Farida will introduce you to the process of illustrating children’s picture books and then guide you through a simple warm up exercise of sketching children’s faces with different emotions. For Grades 2-3. To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca You will receive a follow-up email with the Zoom link.
Dustin will lead you through a fun, interactive workshop about learning how to write comic books. From stoic superheroes to ferocious felines, you will learn what it takes to make a comic book from start to finish and get a chance to create your own. For Grades 3-7. To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca You will receive […]
Marty Chan combines storytelling, technical magic, and audience participation to bring Chinese folktales to life. He’ll share the legend of the first rainbow and how it was created and then invite you to become one of the characters in the story. He’ll also reveal the real-life cats who inspired his picture book, True Story, and […]
You will hear more about Sadé’s background and the inspiration for her book, Granny’s Kitchen, before learning about the Shelly-Ann doll. You will enjoy exploring topics about Jamaican Culture, such as family, food, and language, while engaging children in their own experiences of Jamaica. For Grades K-3. To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca You will receive a follow-up […]
Have you ever wondered how can you write a short text based on facts and evidence, with nothing imagined? Welcome to the world of nonfiction, where every statement must be rooted in the truth. To get started, you will learn the importance of research and the quality of one’s sources. Lydia will use her book […]
It’s no secret that scary stories provide thrills. But when handled correctly, a terrifying tale can also be the best way to share messages of love, empathy, and inclusion. In this workshop, Joshua helps you examine stories that pack a fright (but won’t keep you up all night). Drawing on Newfoundland and Labrador’s unique local […]
Genevieve Graham is a USA Today and #1 best-selling author who is passionate about breathing life back into Canadian history through tales of love and adventure. Join us as she reads from her most recent novel “Bluebird” (published April 2022) and takes questions about the book and her writing. This is a virtual program. Register […]
Join us as Cynthia Sweeney reads from her book “The Pink Balloon”. Cynthia is a diversity, equity and inclusion educator, who along with BriAnna Simons wrote The Pink Balloon as a resource for parents and educators who might feel unsure about talking with young children about their identities. To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca You may expect a follow […]
A bi-monthly book discussion that can happen from the comfort of your favourite chair. In May, we will be discussing Winter Wives by Linden MacIntyre. Print copies can be made available through the library. Register by calling 902-895-4183 or info@cehpubliclibrary.ca Expect a follow up email from library staff to make arrangements for print copies
