Tween Programs

Keswick Branch
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12
Drop in while supplies last.

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

Pefferlaw Branch
Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6
10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
For ages 4 to 12
Drop in

Listen to a nature-themed story, then dive into a related activity outdoors with other young naturalists. Participants under 10 years of age must be accompanied at all times by an adult. 

Pefferlaw Branch
Thursday, July 2
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For ages 4 to 12
Drop in

A foam party is pure outdoor magic — a wild, music-filled adventure where you can play in a mountain of safe, clean foam! Wear your bathing suit and bring some goggles and meet us outside Pefferlaw Branch to start your summer off right! 

This foam is designed specifically for kids’ foam parties. It’s non-toxic, hypoallergenic, biodegradable, and contains no dyes or perfumes. In case of rain, we will be presenting a magic show at Pefferlaw Branch.

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

Funtastic Foam Parties are pure outdoor magic! Your children will play in a mountain of safe, clean foam. The foam will rise along with the music and laughter. This fun event will be hosted by Scott Dietrich, voted the GTA's #1 children's entertainer for eight consecutive years. It is recommended to wear swim clothing or clothes that can get wet, goggles, and towels.

Discovery Branch: Friday, July 3
Keswick Branch: Wednesday, July 15
Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch: Wednesday, August 12
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For ages 8 and up
Come and go drop-in program

Assemble and decorate a sea creature made on our Glowforge laser engraver.

Keswick Branch
Thursday, July 9
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 10 to 13

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
Friday, July 10
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12
Drop in

Join the frenzy of Shark week and participate in ocean-themed activities!

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Friday, July 24
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For ages 3 to 13
Drop in while supplies last

Come make something to enter into the Sutton Fair.

Keswick Branch
Wednesday, July 29
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12

Register online starting Tuesday, June 30 at 10:00 a.m. to reserve your spot.

Register online on for the session from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Register online on for the session from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Discover the science behind things that make you go…ewww! Make “snot” and sneeze it while exploring viscosity, identify various animals from their scat (i.e. poop), and learn about digestion while producing a burp in a bag.

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

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Friday, August 7
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12
Come and go drop-in program

Learn and practice the art of spy craft with us! Gather top secret information that is for your eyes only. Learn and practice your skill as an agent of GPL. Remember, this is a covert operation, so watch your back.

Keswick Branch
Friday, August 14
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in as space allows

Celebrate all of your Summer Reading and Learning Club accomplishments with a parrot show with Wings over the Rain Forest. Choose between the 10:30 a.m. or noon presentation. Return your SRLC ballots at this event to receive a free book while supplies last.

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

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.