Summer is here! We’re excited to offer a wide variety of activities and events for kids of all ages and their grown-ups. Whether you love reading, drawing, writing, building, or exploring the outdoors, we’ve got something for you.
Read on to learn all about our summer program line-up! Sign up for any of our registered programs using our Summer Program Registration form.
If you’re a grown-up looking to attend adult programs, click here to view our adult program line-up.
Reading Records
Let’s avoid the summer slide, and keep our kids reading with BC Summer Reading Club!
With a Reading Record, kids can set their own goals, using their preferred method of reading – ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, whatever they enjoy! A digital version of the Reading Record is available, along with virtual events, activities, and contests throughout the summer. The 2026 online platform launches on Monday, June 15.
Visit the library each week to receive a sticker for completed goals, and enter our weekly prize draw. Kids who complete their entire Reading Record will receive a Summer Reading Club Medal and be entered in our Grand Prize Draw on September 8!
Visit the library on or after Thursday, June 25 to pick up a Reading Record!
Summer Mystery Game
Our Lucky Catch Summer Mystery Game challenges every kid to become the next Dread Pirate Boberts!
The Lucky Catch (the fiercest ship on the seven seas) has lost its Ships Wheel at one of eight possible locations. Each week, kids will find a new puzzle at the library – solving it will help them eliminate one of the locations.
Show a library worker the correct location for the week and get an entry in the weekly prize draw. Solve the mystery and claim the title of Dread Pirate Boberts to be entered in our Grand Prize Draw on September 8!
Summer Celebrations
First up, our Summer Kick-Off Day! Join us on Thursday, June 25, between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Florence Petersen Park, inside the library, and on Library Plaza. Here’s the schedule of activities:
- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Games in Florence Petersen Park
- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Crafts in the Kids Area
- 12 p.m. onward – Lucia Gelato on Library Plaza (while supplies last, kids served first!)
- 12 to 3 p.m. – Face painting in Florence Petersen Park
- 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. – Wonder Lab Open Houses
You’ll also be able to pick up your Summer Reading Record. This event will go ahead regardless of the weather – activities will move inside if needed! This event is made possible by support from the Friends of the Library and the Library Board of Trustees.
And, mark your calendars for the summer’s biggest event:
Whistler Public Library’s 40th Birthday &
Summer Wrap-Up Party!
Join us on Friday, August 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. inside the library and in Florence Petersen Park as we celebrate the library’s 40th Birthday and the grand finale of our Summer Reading Club with a fun-filled Summer Wrap-Up Birthday Party!
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafts, games, music, and celebration as we mark four decades of stories, learning, and community.
Activities will include:
- Party hat crafting!
- Summer Reading Club medal ceremony with Whistler VIPs!
- Games and birthday cake! and,
- A DJ Ira Dance Party!!
This event will go ahead regardless of the weather – activities will move inside if needed! This event is for all ages, and no registration is required.
Programs for School-Aged Kids
Registration is required for all of these programs!
Registration for these events opens on Monday, June 15 at 10 a.m. and the grades below are as of September 2026. Click here to access our registration form.
A quick note for families: our Summer Reading Club programs are tailored to specific age groups so kids can get the most out of each session.
A grown-up is required to attend with kids in grades 1 to 3 so that they can participate with their child.
We kindly ask that only registered children within the program age range attend. While we know it’s not always easy, we’re not able to host younger siblings during these programs, as it can be distracting for the parent and the group. Thanks so much for helping us keep things fun and focused for everyone!
Fishy Tales – Tuesday, July 7
Grade 1 to 3 with a caregiver: 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Grade 4 and up, no caregiver required: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Handpainting Coral Reefs – Friday, July 10
Grade 1 to 3 with a caregiver: 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Grade 4 and up, no caregiver required: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Magical Creature Habitats – Tuesday, July 14
Grade 1 to 3 with a caregiver: 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Grade 4 and up, no caregiver required: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Treasure Maps – Thursday, July 23
Grade 1 to 3 with a caregiver: 12 to 1 p.m.
Grade 4 and up, no caregiver required: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Wiggly Egg Carton Jellyfish – Friday, July 24
Grade 1 to 3 with a caregiver: 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Grade 4 and up, no caregiver required: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Fun with Felt – Tuesday, July 28, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
For kids in Grade 1 to 3 with a caregiver
Ancient Greek Vessels
For kids in grades 4 to 7
Tuesdays, August 4 & 11, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
(must attend both sessions!)
Fidgety Fish & Atlantis Cubes – Thursday, August 6
Grade 1 to 3 with a caregiver: 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Grade 4 and up, no caregiver required: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Starfish Window Hangings – Friday, August 7
Grade 1 to 3 with a caregiver: 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Grade 4 and up, no caregiver required: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Escape from Atlantis Summer Escape Room
For kids in grade 4 to 7
Thursday, August 20, 12 to 6 p.m.
Custom Pirate Flags – Friday, August 21
Grade 1 to 3 with a caregiver: 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Grade 4 and up, no caregiver required: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Writing Workshops with Rebecca Wood Barrett
For kids in grades 4 to 7
Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, August 19, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Drop-in Summer Fun!
No need to register for these programs – you can drop-in for any of these sessions.
Jellyfish Charms
(all ages! Kids in grade 3 & under, please bring a grown up; kids in grade 4 & up, no caregiver required)
Two chances to attend: Thursday, July 9 from 12 to 1 p.m. OR 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Crafts in the Park (ages 6 and under with an adult)
Wednesdays, July 8 to August 19, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Florence Petersen Park
Sundays Under the Sea with Julie
(all ages! Kids in grade 3 & under, please bring a grown up; kids in grade 4 & up, no caregiver required)
Sundays, July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Weekly Programs for Littles
Parents of little ones – we haven’t forgotten about you! We’ll still be offering your favourite weekly programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Click on the program name for full details. These programs all welcome drop-ins, no registration required! Please note that the location of these programs may change depending on the weather. Visit our website for the most up-to-date details.
Sundays:
- Family Storytime (ages 5 and under with an adult): 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
- Singing with the Babies (birth to walking with an adult): 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Tuesdays:
- Family Storytime (ages 5 and under with an adult): 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Wednesdays:
- Crafts in the Park (ages 6 and under with an adult): 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thursdays:
- Family Storytime (ages 5 and under with an adult): 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Fridays:
- Family Storytime (ages 5 and under with an adult): 10:30 to 11 a.m.
