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 30, 6:30 p.m.

At the Petticoat Creek Library:
Thursday, January 12, 7:30 p.m.

Think you got the moves? Show off your best dance skills as
we hook up Just Dance 3 for the Xbox360/Kinect. Enjoy snacks as you boogie to classic dance songs as well as some of the most recent chart toppers. Even if you’ve never played come out and have fun.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Thursday, January 19, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m

Loretta Tanner from the Alzheimer Society of Durham will offer tips and tricks to keep your brain healthy and active. Registration is required.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Thursday, February 23, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m

What is a floorcloth? A floorcloth is a thin canvas rug or other similar floorcovering. How do you make one? Join Susan Kalzer as she walks you through how to create a floorcloth of your very own. Registration is required.

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

It has been said that no two snowflakes are alike. Come and observe snowflakes and make your own. Good cutting skills are required. Registration is required and begins Friday, January 6, 2012. Register by phone or in person.

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.

Come and enjoy hilarious stories, games, and craft featuring the famous Mo Willems characters Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and more! Registration is required and begins Friday, January 6, 2012. Register by phone or in person.

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:
Wednesday, March 14th at 2:00 p.m.

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

Help us build a city out of lego bricks! Build the biggest, best house, skyscraper, mall or whatever your imagination can come up with! All Lego is provided. You just need to bring your imagination! Parents of children 6-9 are asked to stay in the room. Registration is required and begins Friday, January 6, 2012. Register by phone or in person.