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Play Days at the Library – Free Drop-In Play
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.
Blissful Beading
Drop-in and create beaded trinkets, necklaces, key chains, and more. Let your creativity shine!
Play Days at the Library – Free Drop-In Play
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.
Blissful Beading
Drop-in and create beaded trinkets, necklaces, key chains, and more. Let your creativity shine!
Play Days at the Library – Free Drop-In Play
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
Learning Your ABCs
Let's start learning to read with alphabet basics
Pictures Only
As they say, a picture says 1000 words, which is great because these children's books are all pictures, no words!
Silly Stories
It's all fun and games in these silly stories! You and your kids will be laughing out loud with this list.
Picture Books for Kids in the Indigenous Knowledge Centre
A selection of beautiful books for young children, exploring themes and aspects of Indigenous culture in North America.
Great for: School-Aged Children
Spring Has Sprung!
Babies, blooms, bunnies and bears! Enjoy these bright and beautiful picture books as we enter into the season of spring!
Best Family Board Games
Great for a group of all ages, these board games are easy to learn and perfect for weeknight fun!
STEM Picture Books
For your little one, these picture books focus on STEM - science, technology, engineering and mathematics!
Yum Yum Pie!
Pi Day is March 14, which is the perfect time to enjoy these pie-related books!
Great for: Middle-Grade Children
Choose Your Own Adventure!
Children love the interactive element a "Choose your own adventure" book can bring to a story!
Learning About Your Body
Encompassing everything from puberty and bodily changes to consent, this list is meant for parents and caregivers to help educate children.
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!
Children's Graphic Novels
Comic Book Day is September 25, but you can enjoy these great children's graphic novels all year long!
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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