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Library Story Time - Tuesdays at 10:15am |
Join Ms. Jenn every Tuesday morning for our preschool story time, complete with stories, songs, crafts, early literacy activities, and fun for everyone! When: Tuesdays at 10:15am |
Baby Bop - Fridays at 10:15am |
GPL has a weekly story time just for babies! Bring your little one for lap bounces and songs, sensory play, early literacy fun, and activities for fine and gross motor development! Please note that while this program is intended for babies under 18 months of age, older siblings and toddlers are welcome to tag along! When: Fridays at 10:15am |
Littles & Lovelies Reading Buddies - 3:30-4:30, 2nd Tuesday of the Month |
GPL has come together with the Manor to offer families a monthly reading buddy program! Sign your child up now to be partnered with a local volunteer, and to participate in fun activities, get help picking out books, and to practice their reading skills. Each month we will have a super special surprise to get things rolling! When: 2nd Tuesday of the Month, from 3:30-4:30 |
Kids' Club January |
Calling all kids! Join our weekly, after-school kids' club jam packed with fun activities, crafts, games, and of course, reading! Register each month for a new theme. January
When: Wednesdays in January from 4-5pm. Join us right after school for an activity before the program starts at 4pm *No Kids' Club January 4 |
Tween Book Club |
Hey Tweens! Join GPL's Tween Book Club! Each month we will tackle a great new genre in the format that works best for you – book, eBook, audiobook, or graphic novel! Come to monthly meetings for snacks, activities, and swag to enrich your reading experience. You’ll meet up with peers, discuss your book, do fun crafts, and play awesome games! When: Last Wednesday of Every Month at 6pm |
Boredom Busters Drop-In * Starting February 7th * |
Swing by the Library the first Tuesday of every month for our new family and kids’ drop-in! Play games, read stories, do simple crafts, and participate in fun activities for an hour after school! When: 1st Tuesday of Every Month from 3:30-4:30pm * Starting February 7th * |
Red Cross Babysitter's Course - Friday, February 3rd |
Basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth. Participants learn how to provide care to younger children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the training to promote themselves as a babysitter to prospective parents. When: February 3 from 10am-5pm |
Family Literacy Day |
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at GPL with activities, crafts, and presenters for the whole family! Learn about GPL’s reading resources, play fun reading and literacy games and activities, make amazing crafts, and hear from guest speaker, Laura Gordon, on how you can up your family’s reading game! Stay tuned for more details! When: Saturday, January 28th from 12-2pm |
Kids' Club - February |
Calling all kids! join our weekly, after-school kids' club jam-packed with fun activities, crafts, games, and of course, reading! Register each month for a new theme. February: Mindfulness, Heart Art, Self-Care and journaling are coming to you! Join in on fun new weekly activities that are good for the soul. When: Wednesdays in January from 4-5pm. Join us right after school for an activity before the program starts at 4pm |
March Break
STEAM Stories |
Join Ms. Jenn every afternoon of the March Break for an epic story, plus a science, technology, engineering, art, or mathematics activity. From forensic science and escape rooms, to wacky art projects and DIY designer homes, we will do it all! Monday - Crime Scene Science Tuesday - Coding Escape Room Wednesday - Carpentry 101 Thursday - Crafty Crowns Friday - Fancy Fractions When: March 13-17 from 1:30pm-2:30pm |
Other Programs |
Art AdventuresWhen: Monday March 13 and Thursday, March 16 from 10-11:30am
Story TimeWhen: Tuesday, March 14 at 10:15am Reading BuddiesWhen: Tuesday, March 14 t 3:30pm
Kids' ClubWhen: Wednesday, March 15 from 4-5pm
Baby BopWhen: Friday, March 17 at 10:15am |
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten | ||||||
1000 Books Before Kindergarten (1BBK) is a free literacy program for newborns, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The goal? Read 1000 books with your little one before they start Kindergarten. Take GPL's 1000 Books pledge—and we'll be your cheerleaders along the way. 1BBK can help your little one develop a love of reading, provides you with opportunities to bond, and helps your child develop the early literacy skills they need for success later in life. Track your progress with a 1000 Books poster (you can pick up a copy at the Library), or use the stay-at-home version that you can print and colour yourself. Download our letter-size poster with 100 leaves per page in the links below to get started. Remember, you can repeat books as many times as you want, and virtual story times and audiobooks count, too. When you've finished all 1000 books, download and print the certificate below to celebrate!
PrintablesPrintable 1000 Books Tracker - 11" x 17" (Colour) Printable 100 Book Tracker - 8 1/2" x 11" (Colour) |
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