Children's Programs
July 6th - 11th
Registration for programs this week opens on June 29 at 12pm
Fairy Programs
Fairy Garden
Shhh… can you hear the flutter of wings? The Fairy Garden is waking up—and it’s calling kids to come play! It’s filled with tiny treasures, whimsical details, and magical moments waiting to be discovered. Whether pretending to fly with fairies, hunting for hidden gems, slaying dragons, or simply enjoying this peaceful outdoor space, little imaginations are sure to bloom in this one-of-a-kind garden made just for them.
July 2nd - August 28th | 10am-4pm - Mon - Fri
All Ages
Drop In (Weather Permitting)
Sponsored by Northway Gardens and Landscaping LTD
Fairy Trail
The fairies have been busy this winter—and their magic is spreading across Gravenhurst! Start your adventure at GPL, where you’ll find our beloved Fairy Garden and pick up your very own map to our Fairy Trail. Set off to find hidden fairy villages tucked around town, hosted by local businesses and community organizations. Follow your map, find each tiny garden, solve the clues, and return your completed sheet to the Library for a magical miniature prize. Keep your eyes open—you never know where fairy wings might flutter next!
July 2nd - August 28th
Best visited during business hours
All Ages
Self-Guided
Location: Downtown Gravenhurst Scavenger Hunt
Sponsored by Northway Gardens and Landscaping LTD
Fairy Mail
The fairies have gone digital! Ever wanted to write to a real fairy? Now you can! Drop off a handwritten letter to Lily the Library Fairy at the GPL using our special fairy mailbox. After reading your letter, she’ll send you a magical reply by email--just don’t forget to include a clearly written email address with your letter. Please allow 5–10 business days for a response—summer is a very busy time in the fairy world!
July 2nd - August 28th
All Ages
Create your own Fairy Door
Design your own enchanted fairy door full of tiny details and magical charm this summer at GPL! Bring it to life with colour, creativity, and imagination, then place it where fairies can find it and watch them flutter to your door!
July 2nd - August 28th | GPL Open Hours
All Ages
Pick up a door to design at the front desk of GPL
Summer Passive Programs
Mythical Creature Colouring Contest
Calling all kids! Unleash your creativity with our summer Fairytale colouring contest! Grab a colouring sheet from GPL or our website, add your personal touch, and submit it by August 21st for a chance to win a prize!
July 2nd - August 21st
Ages 2-12
Pick up template from GPL or print from our website
Drop off Completed Colouring Sheet by August 21st
Winner Chosen on August 27th at our End-of-Summer Event
Children's Reading Challenge
Love prizes? Love reading? Pick up your summer reading log at the Gravenhurst Public Library and mark off each day you read—whether it’s 5 minutes or 50, with a parent or with a pet! Read at your own pace, in your own way and return your completed log by August 21st for a chance to win a prize!
Pick up a Log from the front desk or print one
Kids' Colouring Contest
Magic fills the air at the Gravenhurst Public Library where your quest begins at our summer Mythical Creature Scavenger Hunt. Wander through our first floor to spot daring dragons, fluttering fairies, and other legendary creatures. There’s magic around every corner! Complete by August 21st for the chance to win a prize!
July 2nd - August 21st - During Library Hours
All Ages
Winner Chosen on August 27th at our End of Summer Event
Kids' Writing Contest
Create your own fairytale creature and write a short story about it! Come into the Library or download and print a copy of the template from our website for more information. Your completed template with your story is due back to the library by August 21st for the chance to win a prize.
Pick up a template from the Library or print one
Parents/Guardians: Please be aware that children under the age of 10 years old must have a parent or guardian present in the Library. Parents or guardians need to be present in the library at all times during programs and be readily available to supervise their child’s breaks, or early dismissal from programs. Children over the age of 10 are allowed to be in the Library without a parent or guardian present, but will not be supervised by Library staff and are free to leave the program room and the Library at their own discretion.
Please note the Library is not an allergen-free facility.
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Contact Us
Gravenhurst Public Library
180 Sharpe St W. Gravenhurst, ON
Hours
Monday: 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
T. 705-687-3382