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Event Descriptions
Let's Talk Speech and Language!
A tykeTALK Speech-Language pathologist will be available to answer caregivers' questions and share information about communication development at East Branch Library on Wednesday May 21st from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
**Special Time** Outdoor EarlyON Explorers at Kiwanis Park
Join us at Kiwanis Park for an exploration-based program that combines free play, nature, learning from and through our environments, and fun! This program not only gives children an opportunity to explore through play but also teaches parents ways that they can make everyday natural environments rich learning experiences!
Baby Fun! (With Parent Social)
Parents/Caregivers and infants aged 0-12 months are welcome to join us for infant fun and exploration from 1:30-3:00pm. We will start with an interactive Baby Circle Time filled with songs and stories. After the program, we will have a snack and beverages for the adults and we encourage you to stay until 3:30pm to socialize and share in your parenting journeys with other parents/caregivers.
Baby Move & Groove!
A music and movement based program for children aged birth-2.5 years. This program will provide infants and babies the opportunity to wiggle, crawl, and move with an emphasis on sensory learning and development including music, songs, and stories.
EarlyON Playgroup
Playgroup for children 0-6 years old and their parents/caregivers. Staff will provide a variety of activities for families to use to play, learn and grow together.
EarlyON Playgroup & Motion Monday
Join us in our EarlyON Playroom on Mondays where we will not only have our regular Playroom set up, we will also have Gross Motor activities set up in our Community Room. Activities will include but are not limited to: crash mats, tunnels, ball pit, trampoline, wobble board, slide, climbers and more! Children can safely explore all of these fun activities to improve their gross motor skills and play through movement and exploration!
EarlyON Playroom with La Ribambelle
Parents and children ages 0-6 are invited to join La Ribambelle in our EarlyON Playroom. This program offers an immersive French experience, however French language knowledge is not required. We will provide different materials, toys and open ended art for little ones to explore.
East Branch Library Indoor EarlyON Playgroup
Indoor Playgroup at East London Branch Public Library (2016 Dundas St.). A variety of activities will be provided: craft, sensory, gross motor, fine motor, dramatic play and more!
Family Prism Art
LUSO Community Services invites little artists and their parent/caregiver to join us for a 5 week program of arts, crafts, stories, and fun! For more information or to register, please contact Jessica McDougall at jessica.mcdougall@lusocentre.org or 519-452-1466
HARK - After School Program
An afterschool program focusing on nutrition, physical activity, overall health, and well-being. Hosted by Investing in Children.
HER'd Zine League
Join LUSO Community Services for a Girls Group program that combines art, DIY magazine making, confidence building, and social connections.
Infant Hearing Screening Program
The Ontario Infant Hearing Program (IHP) is a province wide program of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services that screens babies for hearing loss soon after birth.
Kids 1st Day: Mad Science Laboratory & Imagination Workshop
Join Family Centre Argyle for Kids 1st Day! This year our theme is "Mad Science Laboratory & Imagination Workshop". If the weather is favourable, our Mad Science activities will be outdoors with our Community Room set up as an Imagination Workshop filled with loose parts, crafting materials, and endless possibilities! Make sure to check out all of the science-themed activities, crafts, games, and play areas we will have set up including an airplane flight competition and some fun science experiments that will happen throughout the day! All families welcome!
Little "Sprouts" in the Kitchen
Join us for a program that combines the budding culinary skills of pre-schoolers with exploration, literacy, and play! This program is for children aged 2.5+ and their parent/caregiver. Together we will make a snack/light meal, have a dedicated Story Time based on the day's recipe, and after families have eaten they are welcome to stay and play in our EarlyON Playroom with our staff and our partners from La Ribambelle. Space is limited and registration is required.
Little Picassos Playgroup
An arts-based Playgroup for children aged 12 months and older. This program will focus on process learning, art, exploration, and play! And we aren't afraid to get messy!
Lively at the Library - Crouch Branch
A movement-based Indoor Playgroup at Crouch Branch Public Library (550 Hamilton Rd.). A variety of gross motor activities to learn, explore, and burn off extra energy!
Mother's Day Tea Party
Join us for a Mother's Day Tea Party Event to celebrate all of the women who support families! We will have lots of activities, crafts, games, play areas, and of course a real Tea Party with hot tea, iced tea, and lots of tasty sweet treats! This event is for all families with children of all ages and abilities. Please note, if the weather is favourable the activities will be outside with the Tea Party in our Community Room.
No Bakeology
Little bakers aged 3-7 and their caregivers are invited to join LUSO Community Services for a 4-week program of no-bake sweet treats and literacy fun!
Occupational Therapy Drop-In at Baby Fun!
TVCC's Occupational Therapy Team will be dropping in to our Baby Fun Program to answer any questions that new parents have! This a a wonderful resource and a great opportunity you won't want to miss!
Outdoor EarlyON Explorers at Kiwanis Park
Join us at Kiwanis Park for an exploration-based program that combines free play, nature, learning from and through our environments, and fun! This program not only gives children an opportunity to explore through play but also teaches parents ways that they can make everyday natural environments rich learning experiences!
PAIR Clinic
Maria from the PAIR Clinic with Vanier Children's Services is here to provide support and referrals about your baby's emotional development or young children's behavior.
Pajama Playgroup
Join us for our Pajama Playgroup! Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas, play in our EarlyON Playroom, and we will end the program with a dedicated Story Time and serve some warm milk. Hopefully this evening program will help little ones burn off some extra energy and will end with them winding down to bed time!
Pottersburg Valley Outdoor Eco-Park Playgroup
Join us at the Pottersburg Valley Eco-Park in Kiwanis Park for an outdoor playgroup that combines exploration, play, social connections, and nature! Children can play on the Natural Playground and we will provide additional activities and play areas.
Sensory Room Open
Our Sensory Room is open for children and families as part of our EarlyON Playgroups. Ask one of our staff about the benefits of spending time in a sensory room or please pop-in to check it out for yourself!
Silverwoods Park Outdoor Playgroup
Join us at Silverwoods Park for an outdoor playgroup that combines exploration, play, social connections, and nature! We will have lots of activities and play areas.
Smart Start for Babies (Prenatal Classes)
A prenatal nutrition program for pregnant women and their support person, facilitated by a Public Health Nurse and Registered Dietician.
Stories, Songs, & Scribbles at Crouch Branch Library
Join us at Crouch Branch Library for an interactive EarlyON program that combines stories, songs and music, art, and pre-literacy development for children aged 0-6. Each program will include at least 3 Circle Times with stories, sing-alongs, and movement-based activities. Plus, we will have lots of toys, games, and areas to explore and play!