Youth & Families

Upcoming Youth Events

Youth Catan Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Gaming
Registration
Library Branch: Cornwall Public Library
Room: Credit Union Study Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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Registration note: Please go to the January 14 posting to register.

Play Settlers of Catan

Casual game sessions with some structured gameplay for those new to the game.

Cancelled - After school Games!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Gaming
Cancelled
Library Branch: Cornwall Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room 3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
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Join us at the library for games! Kids of all ages are welcome to drop in and enjoy board games, card games, puzzles, and more. It’s a great way to meet new friends, try something new, and have a blast!

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. 

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

​STEM: Catapult Creation​

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
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​​Join us at the library to create your very own catapult launcher! Explore physics principles through hands-on fun as you design and build your own mini catapults.

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