Looking for activities for the whole family during the March Break?
Join us for a fun week for all ages at the Carleton Place Public Library!
NOTE: Scroll down to find more details about all our events, and to find registration links!

WHEN:

March Break starts on Monday, March 16th, and ends on Friday, March 20th at the Carleton Place Public Library. While the calendar below shows the daily activities, there will also be plenty of free-play activities happening any time you drop by all week!

WHERE:

All March Break activities will take place at the library in the Kids Corner of the library, or in the Barbara Walsh room!

COSTS:

With the exception of our babysitters course on Friday, March 20th, and the Stay-Safe Course on Saturday, March 14th, all programs are free to attend for children of all ages! Programs marked on the calendar with a * are registration events – which means they have limited spots available, and you must register your child for them. Scroll down to see descriptions for each event, and to find registration links!

WHO:

Many activities are for all ages, but there are a few special sessions that are aimed at a specific group. All of our self-directed activities throughout the week are for all ages – just like the  library itself!

SPECIAL NOTES:

Parents should plan on staying in the library during all of the events. Most of the activities are self-directed (the child decides what activity they wish to participate in and how long they’d like to stay), and staffing will be limited. While we’d love to be able to watch every child for the entire session, it just won’t be possible.

A few events require a parent (or two) in order to participate. For example, the Mini Maker info session requires a parent to attend with their child. See event descriptions below for more details!

Monday, March 16th

Mini Maker Information Session (10:00 am) All Ages Drop In Program (PARENT REQUIRED)

  • Our Mini Maker Craft Fair in November has proven to be a big hit with young vendors and craft fair attendees, so we’re gearing up for another event in November 2026! Come to this information session to find out what your child will have to do in order to prepare, and fill out an application to register. Registration will open after the info session in the library at 11:00 am.  A $5 CASH table reservation fee is due upon submitting the application–no exceptions.  Since tables are limited, applications will be accepted upon a first-come-first served basis and then applicants will be put on a waiting list. Parents must attend this session with their child.

Create Your Own Story Book (All day) All Ages Drop In Program!

  • Come by and write and decorate your very own storybook! Bring to life a story about spies, a fantasy about fairies, or a picture book on pirates – as the author, the choice is yours!

Teen DnD Night (part 1/2) (4:00 pm) Ages 12+ *REGISTRATION EVENT*

  • Join us for the first half of an exciting adventures with monsters, magic, and more! A registration link will open here on Monday, March 2 at 9:30am. Spaces are limited and participants should be available for this session as well as the Thursday, March 19th session from 5-7pm.

I-SPY (All day) All Ages Drop In Program!

  • On Monday we will have a brand new I-Spy with a cool theme and fun new stickers as a reward!

Tuesday, March 17th

A Labubu Crafternoon (1:30 – 3:30 pm) All Ages Drop In Program!

  • Come by and join us at the library to make your own soft and fuzzy 2D Labubus! We will be customizing fur colours, creating fun outfits, and being creative as we make a fun homage to this popular toy!

Book Dragons Book Club (6:00 – 7:00 pm) * REGISTRATION EVENT *

  • Our Book Dragons Book Club is full, but please watch for new spots to open up this fall. We’ll advertise in the summer on social media.

I-SPY (All day) All Ages Drop In Program!

  • On Tuesday we will have a brand new I-Spy with a cool theme and fun new stickers as a reward!

Wednesday, March 18th

K-Pop Demon Hunters Bracelet Making (10:00 – 11:00 am) Ages 9+ * REGISTRATION EVENT* 

  • Join us to make bracelets inspired by the world hit – K-Pop Demon Hunters! We’ll be listening to all of Huntrix’ hits (and maybe a few by the Saja boys) while we create bracelets with lots of cool beads and charms!  A registration link will become available here on Monday, March 2nd at 9:30am, so please mark your calendars as spaces will be limited.

Dragon Party (1:30-3:30 pm) All Ages Drop In Program!

  • Join us for our second DRAGON PARTY at the Library this March! We’ll be taking cool photos, making crafts, earning special stickers, and drinking Dragon Juice! Dress in your magical outfits and be prepared for a fantastical time!

I-SPY (All day) All Ages Drop In Program!

  • On Wednesday we will have a brand new I-Spy with a cool theme and fun new stickers as a reward!

Thursday, March 19th

CP Youth Landscape Art Competition Info Session (10:30 am) All Ages Drop In Program!

  • This year, we’re going to begin what we hope is an annual Art Competition for kids. The theme this year is “The Beauty of Carleton Place” and will celebrate local landscapes and special architecture. Kids aged 7-18 are invited to find out how this one-day event will work in June, and what they can do to prepare. There will be great prizes for winners in three age groups, and the whole event will be followed by a two-week Art Show in the Library as well as an opportunity for kids to sell the art they create during the competition.  This event is proudly in partnership with The Art Hub and Arts Carleton Place.  Parents should plan on attending this Info Session with their young artist to find out how the competition will work. Following the Info Session, information will be available at the library and on our website in case you can’t make it.

TEA-REX Party (1:30-3:3 pm)All Ages Drop In Program!

  • Join us for our TEA-REX PARTY at the Library! We’ll be assembling fossils, competing in fun contests, making crafts, snacking on Dino Eggs, and drinking Iced Tea! Dress in tea party dresses, dino outfits, or both at this extravaganza!

Teen DnD Night (part 2/2) (4:00 pm) Ages 12+ *REGISTRATION EVENT*

  • Join us for the second half of an exciting adventures with monsters, magic, and more! A registration link will become available here on Monday, March 2 at 9:30am. Participants in this session will also need to attend the session on Monday, March 16 from 4-7pm.

I-SPY (All day) All Ages Drop In Program!

  • On Wednesday we will have a brand new I-Spy with a cool theme and fun new stickers as a reward!

Friday, March 20th

I-SPY – Friday, March 20th (All day) All Ages Drop In Program!

  • On Friday we will have a brand new I-Spy with a cool theme and fun new stickers as a reward!

Babysitters Course – Friday, March 20th (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) Ages 11-15 * REGISTRATION EVENT *

  • UPDATE:  All spaces for this Babysitter’s Course are now FULL.  We hope to be able to offer another session in the very near future, so please use the link below to add your name to the waiting list and you will be contacted regarding a future session.  The Babysitter’s Course is offered by “13 First Aid Training”–a certified Red Cross associated program, and is open to kids aged 11-15. Each participant will learn the basic skills to keep themselves and any young charges they might have safe. They will receive a certificate upon completion of the course.  It is an all-day course, so please plan on sending your child with snacks, a refillable water bottle, and lunch–they will be supervised at the library over lunch.  Since the library is a nut-free space, we ask that you kindly respect that and send only applicable foods.  The cost for this session is $75, but use the code CPKIDS10 for a 10% discount upon registration.  Please use the following link to register: https://bookeo.com/13firstaid?devent=3151MFJF6X19AB36533CF_2026-03-20_Pc9YTCnziR33

Saturday, March 21st

Science Saturday (1:00 – 3:00 pm) Ages 10+ * REGISTRATION EVENT *

  • Join our favourite science-fan Adrian as he brings back another fun and interactive afternoon of science experiments.  Kids aged 10 and up need to register for this event. Parents do not have to stay in the library, but please make sure your child is able to contact you in case the session ends a bit early.  STEM programming at the library is super important as it exposes kids to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math skills they may not get in the classroom. We welcome kids with any experience and a willingness to think critically and try something new. Registration for this event will open on Monday, March 2nd at 9:30am here (a registration link will be available then), as well as on social media channels.