Regular children's programs include:
| Programs for Babies |
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books and reading ... as well as other babies! Discover the joy of songs, fingerplays, tickle rhymes, simple books and bouncing rhymes. Meet parents and caregivers of babies in your community. Search the calendar for dates and times.
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| Pre-School Drop-In Programs |
A social time for youngsters, their families and caregivers. A great way to meet and connect with other families in your community! A curated selection of books, music and games & activities are provided for you to explore at your own pace. Search the calendar for times and locations.
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| Storytime Programs |
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Join our library staff as they present stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes and crafts geared for young ones. An excellent introduction and guide to early literacy! Search the calendar for times and locations.
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After School and Evening Programs for Children |
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We offer a variety of programs for school aged children including crafts, games, technology and homework help. Search the calendar for program times and locations. |
| Picture Pickers & Chapter Chats Book Clubs |
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Discover the newest books to the library and be the first to read and review them! After the first day when the new books are launched, anyone can order the books to be picked up at any Kawartha Lakes Library branch. All books come with a review card to be returned to the library with the book. Picture Pickers takes place on the first Tuesday of the month at Lindsay Branch from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Chapter Chats takes place on the first Friday of the month at Lindsay Branch from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. |
| Hands On Fun |
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Families are welcome to drop in to any of our 14 branches for fun activities based on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Children are encouraged to experiment, create and problem solve at their own pace. Something different each week. This program takes place at all branches during open hours. Come visit at a time convenient for you! Click here to see a listing of our branches and their hours.
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| Tech Fest |
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A self-led, experiential learning style program, in which participants trouble shoot and problem solve on their own. This program is offered at several of our branches on various days of the month. Search the calendar for times and locations.
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Weekly Craft |
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Children of various ages can pursue the thrill of creativity while enjoying the satisfaction of construction. All the supplies and instructions for a children's craft are set out and ready for you to use! This program takes place at all branches and generally is available during open hours (supplies may be set away during other program times if space is an issue but can be brought out on request). Come visit at a time convenient for you! Click here to see a listing of our branches and their hours. This program is FREE and each branch offers a different craft each week.
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Scavenger Hunt |
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There is lots to discover at Kawartha Lakes Public Library! We even have a Scavenger Hunt at each branch. Come see if you can find all the hidden items. Ask staff for a clue sheet to help you hunt. A different theme of images is hidden at each of our 14 branches and a different hunt takes place each month. This is a great activity to keep children engaged during your library visit. Out and around in Kawartha Lakes? Library patrons are welcome to visit any of our branches. Click here to see a listing of our branch locations and their hours. |
| Lindsay Children's Department Program Calendar |
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Click on the calendar to open a printable version.
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Please note: adult care-givers are required to stay in the library while children are attending programs.
Special Events
Kawartha Lakes Public Library offers special programs and events for kids throughout the year and including during the summer and March Break. Contact your local branch or view our online Events Calendar for more information.
TD Summer Reading Club
Reading recommendations and free activities for all kids, all summer long! Participate anytime, anywhere - at the library, at home, online or wherever your summer takes you. Visit the TD Summer Reading Club page for more details.
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