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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.
Saturday Storytimes (ages 4 to 7)
Big kids, big stories, big fun! Kathleen and Corny will host exciting Saturday Storytimes filled with longer picture books, upbeat songs, hands-on crafts, games, and lots of laughs.
Date: Saturdays - March 28, April 25
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lakefield
Family Storytime (ages birth to 5)
Join us monthly for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.
Dates: Mondays – April 13, May 4
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Ennismore
PA Day @ the Lakefield Library (ages 4 to 12)
Lego Block Party: Come build with our huge Lego collection. Parents attend with children 8 and under.
Date: Friday, April 17
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lakefield
Register for Lego Block Party
Play BINGO with minifigure cards. Prizes for winners. Children attend with a caregiver.
Date: Friday, April 17
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lakefield
Register for BINGO
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 and up)
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, March 25 for eight weeks
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Bridgenorth
Register for Storytime
Homeschool Round Table @ the Lakefield Library
Learn about homeschooling from experienced parents who participated in our Homeschool Connect program. Date tbd. Let us know your interests and availability via the RSVP from on our website.
Date: TBD
RSVP to Homeschool Round Table
Silver Birch and Yellow Cedar Reading Clubs (grades 3 to 6)
Beginning the week of January 20, our grades 3 to 6 clubs will meet three times from January to April for fun book-related activities and a wrap-up voting day and pizza party. Kids choose books from Canada-wide reading lists and “read” at least 5/10 titles at home to vote for their favourite author. Clubs will meet at all branches. Lakefield will meet on Tuesdays, Bridgenorth on Wednesdays, and Ennismore on Thursdays.
Register for Silver Birch Club in Lakefield
Homeschool Connect (ages 6 and up)
Lakefield, one Tuesday per month. We will shape the programs for the year at our first meeting.
Dates: Tuesday, April 7
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lakefield
Register for Homeschool Connect
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
Contact Us
Selwyn Public Library
Bridgenorth Library (705) 292-5065
Ennismore Library (705) 292-8022
Lakefield Library (705) 652-8623
Makerspace (705) 651-8601
