Storytimes

It's Storytime!

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

APRIL EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS

Registered: Baby Signs (6-18 Months)

Join the Orillia EarlyON Centre at the Orillia Public Library for this special 4-week baby and caregiver program. Learn new and fun ways to bond and interact with your baby using basic signs, playing, and singing songs.

This registered program runs every Tuesday from April 7-28 from 1:30-3 p.m. in the Family Program Room.

An up-to-date library membership required.

Drop-In: Storyland - Stay and Play (Ages 0-5)

Caregivers and families can enjoy a fun social hour while engaging in free play and early learning activities.
Join us for a new theme each week and let the adventure begin!

This 4-week drop-in program runs from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays; April 9-30 in the Family Dept. and Family Program Room.

April 9 - Fun with Food
April 16 - All About Bugs
April 23 - Down by the Bay
April 30 - Things That Go

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

Ready, set, kindergarten! Join us for a high-energy program packed with games, songs, and silly fun that helps preschoolers practice the skills they’ll need for school. We’ll zoom through colours, letters, and numbers, play movement games, and learn how to take turns—all while laughing and learning together. Perfect for ages 3–5 and their grown-ups. Registration is not required. We recommend arriving at the start of the program to make the most of your experience.

This monthly drop-in program will be held in the Family Program Room:

April's theme will be Bug Buzz on Friday, April 10 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

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. (Centres are open 9 a.m.-12 p.m.). You must register through EarlyON
to attend. Check EarlyON Simcoe North social media channels for weather-related updates. *Dates subject to change:

Friday, April 24 from 9:30-11 a.m. – St. Bernard’s Satellite (255 Oxford St.)

MAY EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS

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

This monthly drop-in program will be held in the Family Program Room:

May's theme will be Let's Grow! on Friday, May 8 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

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?

Friday, May 15 from 9:30-11 a.m. – Orillia Centre (250 West St. N. Unit 2)

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

Join OPL staff In The Park, 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. Please note, caregivers must remain with their children while attending this program. Check OPL's social media for weather-related updates.

This 5-week drop-in session will be held every Tuesday at 10:30-11:30 a.m. from May 19-June 16.

May 19 - Flower Power
May 26 - On the Farm
June 2 - What's the Weather
June 9 - Silly Stories
June 16 - We're Going on a Bear Hunt

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.