Awesome After-School Clubs
After-School Clubs are programs for kids aged 9 – 12 that run every week at Toronto Public Library and inspire kids to create, meet new friends and have fun. Even better? Every district branch has one, and they're free. Kids explore a huge range of topics, including building with Lego, maker projects, video games and even magic!
What was I doing after-school as a kid? Riding on an over-crowded school bus for nearly an hour and re-reading a Babysitters Club book borrowed from the local schoolhouse-turned-library (I lived on a pig farm in rural Ontario – enough said). I would've LOVED to go to an after-school club at the library.
Quality after-school programs are not only fun, but they help children develop cognitive thinking, emotional well-being, social skills and physical health, and there is a growing link between positive recreation experiences and resiliency in children.
To join an After-School Club at the library, check with the branch to confirm if you can drop-in, or if registration is required. Paren'ts are welcome to stay and participate – you'll likely have as much fun (if not more) as your kids!
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