Libraries

Early Intervention Program

  • What: Children's Book, Video, and Toy Lending Library
  • Ages: birth to 5 years
  • Contact: 386-4304
  • Comment: This program covers the areas Riverview, Salisbury, Petitcodiac, Elgin, Hillsborough to Alma, Sackville, Dorchester, Port Elgin, Bayfield

Greater Moncton Family Resource Centre

Book Lending Library

  • Ages: Parents & children
  • Where: 451 Paul Street, Suite 210, Dieppe
  • Cost: free
  • Contact: 384-7874 or visit www.frc-crf.com/moncton
  • Comments: Books from the centre can be borrowed for two weeks. Books are in both English and French with information on pre and postnatal care, parenting, self help, health & nutrition, relationships, and more.

For The Love of Reading

  • Ages: Parents & children 0-6
  • When: Thursdays 10:00-11:00 am
  • Where: 451 Paul Street, Suite 210, Dieppe
  • Cost: free
  • Contact: 384-7874 or visit www.frc-crf.com/moncton
  • Comments: Program inlcudes a story and craft. Weeks alternate between French and English instruction.

Dieppe Public Library

Bébés à la bibliotheque

  • What: Comptines, jeux de doigts, rondes, chatouilles, chansons
  • When: Prochaine session automne 2008

Heures du conte 3-5 ans

Moncton Public Library

Besides programs, the library also offers backpacks filled with books dealing with special topics to help your child, i.e. parent’s separation, first visits to the hospital, dentist, eye doctor, first day of school, moving and many others. A puppet theatre, puzzles, and ‘Little People’ play structures are also available for play.

Babies in the Library

  • What: a four week programs of songs, fingerplays, knee bounces, nursery rhymes and books.
  • Ages: birth – 18 months
  • When: Wednesdays 10:00am call for registration and session dates
  • Where: 644 Main St, Suite 101, Moncton
  • Cost: free
  • Contact: 869-6036 or visit www.gnb.ca/publiclibraries
  • Comments: Class is 30 minutes. Parents must participate.

Toddler Time

  • What: a 20 to 30 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts
  • Ages: 18 months – 3 years
  • When: Call for registration and session dates
  • Where: 644 Main St, Suite 101, Moncton
  • Cost: free
  • Contact: 869-6036 or visit www.gnb.ca/publiclibraries for more information
  • Comments: Registration for this free program begins September 11, 2008. Parents must be in attendance during the class.

Storytime

  • What: 30 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft
  • Ages: 3 – 5 years
  • When: Call for registration and session dates
  • Where: 644 Main St, Suite 101, Moncton
  • Cost: free
  • Contact: 869-6036 or visit www.gnb.ca/publiclibraries
  • Comments: Children attend without their parents. Registration for all programs starts September 11, 2008 by calling 869-6036 or in person at the Children’s Information Desk.

** Drop-In Crafts**

  • When: Easter April 4-11
  • Where: 644 Main St, Suite 101, Moncton
  • Cost: free
  • Contact: 869-6036 or visit www.gnb.ca/publiclibraries
  • Comments: the library will provide all the materials needed, no registration needed

Books & Cooks – storytime with a recipe preparation!

  • Ages: children aged 4-7 years
  • When: next session TBA
  • Where: 644 Main St, Suite 101, Moncton
  • Cost: free
  • Contact: 869-6000 or visit www.gnb.ca/publiclibraries
  • Comments: Registration starts one week in advance. Parents must be in attendance.

Riverview Public Library

Babies in the library, Toddler Time, Storytime programs are offered on a rotational basis as well. For more information contact 387-2108.