Children's Programs

Join Miss Jenn every Tuesday morning for songs, stories, sensory centers and literacy activities, perfect for your preschooler!

When: Tuesdays | 10:30am
Who: 18 months - 4 years (younger/older siblings welcome)
Drop in program

Looking for something fun to do on your PA Day? Sign-up to make peppermint putty.

Friday, December 20th | 2pm
Age: 6 - 12 years
Register Here

Join Miss Jenn every Tuesday morning for songs, stories, sensory centers and literacy activities, perfect for your preschooler!

When: Tuesdays | 10:30am
Who: 18 months - 4 years (younger/older siblings welcome)
Drop in program

Come to the Library for Baby Story Hour every Friday! Make new friends as you explore sensory activities, read books, sing songs and learn new lap bounces.

Friday, January 24th: Music with Miss Mandy

Get ready to jam with Miss Mandy! She'll bring the musical magic with her guitar, shakers, tapping sticks, and a whole lot of fun! It's going to be a toe-tapping, giggle-filled morning!

Fridays | 10:30am * There will be no program January 31st. 
Ages: Newborn to 2 years (older siblings welcome)
Drop In Program

Join us every Thursday this winter for our new Lego League afterschool program! Drop in for epic building challenges, lego games, brickish art projects, and amazing master builder stories!

Thursdays | 4pm * Starts January 9th
Age: 4-12 years
Drop In 

Join GPL as we host Sunny the Therapy Dog from Therapeutic Paws of Canada for a super, special service dog story time jam-packed with stories, crafts, and more! Please note all participants will be required to sign a consent form for this event.

Friday, January 10th | 3:30pm
Age: Children and Families of all ages
Register Here
Consent Form (these will be available at the Library)

Join Child & Youth Services Librarian Jennifer Whipp for an early literacy workshop at Great Beginnings! Set your little one up for success in reading with a pre-reading skills checklist, book selection tips, and information on infant and toddler brain development!

Wednesday, January 22nd December 20th | 2pm
Age: Caregivers and their babies
Email greatbeginnings@handstfhn.ca to register
Location: St. James Anglican Church Basement 

Teaching Your Child to Read - Parent Workshop at EarlyON’s Virtual Food for Thought Program

Learn how to teach your child to read using tools and techniques backed by the Science of Reading at this Virtual Presentation for parents and caregivers. Join Jennifer Whipp, Child & Youth Services Librarian, to dive into decoding, have fun with phonics, and discuss the nitty-gritty of how to actually teach your child to read!

Tuesday, January 28th | 6pm 
Age: Caregivers of Children aged Newborn - 6 years
Location: Virtual Presentation with EarlyON
Register Here: https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/children-and-seniors/earlyon-program-schedule-registration.aspx

Drop into GPL this January and complete our arctic animals scavenger hunt for a chance to win a prize!

Closes January 31st | 5pm 
Age: 4-12 years
No Registration required 

Collect stamps for reading this winter for your chance to win a prize each month! Here are the the contest rules to start collecting.

January - June 
Age: 4-12 years
No Registration Required
Contest Rules and Tracker