Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.
Thursday Dec 28, 2023 at 10:30am
60 minutes
Let your creativity flow with Pop-up Painters. Transform a blank canvas into a majestic snowy trees painting! Guided tutorial and supplies will be provided. Ages 8-17. Registration is required.
Please note this is a repeat program that was offered on Saturday December 16.
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024 at 10:30am
60 minutes
Use a variety of materials to create your own Bullet Journal.
A place to keep you writing and drawing!
For creators ages 9-12.
Tuesdays, Jan 02, 2024 - Jan 03, 2024
6:30pm
45 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Ever wonder what stuffed animals do at night while you are sleeping?
Part 1: Bring your favourite stuffed animal to a pyjama storytime and leave them here for a sleepover. Secret cameras will catch them playing overnight.
Part 2: Pick up your stuffed animal and join us to watch a slideshow of your stuffies' nighttime mischief.
This is a registered program as a series.
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024 at 10:30am
60 minutes
Happy Cat: Peaceful, Playful Crafting
For those looking for a quiet creative outlet to unleash their imaginations.
Welcoming creators ages 6-9.
All materials provided.
Saturdays, Jan 06, 2024 - Jan 20, 2024
2:30pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Join us for a high energy, interactive musical Storytime that engages your child with gross motor skills and early literacy fun using books, songs, music, dance and musical instruments. This program is for children 3 to 5 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Registration required (you will be registered for both January dates).
Thursday Jan 11, 2024 at 4:00pm
60 minutes
Ramp up for Science at the library. Let's explore chain reaction machines (Rube Goldberg machines) in a group setting. We will use our teamwork skills, critical thinking skills, planning skills and recycled materials.
Ages 7 to 13 years old. Registration required. (Please be assured that no animals, of any kind, will be harmed during this program),
Thursdays, Jan 11, 2024 - Feb 08, 2024
6:00pm
45 minutes
2 sessions remaining
An evening family storytime program that encourages mathematical thinking through playful learning and hands-on activites.
Engage, Encourage and Grow Together.
For young thinkers ages 3-6 and their adult co-learner.
Saturday Jan 20, 2024 at 11:00am
60 minutes
Join spoken word artist and Awesome Authors contest judge, Khaleefa Apollo The Child, for tips and tricks on how to write a winning poem. This activity is aimed at children ages 9-12. Registration required.
Meet Apollo The Child: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9l39p5SMtY
Saturday Jan 20, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Join local author and contest judge, Catherine Austen, for tips and tricks on how to write a winning short story. Ages 9-12. Registration required.
Meet Catherine Austen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeeROxStmNM
Thursday Jan 25, 2024 at 4:30pm
45 minutes
Celebrate Family Literacy Day 2024 virtually with author Barbara Reid!
Join us at Rockcliffe Park for this hybrid virtual event with illustrator and author Barbara Reid. Barbara will show you her unique techniques in using clay to create an illustration, as she does in her books.
We will provide the clay and tools for you to create your own clay illustrations.
The event will end with a Q&A.
Thursday, 25 January, 4:30pm – 5:15pm
Ages 6-12 yrs, English, Registration required
To put holds on any of her books, click here
Here is an video on CBC Book Club with Barbara Reid (1m 43s)