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!

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)

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.

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!