What's New Part 4 - Exciting Children’s Programming

There’s always something interesting going on for children at the Petawawa Public Library! Alyson Young is the Children’s and Young Adult Programmer at the Petawawa Public Library. (Could she HAVE a better last name for the job?) Miss Alyson, as she is known to her Storytime friends, works tirelessly to develop fun and creative activities for kids of all ages.

Just recently, her March Break Week of the Extreme programs proved to be “extremely” successful as kids explored extreme weather, extreme design, and extremely gross creations, and dropped in for a fun Storytime and an exciting Movie afternoon.



But wait, there’s more …

Back by popular demand is the Fancy Nancy Tea Party on Friday May 6. A new twist this time: It will be open to girls AND boys 3-7 years old. Registration begins April 6.

Register now for the Easter Craft Day taking place on Saturday April 16 from 1-2pm. Don’t delay. Space is limited.

On Saturday May 7, drop in between 12 and 2pm to make a special craft for Mother’s Day.

Paws to Readtm is another successful ongoing program here at the library. Register for 15 minute sessions where children develop confidence in their reading ability by practicing with a certified therapy dog. Kids love it! Join us on Thursday April 8 for a Meet and Greet from 11am – 1pm to get to know the Paws to Readtm dogs.

During the month of May, Alyson will be offering a Drop in Storytime with a Spring theme on alternating Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am. The exact dates will be posted on our calendar in April. Meanwhile, the Saturday Drop in Storytime at 1pm continues until June 18!

As summer approaches, we are gearing up for the TD Summer Reading Program. The theme this year is Splash! Celebrate Summer! This program is planned and presented by a Summer Student under the supervision of Children’s Librarian Janet Coulas. Registration will take place in June. Watch our website, calendar, Facebook and Twitter for the exact dates.

(Heads up for job-hunting University & College students: The Summer student position will be posted in the library and on our website as soon as the funding is approved!)

If you have questions about any of our Children’s and Young Adult Programming, contact Alyson at 613-687-2227 ext. 29 (email: ayoung@bellnet.ca) or Janet at 613-687-2227 ext. 22 (email: jcoulas@bellnet.ca).

For more information about activities in the Children’s Department and to view the current Children’s Department Newsletter, visit the Kids Programming Page of our website.

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