Books & Audiobooks
Upcoming Kids & Tween Events
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 10th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Tech and Tools
Tech for Tweens
August 10th: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Tweens will get hands-on with a different piece of cool tech. It’s a fun and engaging way to explore how technology works while learning through play, experimentation, and creativity.
Games
Improv & Drama Games
August 10th: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get ready to laugh, play, and maybe get a little silly! This program is all about fun, high‑energy drama games that help kids express themselves, try new things, and connect with others. Whether your child loves being the centre of attention or prefers to warm up at their own pace, everyone is welcome - there’s something for every kind of personality.
Special Events
Dan the Music Man Show
August 11th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all kids - and kids at heart! Get ready to “Dive In” to a lively musical adventure filled with laughter, imagination, and plenty of fun. Join one of Canada’s favourite family performers, Dan the Music Man, for an interactive show that’s sure to have you singing, moving, and smiling along.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 11th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 12th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Outdoors
Outdoor Adventure Club
August 12th: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Waitlisted
About the Program
Get ready to explore the outdoors at Critter Creek. Each week, we’ll meet at the library and head out together to discover nearby creeks, ponds, and forests through guided activities, nature journaling, and hands‑on exploration. Inspired by forest school, this program encourages curiosity, confidence, and a sense of adventure. You’ll investigate nature up close, try new things, and may even spot local wildlife along the way.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 13th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Games
Game Time
August 13th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
It’s time to get silly and have some fun! We’ll play a variety of classic indoor classroom games like Heads Up 7 Up, Simon Says, Charades, Silent Ball, and more. It’s the perfect chance to laugh, move around, and play your favourite games with new friends.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 17th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 18th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 19th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Socials and Clubs
Graphic Novel Reading Circle
August 19th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Love graphic novels? Looking for a cozy place to read, snack, and hang out after school? This monthly tween reading hangout is all about carving out time to relax with your favourite graphic novels—together.
Literacy and Language Learning
Summer Reading Club Drop-in Activity
August 20th: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Drop-in
About the Activity
Connect with your Summer Reading Club Team for special activities and crafts each week based on the Summer Reading Club theme of the week.
Lifelong Learning
Future Voters Lab
August 20th: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Kids will explore how elections work through a fun, hands-on mock election. Participants will learn about voting, ballots, and why elections matter, while discussing age-appropriate questions about fairness, choice, and decision-making. Working together, the group will take on different roles and experience the key elements of an election from start to finish, building voting literacy in an engaging and interactive way.
Tech and Tools
Exploring Augmented Reality
August 26th: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Create something magical with this hands-on, drop-in Augmented Reality experience using the Quiver app. Start by colouring a page, then watch your artwork pop off the screen as a moving 3D character or scene - bringing creativity and technology together in a fun, playful way. All materials are provided, and you get to take your creations home with you.
Games
Wrong Answers Only Game
September 9th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all class clowns, joke‑makers, and creative thinkers! Get ready for a laugh‑out‑loud challenge inspired by games like Quiplash and improv comedy. Participants will be given prompts, questions, and silly scenarios - but there's one catch: the goal is to come up with the funniest wrong answer possible.
Socials and Clubs
Tween Pride Social
September 10th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming monthly hangout for 2SLGBTQIA+ tweens. This is a space to be creative, connect with others, and celebrate everyday pride together!
Writing
Creative Writing Circle
September 14th: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Calling all young writers! Join us for an afternoon of creativity, imagination, and storytelling. We'll play writing-inspired games, explore different styles of poetry, and try fun prompts designed to get your ideas flowing. Whether you love writing or are just curious to give it a try, this is a welcoming space to experiment, share, and have fun with words. Light snacks will be provided.
Socials and Clubs
Tween Pride Social
October 8th: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Registration required
About the Program
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming monthly hangout for 2SLGBTQIA+ tweens. This is a space to be creative, connect with others, and celebrate everyday pride together!