Registration for all March Break Programs begins February 15 in person, or by telephone.

Date(s): Every day Starting Tue., Mar. 16, 2010 Ending Wed., Mar. 17, 2010
Times: 10:00 am. - 12:00 pm.

Drop-in to the Library and make a variety of crafts. Register on the day of the program at the Information Desk.

Date(s): Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Times: 2:00 pm. - 3:00 pm.

Welcome to the world of Greg Heffley from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Join in some fun and wacky activities. Registration required.

Date(s): Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Times: 1:00 pm. - 2:00 pm.

Using kiln fired clay and step by step instructions, children will have the opportunity to use their imaginations to create an awesome Gargoyle. After fir project is taken back for first firing, the gargoyle will be dipped in a technique glaze to make it look old and tarnished. Gargoyle will be delivered back to library in about two weeks. Wear old clothes. Registration required.

Date(s): Thursday, March 18, 2010
Times: 10:30 am. - 11:15 am.

In this 35-minute comedy magic show, Captain Silly Miss Tilly will lead the children through the fabulous glorious mysteries of outer space. Registration required.

Date(s): Friday, March 19, 2010
Times: 10:00 am. - 11:00 am.

No one is surrounded by excitement like the plucky Babymouse. Now you can be too. Registration required.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS FOR SPRING 2010
Registration Information

1. Registration for ALL spring preschool programs for NEWMARKET RESIDENTS and NON-RESIDENT LIBRARY MEMBERS will begin Thursday, March 11, at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Department of the Newmarket Public Library.
2. Registration will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. No advance registrations will be allowed.
3. If you are unable to attend, phone registration for Newmarket residents and non-resident members will be accepted after 12 noon on Thursday, March 11.
4. Program fees must be paid at the time of registration. If the registration is received by phone, fees must be paid within 3 open days of registration or the space will be given to another child. No post-dated cheques will be accepted.
5. Non-residents – registration for non-residents who are not library members begins Tuesday, March 16, at 9:30 a.m. Non-members add $10 to registration fees.
6. Registration for all other programs begins immediately. Please register at the Children’s Information Desk on the 2nd floor or call the department at 905-953-5105.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

1. If you cancel your registration before the program begins, all fees less a $5 administrative fee will be refunded. If you pay by cheque, refund will be held for one month. For March Break and Summer Programs a full refund will be granted if a replacement can be found.
2. If you cancel your registration after the program has begun, there will be no refund. Credits or transfers may be possible in specific circumstances.
3. A program may be cancelled if there is insufficient registration. All participants will be phoned if a program is cancelled. All fees will be fully refunded.
4. Program fees must be paid at the time of registration. If the registration is received by phone, fees must be paid within 3 open days of registration or the space will be given to another child. No post-dated cheques will be accepted

Date(s): Sat., Mar. 6, 2010, Mar. 20, 2010, Apr. 3, 2010, Apr. 17, 2010, May. 1, 2010

Times: 9:45 am. - 10:20 am.

Drop in for stories, songs and fingerplays for children under three and accompanied by an adult. Registration required.

Date(s): Wed., Mar. 10, 2010 - May. 12, 2010
Times: 7:00 pm. - 7:30 pm.

The bedtime storytime program introduces the child to the exciting world of books and libraries. It is an evening program especially for the preschool and primary grade child. Children may come in their pyjamas. Teddy bears are welcome. No registration required.

Date(s): Thu., Apr. 1, 2010 - Jun. 3, 2010
Times: 1:30 pm. - 3:30 pm.

The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is a group experience for parents and their babies, focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together. It gives children healthy early experiences with communication, language and social relationships. The program includes a break with refreshments and snacks and the opportunity to socialize with other parents. This program is made possible through Ontario Early Years and York Child Development & Family Services. Registration required.

Date(s): Tue., Apr. 6, 2010 - Jun. 1, 2010
Times: 9:45 am. - 10:30 am.

Preschool Storytime will introduce your child to a literature-rich program including picture books, fingerplays, dramatic play, puppets, films and crafts. This nine week program stimulates curiosity, imagination and encourages independence. Registration is required.

Date(s): Tue., Apr. 6, 2010 - May. 25, 2010
Times: 9:45 am. - 10:15 am.

Toddlertime is a fun-filled eight week program of stories, movement, fingerplays, rhymes and songs. Toddlers of 24 – 35 months are accompanied by an adult. Registration required.

Date(s): Wed., Apr. 7, 2010 - Jun. 23, 2010
Times: 9:35 am. - 10:05 am.

