Summer Programming 2026
Stories, Slime & Stem
Join us on Mondays from 1:30 – 3:00 pm for an afternoon of fun. Explore a variety of scientific concepts/experiments, enjoy a story, make slime and work together!
Limited space. Visit the library to register. Drop-off program ages 6-12. Cost $2.00
Dates:
- Monday, July 6, In the Community Hall
- Monday, July 13, In the Community Hall
- Monday, July 20, In the Community Hall
- Monday, July 27, In the Saugeen Room
- Monday, August 10, In the Saugeen Room
- Monday, August 17, In the Community Hall
Dive, Dash, Splash
Join Laura-Lee from 1:30 – 3:00 pm for an exciting program as we discover the legends of different lakes, oceans and seas from around the world. We will explore, play games and create crafts together. All based on this year’s TD Summer Reading Club Theme!
Limited space. Visit the library to register. Drop-off program ages 6-12. Cost $2.00
Dates:
- Thursday, July 9, In the Community Hall
- Thursday, July 23, In the Community Hall
- Thursday, July 30, In the Saugeen Room
- Thursday, August 6, In the Community Hall
- Thursday, August 13, In the Saugeen Room
Teen Reading Challenge
Enjoy your summer with us at the Hanover Public Library!
Sign up for the Teen Reading Challenge by scanning the QR code, clicking the link below, or visiting the library.
Rules:
Complete any 5 squares to receive a small chocolate bar treat. Bonus: Complete the whole card by the end of summer to receive a large chocolate bar. Every completed BINGO card receives a chance to win the grand prize!
Be sure to bring in your completed card by Sept 12
July
Metis Art – July 16
Join Wendy from 1:30 – 3:00 pm for a fun afternoon creating sockeye salmon, and soctupuses!
Limited space. Visit or call the library to register. Drop-off program ages 7-17. Free
Date:
Thursday, July 16, In the Community Hall
Teen Felt Making Workshop – July 17
Calling all teens! Join us from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm for an afternoon of felting creatures and/or objects. Materials and snacks provided
Limited space. Visit the library to register. Drop-off program grades 7-12. Free
Date:
Friday, July 17, In the Saugeen Room
Miss T The Bubble Queen’s Bubbleology Show – July 22
Show begins at 1:00 pm
A magical, hilarious, and educational extravaganza for all ages, featuring sophisticated tricks and pure joy.
Visit the library to register. $2.00 per ticket
Date:
Wednesday, July 22, in the Civic Theatre
Teen Trivia Night – July 31
Tease those brains! Join us from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm for a friendly game of trivia! Teams are welcome. Snacks are provided.
Visit the library to register. Drop-off program grades 7-12. Free
Date:
Friday, July 31, in the Saugeen Room
August
Teen Care – August 14
Join us from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm to learn how to help relieve stress with DIYs including: salt scrubs, enriching lotions, and smoothies.
Visit the library to register. Drop-off program grades 7-12. $2.00
Date:
Friday, August 14, In the Saugeen Room
Land-Based Learning – August 17
Gather in the Library at 10:00 am-12:00 pm. This program reintroduces how our lives are intertwined with cyclical patterns of nature.
Limited space. Visit the library to register. Drop-off program ages 6-12. Cost $2.00
Date:
Monday, August 17, 2026