Comox

Baby And Me

Certified Doula and Birth Coach Serena Oliviera guides and facilitates discussions to support new mothers on pregnancy, childbirth and post-partum. Reflect, share, laugh and gain confidence to navigate the wonderful, and sometimes overwhelming, world of motherhood. After the discussion, we encourage you to stay and play with your little one. Bring a reusable mug for tea.

Suitable for babies birth to 2 years with caregiver.

Baby Time At Vancouver Island Regional Library

Babies start learning from birth. Led by a librarian, Baby Time is a program for parents and their pre-walking babies. Learn rhymes, tickles, songs, and lap bounces. Encourage your baby’s brain development and also enjoy the opportunity to meet other local parents.

Baby Time currently runs in pre-registered sessions at all three local VIRL branches.

Comox Valley Toy Library Society

The toy library is a place where families and caregivers can borrow toys. Our openings are the first and third Saturday of each month from 10-11:30am and the second Wednesday evening from 7:45-8:30 at St. George's United Church.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO BORROWING TOYS?

• It saves money!

• It’s a good way to see if your child likes a toy before buying it.

• It helps cut down on clutter and storage issues.

• It’s good for the environment.

• It’s a chance to try different types of toys as your child grows.

• It’s an excellent rainy day strategy (bringing out something “new” to play with!)

DOES IT COST ANYTHING TO JOIN THE TOY LIBRARY?

Memberships to the Comox Library Toy Library Society are $20/year. That fee can be waived, though, if your income is low. You can ask about this when you register. (You may be asked to produce your most recent Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment to verify eligibility or if your family has PLAY booklets from the Comox Valley Regional District Sports and Aquatic Centres, you can show these, instead.)

Family Fun Nights

Enjoy a family night out at the rec centre! We’ll break out the inflatable bouncy castle, plasma cars, and other sports equipment for your enjoyment. Connect with your little ones in a fun and friendly environment. For parents and kids (3-10 yrs).

Fridays | 6:15-7:30pm

$5/Family

Family Storytime at Comox Library

Drop-in for children of all ages accompanied by a caregiver. Songs, stories, rhymes and other fun!

Gym Bugs

A free drop-in program for little ones and their parents or caregivers. Come play, climb, run and have fun with your child on Sunday mornings. There are plasma cars, balls, climbing toys and more. Parent supervision is required.

Suitable for children that are crawling, up to 5 years old.

Rockin' Relays

Combination of fun relays – challenge friends, family and neighbours!

Sundays 1x a month | 10:30-11:30am

See calendar

StrongStart (School District #71)

This is a drop-in early learning program for children from newborn – 5 years of age, accompanied by their parent or caregiver.

Children, families and caregivers attending StrongStart centres can expect a play-based environment which includes circle time, art, snack and gym.

Please bring your child's birth certificate or passport when you come to your first Strong Start.

StrongStart centres are located in 7 Comox Valley elementary schools: