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Give your child a jumpstart to a love of reading by engaging in fun, interactive activities with your baby. Meet Lesley in the Alder Library. This is a drop-in program for newborns to 12 months.

There will be time to socialize with other new parents after the program.

Every Child Ready to Read is an early childhood literacy program for children from birth to age five. Library staff will demonstrate ways to help children get ready to read, incorporating five activities: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Join us with our friends from EarlyON Dufferin for a songs, stories and a craft in the park. 

Meet at Village Green Park, 53 Hewitt St., at 10 a.m.

Take part in this interactive program that has something for everyone. Sing songs, listen to stories and rhymes, and play games that encourage literacy and learning.

Join Erin on Tuesday or Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. It will be the same storytime on both days.

Talking, singing, reading and playing are the key skills and fun ways to help your child get ready to read. Developing early literacy skills makes it easier for children to learn to read once they begin school, and helps to foster a lifelong love of reading and learning. No registration is required.

Recommended for age 5 and under.

Creatures that disappeared many, many years ago are back! Code a Scratch game that searches for these dinosaurs. Once you've discovered and clicked on ten dinosaurs, you win! 

Join the University of Waterloo Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) for their Coding Livestream Series to learn the basics of block coding. This program is designed for children in grades 1 to 3. Using different platforms such as Scratch and Tynker on your home device, kids will put their computer engineering hats on and learn how to code fun games, personal art, and more!

Register to receive the livestream workshop link and additional resources from the ESQ Team. NOTE: this session requires a laptop or device and an internet connection to participate from home. There is NO kit of materials required to participate. 

The After Hours Write Club is a writing workshop facilitated by local author Anthony Carnovale. The writing group is currently full. Please add your name to the waitlist to be notified when a spot opens up for participation.

Pack your notebook, pens, a few books and snack. Coffee is a must!

The After Hours Write Club meets in a classroom at the Alder Street Recreation Centre.

Take part in this interactive program that has something for everyone. Sing songs, listen to stories and rhymes, and play games that encourage literacy and learning.

Join Erin on Tuesday or Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. It will be the same storytime on both days.

Talking, singing, reading and playing are the key skills and fun ways to help your child get ready to read. Developing early literacy skills makes it easier for children to learn to read once they begin school, and helps to foster a lifelong love of reading and learning. No registration is required.

Recommended for age 5 and under.

Give your child a jumpstart to a love of reading by engaging in fun, interactive activities with your baby. Meet Lesley in the Alder Library. This is a drop-in program for newborns to 12 months.

There will be time to socialize with other new parents after the program.

Every Child Ready to Read is an early childhood literacy program for children from birth to age five. Library staff will demonstrate ways to help children get ready to read, incorporating five activities: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

Join Tanis for fun activities and to learn about volunteer opportunities at the library. Meet at the Alder Street Library.

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) provides an opportunity for local youth to share their ideas about the library's teen programs, services and collection. Members can earn high school community service volunteer hours.

This program is bilingual and geared towards children in grades 4 to 6 enrolled in French immersion and/or Ècole Èlèmentaire.

Grâce à ce programme bilingue et l'aide d'Adeline, les enfants voyageront autour du monde avec des activités ludiques et éducatives qui leur permettront d'améliorer leur compréhension du Français et leur capacité de conversation tout en créant des liens avec la communauté francophone.

Chaque semaine, grâce à des livres et des activités ludiques, les enfants voyageront dans différentes parties francophones du monde. Ils apprendront des anecdotes sur le pays de destination et s'amuseront avec des activités interactives. Ce programme est bilingue et destiné aux enfants inscrits dans un programme scolaire en Français.

Adeline will take children around the world in this educational and bilingual program that will strengthen children's French comprehension and conversation skills while fostering connections among the French speaking community. Each week, through books and fun activities, children will travel to a different part of the world where French is spoken. They will learn fun facts about the country and enjoy hands-on activities. 

Please register for each session separately. Children are encouraged to attend all six sessions if possible.

Saturday, February 11

Saturday, February 18

Saturday, February 25

Saturday, March 4

Saturday, March 11

Saturday, March 18

Née en France, Adeline a vécu et étudié dans plusieurs pays. Arrivée à Orangeville en 2021, elle voudrait remercier la communauté qui l'a si bien accueillie. Comme les livres sont son élément et voyager sa passion, Adeline aimerait encourager l'amour de la lecture à travers un programme éducatif et ludique en français.

Born in France, Adeline has travelled and studied in different countries. In Orangeville since 2021, she would like to give back to the community who so kindly welcomed her. As books are her happy place and traveling her passion, Adeline would love to foster a love of reading and learning in French.