All programming at the Library is offered free of charge.  We try to offer a wide range of programmes, for adults and children of all ages.

Preschool Storytimes:

A fun combination of stories, rhymes, songs, and some crafts. 

Pre-registration is suggested but not required.  Parents are asked to accompany their child, or stay in the building during story time.

September to May

Story time for 2 year olds

Wednesdays – 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Story time for 3 – 5 year olds

Thursday – 10:15 to 11:00 a.m.

Saturday Pre-school story time

Saturday – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Parent Child Mother Goose for Babies:

There are three 10-week sessions for babies each year, in the fall, winter, and spring. Look under our Events link to find out when the next sessions starts. Please contact the library to register as this is not a drop in programme.

Reading Buddies

October to May, Wednesday 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Children in Grades 2 and 3 are paired with a young adult to practice and improve their reading skills. Teenage volunteers must be twelve years old.  Volunteer hours can be used to meet School and community organization volunteer requirements.

Red Cedar Book Club

October to April, Thursday, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Students in Grades 4 to 7 are invited to join this lively reading group, which is British Columbia’s version of the Young Readers Choice Awards.  Members challenge themselves to read the nominees for the Red Cedar Award in fiction and non-fiction categories.  Participants discuss the various books and every member who reads at least five books in a category is eligible to vote for the Red Cedar Award winner.  Check out the current book list at: www.redcedaraward.ca

Teens can participate in the on-line Young Readers Choice Awards by joining the Stellar Book Club on-line.  Check it out at: www.stellaraward.ca

Saturday Picture Book Club

Saturday, 2 – 3 p.m.

Children in grades 1 – 5 are invited to broaden their reading ability by entering the world of picture books.  Skills are developed to help children as they move toward doing novel studies.  Themes from the books are explored through discussion and related craft activities.  Pre-registration is required for each of the three sessions per year: fall, winter and spring.

Summer Reading Club

Every July and August the Library offers a Summer Reading Club in collaboration with the B.C. Library Association.  The Club has three main elements:

A Reading Competition:  Children are divided into three age groups and track their progress throughout the summer using Reading Records and a large mural in the Library.  At the end of the summer, there are prizes for every child, medals for the top 175 readers, and special prizes for the top three readers in each categories.

Story times :

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, 10:30 – 11:30 for children 6 and younger.  Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, 2 – 3 p.m. for children 7 and older.

Community Outreach:

The Summer Reading Club has a Story Time tent at various community events, including:

Canada Day

North Peace Fall Fair