Talking, singing, reading, writing and playing! Through stories, songs, rhymes, movement activities, and more, children will develop early literacy skills in a fun way. They will improve motor, sensory, and social skills; and learn sounds, letters and new words.

Ever wondered about undergarments worn by rock-star royals? How to cage yourself in crinoline?

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Funtastic Community Celebration of Family Literacy Crafts Play Learn about literacy resources services in your community activities and stories pizza draw prizes and give aways face painting January 25 10 am Central Library

7:30-8pm, Thursday, July 26, Children's Library, Central

Everyone loves singing around a campfire. Join us around our imaginary campfire and sing along to all the old favourites. Bring your own instrument if you like, and songs to share. Drop in. No registration required.

Celebrate public libraries with great children's books!  Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes tells the story of a librarian who learns to accept a storytime lovin' lion in the library -- and that while there are rules in the library,  sometimes there are good reasons to break the rules.

Little learners will love exploring information using PebbleGo™ Animals and PebbleGo™ Earth and Space. 

Break out the fun at your library -- March 12 to 19th you'll find all kinds of exciting ways to keep busy during March Break.  Click here to see all the children's programs happening at

Have you heard all the buzz about e-books and e-readers?  Your library has a collection of great children's books that you can borrow, download and read on your computer or compatible e-reader.  We've even added a selection of electronic picture books to our collection.

When my daughter was 13 things began to disappear from her desk.  Girls gave the silent treatment.  Or whispered behind her back.  One day she arrived in the classroom to find a portrait she'd drawn had been defaced, a swear word scrawled across it in black marker.  Her teacher was horrified and called me in tears.  We knew who the girls were, but how should we handle the situation?  Call the parents in?  Speak with the girls?  Bring in a mediator?  Was bullying just a part of surviving childhood?