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.
I Read Canadian Day
Wednesday, November 6
Celebrate the incredible talent of Canadian authors and illustrators during I Read Canadian Day! Come and hear Canadian stories during morning storytimes, and drop in at 5 p.m. to enjoy games and crafts.
Pop Up Storytimes • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Drop in for fun with Andréa for kids ages 2 - 5.
Crafts & Games • 5 - 7 p.m.
Gail's got games and crafts with a Canadian flair, especially for kids ages 6 - 11.
Programs for children and families
Paws for Reading
Saturday, November 9 • 11 a.m. - 12:30 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's Ambulance Therapy dog. Perfect for readers who need a cute, and non-judgemental listener.
For students in grades 1 - 5.
Taylor Swift Bracelets for Tweens
Fall Storytimes
Together Time Tales
Mondays: October 7 - 28 and November 18 - December 16 • 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Thursdays: November 21 - December 19
9:45 - 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
NEW! Evening sessions! Wednesdays: November 20 - December 18 • 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.
Stories, rhymes and songs with Michelle!
Recommended for children ages 2-5. Drop-in, free!
Crafting a Story
Tuesdays: November 19 - December 17
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: November 19 - December 10
6:45 - 7:15 p.m.
Stories, rhymes and songs with Andréa! Recommended for children ages 1-5. Drop-in, free!
Babytime Creepers
Wednesdays: October 2 - 30 and November 20 - December 18 • 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Fridays: November 29 - December 20 • 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: October 2 - 30 and November 20 - December 18 • 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Fridays: November 29 - December 20 • 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Babies 12-24 months will enjoy songs, rhymes and stories with Andrea.
Drop-in, free!
Picture Book Club
Mondays: November 4, and December 2
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.
Hot Chocolate & a Book
Mondays: November 18, and December 16 • 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.
October is Spooky Month
Tween Spookytime
Monday, October 28 • 4 - 6 p.m.
Join us for some spooky games and activities with Gail. For kids 9 - 12.
Preschool Spookytime
Thursday, October 31 • 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Spooky Agenda
Crafts in the Café: 9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
Storytime in the Zima Room: 9:45 - 10 a.m.
Costume Parade through the Library: 10 - 10:15 a.m.
Storytime repeats in the Zima Room: 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Trick or Treating: 10:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Co-Create Art
Tuesdays: November 19 - December 10 • 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
November 2, 16, and 30, December 14
10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Catch a quick storytime with Gail. Ages 2 and up.
Chess Night
Thursdays: October 3 - December 19 • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Please note: There will be no Chess Night on Thursday, October 31.
Join fellow chess players for a few friendly battles on the board.
Free, drop-in!
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Free with your Library card.
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.
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