Kids & Tweens

Baby/Toddler Storytime Drop-In

Babies, toddlers and their caregivers are introduced to books, songs, rhymes, bounces and fingerplays.

Drop-in. For newborns to 24 months.

Thursdays at 10:00-10:30 AM

September 26 to November 28 (no program October 31)

Preschool Storytime Drop-In

Young children and their caregivers experience picture books, and participate in rhymes, fingerplays, songs with music shakers and scarves, and flannel board activities.

Drop-in. Ages 2-5 years.

Thursdays at 11:00-11:30 AM

September 26 to November 28 (no program October 31)

Storytime with the Mayor

To celebrate Ontario Public Library Week, young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy picture books with guest reader Mayor Nancy Alcock, along with rhymes and songs with shakers and educational scarves.

Drop-in. Ages 2-5 years.

Thursday, October 17 at 11:00-11:30 AM

Paws To Read®

Read to Wilson, a therapy dog! Paws to Read® is a program for kids to read aloud to a child certified therapy dog and their dog handler to practice reading aloud in a comfortable environment.

Register for one or more 15-minute reading sessions. Registration opens September 4.

At 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:15 PM or 4:30 PM

Thursdays, October 17 (FULL), October 24 (FULL), November 7 (FULL), November 14, November 21, November 28 (no program October 31)

Lego Builders Club

Join other Lego fans at your library to be creative and build with Lego! There will be a build challenge, and creations will be put on display in the Children’s Library afterward.

Registration required. Please register separately for each Lego Builders Club. Aimed at families with children ages 4-12.

Tuesday, October 15 at 4-5 PM ***FULL - Waitlist Available***

Tuesday, November 26 at 4-5 PM ***FULL - Waitlist Available***

Homeschool STEAM Club

Homeschool families are welcome to bring children for monthly afternoons of hands-on activities related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

Registration required, opens September 4.

Tuesday, November 5 at 2-3 PM
Collaborative Art Project

Tuesday, December 3 at 2-3 PM
Mini Science Fair

PA Day Halloween Green Screen & Button Making

Visit your library during the PA Day for a photo with a spooky background! Choose from a selection of Halloween button templates or design your own. Costumes optional!

Friday, October 25 at 10 AM - 12 PM

Minecraft Mondays

Love Minecraft? Come to your library to design and build in creative mode with other participants. Work on build challenges and block coding with Teen Tech Sophia in Minecraft: Education Edition.

Registration required. Ages 7-12.

Mondays at 4-5 PM

Session 1: October 7, 21 & 28 ***FULL - Waitlist Available***

Session 2: November 4, 11, & 18 ***FULL - Waitlist Available***

Session 3: November 25, December 2 & 9 ***FULL - Waitlist Available***

Introduction to Robotics & Technology

Do you have an interest in learning about technology? Come and join others to learn about building Lego EV3 robots and participate in fun coding challenges with help from Teen Tech Sophia.

Ages 8-13. Registration required and opens September 4. Please register for one session only.

Wednesdays at 4-5 PM

Session 2: October 23, 30, November 6

Session 3: November 20, 27, December 4, 11

Phone the library to register - 705-789-5232

Exploring Technology Drop-In

Explore many different types of technologies and engage with others who have similar interests. Experience coding, robots, and many other tech gadgets with help from Teen Tech Sophia. Aimed at ages 4-8.

PA Day, Friday, November 22 at 10 AM - 12 PM

PA Day Sewing with Mary Spring and Terri Howell: Quilted Hearts

Put your creative skills to work this PA Day to create a quilted heart made from fabric. Children will learn how to use computerized sewing machines and to hand sew. All supplies provided.

For children ages 8 - 12. Registration is required. Please register for one session only.

Friday, October 25 at 10 AM-12 PM

Friday, October 25 at 1-3 PM

Phone the library to register - 705-789-5232

PA Day Sewing with Mary Spring and Terri Howell: Holiday Themed Postcards

Get creative this PA Day and create a holiday themed postcard. Children will learn how to use computerized sewing machines, to hand sew , and discuss design elements (line, form, texture, colour, shape). All supplies provided.

For children ages 8 - 12. Registration is required. Please register for one session only.

Friday, November 22 at 10 AM-12 PM

Friday, November 22 at 1-3 PM

Phone the library to register - 705-789-5232

Mason Jar Cookie Craft

Visit your library to make a festive gift! Measure the ingredients of a cookie recipe into a large Mason jar, then paint and decorate the jar! Enjoy baking the recipe together at home afterward.

Registration required. Ages 4-13.

Tuesday, December 3 at 4-5 PM - FULL (waitlist available)

Phone the library to register - 705-789-5232

Holiday Green Screen & Button Making

Have a photo taken in the morning of your little one with a seasonal background! Or come after school for a festive photo and to make a button! Drop-in.

Thursday, December 5 at 10:00-11:30 AM and 3:30-5:00 PM