Engaging stories, songs, games, instruments and crafts for your school age child. One Saturday per month. Pick the dates you can attend:
Saturdays: November 15, December 13
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lakefield
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.
Saturday Storytime (ages 4 to 7)
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
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.
December 2025 Holiday Children's Programs
Holiday Movie Nights to Go (all ages)
Register to receive a kit with holiday DVDs, hot chocolate & popcorn for your family. Choose G or PG-rated movies. Kits are limited. Pick up on Friday, December 5 at your local branch. 2-week loan.
Gingerbread Storytime (ages birth to 5)
Join Kathleen for holiday bounces, rhymes, games and song for your young family.
Date: Wednesday, December 3
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Location: Bridgenorth Library
Last Minute Holiday Gift Maker Programs (ages 3 to 12)
We’re offering a special programming day for children to make holiday crafts to give as gifts. Children attend with an adult.
Date: Monday, December 22
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Bridgenorth Library
Minifigure BINGO (ages 4 to 12)
Come play our Lego Minifigure BINGO and win big for the holidays! Children attend with an adult.
Date: Tuesday, December 23
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lakefield Library
Lego Block Parties (ages 4 to 12)
Come build with our huge Lego collection. Children 8 and under attend with an adult.
Date: Tuesday, December 23
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lakefield Library
Register for December 23
Date: Tuesday, December 30
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Ennismore Library
Register for December 30
Contact Us
Selwyn Public Library
Bridgenorth Library (705) 292-5065
Ennismore Library (705) 292-8022
Lakefield Library (705) 652-8623
Makerspace (705) 651-8601