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Kids colouring and writing on paper

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-4 yrs)

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorpora...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Two toddlers reading a story

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

A father reading a story with his two children

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Two smiling babies with shakers

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorporat...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Two smiling babies with shakers

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorporat...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Children smiling while listening to a story

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Library Branch: Claremont Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Children engaged in activities.

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Children listening to a story

Saturday Storytime Spectacular (2-5 yrs)

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Children engaged in musical activities.

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorpora...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Children engaged in stem activities.

Coding Workshop with Ontario Tech University (Grades 1-4)

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

c_wonder Coding Workshops aim to introduce children to the fundamentals of coding and its applications in the real world. Through the use of different and exciting educational tech...

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

c_wonder Coding Workshops aim to introduce children to the fundamentals of coding and its applications in the real world.

Neurodivergent symbol in a heart in a child's hands

Neurodivergent Drop-In

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

The library will be hosting a unique event catering to families with children who identify as being neurodivergent to come and experience the library prior to regular operating hou...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The library will be hosting a unique event catering to families with children who identify as being neurodivergent to come and experience the library prior to regular operating hours.

Kids colouring and writing on paper

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-4 yrs)

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorpora...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Two toddlers reading a story

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Kids playing LEGO

LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, STEAM
Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided.

A father reading a story with his two children

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Two smiling babies with shakers

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorporat...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Two smiling babies with shakers

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorporat...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Children smiling while listening to a story

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Library Branch: Claremont Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Children engaged in stem activities.

Homeschoolers' Hub: Writing Workshop (5-12 yrs)

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Homeschoolers
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Discover, create, and connect at our Homeschoolers' Hub! Each month, dive into a brand-new adventure filled with hands-on fun—whether it’s building with LEGO, exploring STEAM activ...

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Homeschoolers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Discover, create, and connect at our Homeschoolers' Hub!

Valentines day cards

Valentine's Craft Fun! (6-10 yrs)

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Love is in the air! Join us to make a Valentine craft for yourself or someone you love. Supplies will be provided.

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Love is in the air! Join us to make a Valentine craft for yourself or someone you love. Supplies will be provided.

Family Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Two toddlers reading a story

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.