The Discover Music® program presented by Robynn Whiten, is a percussion instrument based program including traditional and contemporary songs, fingerplays and musical games and dancing. Puppets, streamers, beanbags and lyrical books are included to expand the children’s musical experience and support pre-reading skills. Robynn also speaks Spanish. This is a twelve week program. There is a maximum of 2 children per adult. Registration required.

Date(s): Wed., Apr. 7, 2010 - Jun. 2, 2010
Times: 9:45 am. - 10:30 am.

Preschool Storytime will introduce your child to a literature-rich program including picture books, fingerplays, dramatic play, puppets, films and crafts. This nine week program stimulates curiosity, imagination and encourages independence. Registration is required.

Date(s): Wed., Apr. 7, 2010 - May. 26, 2010
Times: 9:45 am. - 10:15 am.

Toddlertime is a fun-filled eight week program of stories, movement, fingerplays, rhymes and songs. Toddlers of 24 – 35 months are accompanied by an adult. Registration required.

Date(s): Wed., Apr. 7, 2010 - Jun. 23, 2010
Times: 10:15 am. - 10:45 am.

The Discover Music® program presented by Robynn Whiten, is a percussion instrument based program including traditional and contemporary songs, fingerplays and musical games and dancing. Puppets, streamers, beanbags and lyrical books are included to expand the children’s musical experience and support pre-reading skills. Robynn also speaks Spanish. This is a twelve week program. There is a maximum of 2 children per adult. Registration required.

Date(s): Wed., Apr. 7, 2010 - May. 26, 2010
Times: 10:30 am. - 11:00 am.

Babytime is an interactive program for you and your baby, this eight week program includes songs, a variety of active rhymes and puppets, for the baby 6 – 23 months of age. Registration required. Choose between sessions for Crawlers or Walkers. Payment is required for all children in attendance who are 6 months and older.

Date(s): Wed., Apr. 7, 2010 - Jun. 23, 2010
Times: 11:00 am. - 11:30 am.

The Discover Music® program presented by Robynn Whiten, is a percussion instrument based program including traditional and contemporary songs, fingerplays and musical games and dancing. Puppets, streamers, beanbags and lyrical books are included to expand the children’s musical experience and support pre-reading skills. Robynn also speaks Spanish. This is a twelve week program. There is a maximum of 2 children per adult. Registration required.

Date(s): Thu., Apr. 8, 2010 - Apr. 29, 2010
Times: 10:00 am. - 10:30 am.

The Baby Sensory program has been designed specifically for babies from birth up to thirteen months. The Baby Development activities stimulate the senses and help your baby develop. With a variety of activities, from baby massage, baby sign, music and various other activities designed to delight and surprise both parent and baby, you will enjoy a program unlike any other. Come out for a free sample of what this wonderful program has to offer! Check out www.babysensory.com for more details.

Date(s): Thu., Apr. 8, 2010 - Jun. 3, 2010
Times: 1:30 pm. - 2:00 pm.

Fun with French is a fun-filled nine week program of French games, songs, and fingerplays for the preschool child with an interest in learning French. This program is available to the 3 1/2 – 5 year old child. Registration is required.

Date(s): Fri., Apr. 9, 2010 - May. 28, 2010
Times: 9:45 am. - 10:15 am.

Babytime is an interactive program for you and your baby, this eight week program includes songs, a variety of active rhymes and puppets, for the baby 6 – 23 months of age. Registration required. Choose between sessions for Crawlers or Walkers. Payment is required for all children in attendance who are 6 months and older.

Date(s): Fri., Apr. 9, 2010 - May. 7, 2010
Times: 9:45 am. - 10:15 am.

Kid’s Groove is an active five week program that combines singing with visual stimulation, movement, instrumental experimentation and the spoken word. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is a maximum of 2 children per adult. Infants may accompany caregiver without charge to a maximum of 5 per class. Registration required. Two 5 week sessions are available for each age group.

Date(s): Fri., Apr. 9, 2010 - Jun. 4, 2010
Times: 9:45 am. - 10:30 am.

Preschool Storytime will introduce your child to a literature-rich program including picture books, fingerplays, dramatic play, puppets, films and crafts. This nine week program stimulates curiosity, imagination and encourages independence. Registration is required.

Date(s): Fri., Apr. 9, 2010 - May. 28, 2010
Times: 10:30 am. - 11:15 am.

