The Library closed early at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, and will be closed on April 18, 20, and 21 for Easter, open for regular hours on Saturday, April 19. Learn more.
Learn new strategies and take part in friendly, non-competitive games with other kids at your level. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, this club is for those who want to learn, play and improve their chess skills. Registration is required and opens March 1 at 10 a.m. Kids must register for each Kids […]
Do you like art? Come join us in The Lab for an evening of pixel art creation with Simbrix! Please register once per family. Registration is required and opens on March 1 at 10 a.m.
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers whenever possible. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Kids and adults will learn a bit about Vincent Van Gogh's iconic painting style before making their own Starry Night-inspired creation. All supplies will be provided. Caregivers must stay and participate with children under the age of 10. Please submit one registration for each child. Adults coming with children do not need to register. Registration […]
Children will play literacy games and practise reading skills during this one-hour program with teen volunteers. Children must be school-aged and able to read some English independently to register for this program. Book Buddies runs Saturdays, from May 3 - 24. Kids must be able to attend all sessions. Registration is required and opens on […]
It's May 4th! Come join us in The Lab for an hour of Star Wars themed pixel art creation with Simbrix! Registration is required and begins on April 1 at 10 a.m.
Make a Mother's Day peony with Creativebug—WVML’s online arts and crafts video collection. Join us as we learn how to assemble tissue paper to create a lush, realistic bloom with paper flower artist Livia Cetti. This is a stay-and-play family program; children must be accompanied by their caregivers throughout. Registration is required and opens on April […]
Come join us to create pixel art with Simbrix while practicing your Mandarin-speaking skills. All language levels are welcome—we're here to help each other! Registration is required and opens on April 1 at 10 a.m.
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers whenever possible. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
It's not too late to make something for your mom or mom-like figure in your life! All supplies will be provided. Caregivers must stay and participate with children under the age of 10. Please submit one registration for each child. Adults coming with children do not need to register. Registration opens on April 1 at […]
During this one-hour program with teen volunteers, children will play literacy games and practise reading skills. Children must be school-aged and able to read some English independently to register for this program. Book Buddies runs on Saturdays, May 3 - 24. Kids must be able to attend all sessions. REGISTER HERE STARTING APRIL 1!
Learn new strategies and take part in friendly, non-competitive games with other kids at your level. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, this club is for those who want to learn, play and improve their chess skills. Registration is required. Kids must register for each Kids Chess Club session they would like to […]
When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together, and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect, serve, fetch, sit, and rollover. Drop-in, no registration required. Children under the age of 10 must […]
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers whenever possible. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
During this one-hour program with teen volunteers, children will play literacy games and practise reading skills. Children must be school-aged and able to read some English independently to register for this program. Book Buddies runs on Saturdays, May 3 - 24. Kids must be able to attend all sessions. REGISTER HERE STARTING APRIL 1!
Practise your reading skills by signing up for an appointment to read with Elqui, a certified St. John Ambulance therapy dog! Research shows that reading to a dog is tremendously motivational for kids and provides a calming, relaxed environment for children who may feel hesitant or anxious about reading. Paws 4 Stories runs on Fridays, […]
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers whenever possible. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Kids and adults will learn a bit about Pablo Picasso's iconic cubist style before making their own collage. All supplies will be provided. Caregivers must stay and participate with children under the age of 10. Please submit one registration for each child. Adults coming with children do not need to register. Registration opens on April […]
Calling all doodlers, colourers, and Picassos! Join us in The Lab as we explore using iPads to create digital art. This program is being offered in two 40-minute time slots. Please register for only one time slot. Time Slot 1: 3-3:40 p.m. Time Slot 2: 3:50-4:30 p.m. Registration is required and opens on April 1, […]
Learn new strategies and take part in friendly, non-competitive games with other kids at your level. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, this club is for those who want to learn, play and improve their chess skills. Registration is required. Kids must register for each Kids Chess Club session they would like to […]
Dragon Boat Festival is coming! Come join us to create pixel art with Simbrix while practicing your Mandarin-speaking skills. All language levels are welcome—we're here to help each other! Registration is required and opens on April 1 at 10 a.m.
Practise your reading skills by signing up for an appointment to read with Elqui, a certified St. John Ambulance therapy dog! Research shows that reading to a dog is tremendously motivational for kids and provides a calming, relaxed environment for children who may feel hesitant or anxious about reading. Paws 4 Stories runs on Fridays, […]
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers whenever possible. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
A program for children of all ages to build the literacy skills used in our other storytime programs—but in French! Children will enjoy French stories, songs and more. Venez vous amuser en français avec des histoires, des marionettes, et des chansons. Drop-in, no registration required. All kids must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
