School Calendar
Fri, Mar 15th : Last day of school before spring break
Tues, Apr 2nd: Schools re-open after spring break
Thur, Apr 4th -PAC Meeting via Zoom at 7PM
April 3 – April 14 – Virtual book fair days
April 11 – April 14 – In-class book fair days
Thurs, Apr 11th: Grade 6 Immunizations
West Coast Seeds fundraiser – PAC
For those families who ordered seeds through the PAC fundraiser – the seeds will be sent home today with the students, in the event that there is a missing item from their order, we will have it available once we return from Spring break and the PAC apologizes for the inconvenience.
Social Media Awareness
The Ministry of Education has announced new dates for online Family Sessions on the topic of Social Media Awareness. These sessions are meant for caregivers and children aged 10 and up.
Dates: Tuesday, March 26
Wednesday, April 10
Tuesday, April 16
Time: All sessions take place from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
The sessions can be accessed at the following link: erase Family Sessions (saferschoolstogether.com)
Delta Libraries: Opportunities for Children & Youth
Kids welcome Spring Break from Monday, March 18 to Monday, April 1. Check out your local Delta library for some fun and free programs to help fill their days!
Science World on the Road is coming to the three Delta Libraries! “What’s in the air up there?” Science World’s curious facilitators will help kids of all ages better understand weather and climate with fun demonstrations and offer great ideas for how we can all positively impact our planet. Don’t miss Science World on Monday, March 18, from 1 pm – 1:45 pm at the George Mackie Library, Thursday, March 28, from 11:30 am – 12:15 pm at the Ladner Pioneer Library, and Thursday, March 28, from 2 pm – 2:45 pm at the Tsawwassen Library.
Check out all the rest of the special Spring Break programs that are happening at the Delta Libraries. There’s something for everyone!
GEORGE MACKIE LIBRARY – CHILDREN
Unplugged (formerly Maker Mondays)
Monday, March 18, 25 (except April 1), 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – George Mackie Library
Drop in and let your imagination run full STEAM ahead with Maker Mondays! From art to tech projects and everything in between, we’ll design and make something new each session. Ages 6 – 11.
Lego Club
Tuesdays, March 19, 26, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – George Mackie Library
Love Lego? We provide the Lego, you bring your imagination. Come play, create and experiment. Lego Club is a fun afternoon program for kids. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent.
All Things Green & Springy Craft Program
Wednesday, March 20, 2 pm – 3:30 pm – George Mackie Library
Join us to make some special green spring-themed papercrafts. Activities vary and are suitable for ages 5 – 12. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are encouraged to stay and participate with their child(ren).
Tweens: Creative Writing with ChatGPT!
Monday, March 21, 3 pm – 3:45 pm – George Mackie Library
Using ChatGPT, explore your imagination and develop your creative writing skills. Join us for creative writing activities, story games, and writing challenges. Ages 10 – 12. Registration required.
Collaging with Green Screen
Saturday, March 23, 2 pm – 4 pm – George Mackie Library
Create a collage with you as the main character! Draw, paint and glue images onto poster board and then we’ll upload it to the green screen app to use as your personal backdrop. Take photos of yourself on a green screen background to insert into your art project. Ages 8 – 11. All supplies will be provided. Registration required.
Spring Break Dance Party
Wednesday, March 27, 2 pm – 3 pm – George Mackie Library
Time to get in active this Spring. Join us for a fun-filled hour of various dances, such as freeze, as well as activities, and games, such as balloon toss, and Simon Says. A snack will be provided.
Structures: How high can you go? A STEAM program
Thursday, March 28, 1 pm – 2 pm – George Mackie Library
Using skill, strategy and luck, how high can you build a structure using only spaghetti and marshmallows? Or newspaper and masking tape? Come join us for this fun STEAM program.
GEORGE MACKIE LIBRARY – TEENS
Black Out Poetry
Wednesday, March 20, 5:30 pm – 7 pm – George Mackie Library
Drop in for an artistic time creating poetry. Explore black out poetry then generate different types of poetry from your original black out poem using ChatGPT. We’ll also explore X (formerly Twitter) poetry, using book titles, song titles, etc. Ages 14 – 18.
Teen Speed Debating
Wednesday, March 27 5:30 pm – 7 pm – George Mackie Library
Would you like to learn how to argue and win? Join us for an introduction to debating, including pointers on public speaking, with fun topics provided. Learn the principles of sound arguments, which is a skill that can come in handy in many different situations!
Structures: How high can you go?
Thursday, March 28, 1 pm – 2 pm – George Mackie Library
Using skill, strategy and luck, how high can you build a structure using only spaghetti and marshmallows? Or newspaper and masking tape? Come join us for this fun STEAM program.
LADNER PIONEER LIBRARY – EVERYONE
Peep-a-palooza
March 1: Pick up supplies
March 21: Submission Date
March 22 – April 1: On Display – Ladner Pioneer Library
Create a scene from a book, movie, or fandom using sugary Peeps!
