Wellington County Library – December Events

For current hours and services, please call the Puslinch Branch 519.763.8026 or visit us online at www.wellington.ca/Library.

Take-and-Make Activity Kits

Get creative with activity kits for all ages! Contents may include a hands-on activity, activity sheets, and suggestions for additional library resources. Quantities are limited. Pick up at your local branch on a first-come, first-served basis.

Story Time at Home (All Ages)

Join us virtually for live songs, stories, rhymes, and activities aimed at developing your child’s early literacy skills. Pre-registration is required to receive a kit and virtual meeting link. If you would like to join us from another branch, please let the hosting branch know upon registration.
Wednesdays, December 1, 8 at 11:00 am

Holiday Edition: Wednesday, December 15 at 11:00 am

First Friday Book Club (Adults)

Discussing “The Night Olivia Fell” by Christina McDonald. Please contact branch staff for meeting details. Friday, December 3

Third Tuesday Book Club (Adults)

Discussing “Daring to drive: A Saudi woman’s awakening” by Manal Sharif. Please contact branch staff for meeting details.
Thursday, December 21

Quilt Block of the Month (Adults)

Get started on a new project by picking up a quilt block take-and-make kit. Each month features a different pattern. Fabric and instructions included. Basic sewing skills required.
Pick up in-branch, December 14

Just for You from WCL

Wondering what to read, watch, or listen to next? Wellington County Library staff are here to help! Tell us what you love and we’ll hand-pick a selection of titles for you to borrow. For more information, visit www.wellington.ca/JustForYou.

While you’re waiting for Just for You selections, check out this list of new books at the library.

Fiction

Andrews, Donna – The Twelve Jays of Christmas

Connelly, Michael – The Dark Hours

Erdrich, Louise – The Sentence

Hausmann, Romy – Sleepless

King, Lily – Five Tuesdays in Winter

Mehl, Nancy – Dead Fall

Quinn, Spencer – It’s a Wonderful Woof

Shafak, Elif – The Island of Missing Trees

Shteyngart, Gary – Our Country Friends

White, Karen – The Attic on Queen Street

Non-Fiction

Barrymore, Drew – Rebel Homemaker: Food, Family, Life

Booth, Steph – Macramé: 25 Quick and Easy Projects to Make

Cook, Ida – The Bravest Voices: A Memoir of Two Sister’s Heroism During the Nazi Era

Cronish, Nettie – The Fair Trade Ingredient Cookbook

Goodall, Jane – The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times

Marshall, Tim – The Power of Geography: Ten Maps That Reveal the Future of Our World

Mercer, Rick – Talking to Canadians: A Memoir

Murad, Noor – Shelf Love: Recipes to Unlock the Secrets of your Pantry, Fridge, and Freezer

Travis, Debbie – Joy: Life Lessons from a Tuscan Villa

Weinstein, Bruce – Instant Pot Bible: Copycat Recipes: 175 Original Ways to Remake your Favorite Restaurant Recipes in your Instant Pot