Summer is the season of hot weather, cool snacks and spending time with the kids. You're always searching for activities to entertain the whole family. Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to pass the time. But have you tried picture puzzle books? Picture puzzle books can be educational but won't remind kids of school. They […]
Black History Month celebrates the history and diverse culture of Black communities. An important part of that history is the civil rights movement. Stories can be used to help children develop a better understanding of historical events. The following are a few book recommendations to introduce the civil rights movement to kids, depicting the fight […]
“What is the smartest province in Canada?” asked Summer Reading Club online member peekaboo1 in the Jokes section of the website. Answer: “Newfoundland and Labrador! It has 4 As and a B!” Canadian humour is a bit like this joke – earnest with a dash of flat-out silliness. These elements also make a great picture […]
Will you be taking a road trip this summer? Canada’s 150th birthday might just be the perfect time to take a road trip anywhere in Canada. In celebration of Canada’s 150th, Parks Canada is inviting everyone to explore their Parks Canada locations for free. That is over 200 places from coast to coast to choose […]
Imagination is used to come up with new ideas, to think outside the box, to problem solve and more. At a TD Summer Reading Club program at Fairview branch, what started out as a simple red curved line developed into a multi-faceted scene: Over 20 participants, composed of adults and children, collaboratively used their imagination to […]
Happy Canada’s Day! In addition to July 1st being Canada’s day, July 1st 2014 is also the day most of the government of Canada’s anti-spam legislation comes into effect. Spam is the unwanted messages you receive electronically such as via email. According to the government of Canada, Canada’s anti-spam legislation is “committed to reducing the […]
I remember the sense of amazement I felt when I tried Google Map Street View for the first time. The idea of the Street View Car travelling around everywhere to capture street imagery is fascinating! And it all started back in 2007. Was it only 2007, Google Maps Street View first started? Using Google Maps Street […]
One of my New Year resolutions for 2014 was to save money. I must confess, I have not been very good at keeping this resolution so far. One of the many reasons for my failing attempt at saving money, is date nights. A night out, consisting of dinner and a movie can really add up […]
The first time I stayed home alone as a child was a rewarding as well as scary experience. I remember feeling like I was real big girl because my paren’ts were trusting me to be home alone. Even so, I was nervous and a wee bit scared. In retrospect, I'm sure my paren’ts felt the […]
Kids worked hard during the school year, and let's face it. Paren’ts have too. It's not an easy task getting kids to school, making sure homework is done, extracurricular activities…on top of all the field trips, report cards, tutoring and the list goes on and on. But congratulations paren’ts and kids, another school year has passed! And now the […]