WINTER/SPRING 2014 CHILLIWACK LEISURE GUIDE
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Puzzle Sale
Chilliwack Library’s ever-popular
puzzle sale will take place this
year on Friday, February 7th and
Saturday, February 8th 2014.
Bring your used puzzles to the
library in January to get a 50%
discount at the sale!
Library Programs
for Children
The Yarrow, Sardis and the
Chilliwack Libraries present
storytimes for children. Library
storytellers read aloud, and
children join in the fun with
familiar rhymes and songs (and
learn some new ones, too!)
Check out the Library Program
Guide for dates and times of
specialty programs including
Lego Club, and author readings.
Library Programs
for Teens
Teen programs at the Chilliwack,
Sardis and Yarrow libraries
include video games, board
and card games, crafts, anime
and manga, and plenty of time
to have great conversations
and meet new people. More
information is available at the
libraries about Rated ‘T’ for Teen,
Games Night, How’s That Made
crafts, and Genshiken.
Chilliwack Community Services
and the Chilliwack, Sardis and
Yarrow Libraries co-operate to
make Teen Programs possible.
Library Programs
for Adults
Special-Interest Programs
The Yarrow, Sardis and
Chilliwack Libraries presents
programs for Adults and Seniors.
Enjoy author visits, topics of local
interest, and Library Book Club’s
lively discussions. This season
there will be presentations
on Gluten Free Living, Small
Businesses, Bali, Drop-in
Knitting, and Mental Silence
Meditation. For specific program
information, contact the libraries,
search our system-wide program
database, or pick up a copy of
our program guide. Registration
may be required for some
programs.
Conversation Circles
Drop in for a chat at the Library.
Adults wanting to practice
English conversation chat with
each other and a volunteer from
Chilliwack Learning Community
Society, who leads the weekly
conversations at each library.
A Day in the
Life of a Wildlife
Rehabilitator
Friday, Mar 21st
11:00am-12:00pm
Stop by the Chilliwack
Library to find out about
the life-saving work that
takes place at Wildlife
Rescue. Learn about local
wildlife and what you can
do to help the animals
around us. Through an
interactive virtual tour,
participants enjoy a
behind-the-scenes look
at our wildlife hospital
and the animals we’ve
recently treated. Students
learn how to identify local
wildlife and the simple
steps they can take to
support the animals in their
neighbourhood.
The Selkie
Chilliwack Library
Thursday, Mar 20th
2:00pm-2:45pm
A fisherman watches in
awe as a seal removes
her seal-coat to transform
into a beautiful, mysterious
woman. He falls instantly
in love, and decides that
she will be his wife. Join
the Trollsons as they use
comedy, improvisation,
and audience participation
to bring this Irish tale to
life. Suitable for ages
5 to 12.
The One
Eyed Troll
Sardis Library
Thursday, Mar 20th
11:00am-11:45am
An evil one-eyed troll has
taken over the forest.
Everyone is terrified, but
a young boy out looking
for some firewood just
might have a solution. Join
the Trollsons as they use
comedy, improvisation,
and audience participation
to bring this Scandinavian
tale to life. Suitable for
ages 5 to 12.
Spring Break
Scavenger Hunt
Monday, Mar 17th - Friday,
Mar 21st
Visit the Sardis Library
for some Spring Break
Scavenger Hunt fun! Read
the clues to follow the map
and remember X marks
the spot. Participants
may enter to win the
TREASURE!
Crafternoon for
Teens
Tuesday, Mar 18th
2:30pm-3:30pm
Cake pops at the Sardis
Library! Try your hand
at Cake pop decorating.
Enjoy an hour of chocolate
dipping and icing piping
while you make your own
edible craft to take home.
For ages 12 and up.
Registration required.
Spring Break
Children’s Programs
