Kids Programs

Pefferlaw Branch
Wednesday, July 9
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Drop in

Summertime is the best time for water activities! Join us outside for sensory water play, water balloons, and fun with bubbles! Be prepared to get wet.  

Keswick Branch: Wednesday, July 16
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch: Wednesday, August 6
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Drop in

Join us in your pajamas with your favourite stuffy for a sleepy storytime.  

ClearWater Farm (1614 Metro Rd N)
Saturday, July 26, August 16, October 25
10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
For ages 0-6
Drop in

Bring a blanket and join us in the great outdoors for stories, songs, and other fresh air activities at ClearWater Farm! Find us on the porch of the little red shed. 

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Friday, July 25
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 0 to 13
Drop in while supplies last

Come and make something to enter into the Sutton Fair. 

Discovery Branch
Wednesday, July 30
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For ages 12 to 18
Drop in while supplies last

Join us in creating art!  We will provide materials and display your art at Discovery Branch. Volunteer hours are available for grade eligible teens. Please contact us for more information. 

Keswick Branch
Friday, August 8
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 13
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, July 29 at noon to reserve your spot.  

Come test your skills against others and see who comes out on top in our Super Smash Bros tournament. 

Pefferlaw Branch
Wednesday, August 13
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 4 and up
Drop in while supplies last

Paint your own wooden puzzle that was made on our Maker Space Glowforge.  

Keswick Branch
Friday, August 15
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in as space allows

Celebrate all of your Summer Reading and Learning Club accomplishments with a live animal demonstration from Hands on Exotics. Learn about a variety of reptiles. Return your SRLC game card at this event to receive a free book while supplies last. 

Prizes are generously sponsored by GBK Financial Inc. “Your Family Mortgage Company” Lic. #11921.

Keswick Branch
Tuesday, August 19
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All ages welcome

Connect with other homeschooling families, and enjoy fun activities in our Maker Space. Learn about various homeschooling resources. 

Keswick Branch
Tuesday, August 19
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 10 and up
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, June 24 at noon to reserve your spot.

Ready for some family fun? Sign up your family/team (4-6 players per team) for Family Feud and get ready to guess some answers! Prizes will be awarded at the end of each round and a special grand prize will be awarded to the overall winning team. 

Keswick Branch
Friday, August 22
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For ages 9 to 13
Drop in

Help us turn old books into art using black markers and creativity.  

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Saturday, August 23
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5

Enjoy a special Back to School-themed storytime. Afterwards, check out our Back to School Swap and customize your water bottle with stickers made in our Maker Space starting at 11:00 a.m.     

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Saturday, August 23
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
All ages welcome

"Bring your clean, gently used kids backpacks, school supplies, coats and boots in good condition to swap, or drop in to shop for free. Bring your own water bottle to customize with free stickers made in our Maker Space.  Enjoy a Back to School-themed storytime beforehand at 10:30 am.  Donations will be accepted ahead of swap day during open hours at all GPL branches starting Tuesday, August 12 until Friday, August 23. For more information, email us.   

Pefferlaw Branch
Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For ages 0-6
Drop in

Join CAPC Educators Jacky and Annette for a fun morning of music and movement activities.  This program will feature activities that explore movement, as well as music through circle time, songs, and rhythm. For questions about this program, please contact CAPC by email at capcyorkregion@yorkchild.ca or by phone at 905-806-1895.

About CAPC: CAPC is a Public Health Agency of Canada initiative that focuses on forming partnerships in the community to create opportunities for families, so that by the age of six, all children will have opportunities to develop to their optimum level physically, socially, and emotionally.  CAPC provides families with children a range of programs which can offer support in their parenting or caregiving roles. Children engage in a variety of age-appropriate activities and materials that spark curiosity and exploration.

De La Salle Beach
Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Drop in
In case of inclement weather, call Sutton Branch (905-722-5702 ext.2) starting at 10:00 a.m. on the morning of the program to confirm location of the program. Back up location is Sutton Branch.

Bring a blanket and join us in the great outdoors for stories, songs, and other fresh air activities!  

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
For ages 3 to 6
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of the program to reserve your spot.

Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8 for the same day session.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15 for the same day session.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22 for the same day session.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29 for the same day session.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5 for the same day session.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12 for the same day 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.  

Keswick Branch
Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12
3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12
Drop in while supplies last to ensure your spot.

Come and make a different camp themed craft each week. Caregiver assistance with the craft may be required. 

Book Buddies: Keswick Branch--Tuesdays, beginning July 8

Keswick Branch
Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12
Drop in

Chat with our students about the books you read this week, enter our weekly prize draws, and enjoy fun activities.  

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Wednesday, July 2
Discovery Branch--Wednesday, July 9
Pefferlaw Branch--Wednesday, July 16
Keswick Branch--Wednesday, July 23
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Wednesday, July 30
Pefferlaw Branch--Wednesday, August 6 
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For ages 3 to 12

Drop into a different library branch each week and connect with other LEGOmaniacs for fun-filled 'come and go' building and sharing. 

Whipper Watson Park
Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Drop in

In case of inclement weather, call Keswick Branch (905-476-5762 ext.2) starting at 10:00 a.m. on the morning of the program to confirm location of the program. Backup location is Keswick Branch.

Bring a blanket and join us in the great outdoors for stories, songs, and other fresh air activities! 

Keswick Branch
Thursdays, July 3, 10,17, 24, 31 August 7, 14
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For newborn to 18 months
Drop in

An interactive program for caregivers and babies featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and books. This program caters to children who are more stationary.  Stay and play offered to babies and caregivers after the program. 

Chalk Creations: Discovery Branch--Thursdays, beginning July 3 

Discovery Branch
Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 4 and up
Drop in

Come make beautiful chalk art with us outside Discovery Branch. Rain location will be in the library program room.

Keswick Branch
Thursdays, July 3, 10,17, 24, 31 August 7, 14
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
For ages 3 to 6
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of the program to reserve your spot.

Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3 for the same day session.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10 for the same day session.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17 for the same day session.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24 for the same day session.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31 for the same day session.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7 for the same day session.
Register on Eventbrite at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 14 for the same day 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
Thursdays, July 3, 10,17, 24, 31 August 7, 14
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Drop in as space allows

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

Keswick Branch
Fridays, July 4, 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For ages 3 and up

We have a winner! Drop in each week for a different bingo theme. Take turns being the bingo caller, win cool prizes, and leave with a tasty freezie!