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Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

This event is in the "Children" group

Saturday Storytime Spectacular (2-5 yrs)

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

From Story to Play (2-5 yrs)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations!

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations!

This event is in the "Children" group

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Stuffy Sleepover! (2-5 yrs)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come and enjoy a storytime with your favourite stuffy, then leave your stuffy to spend the night and have adventures in the library! Check the Library's social media accounts for pictures of the mischief they get up to!

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

Come and enjoy a storytime with your favourite stuffy, then leave your stuffy to spend the night and have adventures in the library! Check the Library's social media accounts for pictures of the mischief they get up to!

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for an interactive and fun storytime at The Shops at Pickering City Centre! This storytime will feature books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive and fun storytime at The Shops at Pickering City Centre! This storytime will feature books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

This event is in the "Children" group

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Claremont Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

This event is in the "Children" group

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, 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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Library

Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library, George Ashe Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

Boxing Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

New Year's Eve

All Day
Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Library

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library, George Ashe Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library