| December 24, 2018 | ||
| December 25, 2018 | ||
| December 26, 2018 | ||
| January 1, 2019 |
We will be closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Author Archives: Lauren
Thanksgiving (Library closed)
| October 7, 2018 | ||
| October 8, 2018 |
Hanover Library will be closed Sunday October 7th and Monday October 8th for Thanksgiving.
8th Annual Writer’s Workshop
| November 10, 2018 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
Hanover Public Library’s 8th Annual Writer’s Workshop
Sat. Nov. 10 ~ 1-4 pm
Sponsored by Hanover Honda
This year’s workshop leader will be Alissa York, author of several novels including the Giller-nominated “Effigy”.
Cost $20 per person.
Pre-registration required as space is limited.
Registration now open for Writer’s Workshop
8th Annual Writer’s Workshop
Date: Saturday November 10th
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Saugeen Room
Cost: $20 per person
Registration required, space is limited.
Sponsored by Hanover Honda
This year’s workshop leader will be Alissa York, author of several novels including the Giller-nominated “Effigy”. 
Alissa York Short bio:
Alissa York’s internationally acclaimed novels include Mercy, Effigy (short-listed for the Scotiabank Giller Prize), Fauna and, most recently, The Naturalist.
York is also the author of the short fiction collection, Any Given Power, stories from which have won the Journey Prize and the Bronwen Wallace Award.
Her essays and articles have appeared in The Guardian, Brick magazine, Canadian Geographic and elsewhere. York has lived all over Canada and now makes her home in Toronto with her husband, artist Clive Holden.
Author visit: Dr. Gregory Klages
| November 3, 2018 | ||
| 2:00 pm |
Author Dr. Gregory Klages visits our library to talk about his book, The Many Deaths of Tom Thompson.
Tickets: $5 per person
From the publisher:
How did Tom Thomson die in the summer of 1917?
Was landscape painter Tom Thomson shot by poachers, or by a German-American draft dodger? Did a blow from a canoe paddle knock him unconscious and into the water? Was he fatally injured in a drunken fight? Did he end his life out of fear of being forced to marry his pregnant girlfriend?
Commemorating the one-hundredth anniversary of the death of the renowned Canadian landscape painter, The Many Deaths of Tom Thomson offers an authoritative review of the historical record, as well as some theories you might not have thought of in a hundred years. Cultural historian Gregory Klages surveys first-hand testimony and archival records about Thomson’s tragic demise, attempting to sort fact from legend in the death of this Canadian icon.
Author visit: John Gardiner
| October 3, 2018 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
Join us for an afternoon tea and a chat with author John Gardiner. He will speak about his book Memories for Sale. 
From the publisher:
As a young man, John Gardiner scrawled his thoughts on his bedroom windowsill. Now in Memories for Sale, Gardiner shares short stories, poems, and a novella that he hopes will provide inspiration for others to look inward and reflect on the world around them.
Gardiner, a former newspaper editor, believes that we are all intelligent enough to solve our own problems. With that theory in mind, he offers writings that attempt to unravel the meaning of life and encourage deep thinking. In his varied collection shared with fluid realism, Gardiner explores relatable topics such as the aging process, loneliness, and suffering and pain as well as chronicles the life of a character named “Gawd” by his abusive alcoholic father. Through his emotional thoughtscapes, Gardiner offers a creative foundation for others to contemplate the future of humanity and their own destinies.
Memories for Sale: Tales from a Small Town shares a collection of short stories, poems, and a novella that explores the human condition.
Art Beneath the Autumn Sky
Hanover Public Library with The Saugeen Artists Guild present Art Beneath the Autumn Sky, a gala fundraiser for The Hanover Public Library.
October 13th, 2018 | 7 pm-11 pm at The Hanover Public Library
Tickets $35 each or 2 for $60
Tickets on sale from Aug. 1st at Hanover Public Library
Tickets can be reserved by phone
Age of majority event
Art Beneath the Autumn Sky gala event features an art show with 25+ local artists showing and selling their work. Gala guests can take part in a silent auction, an Art Wall event, and bid for art works being created during the evening. This unique cultural experience will be complemented by live musical performers. Your ticket includes elegant refreshments, and a choice of local craft beers, ciders and wines.
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Art Beneath the Autumn Sky
| October 13, 2018 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
Art Beneath the Autumn Sky
Art beneath the Autumn Sky gala event features an art show with 20 local artists showing and selling their work. Gala guests can take part in a silent auction, an Art Wall event, and bid for art works being created during the evening. This unique cultural experience will be complemented by live musical performers. Tickets include elegant refreshments, and a choice of local craft beers, ciders and wines.
Paws 4 Stories
| July 5, 2018 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 2:30 pm |
| July 12, 2018 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 2:30 pm |
| July 19, 2018 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 2:30 pm |
| July 26, 2018 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 2:30 pm |
| August 2, 2018 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 2:30 pm |
| August 9, 2018 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 2:30 pm |
| August 16, 2018 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 2:30 pm |
| August 23, 2018 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 2:30 pm |
Paws 4 Stories
Hey kids every Thursday in July and August join us for Paws 4 Stories! Kids who love dogs but not reading will read to a St. John Ambulance Therapy dog for 15 minutes. The dogs will sit and listen to you read. This will build confidence to read out loud with a encouragement from a furry friend! Kids will need to register for their 15 minute spot.
Paws 4 Stories is for ages 5 – 12.
Kids need to register for these programs. Space is limited to 6 kids per week.
Every Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m.
July 5th-August 23rd
Wacky Wednesdays
| July 4, 2018 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
| July 11, 2018 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
| July 25, 2018 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
| August 1, 2018 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
| August 8, 2018 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
| August 15, 2018 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
| August 22, 2018 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
Join us every Wednesday from 1:30-3:00 p.m. for programs that will challenge your creativity, make you laugh and have lots of fun!
For Ages 5-12. Registration for each Wednesday is required. Space is limited to 20 children per Wednesday program.
July 4 – Lego Challenge
Are you ready for the challenge? OH and maybe a little thing called LEGO BINGO!
July 11 – Game ON!
Nothing better than good old board games! Join us for a day that will entertain and challenge you.
July 25 – Slime Spree
Who doesn’t love slime?! Come on our for some slimey good fun…wear your old clothes!
August 1 – Art Attack
Calling all artists! Come and further your passion with lots of awesome art activities!
August 8 – Animals Among Us
Are you an animal lover? This is YOUR day! Join us for all things animal!
August 15 – Minecraft Me!
Zombies, ghosts and withers oh my! Come get your craft on.
August 22 – Escape the Saugeen Room
Do you live for the thrill of beating the timer? Come out and escape before time runs out!