March Newsletter

*NEW DVDs*

Armageddon time

The Fabelmans

The menu

She said

Tár

*NEW Series DVDs*

Halifax: retribution

The staircase

Titans, season 1-2

Shamrock Hunt (all ages)

The Library Leprechaun has lost his shamrocks again! Visit any branch and grab a hunt sheet from the front desk to help him out. Once you’ve found them all, turn in your hunt sheet for a chance to win a St. Paddy’s Day prize.

Dates: Friday, March 10 – Saturday, March 18

Locations: All three library branches during open hours.

LEGO Block Parties (Ages 4+)

Come build with our huge LEGO collection.

Dates: Friday, March 10 and Friday, March 17

Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Location: Bridgenorth Library

Register for Friday, March 10

Register for Friday, March 17

Comedy Ventriloquist Stunt Show (Ages 4+)

Ventriloquist and comedian Tim Holland is back to create an incredible

spectacle for families. Puppets, a unicycle, juggling, and more!

Dates: Monday, March 13

Time: 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Location: Bridgenorth Library

Register for Tim Holland

Toddler STEAM (Ages 12-36 months)

We’re partnering with Peterborough Child and Family Centres to bring you a morning of science, math, tech, engineering, and artsy fun for you and your toddler. Registration required via the PCFC website.

Dates: Tuesday, March 14

Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Location: Lakefield Library

Register for Toddler STEAM

Science Workshop: Good, Clean Fun (Ages 4-12)

Fun with soap and water? You’ll be astonished when you investigate surface tension, explore the chemistry behind bath bombs, and make your own to use at home. It’ll be an explosion of chemical fun! Offered by “Scientists in Schools.”

Dates: Tuesday, March 14

Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Register for Science Workshop

Cat Paw-ty (Ages 3+)

Join us for a purr-fect paw-ty for cat lovers. A cat-themed story, game, and crafty snack.

Dates: Thursday, March 16

Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Location: Ennismore Library

Register for Cat Paw-ty

Family Online Trivia: Backwards Night (all ages)

We’ll have six general knowledge categories where you’ll be given the answer and must guess what the question is! Animals, space, food, games,

movies, and music. Winning team receives a prize.

Dates: Thursday, March 16

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Register for Online Backwards Trivia

Spring Preschool Storytime (Ages 3+)

Looking for a fun morning outing with your young child that builds the skills that help make a reader? Kathleen and Corny the Squirrel are all set to share stories, songs, instrument play, games, and crafts.

Date: Wednesdays starting March 1 for six weeks.

Time: 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Location: Bridgenorth

Register for Spring Preschool Storytime

Saturday Storytimes (Ages 4-7)

Join Kathleen and Corny the Squirrel for stories, songs, games and crafts once each month from January to April at the Lakefield Library. Register for just one program of for all of our get togethers.

Register for Saturday Storytime

Mystery Book Bags: Get a bag of books on a theme you love!

Pick up a bag of books put together by a staff member with your child’s or teen’s interests/reading level in mind. Each bag is loaned for one month.

Request a Mystery Book Bag

Monthly Colouring Contests (All Ages, Self-led)

Register to receive your colouring sheet virtually or pick one up at your local branch. Your child will have a chance to win a small prize in our end-of-the-month draw.

Register for the March Colouring Contest

Custom Luggage Tags

Traveling soon? Let’s make finding your baggage easier. Learn the skills required to make your own luggage tag out of wood or acrylic. Free to attend, online registration required. Additional option for those who wish to stay and create a tag that night! $5/tag.

Date: Thursday, March 2

Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Location: SPL Makerspace

Register for Custom Luggage Tag

Laser Safety Classes

A mandatory, free class for anyone who wishes to use the laser independently. Learn the risks of the laser cutter and how to use the machine safely. Online registration required. 

Dates and Times:

Thursday, March 2 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 9 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 14 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday March 29 10:00 a.m.

Location: SPL Makerspace

Register for Laser Safety Course

Engraving Text with the Glowforge

In this class you will learn how to use Inkscape and text. Files will be used to engrave on wood or acrylic with the laser. Free to attend, online registration required.  

Date: Wednesday, March 1

Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Location: SPL Makerspace

Register for Glowforge Engraving Text

Makerspace Drop-In

It’s time to see what the Makerspace is all about. Drop in, take a tour of the space, ask questions about the equipment, and learn about upcoming programs and events. No registration required.   

Date: Saturday, March 4

Time: 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

Location: SPL Makerspace

St. Patrick's Day T-Shirt

Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day with a custom shirt! We’ll help you design and make your own shirt using heat transfer vinyl. Participants are asked to bring their own pre-washed shirt with them. Online registration required.

Date: Tuesday, March 7

Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Location: SPL Makerspace

Cost: $5 paid in-person before class

Register for St. Patrick's T-shirt

Cutting Text Designs with the Glowforge

In this class you will learn how to use Inkscape and text. Files will be used to cut out text made of wood or acrylic with the laser. Great for cake toppers, floral arrangements, signs, and more. Free to attend, online registration required.

