Children
Penetanguishene Public Library offers fun and engaging programs for children and families throughout the year. Check out our upcoming activities below and register early – spaces are limited.
Registration & Waivers
In person at the Library, or complete our online registration form.
Parents/guardians must stay in the building for the duration of the program.
Programs require a minimum of 5 participants to run.
Program fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Youth Waiver Form
Before attending, please complete our Printable Youth Waiver Form and bring it with you to the Library to be witnessed by a staff member.
Upcoming Programs
“Kick off” the Summer of Soccer and Create a Button Banner!
- Monday June 29th, 2026 2:00pm-3:00pm
- Ages: Ages 4-12
- $5 for members, $7 for non-members
- Penetanguishene Public Library
Make a banner to display all the buttons and ribbons you’ll earn by reading and participating in our summer programming!
Registration
In person at the Library, or complete our online registration form.
A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program.
June 8th registration open for Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card.
After June 15th registration open to everyone.
Programs are non-transferable and non-refundable. Parents/guardians must stay in the building for the duration of the program.
Your registration has been accepted once you receive an email or phone confirmation.
Summer of Soccer Summer Reading Challenge 2026
- June 29th- August 11th
- Ages: All Ages
- Free
- Penetanguishene Public Library
Join us for arts & crafts, and sports programs!
- Collect buttons & ribbons
- Play bingo
- Earn ballots for draws
Registration
- In person at the Library, or complete our online registration form.
A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program.
June 8th: registration open to taxpaying members with a valid library card.
June 15th: registration opens to everyone.
Programs are non-transferable and non-refundable. Parents/guardians must stay in the building for the duration of the program.
Your registration has been accepted once you receive an email or phone confirmation.
Pickleball at McGuire Park
- Monday July 23th 10am-11am
- Ages: 4-14
- $5 for members, $7 for non-members
- Penetanguishene Public Library
Learn to play pickleball at the courts.
Registration
- In person at the Library, or complete our online registration form.
A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program.
June 8th: registration open to Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card.
After June 15th: registration opens to everyone.
Programs are non-transferable and non-refundable. Parents/guardians must stay in the building for the duration of the program.
Your registration has been accepted once you receive an email or phone confirmation.
Make a Jelly Fish Lamp
- Thursday July 31st 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
- Ages: 4-12
- $5 for members, $7 for non-members
- Penetanguishene Public Library
Registration
- In person at the Library, or complete our online registration form.
A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program.
June 8th: registration open to Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card.
After June 15th: registration opens to everyone.
Programs are non-transferable and non-refundable. Parents/guardians must stay in the building for the duration of the program.
Your registration has been accepted once you receive an email or phone confirmation.
Decorate Seashells
- Tuesday July 28th, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm
- Ages: 4-12
- $5 for members, $7 for non-members
- Penetanguishene Public Library
Get creative and make some silly seashells!
Registration
- In person at the Library, or complete our online registration form.
A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program.
June 8th: registration open to Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card.
After June 15th: registration opens to everyone.
Programs are non-transferable and non-refundable. Parents/guardians must stay in the building for the duration of the program.
Your registration has been accepted once you receive an email or phone confirmation.
Make a Pizza!
- Wednesday August 5th 1:00pm-2:00pm
- Ages: 8-12
- $5 for members, $7 for non-members
- Penetanguishene Public Library
Join us in our kitchen and make your own personal size pizza!
Registration
- In person at the Library, or complete our online registration form.
- A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program.
- June 8th: registration open to Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card.
- After June 15th: registration opens to everyone.
Your registration has been accepted once you receive an email or phone confirmation.
Create a craft - Self-led
- August 19th, 2026 2:00pm-4:00pm
- Ages: 4-12
- FREE
- Penetanguishene Public Library
Use your imagination and create a fun craft. While supplies last.
- In person at the Library, or complete our online registration form.
- A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program.
- June 8th: registration open to Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card.
- After June 15th: registration opens to everyone.
Your registration has been accepted once you receive an email or phone confirmation.
Make a Backpack charm
- Wednesday August 26th , 2026 1:30pm-2:30pm
- Ages: 4-12
- $5 for members, $7 for non-members
- Penetanguishene Public Library
Create a charm for your backpack.
- In person at the Library, or complete our online registration form.
- A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program.
- June 8th: registration open to Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card.
- After June 15th: registration opens to everyone.
Your registration has been accepted once you receive an email or phone confirmation.