Kids Programs

Discovery Branch
Tuesdays September 10 - June 24 (no program December 24 and December 31) 
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For ages 14 to 29
To register, please contact Aura Reynoso, ABC Site Coordinator-North at 289-301-9944.

All Babies Count (ABC) Prenatal Nutrition Program is a free weekly program for mothers who need extra support during their pregnancy. Expecting mothers learn about nutrition, pregnancy, and parenthood. Open to all prenatal mothers living in York Region until their babies reach 6 months of age. Facilitated by Rose of Sharon.

Rose of Sharon provides free supportive programs and educational services in York Region to pregnant and parenting youth (14-29 years) while they build greater stability in their children's lives. These programs empower young mothers to embrace their strengths, continue high school, build parenting skills, increase child development knowledge, receive personal counselling, and have access to food and practical supports needed to raise healthy children. Offered online and onsite in a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space, youth parents set goals and work toward building the future they envision for themselves and their little ones.

Rose of Sharon is a registered Canadian charity. 100% of the free programs and services that we offer are funded thanks to community donors and program funders.  

The Link--Friday, September 13
R.L. Graham Public School--Tuesday, September 17
Jersey Public School--Tuesday, October 1
Morning Glory Public School--Tuesday, October 8
The Link--Friday, October 11 
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Drop in as space allows

Join us at  EarlyON Child and Family Centre for stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities with your child as part of Family Stay & Play. EarlyON Family Stay & Play runs 9:00 a.m. to 11: 00 a.m. 

Pefferlaw Branch
Saturday, September 14
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
All ages welcome
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, August 27 at noon to reserve your family or adult timeslot for this program.
Register on Eventbrite starting at noon for the 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at noon for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at noon for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at noon for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session.

Meet some adoptable cats and pick up cat care tips. Presented in partnership with Georgina Feral Cat Committee.   

Keswick Branch
Tuesday, September 17
Tuesday, October 8 
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For all ages
Drop in 

Connect with other homeschooling families and enjoy fun activities. Learn about various homeschooling resources.   

Keswick Branch
Thursday, September 19 
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For ages 12 to 18
Drop in

Come out for a night of card, board, and video games at GPL! Light refreshments provided.   

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Saturday, September 21
11:00 a.m. to noon
For ages 6 to 12
Drop in

Drop by the branch for a fun seasonal activity. Decorate a wooden bookworm.   

Keswick Branch
Friday, September 27
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in

Join us for cultural teachings from Jake Charles (Na-nock-ashee) from First Nation Cultural Tours. Participate in sensory experiences such as traditional song and dance performances, storytelling, and medicinal ceremonies which are part of Ojibwe culture. Presented in partnership with the Chippewas of Georgina Island and co-sponsored by Friends of the Library.   

Pefferlaw Branch
Saturday, October 5
10:30 a.m. to noon
For ages 10+

Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, September 24 at noon to reserve your spot.

Pefferlaw Branch
Saturday, October 5
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12
Drop in

Drop by the branch for a fun seasonal activity. Create Fall leaf bookmarks.  

Keswick Branch
Wednesday, October 16
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 9 to 17
Drop in

Everyone is welcome to drop in and jam along with other uke lovers at our first ever community youth jam night! For more information email us. 

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Tuesdays, September 10 until October 15 
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Drop in as space allows

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child.    

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Tuesdays, September 10 until October 15
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
For ages 3 to 6
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. the morning the session is taking place to reserve your spot.  

Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, September 17 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, September 24 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, October 1 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, October 8 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, October 15 session.   

Children will enjoy an independent program of stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and play based activities while learning some of the classroom manners they will need in kindergarten. Caregivers do not attend the program, but must remain outside the program room.

LEGO Club: Discovery Branch--Tuesdays, September 10 until October 15

Discovery Branch
Tuesdays, September 10 until October 15
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
For ages 6 to 12

Drop in after school each week and connect with other LEGOmaniacs for fun-filled challenges.   

Keswick Branch
Tuesdays, September 10 until October 15
6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
For ages 6 to 10

Practice your reading skills with teen volunteers through literacy-based activities. If you are interested in participating, please email us to register for the whole session. Priority is given to first time participants.     

Keswick Branch
Wednesdays, September 11 until October 16
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. the morning the session is taking place.  

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child. 

Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, September 18 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, September 25 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, October 2 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, October 9 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, October 16 session.   

Keswick Branch
Wednesdays, September 11 until October 16
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For ages 9 to 13

Learn ukulele basics with us!  Use your own uke or borrow one from us free with your GPL card. Register to reserve your spot for the 6 week session.     