You provide a shoe box and we will provide the Peeps. Completed Peep-O-Ramas will be placed on exhibit at the library for everyone to enjoy and vote for their favorite from Friday, March 22 – Monday, April 1.
Family Game Time
Friday, March 22, 2 pm – 3:30 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library
Join us for a fun afternoon playing a variety of tabletop games at the library! Discover a new game, or enjoy an old favorite. We will provide a variety of games to choose from.
Weave a Wall Hanging
Wednesday, March 27, 1 pm – 1:45 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library
Learn how to make a cardboard loom and fashion a wall hanging with yarn and ribbons using beginner weaving techniques. Looking for more weaving projects to try after this program? Explore our library database Creativebug for further inspiration.
Tiny Art Show
Monday, April 1 – Monday, April 29 – Drop by during library operating hours to pick up an 8.5″ X 5.5″ piece of cardstock
Tuesday, April 30 – Submission Day! Completed artworks will be showcased in May; displayed here at the library.
Friday, May 31, 3 pm – 4 pm – Join us for a show wrap up to celebrate the artwork, meet fellow makers, and to pick up your artwork. Snacks/refreshments will be provided.
Display your talents at our tiny art show! The theme is Out of This World. Let your imagination take that where it will! All ages welcome. Size requirements: 2D (8.5″ X 5.5″ or smaller) or 3D (8.5″ X 5.5″ X 5.5″ or smaller) artwork accepted.
LADNER PIONEER LIBRARY – CHILDREN
Young Writers
Mondays March 18 and 25, 11 am – 12 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library
Calling all young writers! Come explore your imagination and develop your creative writing skills. Join us for creative writing activities, story games, and writing challenges. A program for children ages 9-12. Registration required.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Day
Wednesday, March 20, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library
Celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day with us at the library! Join us for a story, activities, and crafts based on Eric Carle’s classic picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Suitable for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers. NOTE: When registering, please register child attendees, not accompanying caregiver(s). Registration required.
Family Bingo
Thursday, March 21, 1 pm – 1:45 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library
Join us for Family Bingo at the library! We’ll play rounds of Bingo with words and pictures. Prizes for winners of each round. For children ages 4-10 and their caregivers.
STEAM Activities (Theme – Engineering: Paper Strength 3 (Bridges)
Thursday, March 21, 3:15 pm – 4 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library
Join us for an afternoon of activities sharing STEAM knowledge! Individuals are invited to participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math challenges. Ages 10 – 13. Registration required.
Lego Challenge!
Friday, March 22, 11 am – 12 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library
Exercise your creative skills with Lego as we explore compound word building challenges! What would a Lego seahorse or butterfly look like? Combine both elements of the compound word to make your Lego creation. Completed projects will be placed on exhibit at the library for everyone to enjoy from March 22 – April 1.
How Does Your Garden Grow? [Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month]
Monday, March 25, 2024, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library
Celebrate Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month with us at the library! Join us for a special farm themed storytime and seed planting activity. Suitable for ages 2 – 6 years. Registration required.
Preschool Dance Party!
Tuesday, March 26, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library
Join us for a dance party at the library! We will enjoy a story, a variety of dance activities, and also create shaker instruments to use during our dance hour. Suitable for children ages 2 – 6 years and their caregivers.
LADNER PIONEER LIBRARY – TEENS
Teen Post-it Wall Poetry
March 15 – 31: submission anytime between March 15 – 31 – Ladner Pioneer Library
April 1 – 30: Display during Poetry Month – Ladner Pioneer Library
Deliver your prose on a 3″ x 3″ green post-it responding to the theme of “My Future.” Don’t have a green 3″x3″ post-it? Drop in at the library to pick up a 3″ x 3″ green post-it. Submit your poem for an entry form for our Post-it Poetry Draw prize. Note: Poetry will be on display and should be suitable for a family environment. Age 13 – 19.
LADNER PIONEER LIBRARY – ADULTS
Knit Wits
Wednesdays until April 24, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library
Pack up your needles and yarn, crocheting and head to the library. Knitting, crocheting, quilting and weaving are fun ways to connect across the generations. Join members of all ages and abilities to share ideas, techniques, and good conversation.
Conversation Circles
Thursdays until April 25, 6 pm – 7:15 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library
Sundays, 2nd and 4th of the month (January 28; February 11, 25; March 10, 24; April 14, 28, 3:30 pm – 4: 45 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library
Join fellow newcomers to improve your English through speaking and listening about different topics each week in a safe and friendly space. Meet new friends, while practicing the English language. Suitable for all levels.
TSAWWASSEN LIBRARY – EVERYONE
Get Crafty!
Monday, March 18, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Tsawwassen Library
Monday, March 25, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Tsawwassen Library
Friday, March 22, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Tsawwassen Library
Drop in on Monday and Friday afternoons for some family fun arts and crafts. Based on STEAM concepts, this educational program offers a different craft each week that you’ll be able to take home with you. For ages 5+.
