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!
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.
Online registration begins Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2002163150881?aff=oddtdtcreator
The event will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the James L McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St).
This program is generously sponsored by Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie Area. Spaces are limited! Please call 705-759-5241 for more information. 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.
Children will explore stories and learning activities that encourage them along a life-long path of reading and learning.
This session of Preschool Time will run every TUESDAY from October 20th, 2026 to November 24th, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (Program Room).
Registration opens September 29th, 2026 at 9:00 am: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/preschool-time-octnov-2026-centennial-library-tickets-2002151788897?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please call the Children's Services desk at 705-759-5241 for more information. Children must be between the ages of 30 and 48 months to register.
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!
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.
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. The program will take place on Monday mornings, starting October 19 to November 9, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. 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, September 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Follow this link to register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/baby-picasso-october-2026-centennial-library-tickets-1998447061959?aff=oddtdtcreator
Get up and get moving with Toddler Time! The Centennial Library is offering a session of Toddler Time on Monday mornings from 10:00-10:30 a.m. starting Wednesday October 21st to December 2nd, 2026.
Registration begins September 30th, 2026 @ 9:00am: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toddler-time-centennial-library-tickets-2002463994713?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
This program is open to children 13 to 29 months of age. Space is limited.
Through stories, songs and fun, toddlers develop skills and caregivers learn how to encourage and support learning.
Note: Library card required for registration.
This program is generously sponsored by Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie area.
There will be lots of fun, singing, shakers and scarves!
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. This session will run for 4 weeks from Thursday, September 24th to Thursday, October 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library, 50 East Street.
This 30 minute program is for caregivers and babies aged 0 to 12 months. Registration is closed.
Please call the Children's Desk at 705-759-5241 for more information.
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.
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Kids and their caregivers are invited to drop in for LEGO My Library at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library (50 East St.) on Sunday afternoons, starting September 13th, 2026, between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. for LEGO challenges and free-building time. Please note the new day and time! This program will run weekly until November 29, 2026, resuming in the new year on January 10, 2027.
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! Note: a valid library card is required to subscribe.
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.