Keswick Branch
Wednesdays, September 11 until October 16
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 9 to 13

Learn more chords, strumming techniques, and songs to jam along with music-loving friends. Previous ukulele experience required. Use your own uke, or borrow one from us free with your GPL card. Please email us to reserve your spot.     

Keswick Branch
Thursdays, September 12 until October 17
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 18 months
Drop in

An interactive program for caregivers and babies featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and books. Stay and play offered to babies and caregivers after the program.    

Keswick Branch
Thursdays, September 12 until October 17
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
For ages 3 to 6
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. the morning the session is taking place to reserve your spot.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child. 

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Thursdays, September 12 until October 17
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12 

Drop in after school each week and connect with other LEGOmaniacs for fun-filled challenges.   

Keswick Branch
Saturdays, September 14 until October 5
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Drop in as space allows

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child. 

R.L. Graham Public School—Tuesday, October 29
Jersey Public School—Tuesday, November 12
Morning Glory Public School—Tuesday, November 26
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Drop in

Join us at EarlyON Child and Family Centre for stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities with your child as part of Family Stay & Play. EarlyON Family Stay & Play runs 9:00 a.m. to 11: 00 a.m. 

Keswick Branch
Tuesday, October 29
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 5 to 10
Drop in as space allows

Join us for a spooktacular storytime with local children's performer, Scott Gardner! Feel free to wear your Halloween costume. Program is generously sponsored by Friends of the Library.  

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Two sessions: November 2 - 11:00 a.m. to noon
Activity is Winter Bingo

Pefferlaw Branch
Two sessions: November 16 - 11:00 a.m. to noon
Activity is Decorate a wooden ornament

Both sessions are for ages 6 to 12

Drop by the branch for a fun seasonal activity.  Drop in as space allows.  

Keswick Branch—November 5
Discovery Branch Maker Space—December 3
For all ages
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Drop in

Connect with other homeschooling families and enjoy fun activities. Learn about various homeschooling resources. 

Dinovember PA Day
Keswick Branch
Friday, November 15
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For ages 6-12
Drop in 

Join us for a variety of dinosaur themed activities. Come and go drop in program. 

Jurassic Jars
All Branches
Friday, November 15
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  
All ages welcome 

Guess the correct number of dinosaurs inside our Jurassic jars at each GPL branch. Closest guess will win the contents in the jar. 

Keswick Branch
Thursday, November 21
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For ages 12 to 18
Drop in

Come for a night of card, board, and video games at GPL! Light refreshments provided. 

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Tuesdays, October 29 to December 3
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Drop in as space allows

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child.   

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Tuesdays, October 29 to December 3
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
For ages 3 to 6
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. the morning the session is taking place.

Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, October 29 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, November 5 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, November 12 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, November 19 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, November 26 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, December 3 session.

Children will enjoy an independent program of stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and play based activities while learning some of the classroom manners they will need in kindergarten. Caregivers do not attend the program, but must remain outside the program room.  

Discovery Branch
Tuesdays, October 29 to November 26
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12

Drop in after school each week and connect with other LEGOmaniacs for fun-filled challenges. 

Keswick Branch
Tuesdays, November 5 to November 26
6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For ages 6 to 10

Practice your reading skills with teen volunteers through literacy-based activities. If you are interested in participating, please email us to register for the whole session. Priority is given to first time participants. 

Keswick Branch
Wednesdays, October 30 to December 4
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. the morning the session is taking place.

Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, October 30 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, November 6 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, November 13 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, November 20 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, November 27 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, December 4 session.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child.  

Keswick Branch
Wednesdays, October 30 to December 4
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For ages 9 to 13

Learn ukulele basics with us! Use your own uke or borrow one from us free with your GPL card. Register to reserve your spot for the six week session.  

Keswick Branch
Wednesdays, October 30 to December 4
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 9 to 13

Learn more chords, strumming techniques, and songs to jam along with music-loving friends. Previous ukulele experience required. Use your own uke, or borrow one from us free with your GPL card. Please email us to reserve your spot. 

Keswick Branch
Thursdays, October 31 to December 5
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0-18 months
Drop in

An interactive program for caregivers and babies featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and books. Stay and play offered to babies and caregivers after the program. 

Keswick Branch
Thursdays, October 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
For ages 3 to 6

Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, October 31 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, November 7 session.
Register on Evenbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, November 14 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, November 21 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, November 28 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Wednesday, December 5 session.

Children will enjoy an independent program of stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and play based activities while learning some of the classroom manners they will need in kindergarten. Caregivers do not attend the program, but must remain outside the program room.  

LEGO Club
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Thursdays, October 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12

Drop in after school each week and connect with other LEGOmaniacs for fun-filled challenges. 

Keswick Branch
Saturdays, October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Drop in as space allows

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child.