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Attention Tweens! Join us after school for a fun karaoke party. If you love singing your favourite songs, come on down to the library and try out our karaoke machine.  Monday, April 13 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm. *Date change due to Easter! |
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Rhymes, songs & stories for little ones from 0 to 18 months and their caregivers. Meet other families and enhance early literacy skills in a casual environment. Drop-in. Tuesdays at 10:30 am. |
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A weekly creative after-school hangout. Quick, fun craft projects for kids aged 5-13. Every week is a bit different. We’ve got the supplies – all you need to bring is your imagination! Drop in on Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm. |
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Reading Buddies is for school-aged kids who would like to read one-on-one with a teen volunteer, to build confidence or just for fun! Drop in every Wednesday, from 3:30-4:30 pm. |
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Drop by the library on Thursday mornings to share some favourite songs, rhymes and stories! Kids of all ages welcome for this happy half hour. Thursdays at 10:30 am. |
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Storytime is on tour! Join Emily on Saturday April 11 at 10:30 am for songs and stories at the Chahko Mika Mall. Let’s get together to sing our favourite songs and hear some great stories. Drop in, all ages welcome. |
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Join our friends from Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS), who will lead us in drumming, songs and storytelling to celebrate the changing seasons. Families with children of all ages welcome!
Drop in, no registration required. Tuesday, April 28 | 3:30–4:30 pm |
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Is This . . . Spring? by Helen YoonWhen the joys of spring get hijacked by hacking and sneezing, find a delightful antidote in Helen Yoon's comical ode to a glorious season. A funny, playful introduction to seasonal allergies for kids aged 3-7.
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Land of the Spring Dragon: Dragon Masters #14
by Tracey West
The spring dragon, Fallyn, is the only hope of restoring Bracken before its people starve--but Fallyn lives deep inside a secret fairy world. Drake must pass a series of tricky tests set by dragon master Breen to find the location.
Number 14 in this popular adventure chapter book series for kids aged 6-10.
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Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring
by Kenard Pak
Join a boy and his dog as they explore nature and take a stroll through the countryside, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the melting brook to chirping birds, they say goodbye to winter and welcome the lushness of spring.
A charming picture book ode to spring for kids ages 4-8.
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Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen
by Rachel Renee Russell
Springtime brings chaotic adventures to Nikki and her friends Chloe, Zoey, and Brandon.
Nikki Maxwell’s worst nightmare comes true when her nemesis, MacKenzie Hollister, steals her diary. MacKenzie takes over writing the diary, offering a "dramatic" new perspective on Nikki and her friends, filled with mean-girl rants and secrets.
Part of a popular chapter book series for tweens aged 9-13.
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Don't Touch That Flower!
by Alice Hemming
Squirrel is apprehensive about the arrival of Spring until he spots a wildflower and tries to claim it as his own, not understanding his overbearing protectiveness is doing more harm than good.
Includes fun facts about flowers! A great read-aloud for kids aged 2-6.
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Heartwood Hotel: Better Together
by Kallie George
When rumors buzz of a rival hotel, the Heartwood Hotel is determined to prove they're the very best inn around with the most spectacular Spring Splash the forest has ever seen. Guests check in from near and far to compete for the Cutest Egg, the Tiniest Talent, and the Best Blossom. But it's not all fun and games...
This cozy chapter book series is suitable for kids aged 7-10.
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Something on the Hill
by Jane Kohuth
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with this picture book that follows a small field mouse as she rallies the larger woodland animals to join her on a journey up a hill, sensing that something is about to happen at the top.... What could it be?!
A cute story for kids aged 3-7.
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Hedgehog's Home for Spring
by Elena Ulyeva
When Hedgehog wakes up after his winter nap, it's springtime! He sees that the snow is gone, and in its place is green grass. Flowers are blooming, and his bird friends have returned. But he can't see spring. Where is it?
Includes fun facts about spring, and a fun activity for kids aged 3-7.
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Spring Stinks
by Ryan T. Higgins
When cheerful Ruth the rabbit tries to share with grumpy Bruce the bear the wonderful smells of spring, they discover that spring STINKS!
A funny picture book for kids 0-6.
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Making Faces: A First Book of Emotions
by Abrams Appleseed
An introduction to exploring our emotions through facial expressions: happy, angry, surprised, silly, and sleepy. Make the face and find that baby! Includes a mirror for babies to watch themselves make faces.
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Pêyak Little Duck
by Sandra Lamouche
A young language learner goes on a walk to practice counting and naming birds in Plains Cree in this colorfully illustrated picture book.
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I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy
by Mychal Threets
This heartwarming debut picture book from Mychal Threets, the host of the relaunched Reading Rainbow, extends an invitation to anyone who could use a little library joy and reminds us that libraries are for everyone.
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Global Baby Playtime
by Maya Ajmera
This cute book collection in support of Global fund for children explores how babies around the world play, sleep, and live their daily lives. Babies love looking at other babies, so this is a great way to introduce little ones to our global diversity!
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Get Dressed, Belly Button!
by Lucie Brunellière
It's time to go out, so let's get dressed! Tug snug, wriggle jiggle into socks, t-shirt, shoes and finally, get all wrapped up in your big coat. Page by page, child and adult put the clothes on together until everyone is ready.
A cheerful and original book that turns wrapping up warm into a game for the whole family.
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Crow Helps a Friend
by Andrea Fritz
In this picture book featuring Coast Salish art and Traditional Storytelling techniques, a wood duck and a crow turn a mistake into an opportunity for friendship and growth.
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Menudo Sunday: A Spanglish Counting Book
by María Dolores Águila
A family gathers for their Sunday menudo tradition, and through playful mishaps and counting in Spanish and English, they learn the value of teamwork and love.
