Children

Keswick Branch
Friday, August 21
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop-in program

Celebrate Winnie-The-Pooh's 100th Anniversary with us! A Hundred Acre Woods-themed scavenger hunt will be running all day, with Pooh Bear activities from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Keswick Branch
Friday, August 28
11:00 a.m. to noon
For ages 9 to12
Register online to reserve your spot. 

Learn how to use your creativity to start your own business just like 11-year-old Olamide, Pocketlings founder. Participants will design their own “mini Pocketlings doll” to foster imagination, representation, and problem-solving.

Osayi Lasisi is the co-founder of Pocketlings and a growth marketer with 13+ years of experience. But the real story starts with her daughter. Olamide, now 11, couldn't find a doll that looked like her. So, she and her mom built one — and Pocketlings dolls & books were born. Today, Olamide is the brand's co-founder and creative lead.

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Tuesdays, September 1 to November 24 (Please note, there is no program October 22.)
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in

Join other Pokemon fans to play the card game, battle, and train.

Keswick Branch: Specific Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 22, November 3, 17
Discovery Branch: Tuesday, October 6
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in as space allows

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

Themed programs on the following days:

·       September 1: Forest Canada

·       October 6: In the Maker Space

·       November 3: York Region Health

Keswick Branch
Thursday, September 3, October 1, November 5
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages10 to13

Join our book club to read and explore with friends. Participants will be given the book one month in advance to read. Register to participate by emailing us.

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Tuesdays, September 8 until November 24 (Please note, there is no program October 20.)
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 8 until November 24 (Please note, there is no program October 20).
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
For ages 3 to 5
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning the session is taking place to reserve your spot.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, September 8 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, September 15 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, September 22 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, September 29 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, October 6 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, October 13 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, October 27 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, November 3 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, November 10 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, November 17 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, November 24 for 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
Tuesdays, September 8 until November 24 (Please note, there is no program October 20.)
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For ages 8+

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

Keswick Branch
Wednesdays, September 9 until November 25 (Please note, there is no program October 21.)
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, September 10 until November 26 (Please note, there is no program October 22.)
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to18 months

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 10 until November 26 (Please note, there is no program October 22.)
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
For ages 3 to 5
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning the session is taking place to reserve your spot.

Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, September 10 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, September 17 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, September 24 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, October 1 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, October 8 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, October 15 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, October 29 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, November 5 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, November 12 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, November 19 for same day session.
Register at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, November 26 for 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. 

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Thursdays, September 10 until November 27 (Please note, there is no program October 22.)
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, September 10 until November 27 (Please note, there is no program October 22.)
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 7 to 18
Come and go drop-in program

Learn the basics of Pokemon Trading Card Game battling. Use one of our decks or bring your own.

Pefferlaw Branch
Fridays, September 11 until November 28 (Please note, there is no program on October 23.)
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
Tuesdays, September 15 until November 24 (Please note, there is no program on October 20.)
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. Priority is given to first time participants.

R.L. Graham Public School: Tuesday, September 15, October 6
Jersey Public School: Tuesday, October 13, November 10
The Link: Friday, November 6
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5

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

Tuesdays, September 29, October 27, November 24, December 15
Pefferlaw Branch
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For ages 0 to 5

Enjoy themed programming from CAPC followed by a storytime from library staff each month.

Special Themes:

Celebrating Autumn (Tuesday, September 29)

Join CAPC for a special party celebrating autumn at Pefferlaw Branch. Families with children ages 0 to 6 are invited to explore the sights, colours, and fun of the fall season through hands-on activities celebrating apples, colourful leaves, and the autumn harvest.  We will also enjoy a special fall-themed storytime with staff from Georgina Public Library. Come celebrate the magic of autumn with us!

Halloween Party (Tuesday, October 27)

Get ready for a spook-tacular time! Join CAPC Educators, Jacky and Annette, at the Pefferlaw Branch for a Halloween party designed just for littles ones ages 0 to 6. Come dressed in your favourite costume, and join us for a fun-filled celebration featuring music, dancing, and festive fun.  We will also enjoy a special Halloween storytime presented by our friends at Georgina Public Library!

Dance Party (Tuesday, November 24)

Put on your dancing shoes, and join CAPC for a fun-filled Dance Party at Pefferlaw Branch. Children ages 0 to 6 and their caregivers are invited to move, groove, and wiggle along to upbeat music and action songs.  We'll also enjoy a special storytime with staff from Georgina Public Library.  Come ready to sing, dance, laugh and make new friends!

Holiday Party (Tuesday, December 15)

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with CAPC at Pefferlaw Branch. Families with children ages 0 to 6 are invited to enjoy a festive morning filled with holiday-themed crafts, sensory play, music, and fun activities.  We'll also enjoy a special storytime with staff from Georgina Public Library.  Come make memories, celebrate the season, and share in the holiday cheer.

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch: Thursday, September 3
Keswick Branch: Saturday, October 3
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in as space allows

Enjoy stories from Georgina Firefighters. Afterwards, we will head outside to look at a Firetruck!

Discovery Branch
Tuesday, September 8, 15
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 8+
Drop in

Feed your creativity at our bead buffet where you can make your own original creation to take home.

Keswick Branch
Wednesday, September 9
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 5+
Register online starting Tuesday, August 25 at noon to reserve your spot.

Our Feelings Have Rhythm is an emotion focused group for children. Led by KUUMBA facilitators, it's a respectful space where we use verbal discussion, body language, and music to understand the experiences of African, Caribbean, and Black people from the past, present, and future. We will explore topics like self-perception, how to express emotions, safe communication styles, coping strategies, and resilience through discussion and activities. This group will be focused on empowering children to name their experiences and authentically express themselves.

