Ongoing activities
| 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge |
| Join the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge and give your little one a head start in reading! This challenge, available though our Beanstack app and website, encourages parents and caregivers to read 1,000 books with their child before they start kindergarten. It's a fun way to build early literacy skills and foster a love of books. Plus, when you register, you'll receive a free book backpack and a book to keep to kick off your reading journey while supplies last! Sign up today and watch your child grow as a reader, one book at a time. Register here |
| Chess in the Library |
| Love playing chess? Or maybe you are new to the game. Join us on Saturdays for the opportunity to play a challenging game with your peers or learn how to play. Chess in the Library at the Newmarket Public Library is a part of the Chess in the Library organization whose mission is to promote chess across Canada through its student volunteer-run program. When: Every Saturday 2-4pm Where: Program Room (top floor of the library) |
| Advanced Readers Book Club |
| The Advanced Readers Book Club is for children aged eight to twelve years old who are interested in reading challenging books like "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett, or "Swindle" by Gordon Korman. Everyone reads the same book and we meet to discuss and do activities based on the book's theme. Meetings are once a month on Thursdays 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. This is a popular program, so please contact us if interested in joining the Advanced Readers Book Club. |
| Reading Buddies |
| A weekly reading support program for children in grades 1 to 4 who are struggling to read at their level. Children are paired with trained and caring volunteer mentors for one hour per week, and each session runs for 8 weeks. Mentors and Buddies also take part in literacy activities in a supportive, pressure-free environment. Registration is ongoing. Please note this program is popular, and there may be a delay between applying and being matched with a partner. Ages: Grade 1-4 When: September to June |
Kids' online library
Full of online resources you can access from anywhere. Get eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, streaming video and more on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. There are also lots of resources to help you find answers to your questions, as well as authoritative sources for school projects.