Children's community hub

Settle in for a storytime or check out the latest grab and go magazines and manga!

Our children's department is packed with activities and space just for kids including dedicated computers with resources for homework help.

The reading tree, by artist Judson Beaumont, is a great spot to catch up on your favourite series!

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Events for kids & families

Kids' books on Indigenous topics or by Indigenous authors

Take & make craft kits

Activities for children

Storytimes: Join us for stories, fingerplays and songs or virtual bedtime stories and kid friendly meditation. Find storytimes in our calendar. Watch storytimes on our YouTube channel.
Tech for tots: Bring your little ones (3 – 6 years old) to this play session with screen-free technology designed for little humans! View events in the calendar.

Listen and read online

Playaways

All-inclusive audio books — just plug in your headphones and enjoy!

Tumblebook Library

Online animated, talking picture books, ebooks and audiobooks.

More resources for children and families

Michif storytime kits

Our Michif storytime kits are intended for children and families whose traditional language is Michif. Each kit contains books, a puppet/toy/felt board story, as well as resources related to traditional songs and rhymes. View kits in the catalogue.

Coast Salish language storytime kits

Our Coast Salish language storytime kits are intended for children and families whose traditional language may include həńqəmińəḿ or Skwxwú7mesh Sníchim. Each kit contains books, flash cards, puppets and other resources. View kits in the catalogue.

Storytime kits

Storytime kits are a reading adventure on the go! Each kit contains a puppet or stuffy, rhymes, songs and books based on a central theme. View kits in the catalogue.

First language kits

First language kits connect you with different languages and cultures. Designed for fluent speakers and little ones. View kits in the catalogue.

Digital library

Check out a talking book and explore ebooks for kids with Tumblebooks, or try out a craft with Creative Bug. Get extra practice on your homework assignments with Solaro study guides... Explore our digital library page for more!

Homework help

Need help with an assignment? Our librarians can help you find what you need in our catalogue and digital library! If you've got questions, you can contact us.

Middle grade books for reluctant readers High contrast picture books Middle grades audiobooks

Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-a-lot

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Children's community hub

Quick links

Activities for children

Listen and read online

More resources for children and families

Michif storytime kits

Coast Salish language storytime kits

Storytime kits

First language kits

Digital library

Homework help

Wonderstruck A Novel in Words and Pictures

Look Both Ways A Tale Told in Ten Blocks

Tegan and Sara Junior High

Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-a-lot The Twelfth Epic Novel

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Wonderstruck
A Novel in Words and Pictures

Look Both Ways
A Tale Told in Ten Blocks

Tegan and Sara
Junior High

Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-a-lot
The Twelfth Epic Novel