Programs
August Scavenger Hunt
Visit the Children's Dept. all month long to participate in our scavenger hunt!
Events
The Children's Department offers a variety of special events throughout the year. Please check the Online Events Calendar to see what is coming up this month!
TDSRC Check in days
🌊📚 TD Summer Reading Check-in Day!📚🌊
Bilingual Program (English & French)
🐠✨Dive in every Thursday! 🐠✨
Visit the Children's Story Room between 1:00–4:00 pm to check in on your TD Summer Reading progress, pick up your weekly incentives, and enjoy a fun craft activity inspired by this year's TD Summer Reading theme, "Dive In!" 🌊🎨
🌊Stop by and make a splash in your summer reading adventure! 📖🌊
🗓 Event Details
- 📅 Dates: Thursdays in July, 9,16,23,30. August, 6,13,20,27
- ⏰ Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- 📍 Location: Children's Story Room
👨👩👧 Who Can Attend
- 🧒 Ages: 1-12
- 👨👩👧 Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
🎉 Additional Info
- 💵 Cost: Free
- ✨ No crafting experience needed
📝 How to Register
- 📍 Register in person at the library for TDSRC (all of June, July and August)
August
Read Sing Play
Read, Sing, Play
Join us for a preschool program filled with music, stories, and crafts.
For ages 1-5 years with their parent/caregiver on Thursdays from 10:30 - 11AM in the Children's Storyroom.
This is a free, drop-in style program.
DIY Mason Jar Aquariums
Dive into creativity at our fun and interactive bilingual workshop! 🌊 Participants will design their very own mini “aquarium” inside a mason jar!
During this hands-on program, you’ll choose from colourful fake aquatic plants, decorative elements, and playful fish to build a one-of-a-kind ocean scene to take home. This activity is perfect for kids and families and encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and artistic expression.
No experience needed—we provide everything, and you bring the creativity!
🌟 Come make a splash and create your own mini underwater world—no swimming required! 🌟
🎨 All supplies provided!
🗓 Event Details
- 📅 Date: August 7th
- ⏰ Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm
- 📍 Location: Library Auditorium
- 👦👧 Ages: 5-10 (An adult MUST accompany children 12 and under.)
🎉 Additional Info
- 💵 Cost: $5.00 per person
- ✨ No crafting experience needed
- 🎟️ Ticket names must match on the day of the event. Need to cancel or change a name? Call us in advance!
- ⚠️ Supplies are limited — registration required
📝 How to Register
- 📍 Register in person at the library
- 💵 Cost: $5.00 per person
Bilingual Program (English & French)
Finger Knitting Octopus
Join us for a fun and creative bilingual program (English & French) where imagination and yarn come together! ✨ In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of finger knitting while creating their very own chunky knit octopus—soft, colourful, and full of personality.
No knitting experience? No problem! Our instructors will guide you step by step, making this activity perfect for beginners. Choose from bright, cozy yarns and express your creativity as you craft a cuddly octopus that’s great for decorating your space or gifting to someone special.
🌟 Don’t miss this chance to unleash your creativity, learn a new skill, and take home an adorable handmade octopus! 🌟
🎨 All supplies provided!
🗓 Event Details
- 📅 Date: August 11th
- ⏰ Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
- 📍 Location: Library Auditorium
- 👦👧 Ages: 8-12 (An adult MUST accompany children 12 and under.)
🎉 Additional Info
- 💵 Cost: Free
- ✨ No crafting experience needed
- 🎟️ Names must match on the day of the event. Need to cancel or change a name? Call us in advance!
- ⚠️ Supplies are limited — registration required
📝 How to Register
- 📍Register in person or online
Bilingual Program (English & French)
Under the Sea Mini Putt
Dive Into an Underwater Adventure!
Immerse yourself beneath the waves and embark on an enchanting adventure filled with underwater wonders 🐙✨ Navigate thrilling holes surrounded by giant, swaying tentacles, uncover an eerie yet fascinating pirate skeleton and delight in playful bubbles drifting all around you 🫧.
🌿Encounter vibrant seaweed, graceful sharks, and a dazzling array of sea creatures at every turn. Under the Sea Mini Putt delivers a unique and captivating experience that transports you to a magical underwater world 🌊💙. Each hole brings a new challenge and an opportunity to explore the depths of your imagination.
🌟Join us for an unforgettable journey beneath the ocean's surface! 🌟
🗓 Event Details
📅 Dates & Times:
Saturday, August 22nd: 10:30, 11:10, 11:50, 1:00, 1:40, 2:20, 3:00
Monday, August 24th: 1:00, 1:40, 2:20, 4:00, 4:40, 5:20, 6:00
Tuesday, August 25th: 1:00, 1:40, 2:20, 4:00, 4:40, 5:20, 6:00
Wednesday, August 26th: 1:00, 1:40, 2:20, 4:00, 4:40, 5:20, 6:00
🎉Additional Info
📍Location: Library Auditorium
🎯Ages: 5+ (including teens & adults)
📝How to Register
🎟️ Registration: Register IN PERSON ONLY in the Children's Department. We do not hold tickets — first-come, first-served!
💵 Cost: $5.00 per person
⚠️ Important Notes:
- 🕒 Spots are limited — book early or you'll be left dry on the sand beaches.
- Tickets are non-refundable, and missed time slots cannot be rescheduled.
- 🎟️ Ticket names must match on the day of the event. Need to cancel or change a name? Call us in advance!
- 👨👩👧 Children 12 and under must have an adult with them at all times.