In addition to the virtual events taking place November 5-7, FOLD Kids Book Fest has fun in-person events taking place November 7 and 8 as well as the second annual Community Day at Gore Meadows Community Centre and Library on November 9.
November 9th’s Community Day at Gore Meadows includes a range of events including writing and art workshops, storytimes and special presentations that allow attendees to interact with incredible authors and storytellers in the Brampton Library and throughout the Community Centre. Explore our activity zone and our book fair, where books by all of our festival authors will be available for sale.
Registration for select in-person events open October 25th.
Thursday, November 7
Come Read with Me: A Storytime Pajama Party
Brampton Library – Gore Meadows branch | 6:30PM ET
Come in your pajamas and bring your favourite stuffie as local celebrity readers share some of our favourite picture books at our annual read-a-loud storytelling event at Brampton Library’s Gore Meadows branch.
Designed for ages 4 – 10
Friday, November 8
Music and Movement at Gore Meadows
Brampton Library – Gore Meadows branch | 10:00AM ET
Join us for a special, interactive music and dance event for little readers based on two picture books, written and illustrated by Indigenous authors/illustrators: Counting at Kits Beach by Oliver Moss Warawa McDonald and My Heart Fills With Happiness by Monique Gray Smith and Julie Flett. This event, designed for families with young children (birth to 6 years), develops physical coordination, social skills, and creative expression, and is presented in cooperation with BridgeWay Family Centre (EarlyON) and FOLD Kids Book Fest. This event is drop-in, pre-registration is not required. It takes place at Brampton Library’s Gore Meadows branch.
Designed for ages 0 – 6
Teen Spoken Word Showcase
Susan Fennell Youth Hub | 7:00PM ET
Join us at Susan Fennell Youth Hub for our annual Teen Spoken Word Showcase for a much-anticipated night of performances. Youth ages 14+ can sign up for a spot on stage and share their poetic verses alongside incredible guest poets. Registration opens November 2.
Designed for ages 14+
Saturday, November 9
Kickoff Celebration
Arena at Gore Meadows Community Centre | 9:30AM ET
Sponsored by the Peel Elementary Teachers Local
Kickoff FOLD Kids Book Fest’s Community Day with a family & friends celebration! Join us for a light breakfast, meet Ace the Astronaut, and enjoy lively music before embarking on the Community Day parade.
- Kickoff Celebration – 9:30am-10am
- Community Day parade – 10am-10:30am
The Opening Parade
Arena at Gore Meadows Community Centre | 10:00AM ET
March with us in our opening parade! Meet at the arena-end of the Gore Meadows Community Centre for live drumming then join the procession as we make our way to Brampton Library’s Gore Meadows branch for the opening of our first Community Day event. This event is sponsored by Peel Elementary Teachers Local.
All Ages
Storytime Fun with Sarabeth Holden
Brampton Library – Gore Meadows branch | 10:30AM ET
Join us for a full day of incredible storytime presentations from authors and special guests at the Brampton Library’s Gore Meadows Branch. Sarabeth Holden will read from her picture book, Sea Snooze.
Designed for ages 4 – 11
Escape Brampton Library with Basil and Kevin Sylvester
Brampton Library – Gore Meadows branch | 11:00AM ET
Escape the library! Set in the Gore Meadows library branch, authors Basil and Kevin Sylvester have crafted an escape group experience inspired by their middle grade novel, Night of the Living Zed. The escape room will begin in the library and end in the community centre. Register in advance and arrive 10 minutes ahead of time to ensure a spot. Space is limited.
Registration opens October 25.
Designed for ages 8 – 13
Today I Am: An Art Workshop with PAMA
Gore Meadows Community Centre – Community Room 2 | 11:00AM – 4:00PM ET
Using different artistic techniques, kids are encouraged to create artwork inspired by the book Today I Am edited by Jael Richardson at this all-day drop-in art event facilitated by Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives.
All Ages
Storytime Fun with Sahar Golshan
Brampton Library – Gore Meadows branch | 11:30AM ET
Join us for a full day of incredible storytime presentations from authors and special guests at the Brampton Library’s Gore Meadows Branch. Sahar Golshan will read from her picture book, So Loud!
Designed for ages 4 – 11
Storytime at EarlyON with Sarabeth Holden
Early ON Child and Family Centre – Gore Meadows | 11:30AM ET
In this storytime event, join author Sarabeth Holden as she reads from her board book, Please Don’t Change My Diaper! Storytime events offer the opportunity to hear stories read from local authors themselves. This event is drop-in, pre-registration is not required. It takes place at EarlyON Gore Meadows location (10100 The Gore Road, Brampton).
Designed for ages 0-6
Adventures in Space with Ontario Science Centre
Gore Meadows Community Centre – Community Room 2 | 12:30PM ET
Help an astronaut fly to space! Join experts from the Ontario Science Centre to explore the wonders of our solar system and learn all about space travel with fun science experiments and activities. Registration in advance is encouraged to ensure a seat. Walk-ins accepted.
Designed for ages 8-13
Kids Discovery Club with FOLD Kids Book Fest
Brampton Library – Gore Meadows branch | 2:00PM ET
Science + Technology + Engineering + Art + Math = STEAM! Participants aged 6–12 enjoy fun STEAM challenges every week in all Library branches. Saturday, November 9th will be inspired by the book, The Bee Mother by Hetxw’ms Gyetxw Brett D. Huson and Natasha Donovan, as part of FOLD Kids Book Fest.
Designed for ages 6 – 12
Storytime Fun with Mahak Jain
Brampton Library – Gore Meadows branch | 2:00PM ET
Join us for a full day of incredible storytime presentations from authors and special guests at the Brampton Library’s Gore Meadows Branch. Mahak Jain will read from her picture book, The Only Astronaut.
Designed for ages 4 – 11
Brainstorm Bonanza: A Writing Workshop with Ripple Foundation
Brampton Library – Gore Meadows branch | 2:00PM ET
In this workshop designed for budding writers ages 8-14, participants will learn how to brainstorm story ideas effectively with Ripple Foundation writing instructors. Registration in advance is encouraged. Arrive 10 minutes ahead of time to ensure a seat. Walk-ins accepted if there’s space.
Registration opens October 25.
Designed for ages 8 – 14
Storytime Fun with Rukhsana Khan
Brampton Library – Gore Meadows branch | 3:00PM ET
Join us for a full day of incredible storytime presentations from authors and special guests at the Brampton Library’s Gore Meadows Branch. Rukhsana Khan will read from her picture book, Honk Honk, Beep Beep, Putter Putt!
Designed for ages 4 – 11
Food Art with Flo Leung
Brampton Library – Gore Meadows branch | 3:00PM ET
In this art-based workshop, author and food illustrator Flo Leung (The Blue Bowl) guides kids through making food inspired artwork of their own. Registration in advance is encouraged. Arrive 10 minutes ahead of time to ensure a seat. Walk-ins accepted if there’s space.
Registration opens October 25.
Designed for ages 6+