Step Right Up this March Break!

Step Right Up! This March Break you will celebrate A Carnival of Creativity at the Oxford County Library.

Start planning your March Break activities with the Oxford County Library. We have activities planned at all 14 branches across the County.

Find Your Branch

View all programs on our calendar

Brownsville Branch

Drop-in programs, available all week:

Tuesday, March 11 - Craft: Carousel Horse
Wednesday, March 12 - Craft: Clown
Thursday, March 13 - Craft: Carnival Masks
Saturday, March 15 - Carnival Games

Burgessville Branch

Tuesday, March 11 - 3:30-4:30pm
DIY Outdoor Bird Seed Cookie - ages 6+, under 6 will need adult helper.

Thursday, March 13 - 3:30-4:30pm
DIY Bee Wax Candle Making - ages 6+, under 6 will need adult helper.

Friday, March 14 - 2-4:30pm
Lego Friday's – all ages

Saturday, March 15 - 10-11:30 am
DIY Felt Carnival Animal Pillow - ages 6+, under 6

Embro Branch

Drop-in programs, available all week: Fun carnival games including a Guessing Game, Ball Toss and Mini Basketball.

Harrington Branch

Tuesday March 11 - Drop in 11am-12pm, or 4-7pm
Join us for some March Break fun as we celebrate our Carnival Theme! Make your own juggling balls and learn some simple tricks to help you learn how to juggle! Ages 6 and up

Tuesday, March 12 - Drop in 4-7pm OR March 14 @11am-12pm
Make Your Own Maze Game
Join us for some March Break fun as we celebrate our Carnival Theme and create your own hand held Maze Game. This will test your balancing skills. Ages 6 and pup

Thursday, March 14 - 11am-12pm
March Break Madness
Take part in some fun carnival games and enjoy some popcorn!

Ingersoll Branch

Monday, March 10

• Mr. Oh! Magic Show: 10am show start (No registration required)
  The incredible Mr. Oh! is back to dazzle us with his magical talents!
• Carnival Kickoff Party: 1pm-3pm (Drop-in)
  Let’s kickoff March Break with a carnival party! Drop by for face painting with Ms. Sarah, a scavenger hunt, prizes, games and more!

Tuesday, March 11

• Cup-Ball Game: 10am – 12pm (Drop-in – Program Room)
  Together we will make a cup-ball game and test your skills!
• Hanging Hobbit Doors: 1-2pm (Teens in grades 7-12)
  Design your very own mini Hobbit door sure to be the envy of the Shire. Space is limited, registration required. 
• Magical Masks: 1pm-3pm (Drop-in – Program Room)
  Drop by to create your very own magical mask

Wednesday, March 12

• Ventriloquist Yvette Locke and her Puppet Friends: 10am show start  (No registration required)
  Join Canada’s premiere female ventriloquist, Yvette Locke, and her puppet friends for a super silly show!
• DIY Marionette: 1pm-3pm (Drop-in – Program Room)
  Drop by and make a DIY marionette puppet
• Minecraft Origami & Pixel Art: 1-3pm (Drop-in - Teens in grades 7-12)
  Celebrate the upcoming Minecraft movie and create your favourite characters with origami and perler beads. We’ll craft, snack, and chat with other fans! 

Thursday, March 13

• Carousel Animals: 10am-12pm (Drop-in – Program Room)
  Drop by and make a creative carousel animal
• Balancing Clowns: 1pm-3pm (Drop-in – Program Room)
  Together we will create balancing clowns that defy gravity

Friday, March 14

• Cartooning with Mr. AJ: 10am – 12pm (Come for a 10am start OR an 11am start)
  Local author and artist, Mr. AJ, guides us through a 1-hour carnival cartooning class
• Family Movie – Wonka (2023): 1pm show start time (No Registration Required). Movie Rated PG

Innerkip Branch

Drop-in programs, available all week:

• Carnival Train Craft: Decorate a train car and draw a member of the carnival inside.
• Ring Toss Game: Test your aim! Try and get a ring around a bottle.
• Duck Pond Matching Game: Test your memory! Try and find all the pairs of ducks with the same symbol.
• Prize Draw: Enter your name in a draw each time you participate for a chance to win a prize!

Tuesday March 11th, 3pm
Carnival RPG: A mysterious carnival has appeared in the neighborhood. Use paper, pencils, and dice to explore it! Simplified, based on the Monster of the Week tabletop roleplaying system. All ages welcome, but some simple math will be involved (addition and subtraction).

Thursday March 13th, 4-6pm
Critter Craft: Put paint to a shape cut out of an egg carton and create your own critter friends. Add a scarf for extra flair. Who will you Make?

Mount Elgin Branch

Thursday, March 13, 1:30 – 2:30pm
Learn to Juggle with Doug Hunt

Norwich Branch

Wednesday, March 12, 2-5pm
Teen Drop-In Carnival
Age: Teen/ Tween 12-18, Drop-in
Popcorn, prizes, pizza and games!

Thursday March 13, 3:45-4:45pm
Squad Zone
Come spend an hour playing silly, fun, carnival inspired games. There will also be popcorn!

Friday, March 14, 9:30-10:30am
Tales for Tots Carnival Crayons!
Age: kids 2-6, Drop-in
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and play stations.

Friday, March 14, 3:30-4:30pm
Techie Tinkering Time
Are you a fan of rollercoasters? How about building them? What kind of rollercoaster can you design using the recycled materials we have been collecting? Come build and have some popcorn.

