Fall Schedule
Families with Children 1 to 2 Years Old
Indoor / Drop-In
Family Play to Learn
Drop-In ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old
This EarlyON parent child interactive program offers an engaging environment to explore and create with your children and to connect with other families. Professional staff are available to support your learning as well as share resources and their expertise when needed.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Tuesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Wednesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Thursdays ǀ 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Saturdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
No programs Sept 30, Oct 7, Nov 11 & Dec 6
Apsley Site, North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Road, Apsley
Thursdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Lakefield Site, Lakefield District Public School, 71 Bridge St.
Tuesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Thursdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Norwood Site, Norwood Public Library, 2363 County Road 45 (Main Street), Norwood
Wednesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Fridays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
No program Dec 6
Otonabee Valley Site, Otonabee Valley Public School, 580 River Road South, Peterborough
Mondays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Fridays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
No program Sept 4, Sept 29, Oct 9, Nov 3
Toddler Play to Learn
Drop-In ǀ Toddlers 13 to 30 months old
This EarlyON parent toddler interactive program offers an engaging environment to explore and create with your toddler and to connect with other families.
Professional staff are available to support your learning as well as share.
Lakefield Site, Lakefield District Public School, 71 Bridge St.
Mondays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
No program Oct 9
Breastfeeding & Well Baby Clinic
Drop-In ǀ Prenatal to 2 years old
Drop in to speak to a lactation consultant/community health nurse for breastfeeding help and/or to answer your questions about child health and development. Cannot come to the centre? No problem! Call us – 705.748.9144 to request a telephone consultation.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Tuesdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Thursdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Toy and Book Lending Library
Drop-In ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old
A lending service where families can borrow high quality, developmentally appropriate toys, books and games for their young children. Access to library staff and early learning tips to try at home.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Tuesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Wednesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Thursdays ǀ 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Saturdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm (1st, 3rd & 5th/month)
Closed Sept 30, Oct 7 & Dec 6
Outdoor / Drop-In
Loose Parts in the Playscape/Park
Drop-In ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old
Have you noticed that when you give a child a gift, they are more interested in exploring the box and wrapping than in what is inside? That is what loose parts are all about! Loose parts could be a plastic tube, a cardboard box, sticks or stones. What happens when your child finds these materials outside? Children are naturally curious and when we invite them to explore loose parts in our outdoor space, there is freedom to move and explore.
The possibilities are endless! Come join us for some fun.
Loose Parts in the Playscape, Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Mondays ǀ 9:30am to 11:30am
No program Oct 9
Loose Parts in the Park, John Taylor Memorial Park, McKellar St., Peterborough
Wednesdays ǀ 10:00am to 11:30am
No program Dec 6
Roots of Discovery
Drop-In ǀ Children 0 to 6 years old
Roots of Discovery is a child-led outdoor exploration program offering opportunities for young children to investigate and find joy in the natural outdoor world and parents to support and share in their wonder.
Professional staff are available to support your learning as well as to share resources and their expertise when needed. Join us for the adventure!
Jackson Park, Peterborough
Fridays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Indoor Parent Child Workshops
Preregistration Required
Curious Connections
Four Sessions ǀ Preregister Here
Children 13 to 30 months old
Come and together explore what loose parts are and how they inspire children’s curiosity, imagination, and wonder to motivate learning.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Thursdays, Oct 19, 26, Nov 2 & 9 ǀ 10:00am to 11:00am
Family Costume Party
Children 0 to 6 years old
A fun filled, “spook-tacular” evening, complete with sensory activities and song. Children and caregivers are encouraged to come dressed in your favourite costume.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Thursday, Oct 26 ǀ 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Feeding Your Toddler
Children 12 to 24 months old
Are you finding mealtimes with your toddler a struggle? Would you like to learn more about helping your toddler build healthy eating habits?
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Monday, Nov 27 ǀ 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Pajama Party
Children 0 to 6 years old
Pull on your favorite pair of PJs and join us at the Antrim site for a family pajama party. This evening program will include a few stories, a circle time and a creative activity for the whole family to do together.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Wednesday, Oct 4 ǀ 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Songs & Signs
Three Sessions ǀ Preregister Here
Infants 5 to 15 months old
This EarlyON program is an interactive course for parents and children. Parents will learn a variety of baby signs through a weekly signs and songs circle. Information on the benefits of signing and tips for success will be discussed.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Fridays, Sept 15, 22 & 29 ǀ 9:30am to 10:30am
Mondays, Dec 4, 11 & 18 ǀ 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Havelock Centre, 30 George St., Havelock
Tuesdays, Oct 3, 10 & 17 ǀ 11:00am to 11:30am
Lakefield Site, Lakefield District Public School, 71 Bridge St.
Tuesdays, Nov 7, 14 & 21 ǀ 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Tiny Toy Testers
Children 0 to 6 years old
Have a child who tells it like it is?
Join the Toy and Book Lending Library staff for an evening of toy testing to gather real kid reviews.
Explore a variety of toys and games with your child and let us know what you think.
10/10 would recommend you sign up for this program!
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Thursday, Nov 30 ǀ 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Parents Workshops
Preregistration Required
Toddlers and Tantrums
Parents with children 1 to 3 years old old
Have you ever seen your toddler: crying, screaming, stamping their feet, or rolling on the floor? This can be embarrassing for parents, especially if it happens in public. In this session parents will have the opportunity to discuss: why children have tantrums, how to prevent them and how to manage a tantrum.
Hybrid: available simultaneously in-person and virtually (for in-person preregister under the Antrim Site calendar)/ for virtual preregister under the Virtual Site calendar)
Wednesday, Nov 29 ǀ 7:30pm to 9:00pm