Explore endless adventures and learning opportunities for kids and tweens, featuring engaging programs, exciting events, book suggestions and an array of digital resources designed just for kids.
The Forest of Reading® is Canada’s largest recreational reading program. It offers various reading programs to encourage a love of reading in different age groups. The Forest of Reading® helps celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators. We’ve compiled current nominees in easy to browse lists – so that your child can find their next favourite Canadian read.
Browse the Forest of ReadingDive into a world of entertainment and learning tailored just for kids, featuring a diverse selection of eBooks, movies, TV shows, language learning tools, educational resources and reading recommendation tools.
Explore resources for students from kindergarten to grade 12, featuring live tutors, French and Spanish language support, an online writing lab, and the LEAP learning platform. Plus, the Adult Learning Centre offers High School Equivalency preparation, Canadian Citizenship Exam support, Microsoft Office training, career resources, and more.
Une collection de livres numérique en français!
Borrow French language eBooks for all ages with Cantook Libraries.
Enjoy content for children and youth of all ages including tv shows, free online games, fun quizzes and activities, as well as news articles made by kids for kids.
Young readers can access a collection of children’s eBooks and eAudiobooks, including engaging read-along books for an immersive literary experience.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to advance your coding skills, Fiero Code will make your learning journey unique to you.
Gale In Context Elementary offers content across geography, health, history, art and science, providing an educational playground where kids can explore, learn, and fuel their curiosity.
Unlimited access to movies, tv shows and read-along storybooks, including Sesame Street, Franklin and more! Available as an app for smart TVs and devices.
Inspire young minds with Let’s Talk Science, offering programs and resources for educators and families to boost STEM education and engagement. Explore topics like climate, digital literacy, innovation, and space
Delight in reading in your language, with picturebooks in over 70 languages! With new books and languages to explore monthly, you can read in a web browser or on the LOTE4Kids app.
Introduce young readers to the joy of literature with Novelist K-8, which provides tailored book recommendations, reviews, and reading suggestions, fostering a love for reading in children and helping even the pickiest of readers find their next favourite read.
Learn a new language with options for adults and kids, conversational learning, and full fluency pathways. Accessible online or through a convenient app.
Explore a large selection of interactive picturebooks for younger children, eBooks and eAudiobooks for older children, or play a game – all in one place. No downloads, no waitlists, just click and enjoy.
Explore Math eBooks for grade K-6 in a fun, no pressure way. Don’t miss the Quiz Portal, featuring a variety of online quizzes to test and enhance math skills. No downloads, no waitlists, just click and enjoy.
Each of our locations has a special area just for kids. We have books, kits and audiobooks for babies through to tweens, plus enjoy a variety of toys handpicked by our staff for learning and fun.
Who said the library was just about books? From ice skates and board games to puzzles and park passes, there is so much more you can borrow with your library card.