Kids
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Come Play Together!
Storytimes, songs, crafts, and open play at your Library. Always free. Always fun.
Family Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family. Stay after to play, explore, and spend time together in a warm, welcoming space.
Baby & Me Storytime
Share songs, fingerplays, stories, and playtime in a cozy, welcoming space. Best for babies 0–12 months and their caregivers.
Discovery Club
Available at ALL branches! Drop in for self-guided STEAM exploration. Build, tinker, and imagine at your own pace.
Play Day
Drop in to play with sensory-stimulating toys and interactive books. A welcoming space where kids can explore, imagine, and play together.
Family Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family. Stay after to play, explore, and spend time together in a warm, welcoming space.
Baby & Me Storytime
Share songs, fingerplays, stories, and playtime in a cozy, welcoming space. Best for babies 0–12 months and their caregivers.
Discovery Club
Available at ALL branches! Drop in for self-guided STEAM exploration. Build, tinker, and imagine at your own pace.
Play Day
Drop in to play with sensory-stimulating toys and interactive books. A welcoming space where kids can explore, imagine, and play together.
Kids' Book Lists and More
Great for: Babies and Toddlers
TBPL Staff List: Favourite Storytime Books
We asked the experts - these are the top picks from our Children and Youth Technicians to read at storytime!
100 Books Before School
If you are looking for some key stories to read to your little one before they begin school, this list is a great place to start!
Learning Your ABCs
Let's start learning to read with alphabet basics
Nursery Rhymes
Mother Goose Day is May 1 ; celebrate with these books!
Great for: School-Aged Children
School Starter Kit
Whether it's starting in kindergarten, switching schools, or just beginning a new grade, TBPL has lots of stories to help your child adjust.
Children's Books on Residential School
Childrens books about Residential Schools introduce young readers to this history in an age-appropriate way, sharing Indigenous perspectives
Let's Play Ball!
Hit a home run for literacy with these books, all about baseball!
If You Liked: Matilda
Here you'll find more children's stories with strong female protagonists and lots of heart!
Great for: Middle-Grade Children
If You Liked: The Lightning Thief
Find more mythological adventures that are great for fans of the Percy Jackson series!
Historical Fiction for Children
A great for children to learn about the past is to read historical fiction books where they can learn a history while still reading a story!
Sports for Middle Graders
This list pulls graphic novels and chapter books for your growing reader that all center around sports.
Fantasy Fiction for Kids
If your child loves to read fantasy stories, this list is for you!
Check Out What's New!
new children's materials
New Kids' Books
Find the latest children's books to be added to our collection!
New Kids' French Books
Find all the latest children's books in French at TBPL!
New Kids' DVDs
Want to catch up on the latest DVDs with your kids? Check out this list!
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More for Kids at TBPL!
Board Games
Did you know that you can borrow board games from the library? Check out our collection and get ready for your next game night!
Attraction Passes
Explore local attractions for FREE with passes you can borrow from our collection!
Children's Book Butler
Looking for reading suggestions for your child? Fill out our form and get personalized recommendations for your child emailed to you!
Game On! with the Interactive Projector
Smash robots, play virtual soccer, or try one of the other physically engaging games on the OBIE interactive projector.
Online Resources
Online Resources
NoveList K-8
Not sure what to read next? NoveList K-8 is a database about books for younger readers.
hoopla
Stream movies, TV series and music with the hoopla app
Libby, by Overdrive
Browse eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, comics and manga with Libby, by Overdrive.
Gale in Context: Elementary
A popular, kid-friendly student database with reliable resources to help students complete assignments and get excited about learning.
NoveList K-8
Not sure what to read next? NoveList K-8 is a database about books for younger readers.
hoopla
Stream movies, TV series and music with the hoopla app
Libby, by Overdrive
Browse eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, comics and manga with Libby, by Overdrive.
Gale in Context: Elementary
A popular, kid-friendly student database with reliable resources to help students complete assignments and get excited about learning.
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