Children's Events
We offer events such as Lego Days, Fancy Nancy Parties and other fun events during Professional Development Days, Summer and March Break in both English and French.
Event Calendar
Preschool Storytime
Feb, 21 2019 10:30 AM
The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department is hosting the winter session of Preschool Storytime, an interactive program of stories, songs and fingerplays for ages two and up on Thursday mornings starting January 31, through to March 7, 2019. Children must be two years old by the time the session begins When: Thursday mornings Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m. Place: Children's Storyroom Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Math Club
Feb, 25 2019 6:00 PM
The North Bay Public Library in partnership with Frontier College presents the winter session of Math Club, a fun math and activity based program that engages kids in grades 3 and up starting Monday, January 7 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. This program will run to Monday, April 1, 2019. Participants will have an opportunity each week to explore different math based games, all at varying skill levels and based on the five math strands. Six different math kits, each including approximately 15 group and individual games plus a variety of math based books and stories are rotated through the different weeks of the club. Math Club is meant to be fun, full of opportunities for exploration and completely textbook free!
Music for Toddlers
Feb, 26 2019 10:00 AM
The North Bay Public Library Children's department is hosting a music program for toddlers (ages 1 and 2) and their parents/caregiver on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m., starting on January 29 through to March 5, 2019. This program involves action songs and the use of basic rhythm instruments such as drums and shakers. When: Tuesday Mornings Time 10 - 10:30 a.m. Where: Children's story room
Junior Book Club
Feb, 27 2019 6:00 PM
The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Junior Book Club with Frontier College on Wednesday evenings starting January 9 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Children ages 6-12 are invited to explore different themes through games, activities and stories with Frontier College tutors. The program is free and the fun is guaranteed. Junior Book Club is a great way for kids to learn about diverse subjects of interest in a hands-on way. Each weekly session introduces a new theme for kids and volunteers to explore (anything from volcanos and earthquakes to family pets). Theme pack kits include books (fiction and non-fiction, storybooks, chapter books, graphic novels, and more) and games, crafts, activity or experiment, and a variety of activity sheets. The materials included in each kit are all variations of the same theme, and participants are encouraged to do a bit of reading and writing each week by exploring the themes from their own perspective. This event will run until Wednesday April 3, 2019.
Game Night!
Feb, 27 2019 6:00 PM
Drop in to the North Bay Public Library for an evening of board games and snacks! Bring your own game and play an old favourite or learn a new game, and socialize. This event is for all ages. Families are welcome.
Preschool Storytime
Feb, 28 2019 10:30 AM
The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department is hosting the winter session of Preschool Storytime, an interactive program of stories, songs and fingerplays for ages two and up on Thursday mornings starting January 31, through to March 7, 2019. Children must be two years old by the time the session begins When: Thursday mornings Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m. Place: Children's Storyroom Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Math Club
Mar, 4 2019 6:00 PM
The North Bay Public Library in partnership with Frontier College presents the winter session of Math Club, a fun math and activity based program that engages kids in grades 3 and up starting Monday, January 7 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. This program will run to Monday, April 1, 2019. Participants will have an opportunity each week to explore different math based games, all at varying skill levels and based on the five math strands. Six different math kits, each including approximately 15 group and individual games plus a variety of math based books and stories are rotated through the different weeks of the club. Math Club is meant to be fun, full of opportunities for exploration and completely textbook free!
Music for Toddlers
Mar, 5 2019 10:00 AM
The North Bay Public Library Children's department is hosting a music program for toddlers (ages 1 and 2) and their parents/caregiver on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m., starting on January 29 through to March 5, 2019. This program involves action songs and the use of basic rhythm instruments such as drums and shakers. When: Tuesday Mornings Time 10 - 10:30 a.m. Where: Children's story room
Junior Book Club
Mar, 6 2019 6:00 PM
The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Junior Book Club with Frontier College on Wednesday evenings starting January 9 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Children ages 6-12 are invited to explore different themes through games, activities and stories with Frontier College tutors. The program is free and the fun is guaranteed. Junior Book Club is a great way for kids to learn about diverse subjects of interest in a hands-on way. Each weekly session introduces a new theme for kids and volunteers to explore (anything from volcanos and earthquakes to family pets). Theme pack kits include books (fiction and non-fiction, storybooks, chapter books, graphic novels, and more) and games, crafts, activity or experiment, and a variety of activity sheets. The materials included in each kit are all variations of the same theme, and participants are encouraged to do a bit of reading and writing each week by exploring the themes from their own perspective. This event will run until Wednesday April 3, 2019.
Preschool Storytime
Mar, 7 2019 10:30 AM
The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department is hosting the winter session of Preschool Storytime, an interactive program of stories, songs and fingerplays for ages two and up on Thursday mornings starting January 31, through to March 7, 2019. Children must be two years old by the time the session begins When: Thursday mornings Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m. Place: Children's Storyroom Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Knitting for Families
Mar, 11 2019 2:00 PM
Knitting for Families from 2 – 3:30 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Ages 6 & up. Learn how to knit using just your fingers and hands! $3 per child or $5 per family. Limited registration – register in advance.
Math Club
Mar, 11 2019 6:00 PM
The North Bay Public Library in partnership with Frontier College presents the winter session of Math Club, a fun math and activity based program that engages kids in grades 3 and up starting Monday, January 7 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. This program will run to Monday, April 1, 2019. Participants will have an opportunity each week to explore different math based games, all at varying skill levels and based on the five math strands. Six different math kits, each including approximately 15 group and individual games plus a variety of math based books and stories are rotated through the different weeks of the club. Math Club is meant to be fun, full of opportunities for exploration and completely textbook free!