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Egg, Egg, Egg!
by Sarah Finan
A bright and bold board book all about the joy of eating eggs! There's only one thing this little baby wants to eat for breakfast: eggs, eggs, eggs! Boiled, runny, but always yummy.
Sweet rhyming text introduces little foodies to the many possibilities of eggs! (See also, Banana, Banana, Banana!)
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Whose Egg Is That?
by Darrin Lunde
We're on a theme - No eating these eggs though!
Identify eggs and the animals that lay them using the clues in this sweet guessing book.
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Tiny Hiker
by Natasha Zimmers
In this rhyming picture book, the tiny hiker is excited for her first backpacking trip to camp on the beach, but when the trail is longer, steeper and much more difficult than she expected, she has to find a way to keep going--even when she wants to give up. A perfect read for families getting ready to explore the great outdoors this spring.
Tiny Hiker is illustrated by local author and illustrator Jaimie MacGibbon.
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Tummy Time: Park
by Louise Lockhart
This fold-out book with a mirror explores a sprawling park scene, complete with a cast of woodland critters. This board book series is designed with tummy time in mind --a gentle exercise where a baby lies on their belly to help strengthen their muscles and improve their head control.
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The Pigeon Won't Say the Abcs!
by Mo Willems
A hilarious and engaging alphabet board book with touch-and-trace features. The Pigeon won't say the ABCs! He has at least 26 reasons and excuses why not, from absolutely no way to zero chance. A gateway into the funny world of master storyteller Mo Willems.
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3 2 1 to the Moon!
by Stacy McAnulty
Count down from 10 to 1 with Earth's best friend - the Moon!
A perfect book for fans of story time favourite 'Zoom Zoom Zoom'.
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Witchycakes #1: Sweet Magic
by Kara Lareau
Book one in this charming early chapter book series for ages 6+.
Blue, a young witch-in-training, helps their mother's magical bakery by delivering baked goods all over town while helping her neighbors solve different kinds of problems.
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The Flicker
by H. E. Edgmon
H.E. Edgmon's middle grade debut is a captivating post-apocalyptic story told through an Indigenous lens, perfect for fans of The Marrow Thieves.
One year ago, a solar flare scorched the Earth and destroyed life as we know it. With their parents gone and supplies running dangerously low, step-sisters Millie and Rose only have one chance at survival: leave home with their infant half-brother and loyal dog Corncob in search of Millie's grandma, a Seminole elder.
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Eye Twisters: The Science and Magic of Optical Illusions
by Welbeck Children's Books
Discover tons of amazing illusions, and learn how they work! Dive into the fascinating world of optical illusions with this incredible book packed with mind-boggling images and fun facts. Check out illusions that seem to move, objects that appear impossible, and pictures that transform before your eyes. This book also unlocks the secrets behind these visual tricks. Great for budding scientists aged 6-12.
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Hikaru in the Light! (Volume 1)
by Mai Matsuda
Middle-school student Hikaru Ogino is known as the songbird of her family's bathhouse in Tokyo. Her beautiful singing echoes from room to room as she cleans up after school, but she dreams of holding a microphone, not a mop! When she tries out for a pop star survival camp, it's the chance of a lifetime to put her talents to the test. Can Hikaru outshine the competition and make her stage debut, or will she fall flat?
Book one in this uplifting manga series for kids aged 8-12.
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Arab Fairy Tale Feasts: A Literary Cookbook
by Karim Alrawi
Join writer and master storyteller Karim Alrawi on a delightful literary, cultural and culinary odyssey for readers of all ages. Each tale in this colourful book features some aspect of food, feasting or cooking, and is followed by a recipe for a classic Arab dish. Perfect for families looking to try out some delicious flavours together!
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The Monster and Puppet Show!
by Kate Micucci
When Monster meets Puppet, they decide to put on a show. Puppet tells Monster to tell a joke, dance, sing... But Puppet keeps asking for MORE MORE MORE! What should Monster do when The Monster and Puppet Show is not fun any ... MORE?
A funny beginning reader, for kids ages 4 to 8.
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Butt or Face?
by Kari Lavelle
This book could be your new favorite laugh-until-your-stomach-hurts family game! In Butt or Face, weird animals are introduced with a close-up photo. Kids must guess: are they seeing seeing...um...err... the bottom or the top? An interactive, laugh-out-loud-silly book for kids aged 4 and up, that also offers some surprising facts about the wild and wonderful animals featured.
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Call Me Gray
by Andrew Larsen
A powerful story about change, acceptance and, above all, love. This heartfelt picture book explores themes of self-acceptance, family relationships, and gender-non conforming identities. A child shares that their name feels like an itchy sweater and they want to change it to Gray. It's a big change, but one they can grow into with the support of their loved ones. When Gray's dad finally uses their chosen name, it feels warm and right, just like hot chocolate after the first skate of the season. This personal story is about the joy and comfort a child feels when a parent affirms their identity, and how the transition can be complex for the rest of the family.
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The Big Book of Fantasy Kid Crafts
by Jennifer Buchheit
Make magic with this massive collection of DIY crafts! Let your imagination run free as you create otherworldly crafts and explore magical lands.
A compendium of eco-friendly, low cost and accessible projects for kids of all ages.
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Cosmic Girls, Vol # 1
by Manuel P. Godoy
The first installment of a science fiction adventure series! Cosmic Girls follows the journey of Corina, a thirteen-year-old war orphan who becomes a galactic bounty hunter. She is brave and bold but sometimes a little immature! Accompanied by her alien warrior companion, Durasi, she battles the galaxy's most notorious villains in a high-stakes power struggle. A brand new graphic novel series for kids aged 8-11.
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