Date: Wednesday, March 8

Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Location: SPL Makerspace

Register for Text Designs

Hello Spring Door Sign

Join us for a social evening as we walk you through the steps to make your own Hello Spring sign. All material provided. Many colour options will be available. Online registration required. 

Date: Tuesday, March 28

Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Location: SPL Makerspace

Cost: $40

Register for Door Sign

Genre Book Club

A book club to meet other like-minded folks who love reading. Each month we will discuss a different genre. Drop in to share a favourite book or series, get recommendations, or explore something new. All are welcome. The club will be drop-in, and there will be coffee, tea and cookies provided.

Date: Thursday, March 9

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Lakefield

Topic: Sci-Fi and Fantasy books

Bridgenorth Library Art Display - March

Drop by the Bridgenorth Library during open hours to view paintings by David Van Drunen. "Painted in the freedom of applying the paint straight from the can, the dripped paint represents isolated ideas; hope, death, rebirth, and the swipe mixes them across representing time."

Read at least 5/10 nominated new titles by Canadian authors this winter and join students across North America who get the chance vote for their favourite nominee! Every two weeks pick up a new Red Maple nominated book from your home library branch. For every book read, Red Maple participants will receive a ticket in a prize draw!

Register for Red Maple Reading Club

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Selwyn Public Library is looking for teens who are interested in contributing to their public library by sharing their ideas and helping to develop services and programs for teens. Meet other teens, gain new skills and earn community involvement hours too! Ages 13-18. The group will meet once a month, and next meeting is on Wednesday, March 22 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Bridgenorth Library.

Register for the Teen Advisory Group or email Sarah J. for more information.

Teen Newsletter

Are you interested in hearing more about what the library can offer teens including information about our upcoming Teen Advisory Group? Sign up for Selwyn Public Library’s teen email newsletter to hear about programming opportunities, new services, and more!

Need some assistance with your device? One-on-one technology help is now available. Book your time in advance by phoning your local branch.

Lessons are available at all three library locations.



• Bridgenorth 705-292-5065
• Ennismore 705-292-8022
• Lakefield 705-652-8623

Bridgenorth Movie Night

Movie: Wildhood

About the film: In a rural east-coast trailer park, Link (Phillip Lewitski) lives with his toxic father and younger half-brother Travis (Avery Winters-Anthony). When Link discovers his Mi'kmaw mother could still be alive, it lights a flame and they make a run for a better life. On the road, they meet Pasmay (Joshua Odjick), a pow wow dancer drawn to Link. As the boys journey across Mi'kma'ki, Link finds community, identity and love in the land where he belongs.

Suggested donation of $2.00 for admission. Free popcorn. Registration is required.

Date: Wednesday, March 15

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Bridgenorth

Register for Movie Night

Contact Heather for more information. 

Ennismore Book Club

Once a month on a Monday morning at 11:00 a.m in the Optimist Hall (lower level of the Ennismore Library). The book list can be viewed here.

To register for the Ennismore Book Club, email Sarah Jones or call 705 292-8022.

Home Library Service

Did you know monthly delivery of Library materials is available to homebound readers residing in Bridgenorth and Ennismore? For more information on the service and eligibility please email Sarah Jones or call 705 292-8022.

Library Volunteers Needed

Ennismore Library is seeking a volunteer for every second Saturday, as well as casual, call-in volunteers. For more information, please email Sarah J. or call 705 292-8022.

New-to-You Stores

Did you know that the libary operates two thrift stores in partnership with Community Care Chemung? Both the Ennismore Community Thrift Shop and the Bridgenorth Treasure Trove are seeking donations, as well as volunteers to work in these lovely stores. Donations can be received during open hours.

Winter hours for Treasure Trove:

Wednesday to Saturday 11:00 a.m -2:00 p.m.

Ennismore Community Thrift Shop hours:

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

For more information on volunteering or donations, call 705-292-8708 or email Chemung Community Care.

Crafting for a Cause - SPL Makerspace

January – March 2023 Project: NICU Octopus

Why the NICU Octopus? A hospital in Denmark found that when premature babies cuddled with the octopi they had more regular heartrates and better oxygenation. The magic is in the tentacles! In utero, babies often ‘play’ with their umbilical cord. The tentacles resemble the umbilical cord for the baby. Another very important benefit is that the tentacles give the baby something to grasp other than tubes, lessening the chance that they will accidently pull something.

You can knit or crochet the octopus.

For more information, please visit our website.

A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee provides all the information gardeners need to take action to support and protect pollinators, by creating habitat in yards and community spaces, on balconies and boulevards, everywhere!

With more than 300 native plants of Ontario and the Great Lakes region profiled in detail, along with sample garden designs, ideas for beautiful plant pairings and numerous tips for success, this fully-illustrated guide helps gardeners discover the crucial connections between native plants and native pollinators, and learn how to cultivate patches of pollinator paradise. – From the publisher.

Bridgenorth Library: 705-292-5065

Lakefield Library: 705-652-8623

Ennismore Library: 705-292-8022

We welcome your questions and comments at news@mypubliclibrary.ca