Image by Nahid Kazemi for TD Summer Reading Club 2023 The TD Summer Reading Club is the country’s biggest, bilingual summer program for kids of all ages, interests and abilities. To September 2, kids can join the Club in person at their local library or online and then track what they read to earn badges […]
The theme of this year’s Science Literacy Week (September 21 – 27) is "B is for Biodiversity." We're celebrating Canada, a country rich in biodiversity. Opportunities to learn about science and conservation are readily available to budding scientists. Photo by Clement127 on a CC license. If we were holding a Biodiversity Bash for our country, […]
Some believe that birding is… for the birds! However, it's become a hot topic, encouraging even the most reluctant among us to reap the benefits of watching our featured friends. Photo by id-iom. Used on a CC License. Taking an interest in birds can branch help your child branch out! Children can learn about migration, […]
Two colourful parrots in friendly talk by Jan Fidler on a CC License I met a child on a noble quest to find every picture book in the library that he could sing. Assisting this young virtuoso along his journey, I saw many whimsical illustrations that animate the imaginary world of songs. Lots of the […]
STEM is one branch of Summer Wonder programming. There are many opportunities for kids to discover: Mini Makers, robotics, STEAMLabs and more. With all of the shiny robotics and new coding games available it can be a challenge to entice kids to go outside and get them in touch with their wild […]
Book bundles are groupings of titles on a particular topic or theme. Keep an eye out for these fun packs of staff recommendations on display at your local branch. We’re creating bundles for a range of ages and interests.
Miniature Food – Pretty in Pastel by Stéphanie Kilgast on a CC License March 14 may be the Day of Pi, but November 26 marks National Cake Day. Another turn around the sun, the 100th Day of Kindergarten, a colleague's retirement party. If these milestones have anything in common it's likely cake, the celebration […]
…and sing like nobody’s listening. It truly takes a child to master this adage with confidence and gusto. Summer Wonder sparks self-expression, so let’s foster the movement and music that intuitively comes to young people. Engaging in dance has many benefits such as spatial awareness and muscle building, but most of all the happy endorphins that […]
Decluttering and organizing is the subject of a lot of adult literature, including Marie Kondo's touchstone book. Tidy up time pervades a child's world too, from messy bedrooms to the kindergarten chanting that signals class cleanup. Photo Credit: Ursus Wehrli's The Art of Clean Up: Life Made Neat and Tidy For any caregivers out there stressing […]
Photo Credit: Marina del Castell on a CC License You’ve heard it before: that child who says, “I’m not much of a reader,” but has a firm appreciation of puzzle books like Where’s Waldo. Contrary to popular belief, these books offer more than escapism and leisure. Seek & find or “spot the differences” titles can […]