All Year Round Library Events

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In Pooh Corner at the Frances Morrison Library

Family Story Time
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Children and their families or caregivers are invited to these story times consisting of stories, songs and action rhymes.
Note: daycare workers, please call 975-7572 the day before to book space.

Bedtime Stories for Pooh Bear & You
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
“The whole family can come along.
See Winnie-the-Pooh give a great big yawn.
But what’s that he hears?
It sounds like fun!
Stories, stretches and a song or two…
It’s Bedtime Stories for Pooh Bear and You!”

English as Another Language Family Story Time
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Bring your family to Pooh Corner for stories, songs and rhymes. All ages are welcome.

Rise and Shine Story Time
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Wake up with stories, stretches, songs and special surprises for the whole family.

At the Alice Turner Branch

Family Story Time
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Stories, songs, rhymes and videos for the whole family! Bring your mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, sisters and friends for 30 – 40 minutes of fun!
No registration is required; free tickets can be picked up at the desk 30 minutes before the program begins.

BabyTalk
Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Birth – 18 months, with adult accompaniment
This program is the perfect way to welcome baby to the Library! Join us every Friday morning for 20 – 30 minutes of songs and rhymes for the very littlest ones, then stay to chat with other new parents. Once a month, BabyTalk will feature an outside speaker presenting information on a wide variety of topics. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Note: Please bring a small blanket for your child to lie on during the program.

Preschool Story Time
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; March 3 – May 26
For children aged 3 to 6
The best in children’s picture books, videos, songs and rhymes for children aged 3-6. Children should be mature enough to attend the 30-40 minute program without adult accompaniment. Parents and caregivers are welcome to browse for library materials while children are in the program.
No registration is required; free tickets can be picked up at the desk 30 minutes before the program begins.

Voyages en lecture (French Family Story Time)
les mercredis; le 16 mars, le 13 avril, le 11 mai, le 25 mai, et le 8 juin 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays; March 16, March 30, April 13, April 27, May 11, May 25, and June 8 10:30 a.m.
Venez voyager dans un monde de chansons, comptines et histoires à la bibliothèque Alice Turner en partenariat avec l’Association des parents fransaskois.
Il n’est pas nécessaire de s’inscrire à l’avance. Des billets gratuits sont disponibles 30 minutes avant le début du programme. Communiquez avec Christine au 653-7446 ou avec la bibliothèque Alice Turner au 975-8127.

Take a trip to a world of songs, rhymes and stories at the Alice Turner Branch. This program is presented in partnership with l’Association des parents fransaskois.
No registration is required; free tickets can be picked up at the desk 30 minutes before the program begins. For more information, contact Christine at 653-7446 or the Alice Turner Branch at 975-8127.

At the Carlyle King Branch

Family Story Time
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
This is a fun-filled program for the whole family. Bring your mom, dad, grandparents or caregiver for 30-45 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes and movies. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

At the Cliff Wright Branch

Family Story Time
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
This is a fun-filled program for the whole family. Bring your grown-up for 30-40 minutes of stories, songs, action rhymes and sometimes a craft or short video. Children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult.

BabyTalk
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Birth – 18 months, with adult accompaniment
This program is the perfect way to welcome baby to the Library! Join us every Friday morning for 20 – 30 minutes of songs and rhymes for the very littlest ones, then stay to chat with other new parents. Once a month, BabyTalk will feature an outside speaker presenting information on a wide variety of topics.
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. Free tickets can be picked up at the desk 30 minutes before the program begins.
Note: Please bring a small blanket for your child to lie on during the program.

Preschool Story Time
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 – 6
This program offers stories, action rhymes, songs and sometimes a craft or short video. Each program lasts 30 – 40 minutes. Children must be at least three years old and mature enough to be on their own. Caregivers are expected to remain in the Library.
No registration is required; free tickets can be picked up at the desk 30 minutes before the program begins.

At the J.S. Wood Branch

Sleepy Time Stories
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
“Before your bedtime beckons
Before you dim the lights
Stories and wonders await you
every Tuesday night.”
Sleepy Time Stories last about half an hour and provide an early evening out for families. Join us for stories, songs and videos.

Preschool Story Time
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. until April 20; New session, May 11- June 15
Preschool Story Time is a lively mix of stories, games, finger plays and songs for children 3-6 years of age. Children must be at least three and mature enough to be on their own for 45 minutes. Parents and sitters are invited to browse upstairs while children are at story time, but they are required to remain in the building.
No registration is required; free tickets can be picked up at the desk 30 minutes before the program begins.
Please note: the April 20 program may have seasonal content.

At The Library on 20th Street Branch

Family Story Time
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
This is a fun-filled program for the whole family. Bring your mom, dad, grandparent or babysitter for 30 minutes of stories, songs and actions rhymes. Children under 4 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Games Day
Fridays at 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Join us every Friday afternoon for an hour and a half of board games. We have a great selection of games to choose from, such as Checkers, Snakes and Ladders, Scrabble and Othello. This is a drop-in program for all ages. Refreshments are provided.

At the Mayfair Branch

Family Story Time
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes round out this 10-20 minute program aimed at preschoolers and their families. Kids under three must be accompanied by an adult, but those over three who are feeling ready can come in to the program on their own.

Babies and Toddlers Unite!
For ages birth – 36 months, with adult accompaniment
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
While your older sibling is in Story Time, why not hang out with some kids your own age? Join us for a 20 – 30 minute program. Books, fingerplays, rhymes and puppets will delight the Library’s youngest patrons.

At the Rusty Macdonald Branch

Preschool Story Time
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
This 30 – 45 minute program introduces children ages 3 – 5 to picture books, songs, and movies. Children should be able to attend without adult accompaniment. Caregivers are invited to browse for Library materials during the program.
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required; free tickets can be picked up at the desk 30 minutes before the program begins.

Family Story Time
Tuesdays at 10:30 p.m.
This is a fun-filled program for the whole family. Bring your mom, dad, grandparent or caregiver for 30-45 minutes of stories, rhymes, songs and movies.
Seating is limited. No registration is required; free tickets can be picked up at the desk 30 minutes before the program begins

BabyTalk
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
For babies who are not yet walking, with adult accompaniment
Join us for 20 minutes of songs and rhymes, then stay to chat with other new parents.
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

Wiggle Time
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
For walking babies up to the age of 2, with adult accompaniment
An active drop-in story time for walking babies up to the age of two, this program features songs, rhymes and games.
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

Tales for Twos
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
This 20 – 30 minute program for children 24 – 36 months of age includes stories, rhymes and songs selected especially for 2-year-olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.