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A section of the children's section of the library. There are colourful books displayed on top of a short shelf.

Kids

Programs & Events for Kids

Explore children's events at your local NVDPL, or join online from anywhere!

Supporting kids to explore, imagine, learn and create!

Your NVDPL card is your free pass to books, movies, music, and so much more! Visit your local NVDPL for a dedicated kids area filled with great books for all reading levels, or enjoy lots of digital content from the comfort of your own home. 

Looking for fun, free events on the North Shore? The library has a variety of programs for learning, creating, and having fun with friends in your community! Explore events for children of all ages, from birth to the tween years, including storytimes, book clubs, arts & crafts events, opportunities to enjoy nature, seasonal celebrations, and more.

Digital Library

Homework Resources

Summer Reading Club

Fun & Games

An outdoor scene with a group of children and adults participating in a lively event. In the foreground, a woman wearing a straw hat and blue skirt leads dancing with children. A brass band is in the background playing music.
A low wooden shelf filled with childrens books.

Kids Reading Recommendations

Find your next favourite read with recommendations from NVDPL librarians!

Kids' Fiction: Living in a Time of War

Ellis, Deborah, 1960-

The breadwinner

The breadwinner

Ellis, Deborah

My Name Is Parvana

Skrypuch, Marsha Forchuk.

Standoff

Skrypuch, Marsha Forchuk.

Under attack

Information books by Canadian authors

MacLeod, Elizabeth.

Meet Terry Fox

Newman, Carey, 1975-

The Witness Blanket : truth, art and reconciliation

Loyie, Larry, 1933-2016

Residential schools : with the words and images of survivors

Jordan-Fenton, Christy.

Fatty legs : a true story

Brewster, Hugh.

From Vimy to victory : Canada's fight to the finish of World War I

If You Like Books Like...I Survived

Marino, Andy, 1980-

Escape from the USS Indianapolis

Watkins, Steve, 1954-

Wolves at the door

Soontornvat, Christina.

All thirteen the incredible cave rescue of the Thai boys' soccer team

Korman, Gordon.

Unsinkable

Ellis, Sarah

That fatal night : the Titanic diary of Dorothy Wilton : [Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1912]

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