Programs
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Fall Storytime (Ages 3+) |
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This program is for ages 3 and up, attending with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome to attend as well. Each program features 2 -3 stories, songs, drama, fingerplay, games or instrument play and a take and make craft or in-person craft. Date: Wednesdays, starting September 4 for 8 weeks Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Location: Bridgenorth Library |
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Saturday Storytime (Ages 4-7) |
| Join Kathleen and Corny the Squirrel for stories, songs, games and crafts once each month from October to December at the Lakefield Library.
Dates: October 19 (special program), November 9, December 7 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Lakefield Library |
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Homeschool Connect |
| Participants complete monthly projects at home designed around the group’s interests and present their creations to the group in creative ways. A great way to get to know other homeschoolers in a fun and family friendly environment. Siblings are welcome.
Dates: November 5, December 10, January 7, February 4, March 4, April 8 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Lakefield Library |
| Fall Storywalks (All Ages) |
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These are self-led programs with scavenger hunts. Register to receive your hunt sheet or pick one up at the branch nearest the program. Enter your sheet into our weekly prize draw. Storywalks in Cenotaph Park @ the Lakefield Library *October 18 to 20: “Red: A Crayon’s Story” *October 25 to 27: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything”
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Storytime with Betty Baker |
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Join us for a storytime to celebrate being you! Stories, songs and take and make crafts. All children are welcome to attend with a caregiver. Betty Baker is a professional drag performer, storyteller and speaker. Date: Saturday, October 19 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Lakefield Library |
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October PA Day at the Lakefield Library |
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Halloween Storytime (Ages 3-8) Get your costume on and join us for a fun Halloween program with stories, songs, games and a craft. Children attend with a caregiver. Date: Friday, October 25 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Lakefield Library
LEGO Block Party (Ages 4-12) Come build with our huge LEGO collection. A Halloween challenge will be offered for those interested. Children attend with a caregiver. Date: Friday, October 25 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Lakefield Library Register for LEGO |
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Halloween Special Event for Young Children (Ages birth to 5) |
| Celebrate Halloween with your little pumpkin by joining us for a party for ages birth - 5 years at the Bridgenorth Library. Games, simple crafts, and play stations, followed by a story and song circle. Space is limited.
Date: Thursday, October 31 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Bridgenorth Library |
| Taylgate Party (Grade 6-8) |
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Are you ready for it? Swifties are invited to join us for a night of music, trivia, bracelet making, sing-alongs, “tattoos,” prizes and more. This program will be supported by our Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Free food and drinks included. Dressing up like your favourite "era" is highly encouraged. Date: Friday, November 22 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Bridgenorth Library Register for Taylgate |
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SPL Makerspace |
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To view the full list of Makerspace programs, please visit the SPL Makerspace page. |
| Homeschool Haul |
| Register to receive a bag of library material on various learning topics at your children’s levels. Includes “learn to read bags, theme investigations & the opportunity to choose your own topic. Register for Homeschool Haul |
| Monthly Colouring Contest (all ages) |
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Pick up your colouring sheet in branch or register to have a sheet emailed to you. Colour your sheet for a chance to win a small prize in our draw. Email Kathleen |
| Mystery Book bags |
| Pick up a mystery bag of books put together by a staff member based on your child's interest and reading level. Request a Mystery Book bag - ages 8 to 12 Request a Mystery Book bag - ages birth to 7 |
Waitlist for Programs
Waitlist for all programs
Other programs that run throughout the year
| Class Visits |
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Would you like to bring your class to the local public library?
Classes are welcome to arrange a one time or monthly visit via a librarian. In advance of the first visit, teachers can register for a special fine-free card to check out books for their class.
Bridgenorth Library, email Heather Jamieson
Ennismore Library, email Sarah Jones
Lakefield Library, email Kacie Gardiner
For a special program, please contact our Children’s Programming Coordinator.
Children’s Programming Coordinator, email Kathleen Charlton |
| PA Days |
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Join the library on PA Days for fun, interactive, and educational programs. The day is usually split into two programs. A morning session for younger children, and an afternoon session for older children.
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School Holidays (December, January & March) |
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During the Christmas School Break and March Break the library plans themed programs for children of all ages. Past programs have included: colouring contest, holiday movie nights to go, family trivia nights, and take-and-make bags.
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Silver Birch, Red Maple and Yellow Cedar Reading Clubs (Grades 3 to 8) |
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The Selwyn Public Library offers the Forest of Reading Programs from the Ontario Library Association. At our clubs children will choose books from a Canada-wide reading list and need to “read” at least 5/10 of the titles to vote for their favourite author at the end of the program. Children may listen to audio books and be read to as well as read the titles themselves. At the programs we talk about the books, complete fun book-related activities, and sign out books to read at home. Children will be able to return and select books outside of club meetings whenever the library is open (these books are only available for club members). Your child will require a library card to be a club member. |
| Summer Programs |
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Selwyn Public Library offers the TD Summer Reading program each summer along with a number of other programs. |
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