For Kids
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
The library is the place to be on Saturdays! Join us on Saturday mornings for a wide variety of activities for kids, from arts and crafts, to science experiments, to […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
It’s time to let your creativity fly! Register for this 6 week writing program and create a book from start to finish - the writing, the illustrating, even the printing! […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Visit our sewing studio and try your hand at a simple sewing project! This is a self-guided program, with staff on hand to provide some assistance. Choose one of our […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Bring your fabric and your pattern, and come by our sewing studio to sew alongside other sewing enthusiasts! This is a self-guided program, with no staff on hand. Registration for […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Bedtime stories for everyone! This evening storytime is perfectly timed before bedtime! Wear your pyjamas, bring your bedtime snack, and come to the library for some songs, stories, and play […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Join us every Wednesday at 10am - 10:45am for a fun-filled program with stories, songs, and sensory activities. For ages 2-5. Children's Activity Room at the Trenton Branch. This is […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
The art studio is open! Drop by after school to try your hand at a different art medium each week and create a masterpiece. Happening Wednesdays, May 8, 22, June […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Wiggle wiggle hands, wiggle wiggle toes! This program is designed for the youngest library visitors and their caregivers. From bounces and tickles, to songs and books, it's the perfect opportunity […]
Frankford, Ontario K0K 2C0 Canada
Join us at the Frankford Branch every Thursday at 11am for an interactive literacy experience for children and their caregivers combining music, storytelling and movement activities. Perfect for families with […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Join us each week as we explore a different Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math activity. Happening every Thursday from 4pm - 4:45pm in the Activity Room at the Trenton Branch. Best […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Are libraries obsolete? You already know our answer! Sure, libraries have faced their challenges as the world changes, but as leaders in information and technology, we have always been here […]
Frankford, Ontario K0K 2C0 Canada
Drop by the Frankford Branch to build a masterpiece, brick by brick! This club is the perfect place to explore your creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. Regular LEGO and Duplo […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Spring has sprung and it’s time to get your bike tuned up and ready to ride! Bring your bike and join Derek from Doug’s Bicycles for some hands-on learning about […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Joignez-vous à Mme Annie et Mme Mélanie pour des histoires et une activité. Pour les 2-8 ans.
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
It’s time to let your creativity fly! Register for this 6 week writing program and create a book from start to finish - the writing, the illustrating, even the printing! […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Teens and almost teens! Drop by the Teen area of the Trenton Library to try out new video games, test your skills, and chill with your family and friends. No […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Visit our sewing studio and try your hand at a simple sewing project! This is a self-guided program, with staff on hand to provide some assistance. Choose one of our […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Bring your fabric and your pattern, and come by our sewing studio to sew alongside other sewing enthusiasts! This is a self-guided program, with no staff on hand. Registration for […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Bedtime stories for everyone! This evening storytime is perfectly timed before bedtime! Wear your pyjamas, bring your bedtime snack, and come to the library for some songs, stories, and play […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Join us every Wednesday at 10am - 10:45am for a fun-filled program with stories, songs, and sensory activities. For ages 2-5. Children's Activity Room at the Trenton Branch. This is […]
Frankford, Ontario K0K 2C0 Canada
Perfect for crafty kids, this school-aged program guides kids through a creative activity just for them. Join us on the last Wednesday of every month for fun at the Frankford […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Wiggle wiggle hands, wiggle wiggle toes! This program is designed for the youngest library visitors and their caregivers. From bounces and tickles, to songs and books, it's the perfect opportunity […]
Frankford, Ontario K0K 2C0 Canada
Join us at the Frankford Branch every Thursday at 11am for an interactive literacy experience for children and their caregivers combining music, storytelling and movement activities. Perfect for families with […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Join us each week as we explore a different Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math activity. Happening every Thursday from 4pm - 4:45pm in the Activity Room at the Trenton Branch. Best […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
The library is the place to be on Saturdays! Join us on Saturday mornings for a wide variety of activities for kids, from arts and crafts, to science experiments, to […]
Kids Write: For aspiring authors!
