Contact Lori Pierce, Children and Youth Coordinator at 519-538-3500 or lpierce@meaford.ca for any information on junior library programs and services.

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:   

image of poppy on a white backgroundRemembrance Day at the Library
Monday, November 6 to Friday, November 10
Veterans Affairs Canada has provided printed Remembrance Day learning material which is available at the library. Also, pick up a Postcard for Peace and send a message of thanks to a soldier or veteran.
While supplies last.
 

 

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Story Time & Craft
Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Drop-In
Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft!
Heather Ann  will share stories, songs, and a craft for families to enjoy.  Encourage a love of reading and learning as we READ, WRITE, SING, TALK, and PLAY together!
Everyone is welcome to attend.

 
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Creative Kids Connect - Always Write!
Tuesdays in November at 3:30 pm
Drop in.  Ages 7-12
Creative writing for youth in a fun and friendly space.


  
image of people holding hands forming a circleBe-Tween the Pages Book Club

Thursday, November 16 at 3:30 pm
Ages 9-12  Drop-in.
Meet friends, play games, discover new books, and have fun!Each month we will feature a book to discuss.
October Book: "The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman
November Book:  "Ember and the Ice Dragons" by Heather Fawcett

image of the word game displayed on chess and checker boardsBoard Games at the Library
Saturdays in November
Fun for all ages!  Drop in.
Lots of family board games to choose from!
Learn a new game or enjoy an old familiar one.


Chess and Checkers for all ages! 
Friends of the Meaford Library Room

Tuesdays all day
Strategize and conquer in one of the world's oldest games.
Beginners and experienced players are welcome.


 Ongoing Activities:
In-house Story Time  
Wednesday at 10:30 am
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and a craft.  
Forest of Reading Program 2024
The Forest of Reading® is Canada's largest recreational reading program and an initiative of the Ontario Library Association. The goal is to encourage a love of reading.
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 2024.
To participate visit the library to register and track your reading!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program
Official logo for the 1000 books before kindergarten programThe 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.

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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