Children's Programs
Summer REading Club: Dive IN!
Get ready for a summer of reading fun! This summer we will be offering programming on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:15 am until 12:00 pm beginning on Tuesday, July 7th and ending Thursday, August 20th. This program is for kids ages 5 to 10, and those kids can expect to make some arts and crafts, enjoy read-alouds, play games, make new friends, and have some library time.
Week 1: July 7, 8, 9
Week 2: July 14, 15, 16
Week 3: July 21, 22, 23
Week 4: July 28, 29, 30
Week 5: August 4, 5, 6
Week 6: August 11, 12, 13
Week 7: August 18, 19, 20
When registering for your week, you are committing to attend the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday session of that week. We ask that parents stay in the building with children 7 years and younger. Participants can sign up for their week of choice either in person or via email at info@deepriverlibrary.ca or via phone at 613-584-4244. Registration opens June 10th at 10am.
We are also excited about the return of the TD Summer Reading Club! Participants will track their hours read, and once their tracking sheet is full they bring it to the library where it becomes a ballot in a draw to win a GIANT STUFFIE! To participate in the TD Summer Reading Club, please attend our kickoff party on THURSDAY, JULY 2ND from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm to receive your kit, or come by the library throughout the summer for more tracking sheets. Contest deadline is Wednesday, August 19th.
Weekly
July & August
More Information
Please contact rdennis@deepriverlibrary.ca
or call 613 584-4244
Diving Deeper! For Teens
We’re excited to introduce our Summer Reading Club challenge that’s just for teens. Grab a Diving Deeper booklet from the library, complete the bingo challenges, and compete to win a giant stuffie. Each bingo square completed counts for one ballot entry towards winning! To participate, grab a booklet from the library circulation desk and get reading! Contest deadline is Wednesday, August 19th.
July & August
More Information
Please contact rdennis@deepriverlibrary.ca
or call 613 584-4244
Beach Babies
Join Miss Robin at Lamure Beach this summer to sing, read stories, and socialize.
Monday, July 6th @ 10:30 am
Monday, July 20th @ 10:30 am
Monday, August 17th @ 10:30 am
This is an open, drop-in program for infants up to 18 months, but older siblings are always welcome!
Mondays
July & August
More Information
Please contact rdennis@deepriverlibrary.ca
or call 613 584-4244
Code Club
Brand new this summer is Code Club! This program is for computer-passionate children ages 9 and up. Join us in the library for some coding and fun this summer. Registration is required as spaces are limited. To register, please contact the library via email at info@deepriverlibrary.ca or via phone at 613-584-4244.
Wednesday, July 15th @ 1:30 pm
Wednesday, July 29th @ 1:30 pm
Wednesday, August 12th @ 1:30 pm
Wednesdays
July & August
More Information
Please contact rdennis@deepriverlibrary.ca
or call 613 584-4244
Chess Club
Chess Club is back this summer! Join us from 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm in the library playing chess and making friends. Ages 8+, registration is not required.
Tuesday, July 7 & 21
Tuesday, August 4 & 18
Tuesdays
July & August
More Information
Please contact rdennis@deepriverlibrary.ca
or call 613 584-4244
FAmily Art Club
Meeting the second Thursday of each month. The program is geared towards kiddos ages 3 plus , along with their grown up of choice (parent, grandparent, favourite uncle, chosen aunt – you get the idea).
Monthly Thursday
More Information
Please contact rdennis@deepriverlibrary.ca
or call 613 584-4244
Spring story time
Every Tuesday at 11:30am, starting on April 28, join Ms. Robin for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and more!
Special Guests from BIAK (Bonnechere Inòdewiziwin Abinòdjìnjish Kikinàmàgan) on April 28, May 19 and June 23 @ 10:30am
Free drop-in program geared towards toddlers and preschoolers. No registration required. Check the program calendar for dates.
Weekly Tuesday
More Information
Please contact info@deepriverlibrary.ca
or call 613 584-4244
Story Time with BIAK
Join us to welcome special Story Time hosts the Bonnechere Inòdewiziwin Abinòdjìnjish Kikinàmàgan (BIAK) EarlyOn unit. BIAK is a Mobile Unit that travels throughout Renfrew County providing Indigenous teachings, drumming and Algonquin Language for children and families.
Activities will be provided, games and stories for youth, parents and educators about Indigenous peoples’ culture, history, and languages.
Drumming and singing with the Kichi Sibi Women drummers is encouraged by all using children’s drums provided by the BIAK EarlyOn. No registration is required, and Story Time (including BIAK visits) are free and open to all. Spring dates: April 28, May 19 & June 23 @ 10:30am.
Monthly Tuesday
More Information
Please contact info@deepriverlibrary.ca
or call 613 584-4244
Spring Baby Time
Weekly Wednesday
More Information
Please contact info@deepriverlibrary.ca
or call 613 584-4244
Middle Grade Book club
This book club meets once per month on a Wednesday from 4-5pm.
For more information or to join, contact rdennis@deepriverlibrary.ca
Monthly Wednesday
More Information
Please contact rdennis@deepriverlibrary.ca
or call 613 584-4244
LEGO Club
Join us in the Children’s Areas for Lego Club every the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month. It’s free and a drop-in program. Children 10 and under require adult supervision.
We will have Lego out for all ages, along with a theme and challenges.
1st & 3rd Saturday
More Information
Please contact info@deepriverlibrary.ca
or call 613 584-4244
STEAM Club
Join us in the Children’s Area for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) club on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month, 10:30am-2:30pm. It’s free and a drop-in program. Children under 10 require adult supervision.
We will have STEAM stations set up around the children’s area. There will be activities out for ages 3 and up.
2nd & 4th Saturday
More Information
Please contact info@deepriverlibrary.ca
or call 613 584-4244
