Join us for songs, stories, games, instrument play and more for you and your little one.
Dates: Begins Thursday, September 11 for eight weeks
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Ennismore
Children's Programs
The Selwyn Public Library offers programs for children of all ages.
Below is a list of all the programs for children that are currently offered by the Selwyn Public Library.
Babytime (ages birth to 14 months)
We’re offering eight weeks of fun with songs, stories, instruments and teddy play for your little wild child. Program is followed by a 30-minute play and social time.
Dates: Begins Tuesday, September 9 for eight weeks.
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Lakefield
Kathleen and Corny the Squirrel can’t wait to take you on a journey through 8 weeks of stories, songs, drama, instrument play, and more! Each program is based on developing the 6 early literacy skills. Each week this program wraps up a fun craft that extends the story and builds fine motor skills.
Dates: Begins Wednesday, September 10 for eight weeks
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Location: Bridgenorth
Register for Storytime
“Hallo-wee” Event for Young Children (ages birth to 5)
Celebrate Halloween with your little pumpkin by joining us for a party! Games, simple crafts, and play stations, followed by a story and song circle.
Date: Friday, October 31
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Bridgenorth
Register for Hallowee
Saturday Storytime (ages 4 to 7)
Engaging stories, songs, games, instruments and crafts for your school age child. One Saturday per month. Pick the dates you can attend:
Saturdays: September 27, October 25, November 15, December 13
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lakefield
September PA Day Programs in Ennismore (ages 4 to 12)
Good Morning, Bad Art—PA Day Edition
Create a piece of “bad art” using our wacky art supplies, then join our “Best Bad Art Exhibit” for a chance to win the title! Children attend with a caregiver.
Date: Friday, September 26
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Ennismore
Register for Good Morning, Bad Art
Play BINGO with minifigure cards. Prizes for winners. Children attend with a caregiver.
Date: Friday, September 26
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Ennismore
Register for BINGO
NEW - Family Storytime (ages birth to 5)
Join us monthly for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.
Dates: Mondays – October 6, November 3, December 8
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Ennismore
Homeschool Connect (ages 6 and up)
Lakefield, one Tuesday per month. We will shape the programs for the year at our first meeting.
Dates: Tuesdays – October 7, November 4, December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 7
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lakefield
Register for Homeschool Connect
Community Outreach Event: Lakefield Pride Picnic (all ages, drop-in)
Mark your calendar to visit our tent at the Pride Picnic beside the Lakefield Library (Cenotaph Park). Amongst the fun, we will give out free craft kits for all ages and host a Storywalk and scavenger hunt in the park.
Date: Sunday, September 21, weather permitting
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Cenotaph Park, Lakefield
Read Together Book Club (ages 9 to 12)
Read Together Book Club
For children ages 9 to 12 with their adult reading partner.
Share great books and meaningful conversations in this monthly book club for kids ages 9-12 and their caregiver. Each month we’ll read a new title and come together for a relaxed discussion and activities. All reading levels welcome.
Dates: Once a month on Thursdays
September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ennismore
Register now to find out how to get your first book!
Community Rock Snake (all ages)
We’re trying to see how long we can make our new community rock snake. Add your rock anytime to help grow our friend in the Ennismore Pollinator Garden at the Ennismore branch.
To view the full list of Makerspace programs, please visit the Makerspace Programs page.
Pick up a mystery bag of books put together by a staff member based on your child's interest and reading level.
Request a mystery book bag for ages 8 to 12
Request a mystery book bag for ages 0 to 7
Monthly Colouring Contest (all ages)
Pick up your colouring sheet in-branch, or register to have a sheet emailed to you. Colour your sheet for a chance to win a small prize in our draw. Email Kathleen for a colouring sheet
Register to receive a bag of library material on various learning topics at your children’s levels. Includes “learn to read bags, theme investigations and the opportunity to choose your own topic.
Contact Us
Selwyn Public Library
Bridgenorth Library (705) 292-5065
Ennismore Library (705) 292-8022
Lakefield Library (705) 652-8623
Makerspace (705) 651-8601