The Kid’s Zone is the place to find:
- Board Books
- Picture Books
- Easy Reader Books
- Chapter Books
- Non-Fiction for many age levels
- Phonic Books
- Books on CD
- French Language Collection
- Magazines
- DVD movies
- Online Resources specific to kids and teens
- eBooks & Audiobooks to download or stream
Register for the 2025 TD Summer Reading Club
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Celebrations Around the World!
Join us on Thursdays from 1:30pm-3pm as we travel throughout the world, celebrating in different countries every week. Each week we will learn and discover together. Registration is required along with $2/child! For ages 6 – 12.
Slime & Stem
Join the library for a Slime and Stem program on select Mondays during the summer months. Make a special weekly slime and afterwards build a different STEM activity. Check our website for event dates. Registration is required along with $2/child! For ages 6 – 12.
Storywalk® – Supported by the TD Summer Reading Club
Join us outside this summer to read “Let’s Go!” by Julie Flett. Starting June 14th “Let’s Go!” will be set up throughout the Heritage Square. Come into the library to grab a map and start reading! Follow the link after you’ve completed the walk to fill out the survey to be entered into a weekly draw.
We made a librarian-approved list of resources for kids and families. Find age-appropriate ebooks and audiobooks, as well as craft resources and family activities!
Online Resources
ebooks and Audiobooks for kids & teens
Discover classic and new titles, fiction, non-fiction. Separate collections for kids and teens/tweens. Offering simultaneous use. It’s as easy as browse, click, listen. Discover these collections in the Libby app or Libby website.
Libby Kid’s reading room
Did you know that our Libby catalogue has a collection of “Read-Along” kid’s books? These books are great for emerging readers. As the narrator reads the story out loud, each word being read is highlighted on the page for your child to follow along. A fun way to encourage literacy!
CBC Corner
Discover the best Canadian shows, stories & more! This one-of-a-kind digital portal allows you to access a wide variety of educational content for all ages.
Kids content includes shows, games, and activities. Teen and young adult content includes news adapted for youth and stories by youth for youth.
The parenting section features recipes, crafts & activities, advice, and shows.
Language Learning by KidSpeak
KidSpeak™ is a fun, age-appropriate online language course designed for children ages 6 and up! Accessible through Transparent Language Online, KidSpeak introduces children to English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin Chinese. The program teaches words and phrases suitable for learners’ age, needs, and interests. More than 40 activities, puzzles, and songs guide young learners through the basics, along with a cartoon “friend” who speaks the language. KidSpeak™ works on computers, tablets, and phones – so your little ones can learn on the go, at home, or in the library.
Storytimes
Check out more online activities we created for you! Watch more storytime videos, find STEAM activities and more!
1000 Books Before Kindergarden
Give your child a great head start in learning before they start kindergarten. Reading to your child helps them get a head start in life!
How to get started: Register your child with the Hanover Public Library & track what is read. Any book read can be counted! At every 100th book come in to the library to report on your progress and get a prize! Your child will earn a final prize at the 1000 book mark!
Reading log sheets available in the library or at https://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/resources/
Summer Storytime
Tuesdays 10:30 am – 11:30 am in the Community Hall
Storytime is fun for all ages! Join us each week for some stories, songs, and silliness followed by craft time. For parents and children 0-5 years.
Lego Club
Join us on the every Monday of every month from 4pm to 6pm in the Children’s area to create Lego masterpieces! A drop-in event for the whole family to enjoy!