CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS - SPRING

Download the Books and Beyond Spring guide to programs, services, resources and more at CPL.  

Story Time

For all spring story times, please visit the Story Time page

Discovery Centre

Discover and create as you explore the world of STEM through 3D printing, Ozobots, tower building and fun science experiments.

Tuesday, April 24 | Southfields Pop-Up | 5:30 - 7:30 pm | all ages | drop-in

Outside the Book: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Explore Greek mythology with us as we dive into the world of Percy Jackson andhis demi-god friends.

Thursday, April 26 | CE Branch | 6:45 - 7:45 pm | ages 6+ | register here

DIY: Crafternoons

Stop by the library and enjoy DIY crafts on your day away from school.

Friday, April 27

AB Branch | 10 am - 6 pm | all ages | drop-in

CV Branch | 10 am - 6 pm | all ages | drop-in

MD Valleywood Branch | 10 am - 6 pm | all ages | drop-in

Kids, Coding and Computer Science

Get creative with computer science. Practice the basics of coding with fun apps and Ozobots or try webpage design using Code Dojo.

Tuesday, May 1 | Alton Branch | 6:45 - 7:45pm | ages 6 - 12 | register here

Thursday, May 24 | Ab Branch | 6:45  - 7:45 pm | ages 6 - 12 | register here

May the 4th Be With you: A Star Wars Program

Come celebrate the epic Star Wars Saga with us as we dive into activities and crafts that explore the Light side and Dark Side of the Force. How well do you know characters from the Star Wars Universe? 

Thursday, May 3 | CV Branch | 6:45  - 7:45 pm | ags 6 + | register here

Fun with Comics

Love comics and graphic novels? Jump into your favourite story and explore the world of comics! Use your Pokemon knowledge to design your own Pokemon in the Pokelab before embarking on a quest to find the rarest Pokemon. Create some yummy treats inspired by Nintendo's Super Mario!  While supplies last. 

Saturday, May 5 | AB Branch | 11 am - 1 pm | ages birth - 12 | drop-in

BAM! Book Art Make: Garden Art

Share a book and create your own masterpiece in this art-based story time.

Tuesday, May 8 | Southfields Pop-Up | 6:45 pm | all ages | drop-in

Artful Library: Bubble Hydrangeas

Create a bouquet of beautiful hydrangeas using bubbles and paint.

Thursday May 10 | CE Branch | 6:45 - 7:45 pm | ages 6 - 12 | register here

Art Attack!

Screen printing, crayon drip art, perler beads and more. Drop in and try your hand at different art projects.

Tuesday, May 22 | Southfields Pop-Up | 6:45  - 7:45 pm | ages 10+ | drop-in

Artful Library: Kindness Rocks Project

Spread some kindness in your community by designing painted rocks with inspirational messages and then setting them free for others to find.

Saturday, May 26 | Alton Branch | 10:30 - 11:30 am | ages 6 - 12 | register here

Tween programs - spring

Mother/Daughter Paint Night

A program for beginners that encourages mothers and daughter (age 12 - 100) to spend a special evening together. All materials will be provided for painting a garden scene. Enjoy light refreshments while you get creative and discover a new way to celebrate Mother's Day.

Thursday, May 10 | AB Branch | 7 pm | register here