Family Games
Saturday, March 23, 2 pm – 4 pm – Tsawwassen Library
Saturday, March 30, 2 pm – 4 pm – Tsawwassen Library
Join us for an afternoon of family fun playing new and old board games, card games and more! Our games include Chess, Mahjong, Ticket to Ride, Codenames, Sorry, in addition to puzzles, and a few unexpected treasures.
Imagination Station
Sunday, March 24, 2 pm – 3 pm – Tsawwassen Library
We will provide LEGO, KEVA planks, and Magformers. All you need to bring is your imagination. Test your engineering skills while you build amazing structures. Fun for all ages.
TSAWWASSEN LIBRARY – CHILDREN
Kids! Visit the Tsawwassen Library to enjoy a Scavenger Hunt and the Colouring Corner. There are also Take N’ Makes for adults and kids too (while quantities last).
Gardening Galore
Wednesday March 27, 3:30 – 4:30 pm – Tsawwassen Library
Join us for some Spring Break fun during Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month with a hands on gardening activity. Plant some herbs in a pot to take home with you and watch grow. You’ll get to explore all the wonders that plants have to offer. For ages 2 – 9.
Science World on the Road (System-Wide Spring Break Program)
Thursday, March 28, 2 pm – 2:45 pm – Tsawwassen Library
“What’s in the air up there?” Science World’s curious facilitators will help kids of all ages better understand weather and climate with fun demonstrations and offer great ideas for how we can all positively impact our planet.
TSAWWASSEN LIBRARY – TEENS
Check out the Take N’ Makes (while quantities last).
Tsawwassen Library Ukulele Jam
Thursday, March 21, 6 pm – 7:30 pm – Tsawwassen Library
All uked up and no place to jam? Whether you are a ukulele newbie or a seasoned strummer, please join us on the third Thursday of the month for a fun and relaxed evening with fellow uke enthusiasts. We play a wide range of music; from traditional ballads and standards of the Roaring 20s to popular hits from the 1950s to today.
TSAWWASSEN LIBRARY – ADULTS
Check out the Take N’ Makes (while quantities last).
Tsawwassen Page Turners Book Club
Monday, March 18, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Tsawwassen Library
Wednesday, March 20, 1 pm – 2 pm – Tsawwassen Library
Do you love a literary adventure? Join us for our Tsawwassen Page Turners book club. Each month, we invite you to check out a selected book and meet up for a lively discussion. Copies are provided and new members are welcome to join at any time.
Tsawwassen Library Ukulele Jam
Thursday, March 21, 6 pm – 7:30 pm – Tsawwassen Library
All uked up and no place to jam? Whether you are a ukulele newbie or a seasoned strummer, please join us on the third Thursday of the month for a fun and relaxed evening with fellow uke enthusiasts. We play a wide range of music; from traditional ballads and standards of the Roaring 20s to popular hits from the 1950s to today.
Creative Connections
Tuesday, March 26, 6 – 7 pm – Tsawwassen Library
Do you want to connect with others while having fun being creative? Whether you are learning a new skill or are a DIY expert, everyone is welcome at Creative Connections.
Senior’s Social
Thursday, March 28, 11 am – 12 pm – Tsawwassen Library
Join us for a monthly social at the library. Meet new friends as we explore art activities, boardgames, FVRL Playground items, book talks and more.
Babytime, Storytime and Pyjama Storytime continue through April at the Delta Libraries:
Babytime
Mondays, (except April 1), 10:30 am – 11 am – George Mackie Library
Mondays (except April 1), 10:30 am – 11 am – Tsawwassen Library
Wednesdays, 1:30 pm – 2 pm – Tsawwassen Library
Thursday, 10:30 am – 11 am – George Mackie Library
Thursdays, 10:30 am- 11 am – Ladner Pioneer Library
Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills. Enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. This program is best suited to children ages 0 to 2. Looking for more Babytime fun? Check out our on-demand content on Facebook or YouTube. Registration is required at Ladner Pioneer Library only.
Storytime
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (except March 29), 10:30 am – 11 am – Tsawwassen Library
Tuesdays, 10:30 am – 11 am – Ladner Pioneer Library
Wednesdays, 10 am – 10:30 am – Ladner Pioneer Library
Wednesdays, January 17 – April 24, 10:30 am – 11 am – George Mackie Library
Fridays, January 19 – April 26 (except Friday, March 29th), 10:30 am – 11 am – George Mackie Library
Saturdays, 11 am – 11:30 am – Ladner Pioneer Library
Sundays, 12:30 pm – 1 pm – George Mackie Library
Introduce kids to the love of books and languages with Storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Suitable for ages 2 -6 years. Registration is required at Ladner Pioneer Library only.
Pyjama Storytime
Thursdays, 6:30 pm – 7 pm – Tsawwassen Library
Tuck into a story! Children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie. Storytime prepares children to learn to read.
Note that the libraries will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Sunday, March 31 (open Saturday, March 30) for Easter weekend.