The book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown inspired kids at both the Steeles and Bridlewood TD Summer Reading Club(s) to make themselves “GO!” flat. They created 2-D “self-portraits” that were then sent up or down Warden Avenue to the neighbouring branches and used to create two displays that included the following poem: A bulletin board first […]
Come on over to Steeles Branch and get crafty! Sign up for some great teen programs this summer including: Teen Nail Art Program Friday August 16 @ 4pm Have you ever wanted to try out the latest nail trends but didn’t know how? Come out and learn some of the coolest DIY techniques for your […]
What is the hottest trend amongst foodies right now? Urban foraging. Greens, shoots, roots, berries, mushrooms. Yup. Those obnoxious weeds popping up in your front lawn….are actually gourmet greens. Everyone knows Dandelion greens are edible (though I've never picked or eaten them myself) but how about Plantain (no, not the banana)? I've got alot of […]
TD Summer Reading Club: July Programs @ Steeles Branch Ages 0-5 – Tuesdays July 9 – Travel in Style: Learn about and take home different types of transportation. No License rquired! July 16 – Make New Friends: Join the Metropolitan School of Arts and make new friends in this fun filled program of music and […]
Brushing up on math of last year or getting a headstart for next year can be as easy as playing video games with the technology of today……you can easily find online resources that excel in animating abstarct math concepts in ways that were never thought of before……but don't take my word for it. I invite you to visit these […]
I'm not vegetarian, but personally, I am not a big fan of eating meat — thick juicy steaks, pork chops, hamburgers, hot-dogs, suasages….nah. Thick juicy portobello mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini and red peppers…now you are talking! You might think vegetarians get left out of the summer BBQ season, but not so. With a little care and […]
Have you always wanted to write your personal memoir or document your family's history and never got down to doing it? Here's your chance! Agincourt library presents; "Kick-start your Personal Memoir Workshop" on Tuesday July 16, from 6:30-8pm for both teens and adults. Join author, editor and Canadian Authors Asssociation, Toronto Branch, Writer-in-Residence, Sharon A. […]
On July 12, Malala Yousafzai turns 16 years old. This is remarkable, because on October 9, 2012, Malala was shot in the head by the Taliban while she was returning home from school. Her crime was simply doing something we take for granted –attending school. Malala had been a blogger and youth activist campaigning for […]
Now that you have finished school, I am sure that some of you are adding to your "TO DO" list the unwanted, but "Must Do" job of reading classic novels required for your upcoming school year. Before you get distracted by the more "urgent" stuff you have on your list, give this "got to do […]
Summer is finally here! Exams are over, time to unwind, relax and….ummm. What now? Don't get bored, head on over to Agincourt Branch for some fun programs! Teen Movie Time Monday July 15th 4-6:30 pm (meeting room) Beautiful Creatures (123mins) PG. Ethan longs to escape his small Southern town. He meets a mysterious new girl, […]