Thinking of checking out one of Toronto's upcoming music festivals? With our current and impending weather forecast, it feels almost futile to start planning summer activities. But if summer doesn't seem as elusive as some may think, you might already be browsing what Toronto's music festival scene has in store this summer. Photo courtesy of D.A. Cooper on a […]
You may have noticed Lego programs popping up all throughout the Toronto Public Library (TPL). Since the acquisition of Lego and K'NEX sets, the TPL has been able to offer programs utilizing these wonderful building tools. But they're more than just the toys we remember playing with as kids; Lego provides a great learning platform, and a new way to engage […]
There are many benefits to reading to children, especially from an early age. Research shows that reading to your child right from birth will positively impact their cognitive, emotional, as well as motor development. Moreover, it will encourage a love of reading and learning! This is the first post of a three-part series that will […]
As we continue to encourage creativity in the library, the Cedarbrae Branch has found success in incorporating the use of iPads into our programs. For our final Lego Club of 2014, kids made wonderful stop-motion films using Lego, and the National Film Board of Canada's stop-motion app. Check out a creation made by one of our […]
Remember when you were younger and weren't able to stay up until midnight to ring in the new year? Maybe your paren’ts wouldn't let your bedtime slide that far, or maybe you just couldn't keep your eyes open, no matter how hard you tried. If you've got little ones just begging to stay up late […]
We get asked about volunteering opportunities all the time. It can be a little overwhelming trying to navigate all the options and find the best fit for you. Photo courtesy of CollegeDegrees360 on a CC license. If you're a teen between 14 and 19 looking to volunteer, you're not alone. With the highschool volunteering requirement, […]
You may have noticed a new art display at the Cedarbrae Branch if you've walked in recently… We're the lucky branch that will be displaying the Young Voices art exhibit for the month of December. These panels highlight some of the artwork that was submitted by Toronto teens to Young Voices, the library's magazine of […]
Do you like presents? If so, Cedarbrae's got some surprise 'gifts' waiting to be checked out! If you've been to the Cedarbrae Branch this week, you might have seen our newest seasonal display. Each colourful package is a book waiting to be borrowed. It could be one of this year's hottest reads or a genre you've never […]
As you may remember from one of my last posts, we recently hosted Repair Cafe Toronto at the Cedarbrae Branch. From 12 – 4 on Saturday, October 18, our already bustling library turned into an amazing hub of activity. It began with Repair Cafe volunteers transforming our space with colourful signage, then a spread of […]
This September brought the return of school and what can be assumed to be a sigh of relief for many paren’ts, but between tests and homework school can be a stressful time for most kids (and paren’ts too). If paren’ts or caregivers are looking for a fun and engaging afterschool activity for kids, look no further […]