Kids Programs

Discovery Branch
Tuesdays, until June 24 (no program December 24, December 31, January 7) 
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For ages 14 to 29  

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. To register, please contact Aura Reynoso, ABC Site Coordinator-North at 289-301-9944.

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Tuesdays, until 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, until 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, 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.  

Keswick Branch
Wednesdays, until 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, December 4 session.

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

Keswick Branch
Wednesdays, until 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, until 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. 

LEGO Club
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Thursday, November 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
Thursdays, until 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, November 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, 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.  

Keswick Branch
Saturday, November 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. 

Discovery Branch
Tuesday, 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. 

Keswick Branch
Saturday, December 7
10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
For ages 2 to 6
Drop in

Join us for a very special Nutcracker storytime! We will sing songs, read a nutcracker story, then enjoy some light refreshments and themed activities. Fancy dress is encouraged.

Keswick Branch
Tuesday, December 10
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in

Join Connors Music and GPL Staff for an evening of festive music, carols, and activities.

Keswick Branch
Saturday, December 14
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For ages 3+
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, November 26 at noon to reserve your spot.

Pick from a selection of re-gifted items to wrap, tag, and take home as a gift for family or friends. Participants are accompanied by teen volunteers through the process.

All branches
Tuesday, January 7 to Friday, January 31
Open hours
For ages 13 to 18
Drop in

Teens, get caught studying in the library during exam season and receive a tasty treat. Available while supplies last.  

Discovery Branch
Saturday, January 11
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ages 6-12
Drop in

Bring a photo to create a 3 inch wearable button of your pet in our Maker Space.

Keswick Branch
Saturdays, January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 15, 22
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, February 4
Jersey Public School: Tuesday, February 11
The Link: Friday, February 14
Morning Glory Public School: Tuesday, February 25 (CAPC)
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Drop in as space allows

Join us at different locations for stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities with your child.  

Keswick Branch
Tuesday, January 14 and Tuesday, February 11
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
Wednesday, January 22
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 9 to 13
Drop in while supplies last

Make a friendship bracelet for you or your bestie using GPL's collection of colourful beads! 

Keswick Branch
Saturday, January 25
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For ages 2 to 6
Drop in

Celebrate Family Literacy Day with an interactive music performance from children's musician, Russ Clayton. Receive a free book, and pick up some early literacy tips. Program is generously sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Russ is a singing Kindergarten teacher who has been performing music for children for over 27 years. He has produced six children's albums, which are all available on Spotify, iTunes, and most streaming platforms. Russ has two additional bands that kept him busy, an Elvis tribute band named "Wreckroom Elvis" and "The Flailing Shilaleighs" which is an East Coast/ Irish Celtic band. When not teaching or performing music, his other hobby is community theatre. He has worked with several theatre groups, including The Kempenfelt Community Players (Barrie), The South Simcoe Theatre (Cookstown), and The Queensville Players (Keswick).  

Keswick Branch
Wednesday, January 29
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in

Celebrate National Puzzle Day by picking up a new-to-you puzzle during our Jigsaw Swap! Drop off any gently used, complete puzzles (no missing pieces) at any GPL Branch starting Sunday, January 19 until Tuesday, January 28 and receive a ticket to get early access at 6:30 p.m. on the day of the swap. No puzzles to swap? Drop in starting at 7:00 p.m. to look through the remaining jigsaws. You may end up finding a puzzle that catches your eye!  

Keswick Branch
Thursday, February 6
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.  

Keswick Branch
Saturday, February 8
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Drop in

Join us for a Black History Month Storytime and free book giveaway. Presented by Black Saturday School. Program is generously sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Kendra Shae-Marie Mullings is a mother, long-time Georgina resident, entrepreneur, educator, and community leader. She is the founder of Black Saturday School. Black Saturday School, through its various series, invites all curious minds to share in the richness of Black history. 

Keswick Branch
Saturday, February 8
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 9 to 13
Register on Eventbrite starting Tuesday, January 28 at noon to reserve your spot.

Come join the drum circle! Learn the rich history and the basics of playing the Djembe Drum! Presented by Black Saturday School. Program is generously sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Kendra Shae-Marie Mullings is a mother, long-time Georgina resident, entrepreneur, educator, and community leader. She is the founder of Black Saturday School. Black Saturday School, through its various series, invites all curious minds to share in the richness of Black history. 

Pefferlaw Branch
Wednesday, February 19
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 9 to 13
Drop in while supplies last

Join us to make Perler bead creations using our new design templates and lots and lots of Perler beads! 

Pefferlaw Branch
Saturday, February 22
11:00 a.m. to noon
For ages 6 to 12
Drop in

Enjoy hot chocolate, and get creative with marshmallows.  

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Wednesday, February 26
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 9 to 13
Drop in while supplies last

Whatever you can imagine, you can draw with the 3Doodler pen. Participants will create fun objects to take home.  

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Tuesdays, January 7 to February 25
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, January 7 to February 25
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, January 7 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, January 14 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, January 21 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, January 28 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, February 4 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, February 11 session. 
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, February 18 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Tuesday, February 25 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, January 7 to February 25 
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12
Drop in

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

Keswick Branch
Tuesdays, January 7 to February 25 
6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For ages 6 to 10
Registration required

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, January 8 to February 26
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.   

Keswick Branch
Thursdays, January 9 to February 27
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, January 9 to February 27
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 Thursday, January 9 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Thursday, January 16 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Thursday, January 23 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Thursday, January 30 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Thursday, February 6 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Thursday, February 13 session. 
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Thursday, February 20 session.
Register on Eventbrite starting at 7:00 a.m. for Thursday, February 27 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.

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Thursdays, January 9 to February 27  
3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12

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