Markdale Branch

Step into a Toy Story-themed adventure packed with action and creativity! Navigate an obstacle course to save Woody, train like a Space Ranger at Buzz Lightyear Training Camp, explore Sid’s Toy Fix-It Station, and enjoy themed crafts and activities along the way. This program is open to children ages 5-13. *Please register each child individually!*

Let your imagination lead the way in this open-ended LEGO program! This is an unstructured and unsupervised drop-in program.  

Join the Ontario Provincial Police for OPP Ride Smart, a free, hands-on cycling safety program for kids. This mobile safety initiative teaches essential helmet safety, rules of the road, and basic cycling skills in a fun and supportive environment. No equipment? No problem – bicycles and helmets will be provided for participants who need them. This […]

Get creative at Mini Masterpieces! Kids will paint their own tiny canvas, turning a small space into a big work of art using their imagination. Finished pieces can be displayed at the library for others to enjoy—and you might even win a prize! Come express yourself, get inspired, and create a one-of-a-kind miniature masterpiece. This […]

Get creative at Mini Charm Makers! Children will design their own one-of-a-kind backpack charm using colourful markers and special Shrinky Dink plastic. Participants will draw, trace, and decorate their designs before watching them shrink in the oven – transforming their artwork into durable mini charms perfect for backpacks, keychains, or zipper pulls. This program is open […]

Get creative at Personalize It: Pencil Cases! In this fun, hands-on program, participants will design and decorate their own pencil case using vibrant fabric markers. Experiment with colours, patterns, doodles, and lettering to create something that reflects your unique personality and style. Note: Please wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting marker on, as […]

Get ready to be amazed at Science Lab: Bouncing Bubbles! Catch a bubble in your hand and watch as it doesn’t pop – but bounces instead. Is it magic, or is it science? Join us to explore the fascinating science behind bubbles and enjoy even more hands-on experiments and activities. This fun and interactive program is […]

Fall fairs are coming—and you could win a prize! Join us to make fun crafts that you can enter into fair exhibits. We’ll show you what you can make and how to join in on the fun. Get creative and be part of the excitement! This program is open to children ages 5-13. *Please register each child individually!*