Riverdale Branch has spaces left for its March Break Mad Science Workshop, The Science of Toys, this coming Thursday March 15 at 2 PM. Using classic toys such as balls and yo-yos, children will explore the science of motion and how their favourite toys work. We will explore how vector toys and string toys work […]
The library has lots of nifty how-to-do-art books for kids of all ages that are technique oriented. There are some books, however, which are more about getting children to think about art: what it is, who can do it, what it can look like, and where inspiration can come from. Here are some of my […]
Riverdale Branch is looking for used classic Lego and Duplo blocks for some upcoming children's programs. If your child has outgrown their Lego or Duplo, please consider donating it to us. If you don't live close by we can arrange for drop-off at your local branch. Please call us at 416-393-7720 for more information. Many […]
Do you have kids in grades 5-8 who knit or would like to learn how? Riverdale Branch is starting a Kids Afterschool Learn to Knit program, on Wednesdays from February 1 to March 7 at 4:15 PM. All materials will be provided. Come out, learn a new skill and be creative! To register please call […]
This Saturday January 14 at 2 PM Riverdale Branch is presenting the puppet show "Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock". Come see the spider Anansi try to trick his friends with a magic rock! All ages welcome. No registration required, just drop in. Riverdale Branch is located at 370 Broadview Avenue, on the corner of Broadview […]
Our annual holiday Open House takes place this Saturday, December 3 at 1:00 p.m. Please join us for some delicious cookies, hot chocolate, crafts and festivities. Bring the whole family and check out some holiday reading! Riverdale Branch is located at 370 Broadview Avenue, right on the corner of Broadview and Gerrard. We hope to […]
Riverdale Branch presents the Paperbag Princess puppet show this Saturday, November 19th at 2 PM. Stay afterwards to decorate a paper prince or princess crown of your own! No reservations required. Riverdale Branch is located at 370 Broadview Avenue, at the corner of Gerrard and Broadview. Phone: 416-393-7720. Hope to see you there!
Babies and music…what could be a more perfect combination? Paren’ts in every culture on earth sing quietly to their children to soothe them at bedtime and use livelier songs to have fun with them during the waking hours. Singing and playing music to your child can be creative and fun, and it also helps your […]
I'm a big fan of the high-quality graphic books that are now being published for the children's market, mostly because I've seen so many kids light up when introduced to them. Kids who love to read and kids who haven't yet found the love both seem intrigued by the combination of lively storytelling plus that […]
Join guest speaker Peggy Perdue, curator of Toronto Public Library's Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, as she speaks at Riverdale Library's inaugural Arts and Letters Club meeting. This month's topic is that most popular of detectives, Mr. Sherlock Holmes. We look forward to seeing you! Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 6pm. Register in person or by […]