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Spring Break at City Library

Published: March 9, 2023

Categories: Children | Programs | Teens

Join City Library for some fun this Spring Break! Find these programs and more in our calendar.

Crafting at NVCL

Spring fun with arts & crafts

Monday, March 13, 2 – 3 p.m.

Bring the little ones to a fun spring-themed, hands-on arts & crafts session. For ages 3 – 5. Learn more.

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Build a bristlebot

Tuesday, March 14, 6:15 – 7:30 p.m.

Build a tiny robot made of common household items and race it through a maze! For grades K – 3. Learn more.

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Oobleck slime

Wednesday, March 15, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

It’s time to get messy! Experiment with states of matter with this fantastic substance! For ages 5 – 9. Learn more.

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Need for seed

Wednesday, March 15, 2 – 3 p.m.

Help plants scatter their seeds! Using crafting and science we'll explore how seeds travel and grow. For grades 4 – 7. Learn more.

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Lego challenges (two sessions!)

Friday March 17 & 24, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

It's time for some Lego fun! Join other builders for an exciting hour of Lego challenges and activities. For children ages 5 – 9. Learn more.

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Nowruz egg painting & storytime

Saturday, March 18, 2 – 3 p.m.

Celebrate Persian New Year with egg painting, a Nowruz story and traditional Persian music. For ages 3 – 9. Learn more.

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Filming for sustainability

March 20 – 24, noon – 4 p.m.

Create an original short film with the support of experienced professionals! For grades 7 – 12. Learn more.

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Build a mason bee home

Wednesday, March 22 (two times!)

Be a good neighbour by building a mason bee house out of recycled materials.

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Video game creation with RPG Maker MZ

Saturday, March 25, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Get started with game coding and design with the all-in-one game making tool, RPG Maker MZ. For all ages. Learn more.

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