Spring activities for all nd ages
There is one week left to have a volunteer complete tax returns at the library. The CVIT program will be in-person on April 20 and 27, 1-3 p.m., and offering the final drop-off service on April 25, 6:30-8 p.m.
On April 29, 6 p.m., enjoy an '80s throwback night with "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" starring Bob Hoskins and lots of Toons. Then on May 7 at 1 p.m. "Women Talking" is playing as part of the Afternoon Movie Club.
There's plenty to learn every week at the library. On Mondays at 4 p.m., join a French conversation group. All skill levels are welcome. Cricut tech help is available by appointment. Email charlottetown@gov.pe.ca to set up a time. General tech help is Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. Starting on May 2, 10 a.m. to noon, and running for four weeks there is a seniors Tinkercad workshop. This is a hands-on learning experience covering the basics of 3D digital design and printing using Tinkercad.
Call 902-368-4642 to register as space is limited.
Other weekly programs include Fibre Arts Club Tuesdays,1-3 p.m., and Scrabble Club, 5-8 p.m.
Monthly programs include Seniors Board Game Club, April 22, 1-3 p.m., and a monthly board game café, April 24, 6 p.m. Crafternoon on May 8 at 1 p.m. will feature squeegee painting canvasses with all supplies provided. Register in advance. Seniors café is May 16, 1 p.m., with a meditation program offered by Michael Gaudet from GEBIS.
Special events include basics of bread making, taught by Sheila from the WI, May 7, 6:30 p.m. Reserve a space by calling 902-368-4642. Health P.E.I. patient navigators presentations are May 4 and May 14, 10-11:30 a.m. Patient navigators provide help with accessing services and supports throughout P.E.I. Register by phone to learn about available resources.
P.E.I. poet laureate Tanya Davis will be offering a poetin-residence session on May 9, 3-5 p.m. Call to make an appointment with Tanya.
Anime Club (ages 18+) is May 14, 6 p.m., a chance to watch and discuss an episode of anime shown in the original Japanese with English subtitles.
For ages 13-18, special events are coming up on PD days. Creative hangout (blackout poetry and upcycled notebooks) is April 19 and painting and planting is May 3, both 2-3 p.m. On April 28, 1-3 p.m. linocut print making is scheduled. All supplies are provided.
On May 1, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Nintendo Switch meet up is happening. Bring a Switch or use the library’s.
PD Day programs happen for younger kids as well, and for ages six to 12, a five senses program is April 19 and super stamping is May 3. Both run 10-11 a.m.
Starting May 12, 3:45-4:45 p.m., there will be fourweek family yoga and dance program with Monelli Rahmatian. Register at 902-3684642. Wear comfy clothes and bring ayoga mat and water bottle.
Many, many other regular programs are on offer for children so follow on social media (PEI Public Library Service) for more updates and details about programs in Charlottetown and at other libraries across the province.
Beth Clinton is the regional librarian with the provincial library service. Her column appears in The Guardian once a month. For more information on programs, call 902-368-4642 or follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (PEI Library Service).