November 10th marks the 48th anniversary of Sesame Street's debut on public television. Created in 1969 to add educational value to children's television programming, Sesame Street continues to inspire and delight young viewers around the world. Photo courtesy of Toronto Star Archive Over the years, the show has taught preschoolers some very important lessons. Besides […]
Thanksgiving Greetings, 1908, Courtesy of Toronto Public Library Archive Thanksgiving is one of my favourite times of the year. It is the holiday of thanks, of giving back, and celebrating with family and friends. But did you know that the Canadian tradition of giving thanks goes back hundreds of years? In fact, First Nations people […]
Photo courtesy of Toronto Star Archives Every year on October 5, we celebrate World Teachers' Day. Established by UNESCO in 1994 to promote the vital contributions that teachers around the world make to society, World Teachers' Day is a time to celebrate our favourite educators. I am fortunate enough to have had some amazing […]
Photo courtesy of the Toronto Star Archive July 1, 2017 marks Canada's 150th birthday. In honour of the big day, we decided to throw parties across the city for children and their families. Whether you enjoy dancing, singing, crafts or story times, we have got you covered! Check out what select branches across […]
This week, I chose to review ten engaging Canadian books for older children. The intended audience is children ages nine and up as each book deals with serious issues such as prejudice, fear, loneliness, self-acceptance, and the struggles of fitting in and finding a new home. I think most children can relate to these […]
This year has brought a wave of updated editions of some job hunting titles that job seekers have found useful in the past. Check out a few of these titles that have been updated in the past year: Resume writing: Job hunting and vocational guidance: […]
The holidays are my favorite time of year – a chance to catch up with family and friends. And of course there is the shopping. While many people are still shopping in stores, many have chosen to avoid the crowds and do it all on-line. No matter where you shop, it is pretty easy to […]
This is one of my favorite times of the year. December always brings lists – the best of.. to remind us of all the good things that we have enjoyed this past year – movies, television shows, music, and best of all books. Librarians like to celebrate with publishers, titles that have resonated with readers […]
November is Financial Literacy Month. It is a campaign done yearly to educate everyone on how to become better at managing and taking control of your financial future. This includes children, who learn from observing their paren’ts and siblings. Want to learn more about how to help your children become better at managing their money […]
It's the end of an era – Sears Canada announced recently that it will be closing some of its famous locations after Christmas. Those locations include the Toronto flagship store at the Eaton Centre. Sears, like many other large retailers is facing the ever changing retail landscape being affected by the growing trend of on-line […]