Babies and Preschool
|
Day |
Name |
Description |
Ages |
Time |
Other Info |
| Mondays Oct 21-Nov 4 |
Baby Sign |
Learn simple one-word signs to help your communicate their needs and wants before they can speak. Play songs and hand games wile you are learning. This program is presented in partnership with APFA. |
0-12 months (with caregivers) | 10:30-11:30am | FREE, Registered Register on Eventbrite |
| Tuesdays Sept 10- Nov 26 |
Tales Through Space & Time |
Travel out of this world and experience this world in new ways with interactive songs and stories that develop school readiness. |
2-6 (with caregivers)
|
10:30-11:00am |
FREE, Drop-in |
| Thursdays Sept 12-Nov 28 |
Baby Babble |
Enjoy songs, fingerplays, group storytime, and more as you and your baby build bonds and friendships. |
0-12 months (with caregivers) |
10:30-11:00am |
FREE, Drop-in |
| Saturday December 7 | Photos with Santa |
Join us for a day of fun holidays activities. Get your photo taken with Santa, enjoy milk and cookies*, partake in Christmas crafts and come for storytime with one of Santa's elves at 11:30am! |
0-10 years (with caregivers) | 10am - noon | FREE, Drop-in |
| Fridays Sept 27-Nov 15 |
Tick Tock Time |
The parent-child bond is integral to the growth of a child's language skills, and can be strengthened through various types of play as children learn to discover, create, and problem solve in a safe, caring environment. This program is presented in partnership with APFA. |
0-4 (with caregivers) |
10:30-11:30am |
FREE, Registered Register on Eventbrite |
| Fridays Every Second Friday Sept 20-Nov 29 |
Story Surprise | Join us for a special visit from the Spruce Grove Public Library for children and their grown-ups to listen and interact with stories. This program is presented in partnership with APFA. |
0-6 (with caregivers) |
10:00-10:30am |
FREE, Drop-in At the Beaverbrook APFA Parent Link Centre |
| Saturday Oct 26 |
Cohesive Family Support Group | Self-care, information workshops and fun activities for parents and caregivers of children living with disability and/or complex medical needs. This program is presented in partnership with the Foundation for Cohesive Communities. |
Families & caregivers All Ages |
10:00am-12:30pm | FREE, Registered Registration required for the childcare program only. For more info contact Amy Quintal at 780-906-0725 or info@cohesivecommunities.com Register online here. |
Do you like storybooks read aloud?
Try some of these recommended websites for our younger readers:
- Storyline Online
- The Professor Garfield Toon Book Reader
- Starfall: I'm Reading!
- And don't forget our eResources FREE with your library card: Tumblebooks
- And TumbleBook Cloud Junior for readers grade 3-8.
| Presented in partnership with Simply Liv yoga, this program encourages your little ones to explore the movement and breath of yoga in a fun and creative way. Through games, imagination, and lots of yoga poses, release some of that boundless energy and capture some calm and focus. Bring your own mat/towel (if preferred) and water bottle; mats will be available for program use. |