Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, January 08: 6:30pm […]
Celebrate Family Literacy Week on this PA Day with local author and illustrator of Spider in the Well and The Bear Out There. Join local author and illustrator Jess Hannigan for a reading of Spider in the Well and The Bear Out There. Discover the art of writing and illustrating and then join in on family-friendly activities in […]
Winter fun and games. Join us for a variety of Winter-inspired games and activities. Friday, January 23: 10:00am - 11:00am Kenilworth Friday, January 23: 11:00am - 1:00pm Central Saturday, January 24: 10:00am - 11:00am Barton Saturday, February 14: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Turner Park
Test your trivia knowledge in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12. HPL brings the questions, you bring the brains. Test your trivia knowledge about Science in this fun competition for children ages 6-12. Friday, January 23: 10:00am - 11:00am Locke Branch (Science theme) Friday, January 23: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sherwood
The Teal Room is reserved for high school students to study during exam time. Drop-ins welcome.
Follow the clues to rescue your favourite characters. Dog Man is locked in the library. Solve riddles and puzzles to rescue them before time is up.
Winter fun and games. Join us for a variety of Winter-inspired games and activities. Friday, January 23: 10:00am - 11:00am Kenilworth Friday, January 23: 11:00am - 1:00pm Central Saturday, January 24: 10:00am - 11:00am Barton Saturday, February 14: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Turner Park
Winter fun and games. Join us for a variety of Winter-inspired games and activities. Friday, January 23: 10:00am - 11:00am Kenilworth Friday, January 23: 11:00am - 1:00pm Central Saturday, January 24: 10:00am - 11:00am Barton Saturday, February 14: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Turner Park
Come down to the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond for some DJ Throw Back Saturdays and Thursdays, with lights, music, free hot chocolate and cookies. Thursday Jan 8: Disco Fever/Groovy 70s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 10: Retro Rewind 12-3pm Thursday Jan 15: Totally Rad 80s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 17: Pop Star Party 12-3pm Thursday Jan 22: 90s […]
Snuggle up and read to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog. Build confidence and a love of reading by reading aloud to a furry friend. Each child will spend about 10 minutes reading to one of two trained pet therapy dogs and their adult handler. While they wait for their turn, kids can work quietly […]
Join us for storytime in Mandarin! We'll read stories, sing songs, and practice rhymes. Ages 6M-5Y Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by an OPL staff member. Oakville Public Library is dedicated to the principles of Every Child Ready to Read, an initiative to help parents and caregivers develop […]
Drop in storytime for children 3 - 8 years of age with a parent or caregiver Join us for a special Family Literacy Day storytime led by award winning children's author Lana Button. Lana will share her book One Can, a touching story of a child who learns to give and receive -- and wants only to give again in return" […]
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with author Lana Button! This year’s theme—Make Mealtime Family Learning Time—comes to life as Lana reads One Can, leads fun mealtime songs, and guides a warm, age-appropriate conversation about empathy, food scarcity, giving and receiving, and all the foods your family loves best. This program is geared towards families with children ages […]
For children 9 - 11 years of age. Please note: Each child must be registered individually with individual cards. Build and explore with Minecraft! Use your creativity and problem solving skills to discover and build underwater worlds with code.
For children 6 to 12 years of age and a parent or caregiver. *One child per parent. Please use the accompanying form to indicate if you require a gluten free option. It's Family Literacy Day and we want to help you make mealtime fun family learning time. Join us for a hands on class and learn how to roll […]
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, January 08: 6:30pm […]
Sit back and relax as we read Spanish-language books aloud. Explore Spanish-language books and practice your Spanish while meeting friends and doing group activities. Presented by Asociación Fraternidad Hispana - Hamilton (AFH-Hamilton) with support from Keetup Publishing House. Monday, January 12: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Monday, January 26: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Monday, February 09: 5:00pm - 6:00pm […]
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, January 08: 6:30pm […]
For children aged 0 to 6 years . Young children know that books hold meaning. Every book you read to your child is a gift they will cherish. A book truly comes alive when shared between an adult and a young child! Come share this moment with us through reading and many other activities!
Develop your handwriting style for ages 9-12 Learn the art of beautiful longhand writing in this hands-on workshop for ages 9-12. Learn how to form flowing and connected letters and develop your own handwriting style. All materials provided. Register online. January 17, 2-3pm Alton Branch January 28, 6:30-7:30pm New Appleby Branch
