Join us for songs, stories, games, instrument play and more for you and your little one.
Dates: Begins Thursday, September 11 for eight weeks
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Ennismore
Children's Programs
The Selwyn Public Library offers programs for children of all ages.
Below is a list of all the programs for children that are currently offered by the Selwyn Public Library.
Babytime (ages birth to 14 months)
We’re offering eight weeks of fun with songs, stories, instruments and teddy play for your little wild child. Program is followed by a 30-minute play and social time.
Dates: Begins Tuesday, September 9 for eight weeks.
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Lakefield
Kathleen and Corny the Squirrel can’t wait to take you on a journey through 8 weeks of stories, songs, drama, instrument play, and more! Each program is based on developing the 6 early literacy skills. Each week this program wraps up a fun craft that extends the story and builds fine motor skills.
Dates: Begins Wednesday, September 10 for eight weeks
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Location: Bridgenorth
Register for Storytime
“Hallo-wee” Event for Young Children (ages birth to 5)
Celebrate Halloween with your little pumpkin by joining us for a party! Games, simple crafts, and play stations, followed by a story and song circle.
Date: Friday, October 31
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Bridgenorth
Register for Hallowee
Saturday Storytime (ages 4 to 7)
Engaging stories, songs, games, instruments and crafts for your school age child. One Saturday per month. Pick the dates you can attend:
Saturdays: October 25, November 15, December 13
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lakefield
NEW - Family Storytime (ages birth to 5)
Join us monthly for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.
Dates: Mondays – October 6, November 3, December 8
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Ennismore
Homeschool Connect (ages 6 and up)
Lakefield, one Tuesday per month. We will shape the programs for the year at our first meeting.
Dates: Tuesdays – October 7, November 4, December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 7
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lakefield
Register for Homeschool Connect
October PA Day Programs in Lakefield (ages 4 to 12)
Halloween Science
Put on your lab coat and get ready for spooky experiments that make science fun! Adults attend with ages 8 and under.
Date: Friday, October 24
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lakefield
Register for Halloween Science
Lego Block Party
Got big ideas? We've got tons of Lego! Come create something amazing. Adults attend with ages 8 and under.
Date: Friday, October 24
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Lakefield
Register for Lego Block Party
After School STEAM Event (grades 3 to 6)
Into science, tech, engineering, art and math? We’ve got a program for you! We will build, experiment and create using a variety of our special STEAM supplies.
Date: Thursday, November 6
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Ennismore Library
Holly Tea and Christmas Craft Sale (All Ages)
Join the Selwyn Public Library and Community Care Chemung for this lovely Holly Tea and Christmas Craft Sale featuring local vendors.
Our Homeschool group will also be selling their creations at this special library and Community Care fundraiser.
Date: Friday, November 7
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ennismore Community Centre, 553 Ennis Road
Cost: $3 admission
To view the full list of Makerspace programs, please visit the Makerspace Programs page.
Pick up a mystery bag of books put together by a staff member based on your child's interest and reading level.
Request a mystery book bag for ages 8 to 12
Request a mystery book bag for ages 0 to 7
Monthly Colouring Contest (all ages)
Pick up your colouring sheet in-branch, or register to have a sheet emailed to you. Colour your sheet for a chance to win a small prize in our draw. Email Kathleen for a colouring sheet
Register to receive a bag of library material on various learning topics at your children’s levels. Includes “learn to read bags, theme investigations and the opportunity to choose your own topic.
Contact Us
Selwyn Public Library
Bridgenorth Library (705) 292-5065
Ennismore Library (705) 292-8022
Lakefield Library (705) 652-8623
Makerspace (705) 651-8601