For All Children's Programs, Please Note

All programs are Drop-In, no registration required.

Program capacities are limited, for your safety and enjoyment.

Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.

Programs for children and families

PA Day Pajama Fun

Friday, January 24 • 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Join Michelle for a cozy PJ PA Day! Wear your PJs, bring your favourite stuffie, and join in the fun.

Ages 5 - 12.

Parent & Child Spelling Bee

Monday, January 27 • 5 - 7 p.m.

Calling all kids - challenge the grown-up in your life to see who is the ultimate speller in this head-to-head battle.

For kids 5 - 12 years old.

Winter Storytimes

Together Time Tales

Mondays: January 13 - February 10 • 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. and 1 - 1:30 p.m. (New Time!)

Wednesdays: January 15 - February 19 • 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.

Thursdays: January 16 - February 20

9:45 - 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

Stories, rhymes and songs with Michelle.

Recommended for children ages 2-5. Drop-in, free!

Crafting a Story

Tuesdays: January 14 - February 18

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Start with a story, then use that inspiration, and our craft supplies, to create something unique. Dress for a mess! For kids aged 2 - 5.

Reads & Rhymes

Tuesdays: January 14 - February 25

6:45 - 7:15 p.m.

Stories, rhymes and songs with Andréa. Recommended for children ages 1-5. Drop-in, free!

Babytime Creepers

Wednesdays: January 15 - February 19 • 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.

Fridays: January 17 - February 21 • 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

Babies 4-12 months old will enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with Andréa.

Drop-in, free!

Babytime Walkers

Wednesdays: January 15 - February 19 • 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

Fridays: January 17 - February 21 • 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.

Babies 12-24 months will enjoy songs, rhymes and stories with Andrea.

Drop-in, free!

Tween Time

Wednesday, January 8 • 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 25 • 1 - 2 p.m.

For kids 9 - 12

Join Gail for fun activities each month. January is all about snowflakes.

Upcoming dates: February 5 and 22.

Picture Book Club

Monday, February 3

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

For kids aged 6-8 and their caregivers

Join Andréa every month to explore the best new picture books.

Upcoming meetings: March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2.

Fun with French

Fun with French, Ages 4-6

Fun with French

Tuesdays: January 14 - 28 • 4:30 - 5 p.m.

A fun introduction to French through simple stories, games and songs, for kids aged 4-6, and a parent or guardian.

French Stories and Games

French Stories and Games - Ages 7-10

French Stories and Games

Tuesdays: January 14 - 28 • 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.

A relaxed approach to French vocabulary and simple phrases through books and games for children ages 7-12 with minimal French experience, and a parent or guardian.

Hot Chocolate & a Book

Mondays: January 20 • 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Kids ages 7 - 11

Join Gail for a relaxing hour of light crafting, while listening to a read-aloud of the first chapter of a great book.

Caregivers and kids, bring your own mugs and enjoy some yummy hot chocolate.

Upcoming meetings: February 24, March 24, April 28.

Family Literacy Day with Barbara Reid

Family Literacy Day - Virtual Author Visit with Barbara Reid - Ages 7-12

Thursday, January 23 • 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun virtual visit with author Barbara Reid who will lead a demonstration on how to use clay to create a picture! Fun for the whole family!

Hosted by ABC Life Literacy Canada.

For kids 7 - 12.

Co-Create Art

Tuesdays: February 4, 11, and 18 • 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Kids and parents, get ready for the ultimate challenge!

You'll create one masterpiece but in two parts. For kids ages 7-12.

Please note: Capacities are limited.

Pop-Up Kids

Saturdays

January 11 and 25

10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Catch a quick story with Gail. Ages 2 and up.

Storybuilders

Text reads Story Builders

Wednesdays, January 15 - 29 • 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

Kids and parents, explore science, arts and more through literacy as we build and create with Michelle!

For ages 5 - 8.

Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, January 16 • 1 - 2 p.m.

Join other homeschool friends for a fun social time led by Library staff!

Future meetings: February 13, March 6, April 10, May 8, June 5.

Chess Night

A green-faced space traveller on a saucer ship.

Thursdays: January 9 - February 27 • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join fellow chess players for a few friendly battles on the board.

Free, drop-in!

Want some coaching to become a better chess player? Check out the Featured Resources on our Brainfuse site for live chess tutoring and more!

Free with your Library card.

Paws for Reading

Saturday, February 1 • 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Do some reading with a 4-legged friend!

New monthly program! Children will have the chance to practice their reading skills with a St John Ambulance Therapy dog. Perfect for readers who need a cute, and non-judgemental listener.

For students in grades 1 - 5.

Free K-12 Homework Help Online

Homework help based on the Ontario K-12 curriculum is just a click away. All you need is an internet connection, computer or mobile device, and your Library card.

Get started with Brainfuse here or click on the image.