Please register for all events at 519-538-3500 or emailing libraryinfo@meaford.ca  

The Library provides regular programming for kids of all ages.
Check out the calendar of events for all programming including adult and teen.  

What's happening:   

  

 

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TD Summer Reading Club 2025- One World, Many Adventures!
The TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests, and all abilities.
This free program is co-created and delivered by more than 2,000 public libraries across Canada and it celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators, and stories.
It is designed to inspire kids to explore the fun of reading their way – the key to building a lifelong love of reading.
Visit the library to register, pick up your reading kit, and begin your summer reading adventure!

Download the July Kids' and Teens Calendar of Events! 
Throughout July and August track your reading all summer long!
Children earn 1 ballot for every: 5 picture books, 3 graphic novels, or 1 chapter book read.
There will be draws for prizes every week until August 23.
Visit the library prior to Saturday at 5 pm, each week to enter the weekly draw.

Teens (ages 13-19) can earn a ballot for every YA/adult book read this summer. 
Teens - enter for a change to win a Nintendo Switch Lite!  Maximum 15 ballots.
 

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TD Summer Reading Club Colouring Draw 2025
Visit the library to pick up a colouring sheet and sign up for the TD Summer Reading Club
or download a copy here.
Submit your creation to the library by Sunday, July 20 to enter the draw for a chance to win a prize!
Three winners will be selected.

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Story Time in the Library Parkette
Wednesdays throughout July and August at 10:30 am for All ages
Drop-in
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft!
Weather permitting, otherwise it will be held indoors.

 

Story Time on the GO!
Wednesday, July 16 starting at 2:00 PM
at McCarroll Park in Meaford
210 Parker Street East, Meaford  (Splash Park)
Join Samantha and Lori!
Just Drop in and this is a weather permitting event.

 

 

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Summer Weekly Challenges
Throughout July and August
All ages
Adventure awaits! Pick up a weekly challenge sheet at the library. Complete the tasks and return the list to the library for a chance to spin the prize wheel.
Everyone wins!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

image of young girl with rolling suitcasePassport to Fun
Tuesday throughout July and August
1:00 pm
Ages 7-12
Drop-in
Pack your imagination and join us for a weekly adventure exploring different countries through crafts, fun facts, and creative activities. 
 
 

 

 

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Imagination Station
Thursdays
1:00 pm
Ages 7-12
Drop-in
All aboard! Each week discover STEM adventures that spark creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Family Puzzles & Board Games
Sundays throughout July and August
All Ages
Drop-in
Family-friendly fun!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lego man with backpack on outdoor backgroundLego Challenges
Monday, July 7 at 1:00 pm
All ages  Drop-in
An afternoon of Lego challenges at the library!
Build, play, and share your creations with others.
Bricks provided!

 

 

 
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Rainbow Crafts
Thursday, July 10 at 6:30 pm
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
Drop-in
Celebrate your pride with community, conversation, and crafts! We’ll provide the supplies for a new craft each month.
July Craft: Pressed Flower Lantern
 

 

 

 

  

image of man on blue background with two hockey sticksChildren's Author Eric Zweig
Friday, July 11
1:00 pm
All Ages
Please register in advance
Calling all young hockey fans! Join us for an author talk and discussion with sport enthusiast Eric Zweig, writer of exciting nonfiction books all about hockey heroes, amazing moments, and the history of the game. Signed books will be available for purchase from the author.

This event is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts through The Writers' Union of Canada.
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image of young girl and boy playing chess and JengaParkette Play: Giant Games!
Saturday, July 12
All day
Drop-in
Bring the whole family for a day of giant-sized fun! Enjoy classic games like Jumbo Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Chess, and more.
 

 

 

 

 

 

Scientists in School: Discovery Zone
Monday, July 14
1 pm
Ages 7+
Space is limited. Please register in advance.
Join us for an action-packed adventure where you’ll explore, how 3D printing works and properties of infinite loops, investigate why trees are important to engineers, and create an elastic-powered car. Participants will receive a kit to complete and the presenter will join us virtually.
 

 

 

 

image of dinosaure fossil in sandStep Back in Time with Tim Jeffries
Monday, July 21
1:00 pm
Please register in advance
Calling all T.rex fans! Sink your teeth into the time when giants roamed the earth, and one giant ruled them all. Uncover the discovery, details, and display of this colossus, Tyrant Lizard King. Awe at the sheer size of its skull as Tim brings one of the few life-size replicas in existence. See an assortment of incredible museum displays of real dinosaur fossils from both the tyrannosaurs’ prey and T.rex itself.
 

 

image of stuffed dog with "wanted: Home" signStuffed Pet Adoption
Monday, July 28
1:00 pm
Ages 6+
Please register in advance
Looking for a cuddly new reading buddy? Come adopt your very own stuffed dog at the library! Kids will choose a plush pet, give it a name, create an adoption certificate, and decorate its kennel. A heartwarming event full of imagination, responsibility, and fuzzy fun!


 

 Ongoing Activities:

In-house Story Time  
Wednesday at 10:30 am
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and a craft.  
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program
image of owl with glasses reading a bookThe Library offers parents an exciting incentive program that encourages families to read 1000 books with their child before he or she enters senior kindergarten in school. It is free with your library card membership. Keep track of the titles of the books that you read with your child.  Earn prizes as you work towards you goal!  Find out about the 1000 books before Kindergarten program
Every Child Ready to Read
A project of the American Library Association adopted by the Meaford Public Library that incorporates simple practices, based on research, to help parents and other caregivers develop early literacy skills.
The Meaford Public Library is proud to partner with our communities' parents and caregivers to help raise young readers by providing free access to hundreds of books and audio recordings. As well, all of our programs for young children focus on developing pre-literacy skills, and use the five simple principles outlined below:
  • Talking – talking with children helps them learn oral language, one of the most critical early literacy skills. When your baby babbles to you be sure to talk back.
  • Singing - singing and rhyming increases children's awareness of the sounds in words. Sing fun songs to your baby, they love to hear your voice.
  • Reading - reading together is the most effective way to help children become proficient readers. Make shared reading a daily event, even if it is the same book every night.
  • Writing - writing helps children learn that letters and words have individual sounds and meaning. Encourage scribbling. It is a great way for young kids to express themselves.
  • Playing – playing is essential for young children to learn about the world so the stories they hear have meaning. Play is best for kids when parents join in too.
Forest of Reading 2025
The Forest of Reading celebrates Canadian books, authors, publishers, and illustrators. The program is for children and youth from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Participants are encouraged to read the nominated titles and vote for their favourite books. Voting takes place in April 2025. To participate, visit the library to register and track your reading! Check out the 2025 nominated books list here.

Kids Online Library:
We have many online resources for kids. Here you can find answers to your questions, help with school projects, as well as eBooks, eAudiobooks and more. 

Visit the online resources page
Visit CBC Kids Corner here
Visit World Book Online - Updated Daily - A Trusted Resource! 

 

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