After-School Kids (ASK)

Don’t know what to do? Just ASK! After School Kids (ASK) is an after-school library program for kids in grades 1-6. 

ASK is a relaxed space to play games, explore the library’s collection, and get creative! At ASK, library staff will have a wide variety of crafting materials, a selection of games, and a reading nook. Parents are welcome and encouraged to stay for as long or as short as they’d like. 

Visit our events calendar for upcoming ASK dates. All kids must be registered in advance of the program.  

ASK takes place in the Community Meeting Room at the Squamish Public Library. 

Details

  • After School Kids (ASK!) is for kids in grades 1-6.
  • ASK series are on Tuesdays between 3:30-4:30 pm. Check our calendar for upcoming dates.
  • Parents are welcome and encouraged to stay for as long or as short as they’d like.
  • Registration is required and you can register for multiple weeks at a time!
  • This program meets in the Community Meeting Room and library behavior is expected.
  • Space is limited, so please register to ensure there is a spot for you!

Storytimes at the Library

Family and Baby Storytimes are a great way to meet other parents and learn new songs and rhymes. The little ones will love the time spent with you and will learn important skills that help with language development and literacy.

Family Storytime:

  • Babies to preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome.
  • Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 10:30-11:00am.

Baby Storytime:

  • Meet other new parents/caregivers and have fun with your baby.
  • Tuesdays and Fridays, 11:30am-12:00pm.

Join us for an interactive half-hour filled with singing, rhymes, movement, and of course, reading.

Registration is not required. Check out event calendar for cancellations.

Storytime Lyrics

Want to learn the lyrics? You can download them to use at home.

Reading Link Challenge

Reading Link Challenge (RLC) is an in-school reading program for grades 4–6, run in partnership with local elementary schools and the Fraser Valley Regional Library.

How it works:


Librarians from Fraser Valley Regional Library select six books for students to read throughout the year. After reading the books during the year, teams then compete in a live book trivia event in the spring.

The books are available at participating schools and at the library.

Reading Link Challenge takes place in Squamish elementary schools—ask your school librarian to join!

This challenge in Squamish is generously supported by Dana Fleming and Nancy Fearon at The Vision Wealth Management Company.

Sensory Kits

The library’s Sensory Kits are meant to support those with a variety of sensory needs. Our kits contain fidget materials, calming items, and communication tools.

If there is anything missing from our kits that you would find useful, please let the library know. 

Sensory Kit #1

Available for check-out.

Contents in zippered canvas bag:

  • 1 weighted frog (5.5 lb)
  • 1 bubble popper
  • 1 playable art ball
  • 1 visual timer (5 minutes)
  • 1 wobble disc
  • 1 information sheet

Sensory Kit #2

Available within the library only. Please ask a staff member to use.

Contents in clear plastic tote:

  • 1 weighted cat (2.5 lb)
  • 1 body sock (kids size)
  • 1 bubble popper
  • 1 tangle fidget toy
  • 1 visual timer (5 minutes)
  • 1 wobble disc
  • 1 pair noise cancelling headphones (kids size)
  • 1 information sheet

Summer Reading Club – World of Curiosities

BC Summer Reading Club is a free literacy program designed to engage children who’ve completed Kindergarten with libraries and reading, throughout the summer.

This year’s BC Summer Reading Club theme is World of Curiosities!  It features artwork by Victoria-based children’s illustrator and teacher Meneka Repka.

How to participate?

  • Pick up your reading record any time after June 27, 2024 and start reading!
  • Record your reading every day to become eligible to win prizes at our weekly draw. Prizes include toys, games, books, food coupons, and much more.
  • Read all summer and receive a medal at our award ceremony in August.

EVENTs: WOrld of Curiosities

  • Every Wednesday in July and August between 1:00 – 2:00 pm there are free drop-in events in the Community Meeting Room.
  • Daily activities like crafts, puzzles, scavenger hunts in the children’s area. There will always be something happening there!
  • Special events throughout the summer.

Stay tuned to our event calendar for more information!

SUMMER READING CLUB BOOKLISTS

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