Child & Youth Programs
Teen Summer Library Reading Experience!
All you have to do to join the interactive Library Experience is complete the stars in the Teen Summer Library Experience Form found at the Okotoks Library. You will need a library card to participate. If you are between the ages 10-17 you can participate! To register, present your card and pick up your Teen Summer Library Experience Form at the library and collect your first FREE Prize! Complete the stars in any order, but complete Star#1 first to have more chances to WIN prize draws! Starts June 20th
Check out the Library Experience website here.
Halloween Howl (Ages 6 - 12)
Join us at the Okotoks Public Library for an afternoon of fun and activities. There will be face painting and Halloween crafts. We’ll make ‘Scaredy Cat Cupcakes’ and ‘Yummy Bat Droppings’. Come dressed in you best Halloween costume and enjoy some witch’s brew and finger food.
Limited space. Fee must be paid at time of registration. No refunds.
Date: Saturday, October 23
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: $5
Dog Tales - New Pilot Program
(Ages 8 - 12)
This program is a partnership between Literacy for Life, Okotoks Public Library and our volunteers who bring the dogs with jobs.
This program is designed to pair children (ages 8-12) struggling to find joy in reading and a dog who will do nothing but listen. The dogs are screened for gentle character and good habits. Registration Details: Begins on-line Sept 1st at www.litforlife.com or by contacting Bonnie at 403-938-2959.
Date: Wednesdays
Sept 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27,
Nov 3 & 10
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
French Reading Group (Ages 6, 7 & 8)
French Reading Group is designed to encourage children to become life-long readers while promoting an appreciation for the French language, rhythm and imagination. It includes storytelling, puppets, finger plays, songs, rhyme, games and crafts. No cost. Limited space.
Fall Session: September - November 2010
Registration: Starting Tuesday, August 31 starting at 10 AM
Date: Saturdays
Sept 11, 25, Oct 16, 30,
Nov 13 & 27
Time: 10:30 – 11:30AM
Let's Celebrate Canadian Library Month
Celebrate Canadian Library Month this October by participating in our Reading Contest for children ages 3 – 17. Bookmarks will be handed out for different age groups and when you finish reading a book, fill in the appropriate information on the bookmark. Once the bookmark is filled in, bring it back to the library and it will be entered into a prize draw to be awarded at the end of the month. Contest open to current account holders only.
Date: October 1 - 31, 2010
Make-Up 101 for Teens
A session on the basics of make-up application and selection, presented by the staff at Merle Norman Cosmetics and Day Spa. No cost.
Date: Monday, October 4
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Family Gingerbread House Making
Bring your family to the library to build and decorate your own gingerbread house. Some candy will be provided, but you might want to bring some of your own too! Drinks and cookies will be served.
Limited space. Fee must be paid at time of registration. No refunds.
Date: Saturday, December 4
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $15/family
