Join us for March Break!
Sensory-Friendly Playtime
10:00 am @ Mary JL Black
Is your child over-stimulated? Drop in to our sensory-friendly play time designed for children who are sensory-avoidant and enjoy low sound environments. Parents and caregivers: please note lights will be dimmed for this play time.
Baby and Me Storytime
11:15am @ County Park
Drop in for fingerplays, bounces, stories, and songs. Best for babies from birth through twelve months who are cuddling and crawling.
Painting with Craig and Kate*
1:00 pm @ Brodie
Join Craig & Kate for an artsy afternoon at the Brodie Resource Library for painting! Come unleash your creativity on a canvas or paint between the lines of an Indigenous picture. *Registration required as supplies are limited.
Mario Party*
2:30 pm @ Waverley
Mama Mia! It's-a-me, Mario! Celebrate your favourite mustachioed friends on World Mario Day at the library. Obstacle course, mini games, craft, scavenger hunt and more. Here we go! Ages 6+ * Registration Required. Registration begins on Monday, February 24th at 9:30 a.m.
Discovery Club
5:00 pm @ Mary JL Black
Stop by MJLB’s new Clubhouse and play with Lego, STEM toys, and puzzles, or show off your creative side by colouring! Toys and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up. Children must be supervised at all times as activities may include small pieces.
Family Storytime
10:00 am @ Mary JL Black
Children and their caregivers are invited to drop in and practice early literacy skills with stories, songs, and rhymes. After the program, stay for free play time with our updated collection of sensory-stimulating, constructive, and dramatic play toys and interactive books. For all ages
RoyalTEA Party
10:00 am @ County Park
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Thou art hereby invited to a RoyalTea Party at the County Park Library! Enjoy stories, activities and crafts all about queens and kings and other marvelous monarchs. Drop in at 10am on Tues March 11, all ages. ALLERGY ALERT - refreshments will be served.
Pilkey Party*
2:30 pm @ Waverley
Tra-la-LA! Save the day like Cat Kid, Dog Man, Captain Underpants and Ricky Ricotta. Bring the characters to life during this Supa Epic Partyand celebrate all things Dav Pilkey.
*Registration Required. Registration opens February 25 at 9:30 am.
After School Family Storytime
3:30 pm @ Mary JL Black
Did you miss Family Storytime? Stop in and catch what you missed with this after school repeat!
Children and their caregivers are invited to drop in and practice early literacy skills with stories, songs, and rhymes. After the program, stay for free play time with our updated collection of sensory-stimulating, constructive, and dramatic play toys and interactive books. For all ages
Discovery Club
5:00 pm @ Mary JL Black
Stop by MJLB’s new Clubhouse and play with Lego, STEM toys, and puzzles, or show off your creative side by colouring! Toys and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up. Children must be supervised at all times as activities may include small pieces.
Tween Takeover: Mario Kart
6:00 pm @ Mary JL Black
Ages 9-12
Tonight is for the tweens! Take over the teen space for the evening and put your Mario Kart skills to the test. Ages 9-12.
Please note: parents and caregivers of children aged 10 and under must remain on library premises during the program.
Window Painting
10:00 am @ County Park
Come for a story and go crazy painting our big windows. Let your creative self have some fun!
Spring Baby Party
10:00 am @ Mary JL Black
Drop in for this special spring-themed baby party featuring a story, songs, and fun baby playtime! Best for babies and toddlers who are cuddling, crawling, and toddling. Ages 0-24 months.
Family Planting Workshop with Roots Community Food Centre*
1:30 pm @ Mary JL Black
Join us and the folks from Roots Community Food Centre for this family-focused planting workshop! Learn how to grow your own food and practice planting skills. Take your new family plant home with you to get started on your garden!
Registration required. Open to families of all ages. Registration opens: Wednesday Feb 26 at 9:30am Please note when registering: 1 participant = 1 family. Children must be supervised by parents/caregivers at all times during the workshop.
Let’s Glow*
2:30 pm @ Waverley
Lights out at the Library! Don't get left in the dark, enjoy glow-in-the-dark activities including bin-glow, painting, dance party and more. Get your glow on! Ages 4+
Registration Required. Registration begins Wednesday, February 26th @ 9:30 a.m.