This is a creative eight week art series focusing on age appropriate stories and related crafts. Parents attend this class and assist their child in a wonderful introduction to the arts through song, music, role-playing and hands on crafts. Registration required.

Date(s): Fri., Apr. 9, 2010 - May. 7, 2010
Times: 10:30 am. - 11:00 am.

Kid’s Groove is an active five week program that combines singing with visual stimulation, movement, instrumental experimentation and the spoken word. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is a maximum of 2 children per adult. Infants may accompany caregiver without charge to a maximum of 5 per class. Registration required. Two 5 week sessions are available for each age group.

Date(s): Sat., Apr. 10, 2010, Apr. 24, 2010, May. 8, 2010, Jun. 5, 2010

Times: 10:00 am. - 10:30 am.

Nikki Forrester will run family music classes on four Saturdays during the spring. Classes will include singing with movement, instruments, puppets and bubbles. Registration required. Come to one class or come to all. Parents must accompany children. Maximum of 3 children per adult.

Date(s): Tue., Apr. 13, 2010 - May. 11, 2010
Times: 9:45 am. - 10:30 am.

Presenter of Kid’s Groove Music, Nikki Forrester will present a theme-based program each week. Children will learn songs, listen to stories and complete an art project all related to the theme that day.

Date(s): Tue., Apr. 13, 2010 - May. 11, 2010
Times: 10:45 am. - 11:30 am.

Presenter of Kid’s Groove Music, Nikki Forrester will present a theme-based program each week. Children will learn songs, listen to stories and complete an art project all related to the theme that day.

Date(s): Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Times: 1:00 pm. - 2:00 pm.

Local teacher and author Teresa Panjer will talk about writing and read from her new children’s book Yazmeenka Goes Electric. Yazmeenka gets a new electric guitar and can think of nothing else. She soon realizes that she has to come up with a plan to make everything run smoothly. Registration recommended. Teachers are welcome to inquire about class visits.

Date(s): Thu., Apr. 15, 2010, Apr. 22, 2010, Apr. 29, 2010, May. 13, 2010, May. 20, 2010, May. 27, 2010

Times: 4:00 pm. - 4:45 pm.

This is a 3 week course which covers the basics of the Internet. Topics to be covered include; browser basics, search engines, Internet safety, and discovering fun and educational web sites. Registration is limited to three.

Date(s): Sat., Apr. 17, 2010, May. 15, 2010

Times: 10:00 am. - 10:45 am.

Bond, bend and breathe with your child in this fun family workshop! A multi-sensory exploration of a storybook. Children and parents move and groove through yoga poses, songs, activities that reflect the story, and then, wind down with a cuddle time and a quiet creative activity. Learn basic poses that can be practiced at home. Space limited. Pre-registration recommended.

Date(s): Sat., Apr. 17, 2010 - May. 8, 2010
Times: 1:00 pm. - 2:30 pm.

Enhance your drawing interest in this 4 week program. You don't have to be a great artist, just have the ability to try new things. Charcoal sketching, pastel drawing and acrylic painting are some of the topics to be explored. Children will leave with a sense of accomplishment. Includes all supplies. Registration required.

Date(s): Tue., Apr. 20, 2010, Apr. 27, 2010, May. 18, 2010, May. 25, 2010

Times: 4:00 pm. - 4:45 pm.

Explore the basics of doing research for a school project. Topics to be covered include narrowing down your topic, looking for library material, using reference material like encyclopedias and searching and using online resources. Registration is limited to four.

Date(s): Tue., May. 18, 2010 - Jun. 15, 2010
Times: 9:45 am. - 10:30 am.

Presenter of Kid’s Groove Music, Nikki Forrester will present a theme-based program each week. Children will learn songs, listen to stories and complete an art project all related to the theme that day.

Date(s): Tue., May. 18, 2010 - Jun. 15, 2010
Times: 10:45 am. - 11:30 am.

Presenter of Kid’s Groove Music, Nikki Forrester will present a theme-based program each week. Children will learn songs, listen to stories and complete an art project all related to the theme that day.

Date(s): Fri., May. 21, 2010 - Jun. 18, 2010
Times: 9:45 am. - 10:15 am.

Kid’s Groove is an active five week program that combines singing with visual stimulation, movement, instrumental experimentation and the spoken word. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is a maximum of 2 children per adult. Infants may accompany caregiver without charge to a maximum of 5 per class. Registration required. Two 5 week sessions are available for each age group.

Date(s): Fri., May. 21, 2010 - Jun. 18, 2010
Times: 10:30 am. - 11:00 am.

