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Teen Thursdays

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Looking for something to do after school? Look no further - drop by the Shawnessy Library every Thursday between 4 and 5:30 for crafts, games, memes, movies, and more! No need to register - just bring your friends to hang out and relax. Here's the schedule (may be subject to change):

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Games

Come play our great variety of games - there’s a prize every session and a grand prize at the end of the tournament!

March 1, April 5, May 10, and June 7

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Teen MEMES

Share your favourite online videos, websites, music, and games – and find some new ones while you’re at it.

March 8, April 19, May 17, and June 14

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Crafternoons

Bring your own stuff to work on - knitting, scrapbooking, whatever – or try something new with our easy craft projects.

March 22, April 26, May 24, and June 21

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Movies

Watch a selection of great movies on our big screen. Snacks included!

March 29, May 3, May 31, and June 28

...and more: Karaoke on March 15 and Anime Addicts on April 12

Christmas in a Jiffy!

by Carrie - 0 Comment(s)

Only two weeks to go!

If you're looking for last minute gift ideas or ways to make the holidays meaningful, what could be better than something homemade? Whip up a quick gift with one of our many craft books - we have plenty of ideas for crafters of every type, including More Last-minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson. If papercrafts are more your speed, origami makes quick gift boxes, fun tags, and one-of-a-kind ornaments, and you can make it even more meaningful by re-using scrap paper from magazines or calendars. Easy Origami by Mary Meinking is a solid beginner origami book for any age.

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Of course we can't forget the kitchen - what would the holidays be without all the fabulous food? Bake a batch of cookies or fill a jar with homemade soup mix and you've got an instant, can't-miss gift. Check out The Creative Kitchen for over 100 ideas that will warm the heart of any lucky recipient. Once the day winds down, be sure to warm your own heart (and hands!) by curling up with a great Christmas movie and one of the mouthwatering mixtures from Hot Drinks for Cold Nights, like hot cocoa with peppermint-stuffed marshmallows, holiday spiced tea, or black cherry cider.

Tell us about your favourite homemade holiday traditions in the comments!

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