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!
Preschool Time at the Library
Children ages 30-48 months will explore stories and learning activities that encourage them along a lifelong path of reading and learning, that focuses on pre-reading, numeracy, and socialization.
Where: James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East Street)
When: Wednesdays May 7th – June 11th, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Spaces are limited to 16.
Note: Parents and caregivers must remain in the library building throughout the duration of the program.
Online registration begins 16 Apr 2025 at 9:00am: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/preschool-time-registration-tickets-1316554783799?aff=oddtdtcreator
Did you know that the earlier development is assessed—the greater the chance a child has to reach his or her potential?
The Ages & Stages Questionnaire® is a developmental screening tool that pinpoints developmental progress in children between the ages of one month to 5 ½ years. Its success lies in its parent-centric approach and inherent ease-of-use—a combination that has made it the most widely used developmental screener across the globe.
For the month of April make an appointment or drop-in to the James L. Centennial Library to complete a free ASQ developmental screen:
- Mondays and Wednesdays by appointment – call 705-574-1184 to book
- Friday mornings drop-in from 10:00am-12:00 pm
For more information contact 705-759-5241
Drop-in to the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St) on Saturday, April 19th, 2025 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for a fun day of Easter Crafts, Activities and a chance to win the Easter gift basket. For more information contact 705-759-5241.
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 Spring session of Toddler Time on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. starting Tuesday April 15th to May 20th, 2025.
Registration is now closed.
Children must be between 13 and 29 months of age and attend with a caregiver. Toddler Time is a fun 45-minute program designed for toddlers and their caregivers. This program encourages and supports learning through stories, songs, art and play. This program is generously sponsored by Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie area.
Baby Picasso is a 4-session program that introduces young children 6-12 months old to experiences that integrate music, art, literacy, and sensory stimulation. Program begins Monday, June 2 to June 23, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St). Babies will have the opportunity to create art using food products such as pudding and pasta.
The program is limited to 12 babies. Please note: one caregiver must attend with each child registered.
Registration begins Monday, May 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/baby-picasso-summer-2025-tickets-1312134111449?aff=oddtdtcreator
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. Bring your singing voices for fun, shakers, rattles, scarves, and books!
This 30-minute program is for babies aged 0 to 12 months and their caregivers, and runs from Monday, April 7th to May 5th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St.).
Registration is closed.
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.
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.
