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]]>Join Chief Librarian & CEO Julie Andrews for a project update and behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Fonthill Branch renovations. Hear the latest updates, ask your questions, take a guided tour of the entire library, and learn how you can support this transformation and be part of the next chapter.
Phase One is expected to begin in 2026 and is fully funded by the Town of Pelham. This phase includes a new accessible entrance, an expanded program room, and upgraded washrooms. Please note: the library will be closed during this renovation period.
We’re now fundraising for Phase Two, which will unlock the lower level with an elevator, new meeting rooms, and more. Have you ever seen our basement? Come see it on the tour – it’s a big part of the future.
Join us Wednesday, March 25
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Fonthill Branch, 43 Pelham Town Square
Free; Please RSVP to Cassandra: [email protected]
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]]>Monday, Mar. 16 | 11 am – 12 pm | Fonthill | Free; registration required (waitlist available).
Monday, Mar. 16 | 3 – 4 pm | Fleming | Free; registration required (waitlist available).
DIY Buttons
Colour, cut, and press your own buttons (limit of three per child).
Monday, Mar. 16 | 10 am – 2 pm | Rittenhouse | Free; drop in
Wicked Party
Defy gravity and celebrate all things Wicked with crafts, music, and photo stations. Oz-inspired costumes encouraged!
Monday, Mar. 16 | 6 – 7:30 pm | Fleming | Free; drop in
Dare to Be Brave: Paper Bag Princess Day
Celebrate courage in the face of adversity, just like Elizabeth in The Paper Bag Princess, with activities and crafts.
Tuesday, Mar. 17 | During open hours | All branches | Free; drop in
The Paper Bag Princess Puppet Show
Watch a puppet show inspired by the classic book by Robert Munsch, plus make a popsicle stick dragon.
Tuesday, Mar. 17 | 10:30 – 11:30 am | Fleming | Free; drop in
Tuesday, Mar. 17 | 2 – 3 pm | Meridian Community Centre, Fonthill (gym) | Free; drop in
Celebrate Ramadan and Eid
Celebrate and learn about Ramadan and Eid with festive stories and a lantern craft. Presented in partnership with Niagara Islamic Community Center. All are welcome.
Tuesday, Mar. 17 | 2 – 4 pm | Fleming | Free; drop in
Danny Go! Dance Party
Join us for a dance party as we jump, tap, and freeze along with Danny Go! and his friends on the big screen.
Wednesday, Mar. 18 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Fonthill | Free; drop in
Code the Ozobots
Watch the Ozobots follow simple lines with pre-made coding sheets or draw your own path for the bots to follow!
Wednesday, Mar. 18 | 10 am – 12 pm | Rittenhouse | Free; drop in
Friday, Mar. 20 | 2 – 4 pm | Fonthill | Free; drop in
Super Galaxy Bros
Let’s-a go … to space! Celebrate the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie with crafts and activities (while supplies last).
Wednesday, Mar. 18 | 1 – 3 pm | Fleming | Free; drop in
Friday, Mar. 20 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Fonthill | Free; drop in
Therapy Tails Visit
Read and visit with the dogs from Therapy Tails Ontario.
Wednesday, Mar. 18 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm | Rittenhouse | Free; drop in
Saturday, Mar. 21 | 1 – 2 pm | Fonthill | Free; drop in
Art Attack: Creative Comics
POP in for SMASHing fun with comic art. Design your own Pop Art words, a comic/superhero coaster, and your own comic page.
Thursday, Mar. 19 | 1 – 2 pm | Fonthill | Free; drop in
Friday, Mar. 20 | 1 – 2 pm | Rittenhouse | Free; drop in
Big Blue Blocks
Let your imagination soar and see what you can build!
Thursday, Mar. 19 | 2 – 4 pm | Fleming | Free; drop in
Family Story Time and Fort Building
Enjoy an interactive story time all about forts. Bring a blanket to build your own fort after with the Big Blue Blocks!
Thursday, Mar. 19 | 6 – 7 pm | Fleming & Fonthill | Free; drop in
Humane Society Community Project
Families are invited to drop in to make no-sew blankets and toys for the animals at the Humane Society of Greater Niagara. Plus, enjoy a visit with some of the adoptable animals, too (Fleming only). Donations of pet food and treats will be collected. Bring a stuffed animal to make a bracelet for.
Saturday, Mar. 21 | 11 am – 2 pm | Fonthill | Free; drop in
Saturday, Mar. 21 | 2 – 4 pm | Fleming Centre (upstairs) | Free; drop in
Stranger Things Escape Room
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Will has gone missing! You and your teammates have 30 minutes to solve the clues to save Will from the Upside Down.
Free; register up to six people/slot | Maple Acre
Tuesday, Mar. 17: 11:15 am/1 pm/1:45 pm/ 2:30 pm/3:15 pm/4 pm
Wednesday, Mar. 18: 1 pm/1:45 pm/2:30 pm/3:15 pm/5:15 pm/6:15 pm/7:00 pm
Thursday, Mar. 19: 11:15 am/1 pm/1:45 pm/2:30 pm/3:15 pm/4 pm
Friday, Mar. 20: 11:15 am/1 pm/1:45 pm
To join the waitlist, please email Margaret: [email protected].
Bookmobile @ The Watering Can
Browse the Bookmobile, get a library card, and make a plant-inspired craft.
Monday, Mar. 16 | 10 am – 4 pm | The Watering Can, 3725 King St, Vineland | Free; drop in
Maple Acre Daily Drop-Ins
Drop in anytime each day for different activities during regular hours
Tuesday, Mar. 17: Red Cup Building Challenges
Wednesday, Mar. 18: Cup of LEGO Challenges
Thursday, Mar. 19: Craft Cart & Colouring
Friday, Mar. 20: Community Collaboration Project
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]]>Borrow up to five items at a time and place up to five holds.