Kid’s Groove is an active five week program that combines singing with visual stimulation, movement, instrumental experimentation and the spoken word. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is a maximum of 2 children per adult. Infants may accompany caregiver without charge to a maximum of 5 per class. Registration required. Two 5 week sessions are available for each age group.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS WINTER 2010
Registration Information

1. Registration for ALL winter preschool programs for NEWMARKET RESIDENTS and NON-RESIDENT LIBRARY MEMBERS will begin Thursday, December 10, at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Department of the Newmarket Public Library.
2. Registration will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. No advance registrations will be allowed.
3. If you are unable to attend, phone registration for Newmarket residents and non-resident members will be accepted after 12 noon on Thursday, December 10.
4. To register for all other programs please drop in to the Children’s Information Desk or call 905-953-5110 and ask for Children’s Services. Program information is also available on our web site at www.newmarketpl.ca.
5. Program fees must be paid at the time of registration. If the registration is received by phone, fees must be paid within 3 open days of registration or the space will be given to another child. No post-dated cheques will be accepted.
6. Non-residents – registration for non-residents who are not library members begins Tuesday, December 15, at 9:30 a.m. Non-members add $10 to registration fees.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

1. If you cancel your registration before the program begins, all fees less a $5 administrative fee will be refunded. If you pay by cheque, refund will be held for one month. For March Break and Summer Programs a full refund will be granted if a replacement can be found.
2. If you cancel your registration after the program has begun, there will be no refund. Credits or transfers may be possible in specific circumstances.
3. A program may be cancelled if there is insufficient registration. All participants will be phoned if a program is cancelled. All fees will be fully refunded.
4. Program fees must be paid at the time of registration. If the registration is received by phone, fees must be paid within 3 open days of registration or the space will be given to another child. No post-dated cheques will be accepted

Date(s): Sun., Jan. 10, 2010 - Mar. 14, 2010
Times: 3:00 pm. - 3:30 pm.

Robynn Whiten will be offering her popular program on Sunday afternoons. Please see above for more details. This is a ten (10) week program. There is a maximum of 2 children per adult. Registration required.

Date(s): Sun., Jan. 10, 2010 - Mar. 14, 2010
Times: 3:45 pm. - 4:15 pm.

Robynn Whiten will be offering her popular program on Sunday afternoons. Please see above for more details. This is a ten (10) week program. There is a maximum of 2 children per adult. Registration required.

Date(s): Fri., Feb. 12, 2010 - Mar. 12, 2010
Times: 9:45 am. - 10:15 am.

Kid’s Groove is an active five week program that combines singing with visual stimulation, movement, instrumental experimentation and the spoken word. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is a maximum of 2 children per adult. Infants may accompany caregiver without charge to a maximum of 5 per class. Registration required. Two 5 week sessions are available for each age group.

Date(s): Fri., Feb. 12, 2010 - Mar. 12, 2010
Times: 10:30 am. - 11:00 am.

Kid’s Groove is an active five week program that combines singing with visual stimulation, movement, instrumental experimentation and the spoken word. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is a maximum of 2 children per adult. Infants may accompany caregiver without charge to a maximum of 5 per class. Registration required. Two 5 week sessions are available for each age group.

Reading Buddies is a literacy-based program for children who need reading encouragement. Children in grades 1 – 4 will meet one-on-one with a high school or adult volunteer tutor for ten one-hour sessions. If you are interested in obtaining a Reading Buddy for your child, please ask at the Children’s Services Information Desk or call 905-953-5110.

Tutors will be interviewed, trained and matched with a child. Tutors will also be screened through a police check. The program will be monitored by the Head of Children’s Services. This is a great opportunity for committed teens who are interested in contributing to the development of a child to fulfill their community service hours. Volunteers must be willing to commit to the full ten weeks.

Teens or interested adults who wish to volunteer as Reading Buddies can pick up an application form at the Children's Services Information Desk or call 905-953-5110 for more information. The next program start date is expected to take place in September. Opportunities are limited so we regret that we may not be able to fill all applications. This is an ongoing program so we are always looking for interested buddies and tutors.

Sundays 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Fee: $10.00 (refundable deposit)
This program is for beginner readers, reluctant or struggling readers or any child who would like to read to a dog. Children will have an opportunity to visit and read to a dog in a relaxing format for a half hour session. Dogs and owners are courtesy of the York Region St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs and Paws 4 Stories Program. To express interest in this program please ask at the Children's Services Information Desk or call 905-953-5110. The next session is expected to start in January.