Youth & Families

Upcoming Youth Events

After School Gaming

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
Gaming
Library Branch: Cornwall Public Library
Room: Combined Programming Room No. 1 and 2
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Body:

After School Gaming 

Room 1 & 2 

Thursdays 4-5pm

Unwind after school with some games! We will have board games, PS4 and a Nintendo Switch for you to play with. 

Cartooning Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cornwall Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room 3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Body:

Join us for a relaxed and creative atmosphere while we explore the world of cartooning. The sessions consist of easy to follow, step by step lessons. It's perfect for beginners and those looking to draw something new.

Association Agoua Éduc

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children
Community connection, Other, Workshop
Library Branch: Cornwall Public Library
Room: Credit Union Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community connection, Other, Workshop
Body:

Association Agoua Éduc Présente:

Projet pour renforcer les compétences en lecture et en numératie des élèves du primaire. 
  • Objectifs du Projet est : 

Chess for Children - Beginners

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Teens
Other, Playtime
Library Branch: Cornwall Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room 3
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other, Playtime
Body:

Chess for Kids 14 and under. Learn or improve your game with chess tutor, Clifford Labre.

STEM:​ Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, STEM Programming
Library Branch: Cornwall Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room 3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Programming
Body:

​​Perfect for young builders, this club encourages kids to design, create, and problem-solve using LEGO bricks. Each session features fun challenges, teamwork, and opportunities to explore STEM concepts in a playful, engaging environment.

Fun, Printable Activities for Kids
Kids with book

Click the link above to print fun and educational activities for the little ones.

Colorful children's books on bookshelf

Services & Information

Visiting the Library

Welcome to the library! If you are planning your first visit or you just need a refresher of how the library works, our dedicated staff are happy to give you a tour.

To help keep your little one occupied while visiting the library, we have plenty of activity tables and colouring pages.

We also have a collection of foam cushions that your little one is welcome to transform into a magnificent fort. And they can sharpen their reasoning skills with our oversized chess set.

For those looking to study, we have a number of tables and study carrels that are available for use at any time.

We have five computers available for use, and a special family station for adults with children who need to use a computer.

If you have a smart phone, laptop or tablet, you can access our Wifi using your library barcode (no spaces) and PIN number.  Forgot your PIN?  Just ask at the service desk, one of our library assistants can help with you with your Wifi PIN.

We have a literacy station designed to support the learning needs of children 2-8.  Learn more about our Early Literacy Station.

We have a literary station designed to guide your child through each of the reading levels, and to support a lifelong love of reading. Our collection includes:

  • Board Books
  • Picture Books
  • Early Readers
  • Graphic Novels
  • Novels
  • DVDs – Movies & TV Series
  • CDs
  • Video Games:
    • PS3
    • PS4
    • Wii
    • WiiU
    • XBox1
    • Xbox360