Library Story Times

In Baby Story Time, we will share stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes that help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. No registration, just drop in. 

Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:00 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• January 10 - February 14
• February 28 - March 28

Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:00 am | Poirier branch, Nancy Bennett Room

• January 11 - February 15
• March 1 - March 29

NEW! Thursdays, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• January 12 - February 16
• March 2 - March 30

In Toddlers+ Story Time, we will share books, songs and rhymes that help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. No registration, just drop in.

Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:00 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• January 12 - February 16
• March 2 - March 30

Fridays, 10:30 - 11:00 am | Poirier branch, Nancy Bennett Room

• January 13 - February 17
• March 3 - March 31

A special guest will lead story time on Friday, March 24. Sing along with Luc, our very own Tri-Cities musician, who will play guitar and lead the singing! 

The whole family is invited to join us as we share picture books, songs, rhymes and lots of fun! No registration, just drop in. 

Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:00 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• January 14 - February 18*
• March 4 - April 1 

*January 21 will be a special story time in Korean and English, celebrating Seollal, 설날, the Korean Lunar New Year.

Visit Smiling Creek Elementary on Thursday nights for a story time filled with songs, rhymes, and picture books! No registration, just drop in.

Our mobile library, the Library Link, is also on location from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 

Thursdays, 6:15 - 6:45 pm | Smiling Creek Elementary, 3456 Princeton Ave

• January 12 - March 9, 2023

Celebrate B.C. Family Day with a special story time and fun activities at the Library! For families with children ages 0 - 6. No registration, just drop-in.

Monday, February 20 | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137
Story time from 10:30 - 11:00 am. Activities to follow.

 Learn rhymes, songs and stories with your youngsters in this English-language Mother Goose program. For caregivers and children ages 0 - 6.

Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137
January 19 - March 9

Space is limited and registration is required. To register, visit WestCoast Family Centres.

To register after the first session has passed, please email WestCoast Family Centres directly at communications@westcoastfamily.org

In partnership with Westcoast Family Centres.

Join us for a Sing Along with Luc, our very own Tri-Cities famous musician! Luc and his guitar will lead the story time and delight you with some very familiar tunes.

No registration required, just drop-in. For families and children aged 0 - 6.

Friday, March 24, 10:30 am | Poirier branch - Nancy Bennett Room

In Korean Story Time, we will share picture books, songs and rhymes that you can enjoy with your children. No registration, just drop in.

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 11:15 am | Poirier branch - Nancy Bennett Room

• January 10 - February 14
• February 28 - March 28

Fridays, 10:30 am - 11:15 am | City Centre branch - Rooms 136 & 137

• January 13 - February 17
• March 3 - March 31

For Cantonese-speaking parents with children 6 months to 3 years old. Come for lyrics, lullabies, fingerplays, bounces and tickles. There are no books, toys, puppets or music—just parents and children learning songs, rhymes and stories through repetition, in a comfortable environment.

Mondays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137
Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb. 6, 13, 27 | Mar. 6
*No session on February 20.

Registration is required.
To register, please call 604-330-8061 or email ada.sin@success.bc.ca.

In partnership with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multicultural Early Childhood Development Project.

For Korean-speaking parents with children 5 years and under. Come for lyrics, lullabies, fingerplays, bounces and tickles. There are no books, toys, puppets or music—just parents and children learning songs, rhymes and stories in Korean and English through repetition.

Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am | City Centre branch - Rooms 136 & 137
January 18 - March 8

Registration is required.
To register, please call 604-330-8062 or email eunju.kim@success.bc.ca.

In partnership with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multicultural Early Childhood Development.

 

For Persian-speaking parents and children 5 years and under. Join the Library for a group experience focusing on the pleasure and power of using songs, rhymes, and stories. Parents gain the skills and confidence to create positive family patterns through connecting sound, rhythm, and meaning of language.

Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 11:30 am | City Centre branch - Room 127
January 18 - March 8

Registration is required.
To register, please call 604-330-8064 or email fatemeh.zakeri@success.bc.ca.

In partnership with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multicultural Early Childhood Development.