Now that we're heading into colder weather, most of us are starting to feel the winter blues kick in. The shortened days and decrease in daylight actually trigger the onset of a disorder called SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder. Feeling unmotivated or moody? The library can help you take steps to keep your mood steady! The Barbara Frum […]
Book Bundles have come to Barbara Frum! Busy? In a hurry? For a quicker trip into the library, try our grab-and-go Book Bundles. They contain three to five wonderful picture books on a theme that are kid-tested and approved!
Up until recently, I’ve been toying with the idea of starting my own business. Living in an era where startups are the thing, it seems like every other person owns or is involved in a small business. In fact, self-employment now represents 15.6% of all working Canadians, as of January 2015, according to this Globe & Mail […]
Summer is nearly over and it's already time to start planning ahead for Fall. We have some great programs coming up for children of all ages and we would love to see you there! Please register in person or by calling 416-395-5440. Preschool Programs: Baby Time: Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies […]
This post is brought to you by Barbara Frum Library's children's librarian Amena, a huge Harry Potter fan! It has been eight years since the last Harry Potter book was published and four years since the last film, but “the Boy Who Lived” continues to make headlines. Here’s the latest in Harry Potter (HP) news: […]
Find out about buying property in Ontario and the First Time Homebuyer Program. Sofia Uzlaner, Sales Representative of Right at Home Realty Inc., will provide all the information you need to know about making your first real estate purchase. Please register for this program by calling or e-mailing one of Barbara Frum Library's summer settlement […]
Are you between 12-18 years old? Are you interested in music, dance, or martial arts? Join us at Barbara Frum on Monday July 13th, 2015 at 2:00 PM for an amazing introductory workshop to Capoeira run by Axe Capoeira Toronto. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines music, dance and martial arts. Complex and beautiful, Capoeira […]
Barbara Frum had a great time this year in our after school club – the kids made some awesome things like puppets, altered books, LED bracelets, Banana pianos, and stop motion movies. Check out some of the kids' amazing work below! Summer Reading Club Mural: Everyone worked really hard designing and colouring this beautiful mural for […]
Even if you're not, I’m sure you’ve heard about Bruce Jenner and the transformation into Caitlyn Jenner. After years of battling a gender identity crisis, Jenner finally got the courage and announced the decision to undergo gender transformation surgeries. You can see the beginning of her cosmetic transformation on the cover of July's Vanity Fair. Can't […]
We are surrounded by digital media; television shows, computer games, web pages and apps. We are exposed via our televisions, computers, laptops, smart phones and tablets. As paren’ts and caregivers, how are we to navigate this new and wild world? Lisa Guernsey, a digital literacy expert, suggests we focus on the three C's: content, context and the individual […]