Drop-In: Family Art (All Ages)
Join us in the Family Dept. for a fun art project that all skill levels will enjoy! Let your creativity flow with different materials and inspiration available each week.
This 5-week drop-in session will be held every Tuesday at 3:30-7 p.m. from September 1-29.
- September 1 - Paper Plate Jellyfish
- September 8 - Back to School Bookmarks
- September 15 - Salt Painting
- September 22 - Square Collage Art
- September 29 - Picasso Pieces
Drop-In: Family Storytime - In The Park! (All Ages)
Join us at Victoria Park (75 Coldwater Road West), for mornings full of books, songs, activities, and crafts with a different theme each week! All ages are welcome to this drop-in program.
Caregivers must remain with their children. Check OPL's social media for weather-related updates.
This 4-week drop-in session will be held every Wednesday at 10:30-11:30 a.m. from September 2-23.
- September 2 - Back to School
- September 9 - Under Construction
- September 16 - Rhyme Time
- September 23 - Hello, Autumn!
Drop-In: Family Pirate BINGO! (All Ages)
Ahoy, mateys! It's Family PIRATE BINGO, fun for all ages, where heaps of treasure await!
Join us in the Family Dept. Program Room for a swashbuckling good time on Friday, September 4, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 2:30-3:30 p.m.
This is a drop-in program, however, space is limited.
Drop-In: Saturday Special (All Ages)
Join us in the Family Dept. for an EXTRA SPECIAL Saturday! Every week, enjoy a fresh selection of self-guided activities we have created just for you!
This drop-in program runs every Saturday in September from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- September 5 - Pirate Party
- September 12 - Ancient Worlds
- September 19 - When I Grow Up
- September 26 - Coding
Drop-In: Homeschool Hangout (Recommended for Ages 6-12)
Join us in the Family Dept. Program Room for a fun, hands-on science adventure exploring the wild world of weather! Homeschool students and their families will investigate clouds, wind, and rain through cool experiments and creative projects.
This drop-in program will be held on the second Tuesday of each month:
- Wild Weather - Tuesday, September 8, 1:30-3 p.m.
Drop-In: Mini Kindies (Ages 3-5)
Welcome to Mini Kindies! This fun, social, story and play-based program for preschoolers helps kids build the skills they need to feel ready and excited for their first day of kindergarten. Perfect for kids ages 3-5 years of age and their grown-ups. This program will be held in the Family Dept. Program Room. We recommend arriving at the start of the program to make the most of your experience.
This drop-in program will be held on the second Friday of each month:
- Welcome Superkids! - Friday, September 11, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Registered: Primary Party - Parachute Play (Ages 6-8)
Get ready for high-flying fun with Parachute Play! From exciting group games with our colourful parachute to making parachute toys, we'll play, create, and experiment at this up-lifting event.
Join us on Tuesday, September 15, from 6-7 p.m., in the Family Dept. Program Room.
Register now: an up-to-date library card is required to attend.
Registered: Tween Time - Maker Mixer (Ages 9-12)
Calling all crafty tweens! Personalize your gear and make your own keychains, bag tags, and a bedazzled water tumbler. Let your creativity sparkle with fuse beads, stickers, and gems!
Join us on Tuesday, September 22, from 6-7 p.m., in the Family Dept. Program Room.
Register now: an up-to-date library card is required to attend.
Drop-In: Courtyard Storywalk - The Orange Shirt Story (All Ages)
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, families are invited to reflect while reading the pages of The Orange Shirt Story by Phyllis Webstad in the Library Courtyard windows. This self-guided Storywalk will be available from September 20-30. Begin at the windows near our West Street entrance and follow the numbered pages.
Registered: OPL Storytime @ EarlyON (Ages 0-6)
Did you know we partner with EarlyON to share library information and a storytime during their Stay, Play, and Learn for children ages 0-6? Visits are from 9:30-11 a.m., with Storytime usually around 10:30 a.m. (EarlyON Child and Family Centre is open from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.). You must register through EarlyON to attend. Check EarlyON Simcoe North social media channels for weather-related closure updates.
- Friday, September 25 from 9:30-11 a.m. - Orillia Centre (250 West St. N. Unit 2)