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KIDS SELF-GUIDED PROGRAMS, STORYTIMES & MORE!

   

Register Your Child for a FREE Tree!

The library has partnered with Neighborhood Forest to provide free trees to children in our community. Trees will be delivered to the library in the spring for pick up*. Please register each child separately for their own tree.

Explore resources HERE. Resources include:

  • Tree Planting Guide

  • Species Information

  • Nature Stories

  • Benefits of Trees

  • Nature-Based Activities

*Please note that there is no choice in the type of tree you receive. Trees are selected based on region.

 

REGISTER FOR A TREE

   

   

Children's Storytimes on Mondays and Wednesdays!

Join us for weekly storytimes and build early literacy skills with your little one! All storytimes begin at 10:30 am on Mondays (Daycare Storytime) and Wednesdays (Preschool Storytime) in the children's program room. For children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

L'heure du conte / French Storytime!

Join us for French Storytime one Saturday a month! Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires et des chansons en français! All levels of French language are invited and encouraged to attend. Open to families with children 0-5. This is a drop-in program, no registration required.

Upcoming dates: Mar 14 & Apr 25 at 10:30 am

Come & Go Play on Thursdays mornings for kids 0-5!

Join us every Thursday from 9:30-11:30 am and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play, and meet new people. Families with children ages 0-5 are welcome to attend.

This is a drop-in program, come and go as you please.

   

Children's Programs

   

The Library offers a variety of children's programs for all ages including storytimes, maker space programs, Saturday craft programs, and more! Check out our event calendar fo upcoming programs geared towards kids 0-12. The Library also hosts several programs for families such as Chess Club, where all ages are welcome.

   

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Come and Go Play!
Thu, Mar 05, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
School's Out... The Library is IN! copy - Pop-up Programming for Kids
Fri, Mar 06, All day
Pop in to the Library on this no-school Friday and enjoy one of many pop-up programs for kids!
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Fri, Mar 06, All day
Join us as we cheer on Team Canada at the Paralympic Games!
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Sat, Mar 07, All day
Join us as we cheer on Team Canada at the Paralympic Games!
Paper Bag Princess Day
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Join us for special themed programs. They are a great way to explore and develop literacy skills with your child.
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Mar 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Movie Matinee - Paddington (G)
Sat, Mar 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Sun, Mar 08, All day
Join us as we cheer on Team Canada at the Paralympic Games!
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Mon, Mar 09, All day
Join us as we cheer on Team Canada at the Paralympic Games!
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, Mar 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Tue, Mar 10, All day
Join us as we cheer on Team Canada at the Paralympic Games!
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Wed, Mar 11, All day
Join us as we cheer on Team Canada at the Paralympic Games!
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Thu, Mar 12, All day
Join us as we cheer on Team Canada at the Paralympic Games!
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Mar 12, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Fri, Mar 13, All day
Join us as we cheer on Team Canada at the Paralympic Games!
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Sat, Mar 14, All day
Join us as we cheer on Team Canada at the Paralympic Games!
L'heure du conte - French Storytime
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires et des chansons en français!
Maker Saturdays - Insect Life Cycle Craft
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Herb Taylor Room
This STEAM focused program geared to kids ages 8 to 12 focuses on critical thinking and problem solving skills.
This event is full
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Mar 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Sun, Mar 15, All day
Join us as we cheer on Team Canada at the Paralympic Games!
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Mar 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Calming Lavender Scented Playdough!
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Join us for special themed programs. They are a great way to explore and develop literacy skills with your child.
Movie Matinee - The Kid Who Would Be King (PG)
Sat, Mar 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Mar 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Mar 26, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Maker Saturdays - Scratch Coding
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Herb Taylor Room
This STEAM focused program geared to kids ages 8 to 12 focuses on critical thinking and problem solving skills.
This event is full
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Mar 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Apr 02, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Apr 04, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Movie Matinee - Willow (PG)
Sat, Apr 04, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Maker Saturdays - Cardboard Beetles
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Herb Taylor Room
This STEAM focused program geared to kids ages 8 to 12 focuses on critical thinking and problem solving skills.
This event is full
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Apr 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Apr 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Earth Day Storytime!
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Join us for special themed programs. They are a great way to explore and develop literacy skills with your child.
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Apr 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
L'heure du conte - French Storytime
Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires et des chansons en français!
Maker Saturdays - LEGO Spike Prime
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Herb Taylor Room
This STEAM focused program geared to kids ages 8 to 12 focuses on critical thinking and problem solving skills.
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Apr 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Apr 30, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, May 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
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New Release Picture Books

New Release Juvenile Fiction

New Release Juvenile Non-fiction

Digital Resources for kids!

  

The library provides access to digital resources for kids of all ages. From talking books and crafts to research and educational resources, taking time to explore our digital library will keep kids engaged and excited about learning!

  

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Literacy Calendars


Each month download a new literacy calendar full of activities to do with your child. All the activities help to build literacy skills right from the birth. Calendars include activities, songs, games, crafts & more!