Programs

Preschool Programs

ALL preschool programs will be on a ‘drop-in’ basis: First come, first served! Please note that dates and times are subject to change. Please confirm times by contacting the Children’s Library at (780) 357-7454.

Programs are labeled either Parented (caregivers stay in the story room and participate in the program) or Unparented (caregivers are asked to leave the children in the story room and remain in the library during the program). If you have questions about these designations, please consult the Children’s Department staff.

Musical Tots II
Stories, songs, and musical activities for children ages 4 to 24 months and caregivers.

DROP-IN PROGRAM
Maximum: 15 families
Dates: Wednesdays, September 15 - December 1
Times: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Linda Smith Story Room
Chris Jammer's Halloween Crafts III
Encana Presents Chris Jammer's Halloween Crafts
Make fun and spooky crafts with illustrator and expert sculptor Chris Jammer.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Maximum 15 crafters per session
Date: Saturday, October 30
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm (Ages 9 to 12)
Location: Linda Smith Story Room
Register online
Chris Jammer's Halloween Crafts II
Encana Presents Chris Jammer's Halloween Crafts
Make fun and spooky crafts with illustrator and expert sculptor Chris Jammer.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Maximum 15 crafters per session
Date: Saturday, October 30
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Ages 6 to 8)
Location: Linda Smith Story Room
Register online
Chris Jammer's Halloween Crafts I
Encana Presents Chris Jammer's Halloween Crafts
Make fun and spooky crafts with illustrator and expert sculptor Chris Jammer.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Maximum 15 crafters per session
Date: Saturday, October 30
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Ages 4 to 6)
Location: Linda Smith Story Room
Register online
Author Visit Joan Marie Galant
Joan Marie Galant is the author of many children's books, such as the Dot to Dot in the Sky series. School-aged children are welsome to drop-in for her presentation.

DROP-IN PROGRAM
Date: Monday, September 27
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Linda Smith Story Room
Alberta Arts Days Presents Lorna Bennett III
Lorna Bennett is the illustrator of many well-known children's books, including Maxx Comedy by Gordon Korman and the Dot to Dot in the Sky series by Joan Marie Galat. Lorna will be presenting three illustration workshops for children at the Library during Alberta Arts Days. Limited space is available.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Maximum: 30 artists per session
Date: Saturday, September 18
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (Grades 5 to 6)
Location: Linda Smith Story Room
Register online
Alberta Arts Days Presents Lorna Bennett II
Lorna Bennett is the illustrator of many well-known children's books, including Maxx Comedy by Gordon Korman and the Dot to Dot in the Sky series by Joan Marie Galat. Lorna will be presenting three illustration workshops for children at the Library during Alberta Arts Days. Limited space is available.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Maximum: 30 artists per session
Date: Saturday, September 18
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Grades 3 to 4)
Location: Linda Smith Story Room
Register online
Alberta Arts Days Presents Lorna Bennett I
Lorna Bennett is the illustrator of many well-known children's books, including Maxx Comedy by Gordon Korman and the Dot to Dot in the Sky series by Joan Marie Galat. Lorna will be presenting three illustration workshops for children at the Library during Alberta Arts Days. Limited space is available.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Maximum: 30 artists per session
Date: Saturday, September 18
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Grades 1 to 2)
Location: Linda Smith Story Room
Register online
Future Readers II
4 and 5 year olds can have fun while developing six pre-reading skills: I like books; I see letters; I hear words; I know words; I see words; I can tell a story! As this is a developmental program, registration is required.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages: 4 to 5 years old
Maximum: 15 future readers
Dates: Thursdays, October 28 - December 2 (no program November 11)
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Linda Smith Story Room
Register online
Future Readers I
4 and 5 year olds can have fun while developing six pre-reading skills: I like books; I see letters; I hear words; I know words; I see words; I can tell a story! As this is a developmental program, registration is required.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages: 4 to 5 years old
Maximum: 15 future readers
Dates: Thursdays, September 16 - October 21 (no program September 30)
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Linda Smith Story Room
Progam is full.
Baby Rhyme Thyme
Attention new parents! Come to Baby Rhyme Thyme to learn engaging stories, rhymes and games to play with your babies. The variety of pre-literacy activities in this group program will stimulate your baby's mental and social development.

DROP-IN PROGRAM
Ages: Newborn to 12 months
Maximum: 15 babies and caregivers
Dates: Wednesdays, September 15 - December 1
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm, with 15 minutes social time after the program
Location: Sky Story Room
Imagination Station
Children are encouraged to use their imaginations to develop their storytelling talents with puppet group stories, songs, musical instuments, dance and stories.

DROP-IN PROGRAM
Ages: 4 to 5
Maximum: 20 Children
Dates: Wednesdays, September 15 - December 1
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Linda Smith Story Room
Children's Program's Survey
We want to hear from you! The Children's Library at GPPL is in the process of assessing the programming needs of Grande Prairie children and parents. Please help by giving us your feedback in this short survey. The results of this survey will be used to shape future Children's programs at Grande Prairie Public Library.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Stories, action & finger rhymes for children ages 18 to 36 months and caregivers.

DROP-IN PROGRAM
Maximum: 15 families
Dates: Thursdays, September 16 - December 2
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Linda Smith Story Room
Musical Tots I
Stories, songs, and musical activities for children ages 4 to 24 months and caregivers.

DROP-IN PROGRAM
Maximum: 15 families
Dates: Wednesdays, September 15 - December 1
Times: 10:15 am - 10:45 am OR
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Linda Smith Story Room
Russian Storytime
For babies and preschoolers. Come and listen to stories told in Russian
(and if you can speak Russian, you can add a few of your own!)

DROP-IN PROGRAM
Dates: Wednesdays, September 15 - December 1
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Sky Story Room
Tumbling T's
Tumblebooks, stories, rhymes, and finger-plays, for 2 and 3 year olds and accompanying adults. Younger siblings are welcome.

DROP-IN PROGRAM
Maximum: 15 children with caregiver and younger siblings
Dates: Tuesdays, September 14 - November 30
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Linda Smith Story Room
Children's Library Tours
Children's Library Tours

Teachers, book a tour for your class.
Tour includes an exploration of the library, self check out and OPAC instruction and story time.
Tours are available Tuesday's at 1:30 pm & Friday's at 10:30 am only.

March & April: Tours are available Tuesday's at 1:30 pm and Friday's at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm.
May is Library Tour month so call soon to reserve a time Monday to Friday.

Please contact the Children's Library to book or for further information
(780) 357 - 7454
Night Owls
Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal for half an hour of bedtime stories.

DROP-IN PROGRAM
Maximum: 30 Sleepyheads
Ages: All ages welcome
Dates: Thursdays, September 16 - December 2
(no programs September 30 & November 11)
Time: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Linda Smith Story Room