For kids: Turn on “Kids Mode” for a child-friendly interface.
To get started:
Please contact your nearest branch for assistance or visit the CloudLibrary support page.
CloudLibrary is compatible with the following devices: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android Phones, Android Tablets, NOOK Tablets, NOOK eReaders, Kobo eReaders, and Kindle Fires.
Adobe Digital Editions is required to use CloudLibrary on an eReader.
Please note access to CloudLibrary is limited to Lincoln and Pelham taxpayers due to licensing agreements.
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]]>LPPL needs donations of healthy houseplants, if you have any leafy friends that need a new home or baby plants to share. Rooted is preferred, but cuttings are welcome. The library is also looking for donations of pots or vases.
Plants can be dropped off at any LPPL branch until March 13.
Stop by the Fonthill Branch on March 14 between 11 am – 1 pm to browse a variety of indoor houseplants. Get matched with one that best suits your personality and lifestyle to take home. (One free plant per household while supplies last.)
Please email Margaret if you have questions: [email protected].
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]]>Paper copies are available at the Fonthill Branch. The survey will be available until March 4.
Thank you for providing your valuable feedback.
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]]>6:45PM Doors open
7:30PM Author Conversation begins
8:30PM Book Signing begins
Someday Books will be onsite selling books.
Thanks to our generous sponsors including:
Meridian
Niagara Peninsula Energy
Vieni Estates
Tickets are $45, which includes entrance to the event, a $20 tax receipt, and a glass of wine (non-alcoholic options will also be available).
Tickets can be purchased online or in-person at any LPPL branch.
Please note tickets are nonrefundable.
GET TICKETS
Kate Quinn is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction, including The Alice Network, The Rose Code, The Huntress, The Diamond Eye, and The Briar Club. Her brand-new book The Astral Library is a fantastical adventure which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?
Janie Chang is the Canadian bestselling author of The Porcelain Moon, The Library of Legends, Dragon Springs Road, and other works of historical fiction. Her novels often draw from family stories and feature people or incidents swept under the carpet of history. Her new book, The Fourth Princess, is a haunting Gothic novel set in 1911 China.
Kate and Janie coauthored The Phoenix Crown and are currently working on a second novel together.
The Books on the Bench author series is a major library fundraiser. All funds raised support future library programs and services.
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]]>Play “I Spy in the Library,” build a giant creation with the Big Blue Blocks, and enjoy the Hot Cocoa Bar. Visitors will explore all that the library has to offer, from books and DVDs to video games, snowshoes, and LEGO kits. They will also discover how to download the library’s eBooks, audiobooks, and movies for free.
Already a library lover? Join us to celebrate the magic of your public library!
Find the fun:
February 7, 10 am – 4 pm | Rittenhouse | 4080 John Charles Blvd, Vineland
February 14, 12 – 3 pm | Maple Acre | 781 Canboro Rd, Fenwick
February 21, 10 am – 4 pm | Fleming | 5020 Serena Dr, Beamsville
February 28, 10 am – 1:30 pm | Fonthill | 43 Pelham Town Sq, Fonthill
Take Your Child to the Library Day is an international initiative that encourages families to take their children to their local library. Launched in 2011, TYCLD raises community awareness about the importance of libraries in the life of a child.
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]]>The library is more than a building filled with books. It’s a safe, welcoming space where families connect, children discover new worlds, and lifelong learning begins. When you give, you’re not just making a donation; you’re igniting a love of reading and discovery that lasts a lifetime.
Here’s what that looks like:
“As a mom of a 1- and 3-year-old, the library has truly become one of our favourite places — and it’s changed our everyday life in the best ways. What started as a quick visit to pick up a few bedtime stories has turned into one of our most cherished weekly routines.
My kids light up as soon as we walk through the doors. They rush to shelves filled with books about dinosaurs, trucks, and animals — there’s always something new to discover. The colouring tables and toy area are perfect for little hands, giving them space to play, create, and learn.
We love that the library offers puzzles to borrow (a total lifesaver for rainy days!) and that there are books for every age and interest — from board books for my toddler to storybooks for my preschooler, and even novels and parenting reads for me.
It’s become more than just a place for books — it’s our little community hub, a calm and inspiring space where my kids’ love of learning and imagination grow every visit.” — A Library Family
Your GivingTuesday gift fuels programs like 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, hands-on digital literacy in our Makerspace, and robotics kits that teach kids to code. Every dollar helps spark curiosity and confidence—thank you for making it possible!
Donations can be made online or in-person at all branches. Tax receipts are available for gifts of $20 and up.
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]]>Thanks to a generous lead gift from Pelham residents Paul and Bernadette Coyne, the Fonthill Branch will be renamed the Coyne Family Branch, honouring the family’s deep commitment to learning, connection, and community.
“It’s a great thing because it helps people who want to educate themselves—the young, the old, people with disabilities, academic types, anybody who is self-motivated,” said Paul Coyne. “I can’t think of a better place to start than the library.”
Pelham Regional Councillor Wayne Olson and local author and longtime library volunteer Yvonne Van Lankveld will serve as co-chairs on The Next Chapter campaign cabinet.
The renovation will unfold in two phases:
Thanks to the generosity of early donors, the Next Chapter campaign has a revised fundraising goal of $1.7 million. Learn more and donate today: lppl.ca/fonthillreno.
For further information, please contact:
Julie Andrews, CEO/Chief Librarian
Lincoln Pelham Public Library
905-563-7014
[email protected]
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