Last Day of School!! Now What?
This week marks the last day of school for many students in Toronto. Today is also my daughter’s last day of preschool. It was a long, hard fought journey. But we made it! She cried every single day, for the first 2 months. Thankfully, she eventually adjusted and now she absolutely loves school.
Now, what am I going to do with her over the summer?
Here are some things you can do with your kids using the Toronto Public Library:
The TD Summer Reading Club is back! And today is the first day you can sign up by visiting any library branch. In addition to earning stickers and prizes for reading, there are lots of programs happening over the summer.
If your child is a teenager, there are library events for them, too. Keep up with the teens’ blog over the summer for programs, book recommendations and reviews, contests and more.
Toronto Public Library Programs, Classes & Exhibits
There are lots going on at the library over the summer for yourself, too. Attend talks about arts and culture, business, health, science and much more.
Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass (MAP)
The Museum + Arts Pass allows you and your family (2 adults & up to 5 children) to explore the best of Toronto's arts and cultural treasures for free. Venues including the Aga Khan Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, Ontario Science Centre, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto Zoo and more.
With your valid adult Toronto Public Library card, you can'take out a pass for your family at any Toronto Public Library branch. Quantities are limited and rules and conditions apply.
Free Science Events in Toronto
The Science & Technology department of North York Central Library compiles a monthly calendar of free science and applied science events in the city. This is a great opportunity to attend nature walks, astronomy talks, science lectures and much more.
There are also things you can do in the comfort of your own home with your kids.
Why not try some science experiments:
Bake and cook together with your kids:
Teach your kids how to sew:
Garden together:
How about building something together? A treehouse, anyone?!
Is your child attending summer school? Or do you want them to study and be prepared for the next school year? The Science & Technology department has a wide selection of math, science, biology, chemistry and physics textbooks for students from grades 7 to 12 that can be used in the library:
I hope some of these ideas will be helpful. I hope you all have a safe and wonderful summer!
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