Library staff cannot take appointments or reserve kits for you. We want you to have a safe and positive experience when picking up your rapid test kit. One kit (or bundle) per person, please. (Each kit contains 5 tests.) You may pick up a kit for others. Tests should not be used inside the Library. Are you feeling sick? If yes, please stay home and complete Nova Scotia Health’s self-assessment tool or call 811. And when you’re at your Library, please remember to remain physically distanced from staff and other community members. For further information on testing and staying safe, please visit the Nova Scotia COVID-19 webpage: https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirus
Oaklawn Farm Zoo
Zoo Day!
Oaklawn Farm Zoo
Zoo Day!
August 16th (Tue)10:00am to 4:00pm
We're going to the Zoo! We've partnered with our friends at Oaklawn Farm Zoo once again to offer you a free day at the zoo! Ages 18 & under get in free with their AVRL library card. We have fun some activities planned, and our friends the Jugglin' Bubblers will be joining us! Look for the Library tent near the entrance. See you at the ZOO!
Hantsport - Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library
Matt the Music Man
Hantsport - Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library
Matt the Music Man
August 13th (Sat)11:00am to 12:00pm
Bring the whole family for a fun musical adventure with Matt the Music Man! It’s an educational, interactive performance that will keep the kids singing and dancing. All ages. Please register for this event. If registering for more than one person please indicate in brackets after your name how many are in the group ... i.e. Jane Smith (4 kids). You can also register by calling the branch during open hours at 902-684-0103
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