We offer a variety of literacy based programming for children of all ages throughout the year. Our goal is to inspire a love of reading in young children while having fun!
Baby Time at the North Branch
Designed for the youngest library users and their parents or caregivers, Baby Time is a great way to introduce young children to the library, to begin a love of books and to help children develop into lifelong learners.
Baby Time will run for 6 weeks, starting November 7, 2024 – December 12, 2024 from 10:20 am -11:00 am at the North Branch Library (232 C Northern Ave. E), and is open to babies from newborn to 12 months of age.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/baby-time-winter-2024-tickets-928577178337.
Dove Real Beauty
The Dove Real Beauty workshop for girls is a fun, educational, and interactive program for young girls ages 6-10 and their adult female mentors that encourages girls and women everywhere to embrace a more positive image of themselves, both inside and out.
The event will be held on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 pm. James L McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St).
Online registration begins Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 at 9:00 am. : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dove-real-beauty-november-26th-2024-centennial-library-tickets-1052733382887?aff=oddtdtcreator
Spaces are limited! Please call 705-759-5241 for more information.
Toddler Time at the Library
Get up and get moving with Toddler Time! The James L. McIntyre Centennial Library at 50 East Street is offering a Fall session of Toddler Time on Monday mornings from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. starting Wednesday October 30th to December 4th, 2024.
Registration is now closed.
This program is open to children 13 to 29 months of age and their caregiver. Space is limited.
Through stories, songs and fun, toddlers develop skills and caregivers learn how to encourage and support learning.
Please call the Children's Desk at 705-759-5241 for more information.
LEGO My Library
LEGO My Library Starts September 12th!
Kids and their grown-ups are invited to drop in for LEGO My Library at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St.) starting Thursday, September 12th, 2024, between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. This program will run weekly and feature a different LEGO building challenge each week, as well as time for free building. LEGO My Library is offered in partnership with Kiwanis of Lakeshore and Kiwanis Aktion Club of Lakeshore.
Preschool Time
Children, ages 30 to 48 months, will explore stories and learning activities that encourage them along a life-long path of reading and learning. All children will have opportunities to engage in activities that focus on pre-reading, numeracy, and socialization. Come join us and get ready to read!
The program runs every Tuesday from October 8th to November 26th, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Registration is closed.
Surprise Reads for Kids
Surprise Reads for Kids is a monthly subscription with books picked just for kids, based on what they like to read! Each month, we’ll select 3 books for your child, check them out to you, package them for pick-up, and contact you to let you know your Surprise Reads are ready!
Fill out our online survey (1 survey per child – choose from Picture Book, Learning-to-Read, EZ Reader, or Middle Grade) by following the links below:
Surprise Reads Picture Book Subscription
Surprise Reads Learning-to-Read Subscription
Surprise Reads EZ Reader Subscription (Approx. Gr. 2-4)
Surprise Reads Middle Grade Subscription
The best part, it’s free and we do the work!
Forest of Reading Award Program
The Forest of Reading Award Programs are where children and young adults pick the winner! Readers choose a program that they would like to be a part of, usually based on their age or grade, and simply begin reading! They can read all ten of the titles, or pick and choose to read only the ones they are interested in. Participants are encouraged to read at least five of the ten titles to be eligible to vote in April. This program aims to encourage a genuine and life-long love of reading among readers of all ages.