Choose Your Own Adventure Read Aloud
3:30 pm @ Mary JL Black
Stop by and choose what kind of storyline you want to hear. Each week we read a new Choose Your Own Adventure Novel and decide the fates of the main character by voting on the choices! Ages 6-10.
Discovery Club
5:00 pm @ Mary JL Black
Stop by MJLB’s new Clubhouse and play with Lego, STEM toys, and puzzles, or show off your creative side by colouring! Toys and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up. Children must be supervised at all times as activities may include small pieces.
Puppy Perks Storytime
10:00 am @ Brodie
Drop in for a pup-tacular storytime! Join Tammy from PAWsitively Social for this fun-filled opportunity to learn how to safely approach dogs and socialize with them. All ages.
Play Day
1:00 pm @ County Park
Drop in to relax and socialize with free play during Play Days! We have an updated collection of sensory-stimulating toys and interactive books for your children to explore.
Youth Planting Workshop with Roots Community Food Centre*
1:30 pm @ Mary JL Black
Join us and the folks from Roots Community Food Centre for this teen-friendly planting workshop! Learn how to grow your own food and practice planting skills. Take your new plant home with you to get started on your garden! Grades 7-12.
*Registration Required. Registration opens on Thursday, February 27 at 9:30 am
Gabby’s Dollhouse*
2:30 pm @ Waverley
Let's have an a-meow-zing time! Learn some spa-tacular science, get crafty-rific, and experience life in the dollhouse. It's going to be a cat-tastic adventure! All ages.
*Registration Required. Registration opens on Thursday, February 27th at 9:30 am
Blissful Beading
3:00 pm @ County Park
Drop-in after school and relax while you create beaded trinkets. Ages 4+.
Program ends 30 min before closing.
Discovery Club
5:00 pm @ Mary JL Black
Stop by MJLB’s new Clubhouse and play with Lego, STEM toys, and puzzles, or show off your creative side by colouring! Toys and activities are rated for children aged 4 and up. Children must be supervised at all times as activities may include small pieces.
Play Day
9:30 am @ Mary JL Black
Drop in to relax and socialize with free play during Play Days! We have an updated collection of sensory-stimulating toys and interactive books for your children to explore.
St. Patrick’s Day Puppet Show and Party**
10:30 am @ Waverley
Little Green O'Glenn's home is taken over by three lazy leprechauns who learn a valuable lesson. Enjoy this hilarious adaptation of the classic children's tale The Little Red Hen with an Irish twist and stay for a craft and other St. Patrick's Day festivities.
**Tickets Required. Tickets will be available at Waverley Library beginning Friday, February 28th at 9:30 a.m. at the Children's desk.
Craftapalooza
10:30 am @ Mary JL Black
Our craft cupboard is bursting and we need help emptying it out! Stop by and recreate, alter, and redesign old crafts to make something completely new!
Play Day
12:00 pm @ Waverley
Drop in to keep warm and socialize. We have an updated collection of sensory-stimulating toys and interactive touch and feel books for your children to explore.
Rec Room: Library Lock-in ft. YOUth Action Council *
7:00 pm @ Mary JL Black
YOUth Action Council is hosting a Library Lock-in! Stay after hours from 7 PM - 10 PM and do a variety of activities, eat pizza, and have fun. Check the website for more details in January! (ages 13-18)
* Registration Required. Registration opens Friday Feb 28 at 9:30am.
Play Day
9:30 am @ Mary JL Black
Drop in to relax and socialize with free play during Play Days! We have an updated collection of sensory-stimulating toys and interactive books for your children to explore.
Sing with Mr. B (Kids' Music Concert)
10:30 am @ Waverley
Come one come all and sing along to the music show! Mr. B is a local teacher and long-time musician who loves writing children's music! All ages are welcome and dancing is encouraged as we sing and learn through music together! Admittance guaranteed to the first 200 in attendance.
March Break Murder Mystery: CSI Miami
All Library Branches
March 8-16 (During branch hours)
Calling all youths in Grades 7-12: Lieutenant Horatio Caine needs your help to solve four murders. Visit unique crime scenes at each Library branch and put your detective skills to the test! Guess the dangerous culprit correctly for a chance to win a prize bag. Each library mystery is different- can you solve them all?
