Preschool Programs
Safe Child Policy: Markham Public Library encourages children of all ages to visit the library and hopes they will find it a warm and inviting place to be. Programs and services are offered to make the library enticing to children, to help children enjoy their visits and to develop a love of books, reading and libraries. The Library is a public space and the safety of unattended children at the library can be of serious concern. Staff cannot assume responsibility of your child's care when the child is in the library. For the safety and protection of young library users MPL has in place policies and procedures for unattended children in the library. Please ask at your local branch for more information.
Registration for Fall programs begins August 17 @6:30 a.m.
Register online through EZ Reg unless otherwise noted.
| Adventures in Math & Science | 4 to 6 years | ||||||||
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Discover math and science concepts through literature and hands-on activities based upon familiar situtations. Activities capitalize on children’s natural curiosity and help foster a positive attitude towards mathematics and scientific discovery. Fee: $46
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Here Comes JK |
Ages 3 - 4 years | ||||||||
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This program focuses on JK basics: colours, numbers, letters, shapes, eye hand coordination activities and more. Children will also work on improving fine motor skills through fun activities, while making new friends and gaining independence. This class is intended for kids entering JK in September. Fee: $57.50
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| Adventures in Math & Science | 4 to 6 years | ||||||||||||
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Discover math and science concepts through literature and hands-on activities based upon familiar situtations. Activities capitalize on children’s natural curiosity and help foster a positive attitude towards mathematics and scientific discovery. View program objectives. Fee: $47
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| Books and Babies | 0 to 12 months | ||||||||||||
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A family literacy program which celebrates and supports parents and caregivers as baby's first teacher. This program provides an intimate, educational experience with your child. Learn how to interact with your baby to promote literacy from birth! This program is best suited for babies who are not yet walking. Free. Registration required.
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| Creative Baby | 3 to 12 months | ||||||||
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Focuses on the development of baby's skills through creative, sensory games. You'll be introduced to a variety of enjoyable activites, stories and songs that you can play at home to keep your child connected and engaged with learning. View program objectives. Fee: $47
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| Creative Toddler | 18 to 36 months | ||||||||
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Focuses on the development of your growing toddler through a child-based play approach. This program provides you with the tools and guidance to encourage your toddler's development. Enjoy a variety of games, activities and stories that you can use at home to keep your child entertained, engaged and learning. View program objectives. Fee: $47
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| Fun with French | 4 to 6 years | ||||||||
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Give your child the opportunity to have fun with French. This program is for the older pre-schooler, to learn French in a recreational setting. Children will learn numbers, letters, and simple instructions in French. View program objectives. Fee: $47
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| Get Ready for School | 3 to 5 years | ||||||||||||
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Children will enjoy fun-filled, cooperative-play activities focusing on literacy, arts, math and science. Participants will also build emotional skills, self-confidence and independence, fostering greater social and academic success at school. View program objectives. Fee: $47
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| Laughing with Letters | 4 to 6 years | ||||||||||||
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A literacy enriched program that nurtures learning and social skills for children in JK/SK and prepares the child for a successful educational journey. Activities emphasize the development of literacy skills and encourage children to express their ideas. View program objectives. Fee: $47
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| Mandarin Club | 3 to 6 years | ||||||||||||
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Introduces Mandarin language in a fun and relaxed manner through nursery rhymes, songs, body exercises and interactive activities that are designed to encourage participation by students. Basic conversational skills are learned as a tool to communicate in daily living. Parents welcome at no extra cost. Fee: $47
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| Music World | Ages 0 - 3 years | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Links music, movement and language to reinforce all aspects of learning. You and your child will be introduced to a variety of musical activities to encourage and support language learning and promote future literacy development. Fee: $48 for 1 hour, $36 for 45 minutes
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| Play and Read | 18 - 36 months | ||||||||||||
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It's never too early to start reading! As your child's first teacher, you are instrumental in promoting reading readiness in your child. This play based program nurtures early literacy and a love of reading. Fee: $47
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| Show and Tell | Ages 4 - 6 years | ||||||||||||
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This lively, interactive program provides children with a secure and comfortable environment to speak up, share their thoughts and ideas and prepares them for speaking in front of a class in their school years. Fee: $47
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STORYTIMES
Storytimes are offered free of charge. No registration is required - just drop in and enjoy!
| Baby Storytime | Ages 0 - 18 months | |||||||||||||||
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Babies from birth to 18 months (with favourite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and books. Baby storytime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language. Lap bounces, tickle songs and the simplest of stories build a foundation for a lifelong love of books and reading
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| Family Storytime | Ages 0 - 5 years | |||||||||||||||
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Family storytime is an opporutnity for every member of the family to participate in stories, fingerplays, songs and other activities together.
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| Preschool Storytime | Ages 3 - 5 years | |||||||||||||||
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Children from 3 to 5 years (with favourite adult) have fun with books, songs and activities as they build their early literacy skills. Preschool storytimes are a fun and instructive way for kids and grownups to share time together at the library.
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| Toddler Storytime | Ages 19 - 36 months | |||||||||||||||
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Toddlers from 18 to 36 months (with favourite adult) have fun with books, songs and activities as they build their early literacy skills. Toddler storytimes are a fun and instructive way for kids and grownups to share time together at the library.
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