Storytimes

It's Storytime!

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

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)

Join Angelia Brooks, Indigenous Coordinator for Empower Simcoe’s EarlyON Child and Family Centre, for a special community storytime that will celebrate culture, community, and connection! 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.

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

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: 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.