Looking to hone your computer skills this summer? Then make sure you visit your local library! The library is an awesome place to learn new things. At Albert Campbell Branch, we have many books, services and resources available to help you learn about computers. Here a few things you should check out: User Education Classes […]
“We’ll be friends forever, won’t we, Pooh?” asked Piglet. “Even longer,” Pooh answered. – A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh Illustration by E. H. Shepard. Image Credits Bibliodyssey Flickr Friendship has always given me a warm fuzzy feeling, kind of like the same feeling of being wrapped up in a good book. Here are some cozy […]
Photo courtesy of Micah Zierer-Clyke Through everyday activities, such as talking, singing, reading, playing and writing, you can help build language skills and help your child become a reader. As paren’ts and caregivers, you play an important role in your child’s early literacy development – you spend a lot of time with them, you know […]
What's better than reading a book? Talking about it with other people who've also read the book, of course! This year, we're celebrating the opening of our 100th library branch with the 100 Reasons to Love Your Library campaign. One of the reasons to check us out are our awesome book clubs for all ages […]
This June why not rediscover all the wonderful services and resources available for seniors through your local library? There’s lots to do at the library, including engaging book club discussions, computer classes specifically for seniors, jewellery making programs and individual free one-on-one help sessions with library staff. Here are some other services that are available […]
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” Albert Einstein Since I was a child, I’ve always been fascinated with reading fairy tales. I would spend hours at my local library reading books from the fairytale section. There […]
You may be getting more than vaccinations and prescriptions for vitamins at your child’s next doctor’s visit. This past Tuesday, St. Michael’s Hospital and Toronto Public Library launched one of the first Reach Out and Read programs in Canada, and the first connected with a Canadian hospital. Through this initiative, during regular well-child checkups for children […]
Family Literacy Day, held on January 27, is a national initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada to encourage families to read and engage in literacy-related activities together. In celebration of Family Literacy day, Toronto Public Library offers activities all month long to get children and families excited about reading together. Family Literacy begins […]
Winning designs of the 2014 Design-a-Bookmark Contest It’s that time of the year again. The always-popular annual Design-a-Bookmark contest for children is back. How does the contest work? Pick up an entry form from your local library branch or bookmobile and create a design for a bookmark. Entry forms can also be downloaded on […]
Halloween will soon be a distant memory, but young bards can still explore the world of magic, witches and ghosts well past October 31st. TD Shakespeare for Kids Library Club provides a wonderful opportunity for children aged 7 to 12 to discover some of the greatest stories ever told. Actors and educators from the Shakespeare […]