Kids Programs & Events
FREE FUN @ YOUR LIBRARY
For more information about any of our FREE programs, please contact Amanda and her team at [email protected].
Click here for a printable list of the July-August Programs for Kids.
Did You Know?
Your Library’s Child & Youth Programming Team Can Visit You!
Schools, childcare centres, homeschool groups, and other children’s organizations are invited to connect with our Child & Youth Programming team for customized outreach visits or in‑library experiences. Whether you’re looking for storytimes, curriculum‑aligned activities, or a special group visit, we’re happy to collaborate and support your learners.
To request a visit or program, simply email us at [email protected] with all the details of how we can support.
Please note that outreach and group bookings depend on staff availability, and advance notice is greatly appreciated so we can plan the best possible experience for your group.
Summer Programs
TD Summer Reading Club
June 28 – August 28
Last day to register: July 31
All Branches
Drop by your local branch to register!
Read all summer, track your progress, collect weekly rewards and ballots, and take part in exciting challenges through the TD Summer Reading Club. This year’s theme is Dive In! Register at any branch starting June 22. The self-led program runs July 28th – August 28th, with prizes available to be won at the end of the summer. The more you read, the more chances you get to win!
X Marks the Spot for Summer Fun
Tuesdays: Pam Kirkpatrick Branch, Tottenham
Wednesdays: D A Jones Branch, Beeton
Thursdays, Memorial Branch, Alliston
10:30-11:30 AM
July 7 – August 27
Hoist the sails and join us at your home branch weekly for activities inspired by The Great Ocean Exploration Summer Reading Club. Each week unveils a new theme and a chance to get crafty, play hearty games, and befriend a fine crew of mateys.
Drop-in!
Ideal for ages 2-10 years.
Baby Bookworms Social
Weekly
Alliston: Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 am
Beeton: Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 pm
Tottenham: Thursdays 10:30-11:30 am
Enjoy songs, stories, bubbles, and playful social time with other babies and caregivers in a warm, welcoming space. Perfect for bonding, early literacy, and making new friends!
Drop-In!
Babies 0-18 months & caregivers
Wormy Wednesdays: Vermicomposting
Weekly Wednesdays
3:30-4:00 pm
Pam Kirkpatrick Branch, Tottenham
Wormy Wednesday is here in Tottenham! The worms have officially wriggled into town, and they’re hungry for your help! Together, we’ll feed them and watch as they transform scraps into rich, amazing soil that we’ll share with our community. Every Wednesday, kids can join our hands-on vermicomposting adventure! Using child-friendly tools, they’ll prepare food for the worms, care for the composting bin, and discover the magic of sustainability in action.
To make sure everyone gets a turn, please register your child only once per month.
Ideal for ages 3-10.
Butterflies @ NTPL!
July 8 until they are ready to migrate
Open Hours
Pam Kirkpatrick Branch, Tottenham
Butterflies are back! Stop on by our Tottenham branch to view caterpillars grow and change into monarch butterflies. Learn what they eat in their different stages of life and take out books to learn more about these fascinating critters.
On social media, we will put out short blasts on when we are releasing monarch butterflies for their migration south.
**As they will be available in sight and easy reach, we ask to provide a safe distance from the enclosures, ensuring the insects are not at risk of stress. **
Splashpad Storytime
Tottenham Splashpad, 139 Queen St. N.: Friday, August 28
Beeton Splashpad, 22 Second St.: Tuesday, August 25
Alliston Splashpad, 237 Fletcher St.: Friday, July 24, & Wednesday, August 26
10:30-11:30 AM
Join us for stories, games, and fun at the splash pad!
In the event of inclement weather, the session will be moved indoors to the nearest library branch
Drop-in!
Ideal for ages 3-9
Let’s Play: Chess
Wednesdays, July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26
4:30-5:30 pm
Memorial Branch, Alliston
Wednesdays, July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26
4:30-5:30 pm
Pam Kirkpatrick Branch, Tottenham
Come play chess at the library! We provide the boards and the how-to-play chess books, and you bring the moves. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, you’re welcome to drop in, meet other players, and enjoy a game.
Expect to share tips, learn new strategies, and play games with other drop-in players.
No registration required. All ages and skill levels welcome.
TD Story Walk®
July 28 – August 15
Victoria St., Alliston
Enjoy Colette: The Solitary Bee by Jean‑François Sénéchal (illustrated by Pascale Bonenfant) as you stroll along Victoria Street in Alliston with the TD Summer Story Walk! Follow the pages displayed in local storefronts from July 28–August 15 and discover the story one step at a time.
Meteor Creation Station
Tuesday, July 28: Memorial Branch, Alliston
Wednesday, July 29: Pam Kirkpatrick Branch, Tottenham
Thursday, Juy 30: D A Jones Branch, Beeton
5:00-6:00 PM
Drawing inspiration from the Perseid meteor shower, create your own meteor and learn about the different celestials objects in our night sky!
Ideal for ages 5-12.
Pages for Paws
Thursdays, July 30, August 13, 27
2:00-2:45 pm OR 3:00-3:45 pm
Alliston & District Humane Society – 5545 Concession Road 4, Everett, Ontario
Children are invited to strengthen their reading skills by sharing stories with adoptable animals at the Alliston & District Humane Society. This heartwarming program boosts confidence, supports literacy development, and offers comforting companionship to the cats, dogs, and rabbits who call the shelter home. Each session wraps up with a much-anticipated tour of the facility, offering families a chance to see the incredible work that the staff and volunteers put in every day to care for the animals awaiting adoption.
