With just a week to go until Halloween I'm getting really excited because this is one of my favourite times of the year. With the nights getting darker it is the perfect time for sharing scary stories. And this year is extra special because 2018 marks the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, or as […]
October is Canadian Library Month (CLM), a time to celebrate and appreciate the valuable role that libraries play in our society. Established in 2006 by the Canadian Library Association, CLM aims to provide “an opportunity for Canadians not familiar with their local library to come down and experience all the services available to them." Libraries in the 21st century are […]
September 8th is International Literacy Day (ILD). Established by UNESCO on October 26, 1966, ILD aims to "remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society." Developing literacy skills in your child is one of the most […]
Photo courtesy of Toronto Star Archive Today is Brothers Day, a time to celebrate the special bond that we have with our brothers, and in fact, all our siblings. But, as most paren’ts know, not every sibling relationship is filled with buttercups and roses. As anyone with a sibling knows, sibling rivalry is real. Between […]
Since April is Earth Month, this is the perfect time to teach your little ones about protecting the environment. As we all know, you are never too young to learn how to take care of Mother Earth. So, if you are looking for some fun, easy ways to do so, Paren’ts.com has some great activities […]
It's that time of year again! March Break is finally here, and if you are looking for something fun to do with the kids then Toronto Public Library has got you covered. Whether your child enjoys magic, music, science or theatre, the library is offering hundreds of FREE programs across the city. Check out what […]
Let's face it, winter in Canada can be hard! Between the snow, the cold and the countless hours it takes to remove your child's snowsuit, we here at the library know that sometimes it is difficult to make it into a branch for storytime. But do not worry! As always, we have got you covered. […]
Since January is Family Literacy Month, many paren’ts and caregivers have been coming into the library and looking for ways to get their children interested in reading. My favourite bit of advice is to let your child choose the books they want to read and everything else will follow. A love of reading usually stems […]
Photo Credit: University of Essex on a CC License Each December, we celebrate Universal Human Rights Month, a time to celebrate our common humanity as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Adopted by the United Nations on December 10, 1948, the Declaration outlines 30 inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to regardless of […]
I Am Not a Number, by Jenny Kay Dupuis and Kathy Kacer, powerfully bears witness to the experiences of Dupuis’ grandmother at a residential school. In 1928, Irene Couchie and her two brothers are forcibly removed from their Nipissing First Nation home by a government agent, and sent to a faraway Catholic boarding school. Told […]