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It's Storytime!  

Join us for songs, stories, and lots of fun!  


SPRING


In The Park: Drop-In Family Storytime! (All Ages)

Join OPL staff in the park for an exciting Storytime!  Enjoy some fun in the sun at Victoria Park (75 Coldwater Road West) and enjoy a different theme each week! All ages are welcome to this drop-in program.  (Please note: parents must remain with their children while attending this program.)  Check our social media channels for weather-related updates.

This 5-week drop-in session will be held every Thursday at 10:30-11:30 a.m. from May 22-June 19.


Mini Kindies (Preschoolers entering Kindergarten in 2025) - FULL

Mini Kindies is an interactive program designed to help preschoolers, supported by their caregivers, build the skills they need to succeed in kindergarten.  Through engaging stories, songs, games, and activities, children will cultivate early literacy, social skills, and self-confidence in a nurturing and playful setting.

This 5-week registered program will be held every Monday, May 26-June 23, from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Family Program Room.  


SUMMER


In The Park: Drop-In Family Storytime! (All Ages)

Join OPL staff In The Park for mornings full of books, songs, activities, and crafts with a different theme each week!  All ages are welcome to this 6-week drop-in program held Tuesdays between 10:30-11:30 a.m. at various local parks.  Check OPL's social media for weather-related updates. 

  • July 8: Teddy Bear Picnic at Victoria Park (75 Coldwater Road West)
  • July 15: Messy Art (Dress for Mess) at Couchiching Beach Park (140 Canice St. Meet at Rotary Train area)
  • July 22: Splish and Splash! at Victoria Park (75 Coldwater Road West)
  • July 29: Machines and More! at Couchiching Beach Park (140 Canice St. Meet at Rotary Train area)
  • August 5: Around the World! at Victoria Park (75 Coldwater Road West)
  • August 12: Silly Stories at Couchiching Beach Park (140 Canice St. Meet at Rotary Train area)

Beach Babies (Ages 0-2 years)

Oh, baby, it’s time for some fun in the sun! Join us Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., for stories, songs, and sensory fun at Couchiching Beach Park (Rotary Train area), no registration required! 

  • July 9: Mini Musicians
  • July 16: Birthday Party
  • July 23: Messy Babies (Dress for Mess)
  • July 30: Outdoor Explorers
  • August 6: Parachute Party
  • August 13: Around the World

Looking for more Children and Family Programs?

Email us for more information on any of our Storytime programs. Visit our Children and Families page for more great programs for kids, tweens, and families.

 

 

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