Storytimes

It's Storytime!

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

SUMMER PROGRAMS

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

Join us In The Park for mornings full of books, songs, activities, and crafts with a different weekly theme! All ages are welcome to this weekly 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.)

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 every Wednesday until 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!

August 6: Parachute Party
August 13: Around the World

FALL PROGRAMS

Drop-In: Mini Kindies (Ages 3-5)

Give your preschooler a confident start with Mini Kindies, a playful, hands-on library program designed for children ages 3–5 and their caregivers. Each session begins with fun circle time activities, including stories, songs, and games that build early learning and social skills. After circle time, caregivers will help their preschooler explore engaging learning stations. We'll have the perfect mix of learning and play to help little ones get ready for kindergarten.

This drop-in program will be held on Friday, September 12 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Family Program Room.

Drop-In: Special Guest Storytime with Angelia Brooks (All Ages)

Celebrate culture, community, and connection at this special drop-in storytime featuring Indigenous speaker and storyteller Angelia Brooks. Through tales, songs, and stories, Angelia shares the rich storytelling traditions of her heritage in a way that’s engaging and accessible for young children and their families.

Join us in the Family Program Room from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 19 for this joyful and meaningful experience that honours Indigenous voices and invites all to listen, learn, and celebrate together.

Registered: Babytime (Newborn to Walking)

Join us for stories, songs, tickles, and bounces, in this baby and caregiver program. Each program will end with a baby play time and caregiver social. This 4-week registered program will be held every Tuesday from September 23-October 21 in the Family Program Room. (Please note: The Library will be closed on September 30.)

There are two time slots available, please register for only one time slot. An up-do-date library membership is required.

Timeslot A: 10:15-11 a.m. or Timeslot B: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Online registration opens on Friday, September 5 at 10 a.m.

Registered: Toddler Time (Walking to 36 Months)

Caregivers, share a love of learning with your busy toddlers ages walking to 36 months in this 5-week program full of stories, rhymes, wiggles, crafts, and play. This registered program runs every Wednesday from September 24-October 22 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Family Program Room.

Online registration opens Friday, September 5 at 10 a.m. An up-to-date library membership required.

Drop-In: Sing and Sign Storytime (All Ages)

Join us for Sing and Sign—a special storytime that blends books, songs, and fun with simple American Sign Language (ASL) signs! Designed for young children and their caregivers, this engaging program introduces basic signs alongside favourite stories and songs, helping little ones build early language and communication skills in a playful, welcoming setting. No prior sign language experience needed—just curious hands and eager ears!

This drop-in program will be hosted in the Family Program Room on Thursday, September 25 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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.