Fall programs for children

October to December

Explore our exciting lineup of programs designed to inspire creativity, encourage exploration, and keep kids engaged all season long.

Child colouring on table

From arts and crafts to storytimes and educational activities, there’s something for every child to enjoy as they explore new interests, build skills, and make lasting memories.

  • Batwings & Broomsticks Storytime: Spooky Halloween storytime is filled with not-so-scary stories, songs, and an easy craft.
  • Butterfly Gardens Storytime: Enjoy a fun-filled storytime at Butterfly Gardens with a GVPL librarian.
  • Escape Room: You are locked in the library! Solve clues, puzzles and more to escape…and have some fun along the way.
  • Family Play: Join us for play experiences that encourage problem solving, literacy, and imagination.
  • Fall Storytime: Join us for a special fall-themed storytime and activities.
  • Flipbooks: Create a flipbook by drawing, collaging, cutting or pasting and watch your animation come alive with a flip!
  • Kids Drop-In: Drop by the library for a fun-filled activity! Build with LEGO, enjoy a story, create a craft, tackle a STEAM challenge, make new friends, and more. Every visit brings something new to discover!
  • Lego at the Library: Join us for Lego building and fun.
  • Little Lego: Listen to stories and have fun with the library’s Lego. Create your own Lego build to put on display.
  • Robot Mouse Challenge: Learn the basics of coding and explore STEM topics such as coding and robotics, then race your friends to the cheese with programmable mice.
  • Story Club: Join an introductory book club for growing readers! Get together and engage over books, games, and crafts.
  • TechPlay: Explore educational toys that introduce STEM topics such as coding, robotics, and electricity.
  • We Love Those Books! Who Would Win?: Join us for a celebration of the Who Would Win? book series. We’ll read from the books, do some ultimate showdown activities, and make a craft.

No registration is required. Space is limited. Program offerings vary by branch. Adults must remain on site during all children’s programs.