Saturday March 15, 9:30-11:30am
March Break Wrap-Up
Age: All ages, Drop-in
Missed our activities earlier in the week? Stop by and have some fun making party hats, eating popcorn, and playing games.

Otterville Branch

Drop-in programs, available all week:

Tuesday, March 11 - Craft: Carnival Masks
Wednesday, March 12 - Craft: Carousel Horse
Thursday, March 13 - Craft: Clown
Saturday, March 15 - Carnival Games

Plattsville Branch

Drop-in programs, available all week:

• Carnival games
• Popcorn
• Candy guessing
• Clown photo booth

Wednesday, March 12, 1-2pm
Learn to Juggle with Doug Hunt

Princeton Branch

Tuesday, March 11, 3-7pm
Carnival Craft: Stop by the Princeton Library during open hours to make a fun carnival inspired craft.

Wednesday, March 12, 11am-12pm
Learn to juggle workshop with Doug the Great: Registration required (30 spots max). Located at Princeton Centennial Hall, next door to the Princeton Library.

Thursday, March 13, 2-3pm
Carnival Games: Come out to the Princeton Library at 2pm to play some Carnival Games and Challenges!

Tavistock Branch

Available all week - Scavenger Hunt, Busker Booth Challenges, Teen Zines, Carnival Community Art, Photobooth and Craft and Connect Kits (while supplies last).

Saturday, March 8; 12-1:45pm 
PJ Movie: The Wild Robot
Drop-in. Wear your PJs and enjoy fresh popcorn! For children and caregivers; rated G.

Wednesday, March 12; 10-11am
March Break Family Storytime
Drop-in. Songs, stories and a craft with Miss Kathy. For young children with a caregiver.

Thursday, March 13; 11am-12pm
The Science of Slime
Drop-in. Make and customize slime! Recommended for ages 5+.

Friday, March 14; 12:30-2pm
Perler Bead Magnets
Drop-in. Join us at anytime during this timeslot to make magnet décor. Recommended for ages 5+.

Saturday, March 15; 12-1:30pm 
Saturday Movie: Despicable Me 4
Drop-in. Finish the break with a film and free popcorn! For children and caregivers; rated G.

Thamesford Branch

Tuesday, March 11; 11am – 12pm, Drop-in
Lego Challenge – Carnival

Tuesday, March 11; 3-4pm, Drop-in
Crafty Afternoon

Wednesday, March 12; 10:30-11am, Drop-in
Tales for Tots
Recommended for ages 0-6 with caregiver

Thursday, March 13; 11am – 12pm
Learn to Juggle with Doug Hunt
Registered program

Friday, March 14; 1pm 
Kanopy Movie Friday
Shaun the Sheep Movie, Rated PG – Common Sense Media 5+
Runtime – 85minutes

Tillsonburg Branch

Monday, March 10

• Library Carnival Mask Making: 10-11:30am (All ages, Drop-in, Program Room)
  Get creative and make a carnival paper mask using a variety of decorative materials! All materials provided.

• Magic Show with Mr. Oh!: 1pm (Registration required - Program Room)
  Mr. Oh! will make you laugh in this interactive show full of magic tricks and mirth!

Tuesday, March 11

• Design Your Own Handbag Out of a Book!: 10:30am to 12:30pm (Registration Required. Ages 12-17)
  Local artist, Stella Jurgen, will guide participants through the construction of their very own book handbags. 

• March Break Movie: Sing 2: 2pm (Drop-in - Program Room)
  Come watch the family-friendly movie Sing 2 (2021). Snacks will be provided. Please do not bring outside food.

Wednesday, March 12

• Shake, Rattle, and Read: Library Carnival Storytime: 9:30-10:30am (Drop-in - Program Room)
  Together we will boost our early literacy skills with songs, stories and movement followed by a carnival craft!

• Yvette and Her Puppet Friends Show: 1pm (Registration required - Program Room)
  Ventriloquist Yvette will perform with puppet Prescilla who needs your help to build her rainbow of colours. Learn about primary and secondary colours through this fun puppet show and meet the puppets afterwards. 

Thursday, March 13

• Clown Craft, Carnival Games, and Temporary Tattoo Bar: 10am-12pm (Drop-in - Children's Area)
  Use provided materials to craft a clown, play carnival games, and try out a temporary tattoo or two in our children’s area!

• Hanging Hobbit Doors: 10-11am (Teens in grades 7-12, Registration required - Program Room)
  Design your very own mini Hobbit door sure to be the envy of the Shire. Space is limited, registration required.

Friday, March 14

• Minecraft Origami & Pixel Art: 1-2pm (Teens in grades 7-12, Drop-in - Program Room)
  Celebrate the upcoming Minecraft movie and create your favourite characters with origami and perler beads. We’ll craft, snack, and chat with other fans!

• Family Movie Friday: The Wild Robot: 6pm (Registration required - Program Room)
  Come watch a family-friendly movie based on a book and eat snacks after-hours at the Tillsonburg Branch!

Ox on the Run

• Saturday, March 8 - 10:30am-1:00pm: Jakeman’s Maple Products Pancake Breakfast
• Wednesday, March 12 - 10:00-11:30am: Embro Arena with EarlyON
• Thursday, March 13 - 1:30-3:00pm: Norwich Arena for Public Skating
• Friday, March 14 1:30-3:30pm: Drumbo Township Office