Kids Programs @your Library

We welcome children of all ages to participate in library programs. In accordance with the Ontario Child and Family Services Act, children under the age of 10 must be accompanied and adequately supervised by a parent or responsible caregiver.
For more information, please see our Supervision of Children policy.

Builders Club - Master Builder's Club - view the poster Family Builder's Club - view the poster
For school-age children who love to create with Lego and other building materials.
Keswick Branch, Tuesdays from 6:00-6:45pm (jr. kindergarten up to & including Grade 1 + a caregiver)
Keswick Branch, Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm (school age children Grade 2 and up)
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch, Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm (grade 2 and above)

*In Keswick, please pick up a number at the Circulation Desk when you arrive as space is limited*

Family Circle - view the poster for Peter Gzowski Branch view the poster for Pefferlaw Branch
for families with children 7 and under (plus their siblings)  are invited to join us for a fun filled program featuring lots of family reading time, special early literacy activities and group stories. Parents must accompany their children.
Peter Gzowski Branch every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30
Pefferlaw Branch every Friday from 10:15 to 11:15

Mother Goose on the Loose– view the poster (back to top)
Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading. For children 0-30 months – siblings welcome (up to 2 children per adult).
Keswick Branch - Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 and Peter Gzowski Branch, 1:30-2:15

Count Me In view the poster (back to top)
Count Me In is a numeracy program taught through stories, songs, finger plays and games.
Keswick Branch - Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30

Story Hour (1 hour program)for 3-5 year olds view the poster (back to top)
Learning starts at birth! Research shows that children learn the skills they need to read years before they start school. To ensure every child is given the best possible chance to succeed, GPL has adopted the Every Child Ready To Read program developed by the Public Library Association. We're making sure every child in Georgina is ready to read.
Keswick Branch - Thursdays, 10:30-11:30

Little Bookworms view the poster (back to top)
30 minute program for 0-3 + siblings
The Little Bookworms program is designed for children from newborn to 3 years of age. Do you want your baby to be a lifelong reader? Now’s the time to start reading aloud. Not only is it fun for both of you, it also helps your child begin to develop language skills. Reading can help calm a fussy child... and an overwrought parent.
Keswick Branch - Tuesdays or Wednesdays @ 10:30 to 11:00 am
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch - Fridays @ 10:15-10:45 am

Simple Science view the poster (back to top)
1 hour program for children 3+
Experience a variety of hands-on simple science activities and experiments, enjoy related books and socialize. 
Keswick Branch - Tuesdays @ 10:30-11:30

Red Cross Babysitting Course (back to top)
Next course date: Friday June 7 at the Keswick Branch. It runs from 9:30-4:30 pm.
Taught by a certified Red Cross instructor
Children must be 11 years of age by start of course. Proof of age required at time of registration
Cost: $45 per child Registration must be made in person by parent or designate with signed permission and payment.

Home Alone (back to top)
Saturday September 7, 2013
Are you wondering when it's safe to leave your child at home alone to run a few errands? Does your child need to spend a few hours home alone before or after school due to your work schedule or other commitments?  Kidproof can help your child become prepared and confident to be At Home Alone.  This entertaining child safety workshop is designed to prepare children to look after themselves during the times you aren't there.
Cost: $25 per child. Registration required in advance of course date.

One-on-One Reading program (back to top)
One-On-One Reading Program - Age restrictions apply
We can help the struggling reader in your household if they are 7 to 12 years of age. We have spots available after school.
Keswick: call Jenn Day 905-476-5762 x103 Sutton and Pefferlaw: call Deb Fitzjohn 905-722-5702.

Special Events (back to top)

Pre-reading Skills (back to top)

An hour long format that focuses on the following six-pre-reading skills: 
PRINT MOTIVATION – I like books! - developing an interest in books and learning to enjoy books and reading
NARRATIVE SKILLS – I can tell a story! -  learning to describe things and events and tell stories
LETTER AWARENESS – I know letters! -  learning that letters are different from each other, learning their names and sounds
PRINT AWARENESS – I see words! - noticing letters and words, following the words on a page and learning how to handle a book
VOCABULARY – I know words! - learning the names of things
PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS -  I hear words! - earning to hear and play with the smaller sounds in word

Regular attendance will greatly enhance your child’s school & reading readiness.
The Story Hour program is designed for children 3 years of age and older. This program will acquaint children with the six pre-reading skills through songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories and games. Please note - this program runs from 9 to 12 weeks depending on the session.
When your child comes to Story Hour, he or she will experience many things: social awareness and interaction, sharing, developing friendships, fun and familiarity with important school readiness skills. 

When your child comes to Story Hour, he or she will experience many things: social awareness and interaction, sharing, developing friendships, fun and familiarity with important school readiness skills. 

Learning starts at birth! Research shows that children learn the skills they need to read years before they start school. To ensure every child is given the best possible chance to succeed, the Georgina Public Library has adopted the Every Child Ready To Read® program.

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