Discovery Branch
Saturday, September 12
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For ages 2 to 8
Register online for a 30-minute timeslot starting Tuesday August 25 at noon to reserve your spot.

Register to reserve your spot for 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Register to reserve your spot for 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Register to reserve your spot for 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Enjoy alpaca-themed stories and meet an alpaca from Lionel's Farm.

Program is generously sponsored by GBK Finanical Inc. "Your Family Mortgage Company" Lic. #11921.

Keswick Branch
Wednesday, September 16
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 8+
Drop in

Bring your own journal to the library to decorate with a variety of fun materials. We will have a limited number of journals availability while supplies last.

Discovery Branch
Tuesday, October 6, 13
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 8+
Drop in

Come make a perler bead creation while supplies last.

Keswick Branch
Wednesday, October 7
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Come and go drop-in program

Bring your clean, gently used Halloween costumes and accessories in good condition to swap, or drop in to shop for free. Donations will be accepted ahead of the swap day during open hours at all GPL branches starting Tuesday, September 29 until Tuesday, October 6. You can also bring items to swap on the day of the program. For more information, please email us.

Keswick Branch
Wednesday, October 14
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5
Drop in

Join us for a storytime with local author Wendy Rhead. She will be reading her book, Are You as Strong as a Seed?

Keswick Branch
Wednesday, October 14
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12
Register online starting Tuesday, September 29 at noon to reserve your spot.

Explore perception as you use shadows, colour, motion, and light to create art from science. You'll make a puppet, a spinning top, and a kaleidoscope, as well as design your own galaxy.

Program is generously sponsored by GBK Financial Inc. "Your Family Mortgage Company" Lic. #11921.

Peter Gzowski (Sutton Branch)
Saturday, October 24
11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Keswick Branch
Saturday, October 24
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
For ages 3+
Drop in as space allows

Boo! There's a ghost at the puppet show! Or is it a monkey dressed as a ghost? Come laugh along with Mike Harding of Applefun Puppetry. Join a cast of Halloween characters for 45-minutes of singing and silliness!

All Branches
Saturday, October 31
Open hours
All ages welcome
Drop in

Search for our spooky characters if you dare!  Enter our draw for a chance to win a prize. One winner will be selected from each branch.

All Branches
Saturday, October 31
Open hours
All ages welcome
Drop in

Scurry into any branch on Halloween for a tasty treat while supplies last!

All Branches
Tuesday, November 3 until Sunday, November 29
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.

All Branches
Tuesday, November 3 until Tuesday, November 10
Open Hours
All ages welcome

Visit any GPL Branch, and complete a self-directed dinosaur scavenger hunt. Drop off your completed scavenger hunt to the service desk to receive a special dinovember sticker.

Discovery Branch
Tuesday, November 3
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 8+
Drop in

Decorate a mini bag with fabric markers while supplies last.

Keswick Branch
Wednesday, November 4
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
All ages welcome
Register online starting Tuesday, October 27 at noon to reserve your spot.

Join Karishma Mansingani for a fun and energetic Bollywood dance workshop blending traditional Indian and Bhangra folk dance with modern music. No prior experience needed. 

Keswick Branch
Wednesday, November 4, Wednesday, November 25
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For ages 0 to 5

Make prehistoric dinosaur crafts as part of Dinovember.

• November 4: Pipe Cleaner Dinosaurs
• November 25: Dinosaur fossils 

Keswick Branch
Saturday, November 7
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For ages 4+
Register online for a 30-minute timeslot starting Tuesday, October 27 at noon to reserve your spot.

Register to reserve your spot for 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Register to reserve your spot for 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Register to reserve your spot for 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Register to reserve your spot for 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Register to reserve your spot for 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Register to reserve your spot for 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Bring your friends or family and play your way through a mini golf course set up throughout the library. Putt our way from hole to hole, enjoy some friendly competition, and see who can score a hole-in-one.

Program is generously sponsored by GBK Financial Inc. "Your Family Mortgage Company" Lic. #11921.

Discovery Branch
Tuesday, November 10
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 8+
Drop in

Make an air-dry clay creation while supplies last.

All Branches
Wednesday, November 11
Open Hours
All ages welcome
Drop in

Write a postcard to thank Canadian Veterans and currently serving Armed Forces members for their service.

Discovery Branch
Tuesday, November 17
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 8+
Drop in

Decorate a pencil case with fabric markers while supplies last.

Keswick Branch
Friday, November 20
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For ages 4 to 12
Drop in

Get ready for science fun! Explore bubbling reactions, slime science, plasma balls, giant smoke cannons, and a hair-raising Van de Graaff generator demonstration. Please choose between the 10:30 a.m. or noon session.

Program is generously sponsored by GBK Financial Inc. "Your Family Mortgage Company" Lic. #11921.

Keswick Branch
Saturday, November 21
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For ages 4 to 8
Register for a timeslot online starting Tuesday, October 27 at noon.

Register to reserve your spot for 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Register to reserve your spot for 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Are you up for the challenge? Complete our obstacle course while not touching the gym floor because the floor is lava! Presented with Town of Georgina Community Services Team. Program is generously sponsored by GBK Financial Inc. "Your Family Mortgage Company" Lic. #11921.

Discovery Branch
Tuesday, November 24
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Wednesday November 25
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in

Bring the family for gingerbread cookie decorating fun while supplies last.