Libraries

Greater Moncton Family Resource Centre

  • What: Book Lending Library
  • Ages: Parents & children
  • Where: 451 Paul Street, Suite 210, Dieppe
  • Cost: free
  • Contact: 384-7874 or visit www.frc-crf.com/moncton
  • Comments: Books from the centre can be borrowed for two weeks. Books are in both English and French with information on pre and postnatal care, parenting, self help, health & nutrition, relationships, and more.

Dieppe Public Library

  • What: Heures du conte 3-5 ans
  • When Prochaine session automne 2008
  • Where: 333 avenue Acadie, Dieppe
  • Contact: 877-7945 or visit www.gnb.ca/publiclibraries

Moncton Public Library

Besides programs, the library also offers backpacks filled with books dealing with special topics to help your child, i.e. parent’s separation, first visits to the hospital, dentist, eye doctor, first day of school, moving and many others. A puppet theatre, puzzles, and ‘Little People’ play structures are also available for play.

Storytime

  • What: 45 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft
  • Ages: 3 – 5 years
  • When: call for registration and session dates
  • Where: 644 Main St, Suite 101, Moncton
  • Cost: free
  • Contact: call 869-6036 or visit www.gnb.ca/publiclibraries
  • Comments: Children attend without their parents. Registration for all programs starts September 11, 2008 by calling 869-6036 or in person at the Children’s Information Desk.

Drop-In Crafts

  • When: Easter April 4-11
  • Where: 644 Main St, Suite 101, Moncton
  • Cost: free
  • Contact: 869-6000 or visit www.gnb.ca/publiclibraries
  • Comments: the library will provide all the materials needed

Hackmatack Book Club/club de lecture Hackmatack

  • What: Join the Hackmatack Book Club and take part in choosing the best Canadian children’s book for 2008
  • Ages: children in grades 4 to 6
  • When: call for dates and times
  • Where: 644 Main St, Suite 101, Moncton
  • Cost: free
  • Contact: To register for the Hackmatack Book Club, please contact the Moncton Public Library by phoning 869-6036 or by visiting the library.
  • Comments: The library will provide the books and book club members will take part in book discussions and fun activities based on the books.

Mother/Daughter Book Club

  • Where: 644 Main St, Suite 101, Moncton
  • Cost: free
  • Contact: To register please contact the Moncton Public Library by phoning 869-6036 or by visiting the library at 644 Main Street.

I can create art like...

  • Ages: children aged 6 years and up
  • When: Next session TBA
  • Where: 644 Main St, Suite 101, Moncton
  • Cost: free
  • Contact: 869-6000 or visit www.gnb.ca/publilibraries
  • Comments: Discover a Canadian artist and create art based on their technique/medium. Registration starts one week in advance. All materials will be provided.

Riverview Public Library

The Riverview Public Library is closed until June 2009.

The Town of Riverview will begin construction of a new town hall and library in September.Due to this construction, the Riverview Public Library will be closed beginning on Friday, September 19th at 5:00 pm . The library is expected to reopen in its new facility in June 2009. The new library will have almost three times the present space, and it will offer private study rooms, an activity room, more Internet stations, a natural lighted, spacious reading and study area, and a larger collection.

Until September 19th, the Riverview Public Library will be open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30-5 and Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-8:30. Nearby public library locations include Moncton , Salisbury , Hillsborough and Dieppe . All books and other library materials borrowed from the Riverview Public Library may be returned to any other public library in the province after September 19. For a full listing of public libraries in New Brunswick , visit www.gnb.ca/publiclibraries. For more information contact Lynn Cormier at 387-2108 or at lynn.cormier@gnb.ca