NFB Movie Night – Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story
2025-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
Join Us for Movie Night!
You’re invited to a screening of Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada. This event is in partnership with the Arbor Gallery.
Date: February 27, 2025
Time: Movie starts at 6:30 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM
Location: Arbor Gallery, 103 High St, Vankleek Hill
Light refreshments will be served.
Admission is free, with donations welcome.
Space is limited, you can sign up here.
We hope to see you there!
A National Film Board of Canada production
A lost R&B star who eclipsed Etta James and Little Richard, trans soul singer Jackie Shane blazed an extraordinary trail with an unbreakable commitment to her truth. Forty years after vanishing from public view, this 20th century icon finally gets her second act.
Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story – NFB

Art Hive
2025-03-01 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-29 10:30 - 12:30
An Art Hive is a cozy, welcoming space where folks from all walks of life can come together to unleash their creativity, share skills, and connect with one another through the universal language of art.
It’s free, there’s no registration. It’s open to all ages (children must be accompanied by parents). It’s bilingual. You just drop in and make art!
It’s run by our volunteer facilitator Maria-Helena who holds a degree in Fine Arts from Concordia and is working on a diploma in Art Therapy.
Hope to see you there!

Storytime
2025-03-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-08 10:00 - 11:00
Join Us for Bilingual Storytime!
Come enjoy a special Storytime with our Children’s Librarian, who will read books in both English and French. After the story, children can enjoy snacks and a creative craft activity. Perfect for ages 0 to 5. Space is limited, so be sure to arrive early!

No EarlyOn
2025-03-06
There will be no EarlyOn today or March 13.

Kids Activity
2025-03-06 16:15 - 17:00, 2025-03-27 16:15 - 17:00, 2025-04-03 16:15 - 17:00
Weekly Kids’ Activities!
Join us in the library’s activity room each week for a new craft or game. Every week offers something exciting and fresh, so come have fun and make new friends!
Registration is required.
To find out this week’s activity or to reserve your spot, please click here.

March Break Kits
2025-03-07
Let us help you enjoy March Break! We’re offering kits you can borrow that include books, a board game, a scavenger hunt, a film and a craft.
Reserve a kit for your family today!
Reserved kits can be picked up anytime from March 7 to March 14.

March Break Activity: Plant a Seed
2025-03-10 15:30 - 16:00
Kids 4 years and up are invited to the library to plant a seed!
The activity takes place at 3:30. Please register to ensure we have enough materials.

Adult Fiction Book Club
2025-03-10 18:45 - 19:45
Join our Adult Fiction Book Club, meeting once a month at the library to discuss a selected book. The library typically provides the books, and it’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow readers and enjoy lively discussions.
Interested in joining? Sign up here, and a librarian will get in touch with you.

No EarlyOn
2025-03-13
There will be no EarlyOn today. It will restart next week.

March Break Activities at VKH Arena
2025-03-13 12:30 - 14:00
The library is hosting a pop-up at the Vankleek Hill arena from 12:30-2:00pm!
Drop by, make art and play games then stick around for the movie at 2:00pm.
No registration required.

EarlyOn
2025-03-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-03 10:00 - 11:00
EarlyOn is a program designed to support both kids 0-5 and their caregivers. Kids listen to stories, sing songs and play games. Parents can talk, meet people and get free advice from an early childhood professional.
EarlyOn gathers at 10:00AM Thursday Mornings at the library but optionally you can meet them an hour earlier at 9:00AM at Mill Street Park for a nice leisurely stroll over to the library. A nice way to get a bit of exercise, get outdoors and chat.

Library Board Meeting
2025-03-20 15:00 - 16:00
The monthly library board meeting is held at the township offices.

Let’s Talk Science
2025-03-20 16:15 - 17:00
Explore STEM with Let’s Talk Science!
Join us once a month for exciting STEM adventures led by volunteer scientists from the non-profit organization, Let’s Talk Science. These enthusiastic scientists will guide kids through hands-on learning experiences that make science fun and accessible.
Registration is required. Suitable for ages 5 and up.
Please register here.
For more information about Let’s Talk Science, please click here.

Non-Fiction Book Club
2025-03-25 13:00 - 14:00
Join our Adult Non-Fiction Book Club, which meets once a month at the library to discuss a book chosen by the group. The library typically provides the books, and it’s a great chance to connect with fellow readers and engage in stimulating conversation.
Interested in joining? Sign up here, and a librarian will reach out to you.

DIY Tween Craft
2025-03-25 16:15 - 17:00
Monthly Craft Day for Tweens and Teens!
Join us in the library’s activity room on the last Tuesday of every month for a fun craft session. Relax, listen to music, and let your creativity flow!
For ages 11 and up. Registration is required. Reserve your spot here.

NFB Movie Night – North Star
2025-03-27 18:30 - 20:00
Join Us for Movie Night!
You’re invited to a screening of North Star courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada. This event is in partnership with the Arbor Gallery.
Date: March 27, 2025
Time: Movie starts at 6:30 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM
Location: Arbor Gallery, 103 High St, Vankleek Hill
Light refreshments will be served.
Admission is free, with donations welcome.
Space is limited, you can sign up here.
We hope to see you there!
A National Film Board of Canada production
Laurie Rousseau-Nepton is a young, Quebec-born Innu astrophysicist who’s leading a massive research project at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. Drawing on a worldview rooted in a love of nature, as well as her talents as a science communicator, she shares her passion for the study of celestial objects. Ranging from Ashuapmushuan to Wendake, Hawaii and Mont-Mégantic, Laurie’s inspiring journey will leave viewers starry-eyed.
North Star is directed by Patrick Bossé.
North Star – NFB

Astronomy Club
2025-03-31 18:30 - 19:45
Join our Astronomy Club, which meets the last Monday of the month at the library to explore and discuss a new topic each time. Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or just curious about the cosmos, all are welcome to join the conversation.
Interested in joining? Sign up here, and a librarian will get in touch with you.

Adult Fiction Book Club - Group 2
2025-04-09 18:30 - 19:45

NO EARLYON
2025-04-10
The EarlyOn get-together is cancelled. It will continue as usual next week.
