Explore Downsview Park with books borrowed from Downsview Branch! Wild Reading Walk came out of a unique partnership between the park and the library and runs until May 30. Here’s how it works: Borrow a Wild Reading Walk set* from Downsview branch and walk, bike or drive to Downsview Park for a self-guided walk adventure. […]
Did somebody say fall! There’s no denying it – the days are getting colder. Beat the chill and head to Downsview branch with your kids for some exciting steel pan music! This fall we are fortunate to have Joy Lapps as our Artist-in-Residence. Joy (a.k.a. the “Princess of Pan”) is a musician, composer and arts […]
Brrr…nothing like another cold day and some cooped up kids. If you want to liven up Saturday mornings, why not visit Downsview Branch for stories, songs, rhymes and a monthly puppet show! Every Saturday from 11-11:30 one of our talented Children’s Librarians will entertain the kids while you exhale. Sounds pretty win/win. Take note […]
Downsview Library is having fun this holiday with seasonal crafts, movies and story times! If your child enjoys making holiday crafts join us to make a cute reindeer decoration, sparkly gift tag or a creative wreath – maybe they’ll make all three!! Saturday December 14th 11:00 a.m. to Noon. Children ages 3-7 are welcome to […]
Have you ever wanted to touch a shoe made from a tire? What about examine official museum objects up close? Come to Downsview branch on Saturday, October 26 from 2-3 p.m. in the Upper Program Room and you’ll get your chance! Bata Shoe Museum staff will be on site to entertain with fascinating shoe stories […]
The results are in! The winner of Downsview’s 2013 Battle of the Books is… (drum roll please) Larf by Ashley Spires. Larf competed against a very worthy opponent – Oh No! by Candace Fleming and won by a scant five votes! A winner of our Battle of the Books prize draw will be announced shortly. […]
Join us on Tuesday, March 12 (that’s March Break) at Downsview branch in the Upper Program Room from 2-3 p.m. for a screening of Bullying: A Culture of Silence. This is a free program for ages 14 and up. Paren’ts are also welcome and encouraged to attend with or without your teen. Toronto filmmaker Sunnie […]
Quick word association: library Community Books Internet Quiet Ah…now you’ve hit on it! Quiet. There are so few truly quiet places left. I scan'the room full of people on laptops or studying or on the Internet (with earphones, of course) and two books come to mind. The first is Quiet: The Power of Introverts […]
If you haven’t voted yet in Downsview branch’s Battle of the Books, it’s not too late! What is Battle of the Books, you ask? Here are some quick details: Where: The Children’s Department, Downsview branch What: Our 3rd Annual Battle of the Books features two children’s picture books Small Saul by Ashley […]
I’m about to admit something embarrassing. When I’m stressed, I research. Not eat a chocolate bar or even bite my nails. I research whatever is causing me anxiety. Enter new paren’thood – one of the most anxiety-provoking situations around. In one year, I read nineteen books on paren’ting. Sure I skimmed some, but mostly it […]