PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN

We offer specialized programming for children, from newborn and through to the teens. All library programmes are free, though some require pre-registration due to space limitations.

 

Banff Public Library Puppet Shows

 

 PUPPET SHOWS

All puppet shows are free and are suitable for children 3 and older and their caregivers.

 

STORYTIME PROGRAMMES

For children 0 - 5 years and their caregivers

Babytime: Newborns to 15 months
Songs, rhymes, finger plays, books and fun for baby and caregiver. Expecting mothers and fathers are welcome too!

Tuesdays    April 13 - May 18    11:00 - 11:30

Wednesdays    April 14 - May 19    1:30 - 2:00

Drop In.

Also see our Babytime Songs & Games for MP3s of our most popular selections from this class.

ToddlerTime: Ages 16 - 35 months

Stories, music and fun for you and your child.

Tuesdays    April 13 - May 18    10:00 - 10:30

Drop In. 


Stories for Preschoolers : Ages 3 - 5 years

Stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays!

Wednesdays  April 14 - May 19    11:00 - 11:30

Drop In.

 

Afterschool Stories with Lisa Hurst-Archer

Storytelling for children of all ages!

Wednesdays  April 14 - May 19    3:30 - 4:00

Drop In.

 

ONCE-A-MONTH FUN

For children 6 - 11 years

After-school crafts and stories.

First Thursday of each month,  October to May.    3:30 - 4:30
Please pre-register!

Once-a-month Fun at the Banff Public Library

 

Paws for a Story

For beginning readers, ages 5 - 7.  Come to the library and read your favourite books to Toffee and Taylor - real dogs!  Reading practice for children in a relaxed environment.  

3rd Tuesday of the month. 3:30 - 5:00

Please pre-register!

 

Japanese Storytime

Stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 18 months to 5 years and their caregivers

Third Friday of the month.    January to May    10:30 - 11:00

Drop In.

 

     
Teens - Check out the Teen Web Site for upcoming events and programmes for teens!

All Library programmes are free!