It’s a Whole New World: Digital Literacy for Families
Friday, May 24 from 4 PM – 5 PM Library of the future: Are libraries obsolete? You already know our answer! Sure, libraries have faced their challenges as the world changes, but as leaders in information and technology, we have always been here to support our communities through a fast moving world. Come to the library for a presentation to learn about all the surprising ways libraries are fulfilling their communities’ needs, both locally, and around the world. Registration required, but drop in space may be available.
Friday, June 21 from 4 PM – 5 PM Cyberbullying: What it is and what to do about it: Bullying is hard enough to deal with when it’s in person, but what are you supposed to do when your child’s bully has followed them online? Join us for a conversation about cyberbullying, what it can look like, and how to address it with your children.
Recurring programs
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a library program that encourages local families and caregivers to read 1,000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Studies have shown that families who start reading aloud to their children at birth help strengthen their language skills and build their vocabulary — two important tools when they begin learning to read in kindergarten.
The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless! Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. Any book read (even repeats) by anybody counts.
Learning to read starts way before Kindergarten. Print and sound awareness, print recognition and vocabulary all come from listening to their parents talk and read to them.
Reading together is fun and will create life-long memories for both of you. What a great way to bond with your precious child curled up with you while you read together!
How does 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten work?
- Register – At the Quinte West Public Library and take home your keepsake reading log.
- Track Your Reading – Each time you read a book with your child write down the name in your reading log.
- Show us Your Reading Log – When you reach 100, 250 and 750 books bring in your reading log, get a sticker and decorate our display board.
- Reach 500 books – come to the library to collect a prize!
- Read More Books! – When you reach 1,000 books you will earn a certificate of completion as well as a free book!
There is even an iPhone app available online if you would prefer to track your reading that way!
It’s easy!
3 books a day for 1 year = 1,095 books
1 book a day for 3 years = 1,095 books
Wiggle wiggle hands, wiggle wiggle toes!
This program is designed for the youngest library visitors and their caregivers.
From bounces and tickles, to songs and books, it’s the perfect opportunity to bond with your babyand support their early literacy development.
Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:00 am at the Trenton Branch.
This program is drop in and recommended for ages birth to 2 years. Sign in for Babytime here.
Stories, songs and sensory open-ended crafts.
This program is for the preschool crowd.
Wednesdays from 10-10:45 am at the Trenton Branch.
This program is drop in and recommended for ages 2 to 5 years. Sign in for Preschool Storytime here
Early Literacy Kits are a fun way to introduce and reinforce early learning for children. They can help teach literacy skills through the use of stories, imaginative play, games, and activities. The skills learned through these kits are building blocks which will help you raise a great reader!
Each kit contains:
- picture book
- puppet
- alphabet learning games or activities
- number learning games or activities
- one additional learning material, related to colours, shapes, etc
Kits are available in various themes, including but not limited to:
- beavers
- dinosaurs
- hedgehogs
- firefighters
- police
Search “Early literacy kit” in our catalogue to find a listing of all available kits.
Borrowing Period: 3 weeks
Things to know:
- Kits are only holdable by patrons with Quinte West Library cards
- Kits must be returned to either Trenton or Frankford
- Kits will not be considered returned until all items from the kit have been returned to the library
We are thrilled to partner with Le Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario in order to increase our French language collection for children. Thanks to their generous donation we were able to purchase 293 new titles that can be enjoyed by our community at either our Trenton or Frankford locations. We would like to thank CEPEO, as well as École élémentaire et secondaire publique Cité Jeunesse and Marc-Garneau for all of their support. Merci!
Learn to play chess and other board games in a welcoming environment. All experience levels are welcome.
This is a drop-in program happening Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the Trenton Branch.
Upcoming Dates:
Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.
For ages 8 – 17.
