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Library Activities for Children

Passport to fun

Have your Passport stamped for the Summer Reading Workshops, Weekend Storytimes, and Pyjama Storytimes. After 5 stamps, receive your next ticket free when you register for certain activities at the Circulation desk.


Books For Babies

Toddlers are invited to participate with Mom or Dad in their first reading program. A combination of stories, songs and crafts appropriate for children eighteen months to three years old. For library members.

English
Friday 10:00-10:30

Sept 24 - Nov 26, $15
January 21 - May 6, $23
The Library is closed Friday, April 22.

French
Thursday 10:15-10:45

Sept. 23 - Nov. 25, $15
Jan. 27 - May 5, $23


Story Time Club

Stories, songs and crafts for children 3 to 5 years old. A very warm and friendly atmosphere for youngsters. For members.

English
Friday 10:45-11:45

Sept. 24 - Nov. 26, $15
January 21 - May 6, $23
*The Library is closed Friday April 22

French
Thursday 10:00-11:00
Sept. 23 - Nov. 25, $15
January 27 - May 5, $23


Special Story Hours

  • Bilingual
  • $3 member • $6 non-member
  • Space is limited.
  • Children under the age of three should be accompanied by an adult.

Pyjama Story Hour
Bring their favourite cuddly friend and listen to bedtime stories.
Tuesday 18:30-19:30
Oct. 5, Nov. 16, Feb. 1, April 5
*Look for our Parenting Workshops also offered these evenings.

Stories for Little Ghouls & Monsters
Not-so-scary stories, a spooky craft for little fingers and, of course, treats! Come in costume.
Tuesday, October 26
Thursday, October 28
18:30-19:30,
Story Hour Room
(5 years old and under)

Spooky Stories
Bloodcurdling stories with a definite scare factor, and a creepy craft!
Come in costume.
Thursday, October 28
18:30-19:30, Activity Room
(6 years and up)

Pirates and Bucaneers
Cast off for the library dressed in your pirate best, to hear tales of the high seas and make a pirate craft.
Saturday, November 13
10:30-11:30

Holiday Stories
Holiday-theme stories with a special Christmas craft.
Tuesday, December 7
Thursday, December 9
18:30-19:30

Royal Valentine’s Day Tea
Beautiful princesses and gallant knights are cordially invited to tea. Come dressed in your fanciest attire, and create a royal craft.
Saturday, February 12
10:30-11:30

Bunny Tales
Stories, craft and a mini-egg hunt.
Don’t miss the fun!
Thursday, April 21
18:30-19:30


Young Explorer Series (Y.E.S.)

  • For 5 - 12 year olds
  • $3 member • $6 non-member
  • Space is limited.
  • Advanced registration is required.

You will not want to miss these workshops where we explore our world together.
There will be more to come in 2011!

Scrapbooking
Sunday, October 17, 13:30-15:00

The Centre d’Art La Salamandre presents a scrapbooking workshop to create a Halloween decoration. Participants are invited to bring in a “treasure box” with pictures, photos, etc. to help personalize their creation.

The Underwater World of Hawaii, Indonesia, and Thailand (in French)
Sunday, November 21, 13:30-15:00
Discover a whole new world in this film showing the marvelous sport of scuba diving. With Yannick as your guide, you will see all kinds of multi-coloured fish, giant turtles, sharks, seahorses and octopus. Check out the equipment that is used in a deep sea dive. Amazing!


Call to young poets
During the month of March

Elementary school students are invited to submit their own poems for the annual “Open Sesame” poetry anthology created for the Library’s collection. Guidelines are available at the Library starting in February.


March Break
Stories Under the Big Top
Wednesday, March 2
10:00-11:00

-Bilingual
-$3 member/$6 non-member
-Space is limited

Step right up, girls and boys for fabulous circus stories and a stupendous craft !

Fun & Games
February 28-March 4
13:00-16:00
Free

Drop in for afternoons of fun with board games. Players can use the games provided, or bring their favorites from home.

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