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!
Caregivers are invited to register their child for Baby Picasso, taking place on Wednesdays from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m., June 3rd to June 24th, 2026, at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East Street).
Online registration is closed.
Note: To register for this program, either the child participant or their responsible adult must have a Sault Ste. Marie Public Library card. This 4-session program introduces young children 6 - 12 months old to experiences that integrate music, art, literacy, and sensory stimulation. Babies will have the opportunity to create art using food products such as pudding and pasta. Please note: one caregiver must attend with each child registered.
Children will explore stories and learning activities that encourage them along a life-long path of reading and learning.
This program is for children ages 30-48 months. Parents will wait outside the classroom while 2 instructors help children explore stories and learning activities that encourage them along a life-long path of reading and learning. We start with 20 minutes of play centres, then storytime. A craft and a snack is provided. Parents join in for parachute fun for the last 10 minutes.
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!
Registration is closed.
This program runs Thursday mornings from 10am-11am starting May 14th until June 18th, 2026.
Please note: each participating child or their responsible adult must have a valid Sault Ste. Marie Public Library card in order to register for this program. Please have your card ready, as the card number is required during registration.
No library card? Don’t worry – it’s easy to sign up for your FREE membership! The fastest way to get a card is to visit one of our library locations with photo ID and proof of address. You can also sign up for a card through our website: https://ssmpl.ca/using-ssmpl/get-a-library-card/ Please allow up to 5 business days for us to process your online registration.
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.
June
Baby Time will run for 4 weeks, starting Monday, June 1st to June 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St.), and is open to babies from newborn to 12 months of age.
Registration is closed.
NOTE: To register for this program, either the child participant or their responsible adult must have a Sault Ste. Marie Public Library card. Open to babies from newborn to 12 months of age, 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. Please note: one caregiver must attend with each child registered.
Baby Time is generously sponsored by Kiwanis of Sault Ste. Marie.
Toddler Time is a fun 6-session program designed for toddlers and their caregivers. This program encourages and supports learning through stories, songs, art and play.
North Branch
Toddler Time will be held at the North Branch Library (232- C Northern Ave) on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. starting Thursday, May 21st to June 25, 2026. Registration is closed.
NOTE: To register for this program, either the child participant or their responsible adult must have a Sault Ste. Marie Public Library card. 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.
Please call the Children's Desk at 705-759-5241 for assistance and information.
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.
