Children's community hub

Settle in for a storytime or check out the latest grab and go magazines and manga!

Our children's department is packed with activities and space just for kids including dedicated computers with resources for homework help.

The reading tree, by artist Judson Beaumont, is a great spot to catch up on your favourite series!

Summer reading club

Summer Reading Club (SRC) happens every summer at every library in BC. It's open to kids aged 0 – 12. This year's theme is under the sea!

Learn more about SRC

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Events for kids & families

All of our book lists for kids

Take & make craft kits

Solaro

Summer reading club events

SRC medal ceremony

Join us in Civic Plaza to celebrate a summer of reading! All BC summer reading club participants are invited. Bring your completed reading record to earn your final stickers and medal. Sept. 12, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Register

SRC mini medal ceremony

Looking for a quieter version of the medal ceremony? Join us in the "calm waters room" (the Collaboratory) on the third floor of the library. Sept. 12, 12 – 1 p.m.

Register

Activities for children

Storytimes: Join us for stories, fingerplays and songs or virtual bedtime stories and kid friendly meditation. Find storytimes in our calendar. Watch storytimes on our YouTube channel.
Tech for tots: Bring your little ones (3 – 6 years old) to this play session with screen-free technology designed for little humans! View events in the calendar.

Listen and read online

Playaways

All-inclusive audio books — just plug in your headphones and enjoy!

Tumblebook Library

Online animated, talking picture books, ebooks and audiobooks.

More resources for children and families

Storytime kits

Storytime kits are a reading adventure on the go! Each kit contains a puppet or stuffy, rhymes, songs and books based on a central theme. View kits in the catalogue.

First language kits

First language kits connect you with different languages and cultures. Designed for fluent speakers and little ones. View kits in the catalogue.

Digital library

Check out a talking book and explore ebooks for kids with Tumblebooks, or try out a craft with Creative Bug. Get extra practice on your homework assignments with Solaro study guides... Explore our digital library page for more!

Homework help

Need help with an assignment? Our librarians can help you find what you need in our catalogue and digital library! If you've got questions, you can contact us.

Transportation Bike books Animated movies Inventions

Retro classics Inclusive books for babies Inclusive books for middle grades Inclusive books for kids

The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher

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Summer reading club

Quick links

Summer reading club events

SRC medal ceremony

SRC mini medal ceremony

Activities for children

Listen and read online

More resources for children and families

Storytime kits

First language kits

Digital library

Homework help

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Henry Heckelbeck
#5 : Henry Heckelbeck and the Race Car Derby

Billy Stuart
3, La mer aux mille dangers

Wild Blue
Taming A Big-kid Bike

Inside Out
2

Ellie, Engineer
The Next Level

STEM Lab
25 Super-cool Projects : Build, Invent, Create, Discover

We Are the Rainbow!
The Colours of Pride

This Little Rainbow
A Love-is-love Primer

They, He, She
Words for You and Me! : A First Book of Pronouns

The Every Body Book
The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids About Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families

All You Need Is Love
Celebrating Families of All Shapes and Sizes

Lumberjanes
Beware the Kitten Holy

What Are your Words?
A Book About Pronouns

Phoenix Goes to School
A Story to Support Transgender and Gender Diverse Children

Rainbow
A First Book of Pride

Auntie Uncle
Drag Queen Hero