Programs and Events

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We’ve got in-person and virtual programs and events for adults, teens and kids
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Adult Programs and Events

The Hanover Public Library will be hosting a Reading Concert like you have never seen before on September 28th. We will have 4 local celebrity musicians and authors coming to provide Hanover with music, readings and stories of growing up in Grey-Bruce. Seven time Juno Award winning musician and author Larry Mercey, one of Canada’s most beloved acoustic performers Richard Knechtel (aka Dickie Bird), Juno and CCMA award winning Jamie Warren and worldwide published John Gardiner will be coming back to Hanover. These four will be singing original songs and reading from their books in a one of a kind Reading Concert that will run from 2:30pm-4:30pm at the Hanover Civic Theatre. Following the concert these local powerhouses will be available for you to meet and will have their books and merchandise for sale. Tickets are $15 and will be for sale August 1st. Get your tickets at the Hanover Public Library for this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Coffee with: Federal Member of Parliament

Our local Federal Member of Parliament, Alex Ruff, will be at the community hall August 13th. He will be having two chances to meet with members of the community at both 3:30pm AND 6:00pm to answer all your questions and concerns. Register today at the Library!

Clean and Green series

This series focuses on being more environmentally conscious. With presentations focusing on being more sustainable, homeopathic and natural. Past workshops have included creating natural tonics and growing your own garden. We are exploring topics of growing your own food, foraging, gathering seeds and more. Let us know if you have a specific interest you want to see included!

Clean & Green: Intro to Canning

Come to the Saugeen Room on August 8th at 6:00pm to learn everything you need to know about canning. Adriene, owner of Adriene’s canning and jamming, will be here to teach you all the tips and tricks in preserving your food. Register at the Library today! Cost $2

Older and Wiser series

This series of presentations is geared to our older generation. While anyone can attend, these subjects will be tailored to those who have become wiser through experience. Subjects such as keeping your mind sharp, palliative care, elder abuse and senior nutrition are a few we explore here at the Library.

Adulting

Interactive and hands on, this series is geared to our new and seasoned adults. It focuses on teaching valuable life skills and exploring those subjects that everyone should know but not everyone has been taught. Subjects such as budgeting, taxes, job skills, mental health and more.

Tech Helper

Do you need help learning how to use a computer or tablet? There’s a free library service for that! We offer individual lessons with our tech helper. Contact the library to get started.

Get help with:

Smartphones
Tablets
Social networking
iTunes
ebooks
Kijiji
Windows
Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint
Remote printing
and so much more!

Where? @ the library

When? Regular Hours:

Tuesdays 10 am – 1 pm
Thursdays 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Fridays 12 pm – 3 pm

Tech Talk: Artificial Intelligence

Come to the Saugeen Room on August 20th at 6:00pm to chat with Alex and Kyle. They will teach you everything you need to know about Artificial Intelligence and what it means for our future. Register for this Free program at the library today!

Stitch & Sip

Join us at our Drop in Crochet and Knitting Group. Come to the newspaper area to socialize and do your fiber arts the Second Saturday of each month. All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own supplies. We will have a limited amount of supplies available for those wishing to learn as well as someone who can instruct. Refreshments provided.

English as a Second Language (ESL) social circle

Join us the Last Saturday of the month from 1:30-3pm we will be hosting an ESL social circle. Come practice conversational English in a casual group setting with qualified teachers. The Library will be partnering with Employment Options and the Grey Bruce Newcomer Immigrant Women Collective to help guide newcomers to be more confident in their English language skills

Board Game Drop-in

Looking for something to do on Saturday afternoons? Saturdays are Board Game Drop-in day. Come in and join community members to play Cribbage or Chess. The library will provide the board (or bring your own). Stop by the library from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturdays and see who is up for a casual game.

Mahjongg

Drop in to play this exciting and addictive Chinese tile game at the library!

Players of all levels are welcome to join.

This group meets Thursdays at 1 pm.

Writer’s Group

Are you interested in writing? The Hanover Public Library hosts a Writer’s Group at 1:30 pm on the first Monday of every month in the Local History room.

This group is designed to get your creative juices flowing! The group practices writing using prompts, shares stories, and can even provide feedback on your writing if you’re interested. Writers of all levels are welcome, whether you’re just starting out or have been writing for years.

The group also hosts the occasional professional writer who shares their expertise with members.

Call Val at 519-364-4360 to sign up.

Where? @ the Library in the Local History Room
When? 1^st Monday of every month @ 1:30 pm

Kid’s Programs and Events

Pop-up Bluey Party!

Come and go on Tuesday July 30th from 4pm to 6pm to celebrate our Character Showdown Winner: Bluey! There will be craft, activities and snacks all Bluey related. Wackadoo!