Fall Programming
All programs require registration. Absolutely no drop ins please.
Due to the overwhelming demand for programming, and extremely limited spaces, we ask that you register for one activity only. ie. Sarah’s Circle OR Getting Ready for Kindergarten. Thank you for your understanding.
Register for our Outdoor Series please email kids@ngpl.ca and send your choice of program, day and time. All outdoor programming is offered weather permitting. Bring a blanket to sit on!
Registration for In-House Programming click here.
Pleases note: Programming is dependent upon provincial directives and may change with little notice. We ask that you complete a health self assessment for each participant in your family group before attending.
Masks are required for all in house programming for all participants ages 2+. Please ensure safe physical distancing at all times.
Outdoor Activities
Story Time in the Park – Riverside Park
Mondays and Tuesdays @ 10-10:45 am or @ 11-11:45 am
Monday, September 13th to Monday, October 4th
Tuesday, September 7th to Tuesday, October 5th
We will enjoy stories, songs and literacy building games! Dress warmly and bring something to sit on.
Twinkle Little Stars in the Park
Friday, September 10th to Friday, October 8th* @ 11-11:45 am
Babies 0-15 months and their parents / caregivers
There will be lots of singing, rhyming, bouncing and fun!
Limit of 6 families
* no session September 24th
In House Programming
Sarah’s Circle
Monday, October 18th to Monday, December 13th @ 11-11:45 am
Tuesday, October 12th to Tuesday, December 14th @ 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am
Our popular drop in preschool program includes lots of stories, songs, and fun early learning games.
Ages 0 to 4
Limit of 9 participants per group
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Monday, October 18th to Monday, December 13 @ 10 to 10:50 am
A program designed to help children develop some of the skills needed to make a successful transition to the classroom. Children participate on their own during sessions.
New this year: GRK will be offered in three “semesters”: Fall, Winter and Spring. Your child may attend ONE of these three sessions, and will graduate when completed.
Must have turned 3 by July 1st, 2021 and be eligible to attend Kindergarten in Ontario in Fall 2022.
Limit 8 children per session
Twinkle Little Stars
Friday, October 15th to Friday, December 10th @ 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am
Our popular baby program moves indoors this fall. Join Library Sue for lots of songs, rhyming, bouncing and fun!
For babies 0-15 months. Limit 9 participants per session
After-School Activities
Ages 7 and up. Limit 9 participants per group.
Halloween Decoration
Monday, October 25th @ 4-5 pm
Make something spooktacular to take home!
Reader’s Theatre
Monday, November 15th @ 4-5 pm
We will be using some simple scripts to put on our own plays!
Past Events included…
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Lava Lamps
No-Bake S’mores
Egg Drop Challenge
Sensory Fish Craft
Recycled Book Bags
Sensory Pineapple Craft
STEAM Rodeo
Paper Plate Beach Craft
Bug Hotel
Neighbourhood & Indoor Scavenger Hunts
Make your own Fairy Garden
3-Minute 3 Ingredient Fudge
Recycle & remake
Virtual Bingo
Participants can print out their own bingo card and follow along online. We will call 8 numbers a day until… BINGO!!
Word Walk
Laminated cards, each with a word, will be placed on trees on the Kinderwood Trail. Families can take the walk during a two-week period, copy down the words they see and make a sentence using the words they find. Sentences can be submitted for posting on our website and Facebook page and there will be prizes for the best ones, email to Library Sue.
I Spy North Grenville
Fun for families! Library Sue has put together a collection of random places within North Grenville. Try to find the location of each picture! Participate all summer and we’ll supply the answer sheet online at the end of the challenge. Click here for your picture sheet!
Sam’s Annual Fishing Derby
Sam’s Fishing Derby is an annual event that happens at the end of June, where children of all ages gather at Salamander’s dock for a catch and release fishing derby. Participants bring their fishing rods and we supply the worms! The event is followed by a free BBQ on the NGPL patio, hosted by the family of Sam Tobias and the North Grenville Public Library. In exchange for a burger, participants contribute what they can to Sam’s Children’s Book Collection at the library, in honour Sam and his love of books and fishing.
Please see our support the library page for details on how you can contribute and help to grow this wonderful collection of books!
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Reading Buddies
Thursday afternoons 3:45 to 5:15 pm (3 time slots – 3:45, 4:15, and 4:45 pm)
We pair up elementary school children with high school volunteers for reading proficiency and confidence, in English and French!
Registration required, limited spots available
Drop In – No Registration Required:
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Friday Fun Days
Fridays @ 10 am
Our popular Friday Drop-in Program for children 0-4 and their caregivers.
Limit of 20 children
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Stay, Learn and Play @ the Library
Tuesdays 11 am to 12 pm
All the toys, and learning activities will be out. Seasonal activities and exploration as well!
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NGPL After School Series
After School Spring and Easter Crafts
Monday, April 6, 4 to 5:30 pm
Drop in, supplies are limited
After School Nature Walk
Monday, May 25 at 4 pm
Meet at Settlers Grant Trail
Juice provided
Out and About with Library Sue
Currently Inactive
Summer Sun Circle
Date: Currently inactive See you in the summertime!
Registration: not required. Please pick up your numbered ticket at the front desk
Our popular preschool program with songs, stories, and activities.
An early literacy program for children and their caregivers/parents.
For children ages 0-6.
Limit 20 children
