This hands-on, six week program, is designed for Parents/Caregivers and their children to learn important early literacy skills that will help children to succeed in school. Parents/Caregivers will learn fun activities they can do at home with their child to continue the early literacy learning.
Parent/Caregiver participation is required. Children must be between the ages of 3 and 5 upon registering.
Siblings are not allowed to attend. Registration is required.

At the Central Library:
Session One: Mondays at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. January 23rd to March 5th (Closed Family Day Monday, February 20, 2012)
Registration begins Friday, January 6th at 9:30 a.m.
Session Two: Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. March 29th to May 3rd
Registration begins Friday, March 23rd at 9:30 a.m.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Session One: Mondays at 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. January 23rd to February 27th (Closed Family Day Monday, February 20, 2012)
Registration begins Friday, January 6th at 9:30 a.m.
Session Two: Fridays at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. March 30th to May 4th
Registration begins Friday, March 23rd at 9:30 a.m

At the Central Library:
Friday, March 9th at 10:00 a.m.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Saturday March 10th at 10:30 a.m.

At the Claremont Branch:
Thursday March 15th at 10:15 a.m.

Join us for mystery puppet shows that use your favourite book characters. Also enjoy singing songs and making a craft to take home.

At the Central Library:
Monday, March 12th at 9:30 a.m.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Monday March 12th at 2:00 p.m.

Join us for songs and stories all about our planet
and why we keep it clean, plus a fun craft to take home!

At the Central Library:
Tuesday, March 13th at 9:30 a.m.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesday, March 14th at 9:45 a.m.

St. Patrick’s Day fun! Join us for a storytime filled with books, activities and a special craft.

At the Central Library:
Saturday, March 17th at 2:00 p.m.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Tuesday, March 13th at 6:30 p.m.

The greatest love story ever told, starring...garden gnomes? Gnomeo and Juliet, have many obstacles to overcome when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and thrilling lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find a
happy ending? 84 minutes. Registration is required and begins Friday, January 6, 2012. Register by phone or in person.

At the Central Library:
Wednesday, March 14th at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Thursday, March 15, at 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The search for food is on! In this Let’s Talk Science workshop, sensory activities will help children understand how animals use their senses to locate food, one of the keys to survival. Registration is required. Registration is required and begins Friday, January 6, 2012. Register by phone or in person.

At the Central Library: Thursday, March 15th at 2:00 p.m.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Tuesday, March 13th at 10:15 a.m.

Join us for rainy duck songs and stories and make a craft to take home!

At the Central Library:
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Session One: January 10th to March 6th
Session Two: March 27th to May 29th

At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30a.m.
Session One: January 10th/14th to March 6th/3rd
Session Two: March 27th/31st to May 29th/26th

At the Claremont Branch:
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Session One: January 12th to March 8th
Session Two: March 29th tpo May 31st

Family storytimes are aimed at children ages 2 to 5, but everyone is welcome to join us for a toe-tapping, finger-snapping good time!