For Kids
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Create a project using our Glowforge laser cutter, 3D printer and Cricut cutter. Pick from various project options! Great drop-in activity for families to craft together. No registration required. Saturdays […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Each week we’re turning our program room into an art studio! Drop by to explore a new artistic medium or technique - all supplies provided. All you need to do […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
The Makerspace is for kids too! Join us for a guided makerspace project using the Glowforge, Cricut, Canva, 3D printer, and more! Check our website for details about each week’s […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Calling those who enjoy getting their hands dirty. Each week we will dive into a different messy activity. Recommended for ages 6 and above. July 2: Painting with weird objects […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Bring your fabric and your pattern, and come by our sewing studio to sew alongside other sewing enthusiasts! This is a self-guided program, with no staff on hand. Registration for […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Join us for stories and songs on the lawn behind the library followed by a stroll along the shore! We will meet indoors in the event of inclement weather or […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Explore the Buster Alyea Children’s Garden with us! Every week, we will have games, activities, and stories in the garden. Wednesdays from 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM in the Buster […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
This is an exclusive book club for those who love to be read to! Over the course of the summer, we will read the book, The Wild Robot by Peter […]
Frankford, Ontario K0K 2C0 Canada
Summer Fun is coming to Frankford. Each day a different activity will be put on in the back of the library to bring out your creative side! Great activity for […]
Frankford, Ontario K0K 2C0 Canada
Summer Fun is coming to Frankford. Each day a different activity will be put on in the back of the library to bring out your creative side! Great activity for […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Wiggle wiggle hands, wiggle wiggle toes! This program is designed for the youngest library visitors and their caregivers. From bounces and tickles, to songs and books, it’s the perfect opportunity […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Do you love butterflies? Then this program is for you. We will learn all about our library butterflies, watch them grow and do a little science along the way. All […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
We’re on the move! Join us at various locations throughout Quinte West all summer for fun activities and to learn about what the library has to offer! Great for all […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
The library is the place to be! Each Saturday, join us for activities, arts and crafts, STEAM challenges and more. Check back here for details about each week’s activities. Great […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Create a project using our Glowforge laser cutter, 3D printer and Cricut cutter. Pick from various project options! Great drop-in activity for families to craft together. No registration required. Saturdays […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Each week we’re turning our program room into an art studio! Drop by to explore a new artistic medium or technique - all supplies provided. All you need to do […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
The Makerspace is for kids too! Join us for a guided makerspace project using the Glowforge, Cricut, Canva, 3D printer, and more! Check our website for details about each week’s […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Calling those who enjoy getting their hands dirty. Each week we will dive into a different messy activity. Recommended for ages 6 and above. July 2: Painting with weird objects […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Bring your fabric and your pattern, and come by our sewing studio to sew alongside other sewing enthusiasts! This is a self-guided program, with no staff on hand. Registration for […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Join us for stories and songs on the lawn behind the library followed by a stroll along the shore! We will meet indoors in the event of inclement weather or […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Explore the Buster Alyea Children’s Garden with us! Every week, we will have games, activities, and stories in the garden. Wednesdays from 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM in the Buster […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
This is an exclusive book club for those who love to be read to! Over the course of the summer, we will read the book, The Wild Robot by Peter […]
Frankford, Ontario K0K 2C0 Canada
Summer Fun is coming to Frankford. Each day a different activity will be put on in the back of the library to bring out your creative side! Great activity for […]
Frankford, Ontario K0K 2C0 Canada
Summer Fun is coming to Frankford. Each day a different activity will be put on in the back of the library to bring out your creative side! Great activity for […]
Quinte West, Ontario, Ontario K8V 5R6 Canada
Wiggle wiggle hands, wiggle wiggle toes! This program is designed for the youngest library visitors and their caregivers. From bounces and tickles, to songs and books, it’s the perfect opportunity […]
Kids Write: For aspiring authors!
It’s a Whole New World: Digital Literacy for Families
Friday, May 24 from 4 PM – 5 PM Library of the future: Are libraries obsolete? You already know our answer! Sure, libraries have faced their challenges as the world changes, but as leaders in information and technology, we have always been here to support our communities through a fast moving world. Come to the library for a presentation to learn about all the surprising ways libraries are fulfilling their communities’ needs, both locally, and around the world. Registration required, but drop in space may be available.
Friday, June 21 from 4 PM – 5 PM Cyberbullying: What it is and what to do about it: Bullying is hard enough to deal with when it’s in person, but what are you supposed to do when your child’s bully has followed them online? Join us for a conversation about cyberbullying, what it can look like, and how to address it with your children.
Recurring programs
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a library program that encourages local families and caregivers to read 1,000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Studies have shown that families who start reading aloud to their children at birth help strengthen their language skills and build their vocabulary — two important tools when they begin learning to read in kindergarten.
The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless! Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. Any book read (even repeats) by anybody counts.
Learning to read starts way before Kindergarten. Print and sound awareness, print recognition and vocabulary all come from listening to their parents talk and read to them.
Reading together is fun and will create life-long memories for both of you. What a great way to bond with your precious child curled up with you while you read together!
How does 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten work?
- Register – At the Quinte West Public Library and take home your keepsake reading log.
- Track Your Reading – Each time you read a book with your child write down the name in your reading log.
- Show us Your Reading Log – When you reach 100, 250 and 750 books bring in your reading log, get a sticker and decorate our display board.
- Reach 500 books – come to the library to collect a prize!
- Read More Books! – When you reach 1,000 books you will earn a certificate of completion as well as a free book!
There is even an iPhone app available online if you would prefer to track your reading that way!
It’s easy!
3 books a day for 1 year = 1,095 books
1 book a day for 3 years = 1,095 books
Wiggle wiggle hands, wiggle wiggle toes!
This program is designed for the youngest library visitors and their caregivers.
From bounces and tickles, to songs and books, it’s the perfect opportunity to bond with your babyand support their early literacy development.
Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:00 am at the Trenton Branch.
This program is drop in and recommended for ages birth to 2 years. Sign in for Babytime here.
Stories, songs and sensory open-ended crafts.
This program is for the preschool crowd.
Wednesdays from 10-10:45 am at the Trenton Branch.
This program is drop in and recommended for ages 2 to 5 years. Sign in for Preschool Storytime here
Early Literacy Kits are a fun way to introduce and reinforce early learning for children. They can help teach literacy skills through the use of stories, imaginative play, games, and activities. The skills learned through these kits are building blocks which will help you raise a great reader!
Each kit contains:
- picture book
- puppet
- alphabet learning games or activities
- number learning games or activities
- one additional learning material, related to colours, shapes, etc
Kits are available in various themes, including but not limited to:
- beavers
- dinosaurs
- hedgehogs
- firefighters
- police
Search “Early literacy kit” in our catalogue to find a listing of all available kits.
Borrowing Period: 3 weeks
Things to know:
- Kits are only holdable by patrons with Quinte West Library cards
- Kits must be returned to either Trenton or Frankford
- Kits will not be considered returned until all items from the kit have been returned to the library
We are thrilled to partner with Le Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario in order to increase our French language collection for children. Thanks to their generous donation we were able to purchase 293 new titles that can be enjoyed by our community at either our Trenton or Frankford locations. We would like to thank CEPEO, as well as École élémentaire et secondaire publique Cité Jeunesse and Marc-Garneau for all of their support. Merci!
Learn to play chess and other board games in a welcoming environment. All experience levels are welcome.
This is a drop-in program happening Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the Trenton Branch.
Upcoming Dates:
Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.
For ages 8 – 17.