Caregivers maintain full responsibility for their children throughout the entire program. Active caregiver supervision is required at all times, and participation will require signing a program waiver. Registration required for each reader.
Ideal for ages 6-12 years of age.
Once Upon a Teddy Bear Picnic
Friday, July 31: Boulevard Park, 32 The Boulevard, Tottenham
Friday, August 14: Beeton Community Park, 72 Prospect St., Beeton
Friday, August 21: Riverdale Park, 230 Fletcher St., Alliston
10:30-11:30 AM
Bring your teddy bear and picnic blanket and meet us at your local park!
Enjoy an outdoor storytime session filled with songs, stories, and bubbles. After storytime, all children will be provided with a peanut-free snack and juice box.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to the nearest NTPL library location.
Drop-in!
Ideal for ages 2-9 years.
Butterfly Migration with Dash Robots
Tuesday, August 4: Memorial Branch, Alliston
Wednesday, August 5: Pam Kirkpatrick Branch, Tottenham
Thursday, August 6: D A Jones Branch, Beeton
2:00-3:30 PM
Accessorize a Dash robot with butterfly wings and learn about the migratory paths monarch butterflies make from Canada to Mexico. Ideal for ages 7-12.
Growing Together with NTPL & EarlyON
Friday, August 14
10:30-11:30 AM
Memorial Branch, Alliston
Join us as we welcome EarlyON for an engaging storytime, followed by play and inquiry-based learning activities.
Drop-in!
Ideal for children ages 0–6.
The Wisdom of Water: Honouring Nibi with Indigenous Teachings
Friday, August 14
D A Jones Branch, Beeton
1:00-3:00 PM
Join Colleen Moreau, an Indigenous facilitator, who brings over 20 years of experience, for a meaningful exploration of the importance of Nibi (water) in Indigenous cultures. Our time together will include a sharing opportunity with the Eagle Feather, homemade cedar tea tasting, and a hands-on water testing workshop to learn why clean water matters for all communities.
Please bring a clean container of water from home for testing.
Registration is required, and children ages 7–10 must attend with a registered adult.
This program is ideal for ages 7 years through to adult.
About Colleen Moreau
Colleen Moreau is an Indigenous woman from Georgian Bay with over 20 years of experience facilitating Indigenous workshops such as Dream catchers, beading, medicine bags, Ribbon Skirts, Ribbon Shirts, leather bags and more. She has over 10 years of experience facilitating Indigenous Cultural Sensitivity Training and Indigenous Appropriation vs Appreciation.
Gentle Waters Indigenous Storytime and Watercolour Creations
Monday, August 17
Memorial Branch, Alliston
10:30-11:30 AM
Join Colleen Moreau, an Indigenous facilitator, who brings over 20 years of experience, for a gentle Nibi (water) themed story time that blends Indigenous water teachings with creative expression. Children and caregivers will explore the importance of water through storytelling and watercolour painting inspired by Nibi (water).
Spaces are limited and registration is required, for all children attending this event.
This program is ideal for children 3 years to 10 years of age.
About Colleen Moreau
Colleen Moreau is an Indigenous woman from Georgian Bay with over 20 years of experience facilitating Indigenous workshops such as Dream catchers, beading, medicine bags, Ribbon Skirts, Ribbon Shirts, leather bags and more. She has over 10 years of experience facilitating Indigenous Cultural Sensitivity Training and Indigenous Appropriation vs Appreciation.
Saturday Storytime: Pirate Stew!
Saturday, August 22: Pam Kirkpatrick Branch, Tottenham
Saturday, August 29: D A Jones Branch, Beeton
10:30-11:30 AM
Ahoy, mateys! Join us for a special Saturday Storytime. Set sail on a storytelling adventure filled with lively reading, themed games, and creative activities based on a pirate tale full of fun and imagination! Children will enjoy bringing the story to life through play, movement, and hands-on crafts that capture the spirit of pirate life.
This program offers a playful way to build early literacy skills while encouraging imagination and participation. encouraging creativity and participation. Costumes are welcome!
Drop-in!
Ideal for ages 3-9.
Saturday Switch: Family Takeover!
Saturday, August 22: Pam Kirkpatrick Branch, Tottenham
Saturday, August 29: D A Jones Branch, Beeton
2:00-4:00 PM
Drop in and enjoy Nintendo Switch games with the whole family at the library!
Save the Date! End-of-Summer Treasure Party
Wednesday, September 2
Beeton Community Park, 72 Prospect St., Beeton
5:00-7:00 PM
Details coming soon! Watch the website and our social media.
Take-Make Craft Kits
Hungry Caterpillar Necklace
Includes ready-to-cut paper shapes
While supplies last. Take-Make Craft Kits are going on summer vacation and will return in the fall.
Email us or request your themed kit at the circulation desk:
[email protected].
Book Bundles
Toddler, Preschool, School Age
- Includes: pre-selected 6 pack of kid’s themed books
- Themes include: Birds | Dig Dig Construction | Dinosaur Roar | Dragons I Fin-Tastic | Hello Spring | Just Dance | Little Princesses | Magical Unicorns | Monster Mashup | Potty Time | Robots | Super Cute Kitties | Super Cute Puppies | Today I Feel | Trucks, Trucks, Trucks | Vroom
- Stop into your preferred branch to see what bundles are available.
