Storyhouse
Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth – 5 Years
StoryhouseJoin us for interactive free-play and a short storytime at 2:30 p.m. in the Storyhouse. Come for the entire time, or drop in for a bit—whatever works for you! Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Tales for Twos | 2 Year Olds
StoryhouseJoin us for a half hour of high-action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and short stories designed to keep your toddler engaged and happy while building important pre-reading skills and learning that books are fun! A parent or caregiver must accompany the children. Drop-in, no registration required.
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.
Paws 4 Stories | Grades 1-6 [CANCELLED]
StoryhouseThis program has been cancelled. Paws 4 Stories will be back in Spring 2025. 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 […]
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 […]