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February/March 2024

Volume 2 Issue 1

Upcoming Events

Weekly Programs

2ND & 4TH Friday of Each Month

2:00pm

Writer's Ring

A supportive space for writers or would-be writers. Facilitated by Margery Frisch.



Wednesday

1 PM

Bridge Club

Join in on regular bridge games at the library.



Thursday

10:30am-1pm

Knitting Club

Bring a project that you are working on or start a new one while enjoying conversation and laughter.



Thursday

4pm-6pm

Board Games

Meet up with friends or make new ones while enjoying the Senior COMPASS's board game collection.



Friday

11am-1pm

Creation Station

Join artists and crafters for conversation and creativity.

If you are interested in starting a hobby club, book club, or other club that is open to all and designed to meet the educational, cultural or entertainment needs of community members, please let us know.

Senior COMPASS Events

Anti-Ageism Education Session

Wednesday February 21

1 PM

Learn about Anti-Ageism with Shelia Shuehlein of Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. To register, call 705-368-2444 or email [email protected].



Senior Health Week

March 4 to 8

Stay tuned for details!

A week of presentations, workshops and events focused on health topics for seniors, including Osteoarthritis Presentation and Digital Safety. 



To receive periodic updates on Senior COMPASS happenings, get in touch!  Newsletters are available via email or Canada Post.



Interested connecting with other seniors in our community and working together to make the library better for everyone?  



Contact Suzanne at 705-368-2444 or email [email protected].

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For Kids

5pm

Creativity Club

An opportunity for kids and teens to explore creative outlets such as art, writing, crafting, community building and more. Recommended for ages 10 and over. 8 and 9 year olds that are able to use hot glue guns and scissors safely are welcome. Parental release must be signed prior to attending meetings.

Next Meeting: Friday March 1st

3rd Friday of Each Month

3:30-5pm

Tech Skills Club

An opportunity for kids 10 and over to learn a variety of tech skills such as sewing, graphic design, 3D printing and more.  Kids will be guided through steps to learn to use some of the technical equipment available at the library.  

First Meeting: Friday March 15th

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Upcoming Workshops

Learn to Weave a Wall Tapestry on a Frame

Tuesday February 13 

10 am - 4:30 pm



Learn Cake Decorating Techniques for Beginners

Wednesday February 28 

5:30 - 7:30 pm

OR

Monday March 18 

5:30 - 7:30 pm



Learn to Make Farmhouse Soap with Tallow

Wednesday March 20

5:30 to 7:30 pm

Lending Library

Members of NEMI Library's Technical Skills Development program enjoy many benefits, including borrowing a wide variety of equipment from the growing TSD Lending Library. From a heavy duty tiller to Nordic Ware pans to a GoPro to a 121-piece tool set to a mug press, dress forms, a stained glass kit and beyond, the variety of items in the TSD Lending Library is astonishing. Check out what's available for approved TSD members to borrow here . The collection is steadily growing so check back often.

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Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom.

Celebrate Freedom to Read Week by making a button!  

Design your own or choose one of our pre-printed designs. 

Drop in February 20 to 24 to make your own.

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NEMI Public Library
50 Meredith St W

Little Current ON

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705-368-2444

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