The King Township Public Library provides children’s programming to our community that encourages both
reading and literacy. Our library system holds a substantial collection of materials that can enhance the learning experience that is fostered in all of our children’s programmes. You can be sure that there are always
books to be found on display in support of the event’s theme. Our library programmes are designed specifically to support the process of life-long learning and encourage
associated literacy skills through the use of the library’s resources.

An excellent example is our Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) component present in all of our early literacy programmes. The ECRR early literacy initiative is an innovative, research-based approach to developing six distinct pre-reading skills that children must know in order
to learn to read. Studies show that children who have been read on a regular basis in the first five years of life have a huge advantage in the area of language development. The initiative is used in library systems across North America and was developed by the American Library Association
(ALA) to educate parents and caregivers and facilitate the sharing of books and activities that help develop each of the six skills necessary for reading success.

Through our programming, we will help parents and caregivers foster these skills through the love of reading!

The King Township Public Library recently had the opportunity to participate in a survey put out by the
Federation of Ontario Public Libraries (FOPL). This survey was conducted by FOPL to assist Ontario’s Minister of Culture in providing information on public libraries’ literacy programmes. Our libraries performed extremely well in comparison to the 204 library boards that participated. The King Township Public Libraries offered over 350 literacy programmes with 3400 participants, in the 2009
programming year! For more information go to our website www.kinglibrary.on.ca and click on “kids”!

All programme information can be found on the library's online community calendar! Check out the library’s March Break Programmes! www.king-library.on.ca Don’t forget to
pre-register for these very popular events!

The six pre-reading skills;
Vocabulary:
Knowing the names of things.
Narrative Skills:
Being able to describe things and events, being able to tell stories.
Letter Knowledge:
Learning that each letter is distinct and thateach letter has its own name and unique sound.
Print Motivation:
Being interested in and enjoying, books.
Print Awareness:
Noticing print, knowing how to handle a bookand knowing how to follow the words on a page.
Phonological Awareness:
Being able to hear and play with the smaller sounds in words.

Sciensational Snakes!
A presentation focused on different species of snakes from Ontario. This event will help educate children and their families on the conservation of reptiles throughout Ontario. Bring your camera! Please pre-register, $5.00 per child.
King City - Wed., March 17th @ 10:15 a.m.

Mad Science FIRE AND ICE!
Get ready for some sizzlin excitement! Join us for SAFE and scientific fun with fire and ice! Check out the Big Burp, the Screwdriver Sizzle and the famous Mad Science Bath. The
programme is designed for children ages 6 and up, younger with a caregiver. Please pre-register, the cost for the programme is $5.00.
King City - Monday, March 15 @ 11 - 12 p.m.
Nobleton - Monday, March 15 @ 1 - 2 p.m.

Reptilia
Reptiles are coming to the library! An educational programme that focuses on reptiles, snakes, lizards, turtles
and a small crocodile! The event is very interactive. The participants will all be able to touch the animals, make sure to bring your camera! Please pre-register, $5.00 per child.
Nobleton - Tuesday, March 16th @ 2:30 p.m.
Schomberg - Wednesday, March 17th @ 11 a.m.

Shari and Jerry
Join Shari and Jerry Tallon, International Children's Recording Artists and Family Entertainers with a funfilled, action-packed musical concert with tons of participation, many musical instruments, dances, sing-alongs, and percussion for all the children to play. Ages 2 - 12, for the entire family! Please pre-register, $5.00 per child.
King City - Thursday, March 18th @ 11 a.m.
Nobleton - Thursday, March 18th @ 2:30 p.m.
Schomberg - Friday, March 19th @ 2:30 p.m.

Magic of Reading!
A magic show at the library! Magician Ian Crawford links magic and books! His goal is to get kids to read more! This show combines magic, storytelling, puppetry and lots of
audience participation. Please preregister in advance, $5.00 per child.
Schomberg - Thurs., March 18th @ 2:30 p.m.

March Break Sewing Camp!
Lean to sew from a pro! Echoes in the Attic co-owner Vicky Gerke is offering a five day sewing camp for ages 9 and up. You will make something different every day! No experience
necessary, sewing machines and fabric provided. Space is limited to only 7 spots. Please pre-register, cost is $170 per participant.
King City - Mon., March 15 - March 19 @ 1-4 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Fun!
Come join us for a St. Patrick’s Day programme. We will have tons of fun playing games, listening to stories and making a craft. For ages 6 and up, younger with a caregiver. Please pre-register, $3.00 per child.

Nobleton - Saturday, March 6th @ 11 - 12 p.m.
Schomberg - Saturday, March 13th @11-12 p.m.
King City - Tuesday, March 16th @ 11-12 p.m.

Red Cross Babysitting Course
Come to the library during your March Break and let the Red Cross Babysitting course train you for your first babysitting job! Learn important childcare skills and what to do in case of an emergency. The cost of the programme is $50.00, ages 11-16.
Nobleton - Saturday, March 13th @ 10 - 5 p.m.