Storyhouse
Valentines for Vets | All Ages
StoryhouseThis Remembrance Day, create a handmade valentine in the Youth Department and we’ll send it to a Canadian Veteran via Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). The Valentines for Vets program helps us thank our Veterans, not only on Remembrance Day, but also throughout the year. It is an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments and sacrifices of our Veterans […]
Book Buddies | Grades 1 – 6
StoryhouseChildren 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 from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, November 9 - 30. Kids must be able to attend all four sessions. […]
Family Storytime | All Ages
StoryhouseThis is 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.
Orff-Kodaly: Music for Children | Ages 2-3
StoryhouseChildren experience the joy of making music through song, games, dance, and instruments. This is a sampler class for young children to develop very basic music skills that may serve them in future music classes. This class runs every Friday from September 27 to November 22 (no class October 25). Children must be able to […]
Storytime Fun | Ages 3-5
StoryhouseJoin us for a storytime full of books, rhymes, felt stories, and puppets for three- to five-year-olds. Children who have positive, fun experiences with language and books when they are young have an advantage when starting school. Research shows that five simple activities can help your child get ready to read, and we focus on […]
Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Birth – 12 Months
StoryhouseBabies have incredible brains, and it’s never too early to start immersing your little one in language. A program for our youngest library lovers (0 – 12 months old), Babytime is full of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that you can easily incorporate into your baby’s daily routine. Attending is also a great way to connect […]