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Lots on tap at local libraries

There's lots happening at South Delta libraries during the week of June 29-July 5. Magician Andrew Dalziel is ready to dazzle kids young and old on Friday, July 4.

There's lots happening at South Delta libraries during the week of June 29-July 5. Magician Andrew Dalziel is ready to dazzle kids young and old on Friday, July 4. This is the first of the Summer Reading Club programs anticipated by children and parents alike. The following week sees the return of the popular Babytime, Storytime and Pyjama Storytime.

Ladner Pioneer Library Magician Andrew Dalziel Friday, July 4, 1-1:45 p.m. Andrew and his assistant Rocky the Raccoon have been entertaining audiences for, well, as long as Rocky can remember! Together, they make a magic duo that is not to be missed. Their special brand of fun, energetic magic is sure to bring laughter to your summer.

Storytime Tuesdays, July 8-29, 10:30-11 a.m. Introduce children to the love of books and language! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and puppets for children five years and younger with their parents and caregivers. Storytime helps prepare children to learn to read.

Babytime Wednesdays, July 9-30, 10:30-11 a.m. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills -enjoy bouncing, singing, rhyming and stories with your baby. Babytime is a

fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers.

Pyjama Storytime Wednesdays, July 9-30, 7-7:30 p.m. 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. Registration not required.

Sitting and Stitching Runs every Monday until Aug. 25, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet? Are you an avid knitter, crocheter, quilter or weaver who wants to meet others and get inspiration or help? Tsawwassen Library Magician Andrew Dalziel Friday, July 4, 3:30 -4:15 p.m. After their show at the Ladner Pioneer Library, Magician Andrew Dalziel and his assistance Rocky the Raccoon will head down to Tsawwassen for a repeat performance.

Babytime Mondays, July 7-28, 10:30 -11 a.m. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills -enjoy bouncing, singing, rhyming and stories with your baby. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers.

Storytime

Fridays, July 11-Aug. 1, 10:30-11 a.m. Introduce children to the love of books and language! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and puppets for children five years and younger with their parents and caregivers. Storytime helps prepare children to learn to read.

Wired Wednesdays Runs Wednesdays until July 23, 9:15 -10 a.m. Get comfortable using the Internet. This drop-in, hands-on class is open to everyone.

Ask An Expert - One-on-One Instruction Runs at both Ladner and Tsawwassen branches until Aug. 28 by appointment.

Library staff at Delta Libraries are experts on our online resources, let us teach you how to: -Download free eBooks and eAudiobooks from the library -Subscribe to more than 300 digital magazines using Zinio -Manage your library account to place holds and renew books from home -Use online library resources to answer questions about auto repair, travel, self employment and more -Get started using your new tablet, eReader or laptop computer -And much more! Book your personalized appointment by phone or in person at the library information desk.