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Children’s Programs
For our Children’s Summer Programs, visit our Summer Reading Club page.
Unless stated otherwise, our children’s programs are drop-in. On the rare occasion that a program reaches maximum room capacity, you may be asked to wait for some participants to finish the activity, or to try again at the next scheduled event.
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
Is your child starting kindergarten in September?
This 4 session program helps prepare children for that big transition to school through play-based learning, stories and songs. The program meets from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on:
- Monday, August 18
- Wednesday, August 20
- Monday, August 25
- Wednesday, August 27
To register, email cys@bellevillelibrary.ca or call 613-968-6731 x2035.
Music & Movement
Summer Session: July 7 – August 11, 2025
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for this fun program. This program focuses on music and the importance of interaction between a child and their caregiver, so come ready to dance, sing and play instruments.
Ages 0-6. Drop-in program.
Mondays from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
1st Floor Children’s Program Room.
Babytime
Summer Session: July 7 – August 11, 2025
Engaging activities specially formulated for you and your baby, followed by free play. Enjoy a tickle and some bouncing, lots of songs and some board books.
Ages birth – 18 months. Drop-in program.
Mondays from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1st Floor Children’s Program Room.
Storytime
Summer Session: July 17 – July 31, 2025
Are you ready for some fun! Please join our enthusiastic Children’s staff for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes and music. Those happy kids won’t even realize that they are getting reading readiness skills as they listen and join in with our activities!
Ages 19 months – 5 years. Drop-in program.
Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on July 17, 24 & 31
1st Floor Children’s Program Room.
Saturday Kids’ Club
Returns in September!
Looking for a great family hang out on a Saturday morning? Children of all ages can enjoy a fun art or science activity.
All ages. Drop-in program. Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.1st Floor Children’s Program Room.
Upcoming Dates:
- Saturday, September 13
- Saturday, September 20
P.A. Day Activities
Are you looking for something to do on your P.A. Day? Stop by the Children’s Program Room to have fun, make friends, and to create something new!
All ages. Drop-in program.
Upcoming Dates:
- Friday, October 10, 2025
- Friday, November 14, 2025
PAWS for Reading
Children can read aloud individually to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog (and her handler) in our 1st Floor Program Room where young readers will feel comfortable, confident — and have fun!
Beginner/Reluctant Readers: Ages 5 and up
Youth Chess Club
Join us for a biweekly evening of chess fun! Players of all skill levels are welcome.
For children & youth aged 9 – 17. This is a drop-in program. Biweekly on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Drop-in program. 1st Floor Children’s Program Room.
Upcoming Dates:
- Regular bi-weekly sessions resume in September
The Youth Chess Club will pause regular meetings in July and August, with a special tournament on Thursday, July 31 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Micro:Bit Workshop
Over 4 weeks, learn basic coding and programming skills with Micro:Bit, a pocket sized computer! Ages 8-12.
Returns in September!