Programs
Build Your Home Library!
The Children’s Reading Room is open on Wednesdays from 9-12 & 1-5, Thursdays from 9-1, and Fridays from 9-12 & 1-5. We provide free quality children’s books with every visit, no strings attached. Our policy is one book, per person, per visit. Come as often as you like and tell your friends! Adults must have a child with them to take advantage of our services. We have books for children ages 0-12.
Planned Programs
Music and Story Circle
Join one of our fabulous Early Childhood Educators for Circle Time every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10 a.m.! We read stories, sing songs, play games, and have great fun together!
Story Time & Crafts
Join us every Thursday and Friday at 11 a.m. for a literacy-focused craft activity. This is our most popular program! First, we listen to a great story; then, we create a craft based on elements from the story.
Story Circle
Every Wednesday, starting June 11th to Aug 27th from 3:00-5:00 PM
An Indigenous reading and storytelling program. Join us for stories, crafts and more. Free book with every visit.
Flashlight Readers
Every Friday from 3:30 AM - 5:00 PM at the Guelph Community Health Centre - 20 Shelldale Crescent
Free after-school reading program. A space where children can enhance their reading skills in a fun and engaging setting.
June 2025 until June 2026
From time to time, Children’s Reading Room Staff take photos of program participants for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you do not want yourself or your child photographed
