Tag Archive for: kids

Join local authors Bryce and Steven Kothlow, authors of The Littles Dinosaur book series, to learn all about writing, publishing, and how to transform your ideas into a finished book! Build your creative writing skills and see first-hand what it takes to bring your own story from idea to publication.

Come get started on the ukulele-learn a few chords and get strumming some fun songs! Bring your own ukulele or use one of ours.

 

Registration opens on January 22, 2026.

 

Join together with Mayor Patrick Johnstone and members of the Youth Climate Leadership Team to learn about this innovative process, the project the team activated, and how the city is supporting their efforts. There will be a chance to ask questions and find out next steps.

 

Light refreshments will be served.

 

This event is part of BC Library Association’s Climate Action Week, a province-wide initiative to highlight the ways communities and libraries are taking action in the climate crisis. Check out all the climate action events at the New Westminster Public Library from November 1-7! nwpl.ca/climate

Join us for fun stories, rhymes, and songs for children aged 2-5 and their caregivers. Daycare and preschool groups must email youth@nwpl.ca to register before attending.

 

This event is part of BC Library Association’s Climate Action Week, a province-wide initiative to highlight the ways communities and libraries are taking action in the climate crisis. Check out all the climate action events at the New Westminster Public Library from November 1-7! nwpl.ca/climate

Join us for a special Baby Social in recognition of Climate Action Week. Do your baby toys need a refresh? Old toys gathering dust at home? Bring your baby’s forgotten toys and swap them with your neighbours! No requirement to bring items for the swap; washing machine/dishwasher-safe toys only, please.

No registration required.

 

This event is part of BC Library Association’s Climate Action Week, a province-wide initiative to highlight the ways communities and libraries are taking action in the climate crisis. Check out all the climate action events at the New Westminster Public Library from November 1-7! nwpl.ca/climate

Children (ages 6-9 years) who can already read in French but need a little extra practice are paired with teen volunteers to read and do other activities together in a fun and encouraging environment. Please note this is not a formal tutoring session. Registration for the fall session is now closed.

Children (ages 6-9 years) who can already read but need a little extra practice are paired with teen volunteers to read and do other activities together in a fun and encouraging environment. Please note this is not a formal tutoring session. Registration is required; please register below. If the program is full, please email youth@nwpl.ca to be added to the waiting list.

Teens who wish to volunteer as Reading Buddies must first become a volunteer with the City of New Westminster – visit our Teen Page for more information on how to volunteer.

Join us for fun stories, rhymes, and songs for children aged 2-5 and their caregivers. Daycare and preschool groups must email youth@nwpl.ca to register before attending.

Children (ages 6-9 years) who can already read but need a little extra practice are paired with teen volunteers to read and do other activities together in a fun and encouraging environment. Please note this is not a formal tutoring session. Registration is required; register here.

Children (ages 6-9 years) who can already read but need a little extra practice are paired with teen volunteers to read and do other activities together in a fun and encouraging environment. Please note this is not a formal tutoring session.

Registration is required; register here.

If the program is full, please email youth@nwpl.ca to be added to the waiting list.