Kids Space
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Winter Programs 2026
Programs run from January 13th-May 15th 2026. No programs run during March Break.
**programs are cancelled when the school buses in Dufferin County are cancelled**
Baby & Toddler Time -Ages 0-36 months, Fridays 11:00am-11:30am starting back January 16th 2026
Sing along to songs, follow along with a story reading, poems, themes, fingerplays and rhymes for you to sing along with your child. This interactive program is designed with the repetitive play concept in mind. No registration required.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten - on Beanstack
The concept is simple; the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yea, you can repeat books) before your little one starts kindergarten. Prizes for every 100 books read.
Story Time -Ages 3-5 years, Wednesdays 3:15pm-4pm starting back January 14th, 2026.
It is a great way to start early literacy learning by hearing words, letter sounds, and pronunciation. This program is designed to promote the love of books and reading. The small take away craft each day helps to develop the child's fine motor skills. No registration required.
Cocoa Club - Ages 6-10 years, Tuesdays 3:15pm-4:00pm and 4:15pm-5:00pm starting back January 13th, 2026. This after school program welcomes children for a small craft and hot cocoa and a cookie to enjoy with friends. We are running 2 sessions to ensure everyone gets a spot! No registration required.
Tween Scene - Ages 11+, Thursdays 3:15pm-5:00pm starting back January 15th, 2026.
This after school program will be a dream for youth to hang out, meet up with friends, and participate in a different activity each week. A hot drink and snacks provided! No registration required.
Let's get Cooking - grades 5-8, Wednesdays 4:30-6:00pm starting back February 4th, 2026.
Supported by The late Robin Berger, Greenwood Family Fund at Dufferin Community Foundation This program will allow for general food safety, basic food preparation, develop culinary independence and skills and having fun with food! The cost of this program is $30.00 for 6 weeks and the participants get to take their creations home! Registration is required and space is limited.
Young Entrepreneurs Club - grades 6-9, The first Monday of the month from 3:30-5:00pm starting November 3rd, 2025. * Club will not run January 5th and April 6th 2026*
Youth can explore business and entrepreneurship in a supportive setting with help from Amy Steele and the Grand Valley Small Business Group. Youth can then access mentorship, guidance, and chances to promote their ideas. This initiative fosters future entrepreneurs and builds local business-youth connections.
March Break 2026
Fun shows for the whole family! Buy tickets for one, two or all of them! All shows at the Grand Valley Community Centre. $4.00 per person per show, $10.00 per person for all 3 shows if purchased together in advance at the library.
March 17th 10:00am
Team T&J Show, Live Music Show
March 18th 1:00pm
Poodle & Dove Show, Right Choice Children’s Entertainment
March 19th 1:00pm
Miss T the Bubble Queen’s Bubbleology Show
If you do not wish for your child to be photographed or for their images to be used, please inform us in advance *
Community Storytime Reads
Listen along as a prominent Grand Valley Community Member or Business Owner personally reads a story aloud to you. Developed for children ages 0-5 in mind, but can be enjoyed by adults and older siblings as well! Learn about the people who work in our community everyday, and familiarize yourself with them by putting a face to their name. Follow along as we lead you throughout the community of Grand Valley. Everyone loves a good story and we hope we can strengthen and unite our community with this timeless tradition of bringing people together even while we 'socially distance' during a world-wide pandemic.
Click Here to access Community Storytime Reads.
Resources available for kids
- Chapter books for all levels of reading
- Easy read books to encourage new young readers - ask us for assistance if you don't know which level to choose
- Extensive non-fiction books for leisure reading and school research
- Electronic resources and online databases
- Videos, DVDs and Music
- A computer with educational programs for young children
- Public computers with access to the Internet (parental permission required)
- Chromebooks available for borrowing
- C Pens
- Wonder Books
Grand Valley Public Library
4 Amaranth St. East,
Grand Valley, ON L9W 5L2
Phone: 519-928-5622
Fax: 519-928-2586
Library Hours
Monday 10am-6pm
Tuesday 10am-8pm
Wednesday 10am-8pm
Thursday 10am-8pm
Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm (closed July & August)
Closed on all Holiday Weekends
GVPL Staff
Joanne Stevenson - CEO
Sarah McTaggart - Programs & Outreach Manager
Front Desk -Interlibrary loans, general inquiries and front desk
Please contact us with any reference question, book requests, program questions or any concerns you may have.