Mary J. Benson Branch

Second Annual Friends of the Library Trunk & Table Sale

Join us for the 2nd Annual Trunk and Table sale brought to you by the Friends of the Library! Rent a parking spot or lawn spot for $30. Sell your treasures and keep your money. Sign up at the circulation desk at the Library. Are you looking for someting to do on September 21st. Come down to the Port Hope Public Library and find a variety of different vendors selling their treasures. 9am - 1pm.

1000 Miles up the Nile

Embark on a breathtaking journey "1000 Miles Up the Nile" with renowned Egyptologist Laura Ranieri Roy as your guide. This immersive in-person talk at the Port Hope Library takes you on a virtual voyage to explore the wonders and secrets of Ancient Egypt. From the awe-inspiring pyramids at Giza and the fascinating Old Kingdom tombs at Saqqara to the enigmatic sites of Middle Egypt, the iconic Valley of the Kings, and the grandeur of Abu Simbel, you'll experience the rich tapestry of Egypt's history and culture.

Colouring evening with Herb

Join Herb Jung, the artist behind the "Be Walton" colouring book for an evening of colouring. Choose a picture out of the colouring book and colour away in the company of others. Then take your picture with you or leave it to be a part of the colouring contest closing the following day. This is a drop in program. 

"Be Walton" Colouring Contest

Pick up a your free copy of the "Be Walton" Colouring book at the Library and colour away! Find a page that you want to colour and enter it in for the contest.Turn your finished sheet in to the circulation staff but make sure so write your first name, age and contact information on the back. All pictures will be displayed in the program room. Contest ends on September 13th, 2024. There are 3 prize categories (children, youth and adult). Thanks to the Herb Jung for designing the colourng book and thanks to the Municipality of Port Hope for printing!

French Story Time

Come down to the MJB Branch for a French Story time. Morgan and Rosie are grade 12 French Immersion graduates that will be here to help keep your kids up on their french during the month of August!

This is a drop in program occuring every Tuesday in Augusts from 10:30am - 11am inside the library.