Programs
July 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!
July
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.
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)
DYI Treasure Chests
✨⚓ DIY Treasure Chests ✨⚓
Have you ever wanted a mini treasure chest of your own? Dive under the sea as you decorate your very own treasure chest using paint, jewels, and ocean-inspired decorations like shells, gems, and glittery “treasure.”🎨💎🐚
🗓 Event Details
- 📅 Date: July 8
- ⏰ Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
- 📍 Location: Library Auditorium
👨👩👧 Who Can Attend
- 🧒 Ages: 5–8
- 👨👩👧 Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
🎉 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 Online or in person
Ocean Floor Map!
🌊💙Ocean Floor Map Provided by "Ocean Week Canada" 🌊💙 (10:30 - 11:30 am & 1:00 - 3:00 pm)
"Introducing the Giant Floor Map. Unfold the giant floor map and journey through ocean basins, freshwater ecosystems, and watersheds across Canada. From the Atlantic Gulley to marine protected areas in the Arctic, discover the beauty and wonder of the ocean and inland waters in Canada."
Join us in the auditorium from July 13, 14, 16,17 &18, any time between 10:30 am - 11:30 am or 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. We will have tablets to borrow during your stay, or you can use a device of your own. Please be aware that you may have to wait for your turn if the room is full. Each guest will have about 15-20 minutes.
No shoes or bare feet allowed on the maps; socked feet only, please.
Explore the map in multiple ways!
1. Immersive Technologies
You can use our immersive Ocean Week Canada map with Augmented Reality when space is limited or if you want to explore the map at home. The app is designed for smart devices such as mobile phones, iPads, and Chromebooks and is free to download. Compatible with Apple and Android devices!
2. Interactive Digital Map
Want to explore the map and learn more about Canada's Marine Protected Areas? Dive into the interactive digital map on your own computer to spark curiosity and encourage inquiry.
📅 July: 13, 14, 16, 17 &18
⏰ 10:30 am - 11:30 am & 1:00pm - 3:00 pm
📍 Library Auditorium
📝 Registering is not required, drop in!
👧🧒: All ages
💵 Cost: Free
👨👩👧 An adult must accompany children 12 and under at all times.
Face Painting with Tickled Teals!
🎨✨ Face Painting Fun at the Library! ✨🎨
The Library is happy to partner with Tickled Teals Entertainment for a fun face painting event on July 20th outside the Children’s Department! 🎨🎉
🕚 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Outside the Children’s Department
✅ No registration required
✅ No payment needed
🎈 Drop in anytime during the event!
We can’t wait to see you there! 😊📚🎨
The Magic of Christophe - Magic Show
We invite you to join us at the Library on July 20 at 1:00 pm for an enchanting afternoon with the talented magician Christophe. This exciting event will feature a delightful blend of comedy and stunning visual magic, captivating audiences of all ages. Attendees will also have the chance to participate in the show, making it an interactive and engaging experience.
With over 25 years of experience, Christophe has mesmerized audiences across Canada with his unique blend of humour and magic. His performances are known for their creativity and energy, ensuring a memorable time for everyone. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to witness the magic firsthand!
🗓 Event Details
- 📅 Date: July 20
- ⏰ Time: 1:00pm (45-minute show)
- 📍 Location: Library Auditorium
👨👩👧 Who Can Attend
- 🧒 Ages: 5+
- 👨👩👧 Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
📝 How to Register
- 📍 Register in person at the library
- 💵 Cost: $5.00 per person (Everyone attending must have a ticket)
- 🎟️ Ticket names must match on the day of the event. Need to cancel or change a name? Call us in advance!
Ocean Sensory Bottles
Bilingual Program (English & French)
🌊🐙Dive under the sea and get creative at the library! Join us on July 24 from 1:00–3:00 pm in the Auditorium to make your very own ocean-themed sensory bottle🐙🌊
✨⚓ Have you ever wanted an ocean-inspired sensory bottle of your own? Swim into a hands-on crafting adventure as you fill your bottle with glitter, glue, jewels, shells, and ocean-themed decorations perfect for sparkling, shaking, and exploring! 💎🐚
A fun, calming, and creative activity for young ocean explorers! 🌈🌊
🗓 Event Details
- 📅 Date: July 24
- ⏰ Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- 📍 Location: Library Auditorium
👨👩👧 Who Can Attend
- 🧒 Ages: 6–12
- 👨👩👧 Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
🎉 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 Online or in person
Métis Nation of Ontario - Summer Youth Workshop
Métis Nation of Ontario - Summer Youth Workshop
This program is being hosted by Summer Youth Program Facilitators from the Métis Nation of Ontario in partnership with the North Bay Public Library.
The youth workshop will begin with dot art, which participants will use to recreate traditional Métis floral beadwork patterns. We choose dot art for younger groups because it is safe, accessible, and easy to learn while still allowing participants to engage with traditional Métis artistic designs.
We will then move into Métis games, featuring several traditional games that Métis people historically played. These include Cat and Mouse, String Games, and Poison Circle. Many of these games have roots in the fur trade era, and we incorporate teachings about their historical significance while playing.
🗓 Event Details
- 📅 Date: July 27th
- ⏰ Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
- 📍 Location: Library Auditorium
- 👦👧 Ages: 4-12 (Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times)
🎉 Additional Info
- 💵 Cost: This is a free event,
- ✨ All the supplies, tools, guidance and examples will be provided.
- 🎁 Quantities are limited, so be sure to register in advance to reserve your spot.
- 🎟️ Names must match on the day of the event. Need to cancel or change a name? Call us in advance!
- ⚠️ Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
📝 How to Register
- 📍 Sign up online, in person at the Library, or by calling 705-474-4830.
- ❗ Can't make it after registering? Please cancel your spot online or by phone so someone else can attend.