Colour Day
Mar, 12 2019 9:30 AM
Colour Day! All Day in the Children’s Department All Ages Free Event Join the fun and help us decorate our new rocket playhouse and posters. It’ll be a blast!
Scientist in the Kitchen
Mar, 12 2019 1:30 PM
Scientist in the Kitchen 1:30 - 3 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom Ages 8 to 12 Explore the possibilities of simple kitchen ingredients to be transformed in the Scientist’s workshop. $3 per person Limited seated – register in advance
Junior Book Club
Mar, 13 2019 6:00 PM
The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Junior Book Club with Frontier College on Wednesday evenings starting January 9 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Children ages 6-12 are invited to explore different themes through games, activities and stories with Frontier College tutors. The program is free and the fun is guaranteed. Junior Book Club is a great way for kids to learn about diverse subjects of interest in a hands-on way. Each weekly session introduces a new theme for kids and volunteers to explore (anything from volcanos and earthquakes to family pets). Theme pack kits include books (fiction and non-fiction, storybooks, chapter books, graphic novels, and more) and games, crafts, activity or experiment, and a variety of activity sheets. The materials included in each kit are all variations of the same theme, and participants are encouraged to do a bit of reading and writing each week by exploring the themes from their own perspective. This event will run until Wednesday April 3, 2019.
Be A Detective .. Follow the Clues!
Mar, 14 2019 10:30 AM
Be a Detective… Follow the Clues! 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Storyroom Ages 4 and up Join our Junior Detective Agency! There are mysteries in stories to solve, messages to decode and Crafts to assemble. NO CHARGE Limited registration – register in advance Registration in advance in person at the Children’s Desk – payment is required at registration. Registration starts Saturday, February 23, at 9:30 a.m.
Math Club
Mar, 18 2019 6:00 PM
The North Bay Public Library in partnership with Frontier College presents the winter session of Math Club, a fun math and activity based program that engages kids in grades 3 and up starting Monday, January 7 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. This program will run to Monday, April 1, 2019. Participants will have an opportunity each week to explore different math based games, all at varying skill levels and based on the five math strands. Six different math kits, each including approximately 15 group and individual games plus a variety of math based books and stories are rotated through the different weeks of the club. Math Club is meant to be fun, full of opportunities for exploration and completely textbook free!
Junior Book Club
Mar, 20 2019 6:00 PM
The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Junior Book Club with Frontier College on Wednesday evenings starting January 9 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Children ages 6-12 are invited to explore different themes through games, activities and stories with Frontier College tutors. The program is free and the fun is guaranteed. Junior Book Club is a great way for kids to learn about diverse subjects of interest in a hands-on way. Each weekly session introduces a new theme for kids and volunteers to explore (anything from volcanos and earthquakes to family pets). Theme pack kits include books (fiction and non-fiction, storybooks, chapter books, graphic novels, and more) and games, crafts, activity or experiment, and a variety of activity sheets. The materials included in each kit are all variations of the same theme, and participants are encouraged to do a bit of reading and writing each week by exploring the themes from their own perspective. This event will run until Wednesday April 3, 2019.
Math Club
Mar, 25 2019 6:00 PM
The North Bay Public Library in partnership with Frontier College presents the winter session of Math Club, a fun math and activity based program that engages kids in grades 3 and up starting Monday, January 7 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. This program will run to Monday, April 1, 2019. Participants will have an opportunity each week to explore different math based games, all at varying skill levels and based on the five math strands. Six different math kits, each including approximately 15 group and individual games plus a variety of math based books and stories are rotated through the different weeks of the club. Math Club is meant to be fun, full of opportunities for exploration and completely textbook free!
Junior Book Club
Mar, 27 2019 6:00 PM
The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Junior Book Club with Frontier College on Wednesday evenings starting January 9 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Children ages 6-12 are invited to explore different themes through games, activities and stories with Frontier College tutors. The program is free and the fun is guaranteed. Junior Book Club is a great way for kids to learn about diverse subjects of interest in a hands-on way. Each weekly session introduces a new theme for kids and volunteers to explore (anything from volcanos and earthquakes to family pets). Theme pack kits include books (fiction and non-fiction, storybooks, chapter books, graphic novels, and more) and games, crafts, activity or experiment, and a variety of activity sheets. The materials included in each kit are all variations of the same theme, and participants are encouraged to do a bit of reading and writing each week by exploring the themes from their own perspective. This event will run until Wednesday April 3, 2019.
Math Club
Apr, 1 2019 6:00 PM
The North Bay Public Library in partnership with Frontier College presents the winter session of Math Club, a fun math and activity based program that engages kids in grades 3 and up starting Monday, January 7 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. This program will run to Monday, April 1, 2019. Participants will have an opportunity each week to explore different math based games, all at varying skill levels and based on the five math strands. Six different math kits, each including approximately 15 group and individual games plus a variety of math based books and stories are rotated through the different weeks of the club. Math Club is meant to be fun, full of opportunities for exploration and completely textbook free!
Junior Book Club
Apr, 3 2019 6:00 PM
The North Bay Public Library Children’s Department will be hosting Junior Book Club with Frontier College on Wednesday evenings starting January 9 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. Children ages 6-12 are invited to explore different themes through games, activities and stories with Frontier College tutors. The program is free and the fun is guaranteed. Junior Book Club is a great way for kids to learn about diverse subjects of interest in a hands-on way. Each weekly session introduces a new theme for kids and volunteers to explore (anything from volcanos and earthquakes to family pets). Theme pack kits include books (fiction and non-fiction, storybooks, chapter books, graphic novels, and more) and games, crafts, activity or experiment, and a variety of activity sheets. The materials included in each kit are all variations of the same theme, and participants are encouraged to do a bit of reading and writing each week by exploring the themes from their own perspective. This event will run until Wednesday April 3, 2019.