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We Can’t Wait For Spring!
It’s actually light out past 5pm! Hooray!
As the days (finally) start to get longer, we’re excited to be extending our hours. Starting Monday, February 15 the Library will be open seven days a week - and yes, we are open on Family Day! Last Fall we saw over 1000 students in virtual programs and we’ve got so much more in store, now through Spring Break.
Support for Students and Educators
Bookmark this link. It has everything you need including:
The latest on our opening hours
Recommended reading lists for all ages
How to get a library card to access ebooks, e-audiobooks and research for school assignments
How to reach us on our LibraryConnect virtual reference service
Does your student need extra reading practice? Wonderbooks are regular books with a twist – they come with built-in audiobook players so kids can listen to the story while they follow along with the words. We’ve got picture books, easy readers and chapter books! Check one out today.
Explorer Backpacks
Have a close-to-home adventure and learn about local plants, birds and more with our Explorer Backpacks. Each comes with the books and tools you’ll need for an amazing day outside, rain or shine.
Creativebug
High-quality, step-by-step classes on hundreds of different arts and crafts topics for the whole family to watch – without the Youtube ads! Access for free with your library card.
Virtual Programs to Foster Connection, Skill-Building and Play
See what virtual programs we’re running in this current week or check out the full list of programs happening through the end of March. Spring Break programs fill up quick, so register soon!
Lunar New Year Storytime [YouTube]
Friday, February 12, 10:30 a.m. Join Anthea for a special Storytime in celebration of Lunar New Year! Learn about this tradition through stories, rhymes and songs.
Booktopia: Stress, Stereotypes & Storytelling with Tanya Lloyd Kyi
Thursday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m. Tanya will talk about how she combines science, history, and pop culture to create her information books. She’ll take readers through some of the most fascinating stories in Under Pressure: The Science of Stress, This Is Your Brain on Stereotypes, and her upcoming book Snoozefest: The Science of Sleep.
Wednesday, March 24 at 4 p.m. Love comics? Does the weirdness of everyday life make you laugh? Are you into cute dogs (and ugly dogs)? Then this is the program for you!
Tell Your Story Anthology: Suddenly Strange | Ages 8–12
We’re putting together an anthology of short works about a situation that was normal… until it wasn’t. You can write fiction, non-fiction, poetry – whatever you like!
Tuesdays, February 16 – March 9 3:45-4:10 p.m. 4:15 p.m.–4:40 p.m Practice your reading skills and play literacy games from home. Kids meet virtually with teen volunteers stationed and socially distanced at the library on Zoom.
Ages 5+ March 17 at 4 p.m. Join this virtual workshop with the North Shore Black Bear Society and explore basic bear biology, bear behaviour, seasonal habits and more.
Creatures Under Your Feet
Ages 4-6 March 18 at 11 a.m. Participants will virtually crawl through the soil along side earthworms, pill bugs, slugs, and snails as they discover their speciall role in our environment.
Family Build a Mason Bee House Workshop
Ages 7-12 March 25 at 2 p.m. Learn how to identify these stingless pollinators and build a simple mason bee house using the kit provided.
Tell Your Story Anthology: Suddenly Strange | Ages 13-17
Calling all writers! We’re putting together an anthology of short works about a situation that was normal… until it wasn’t. You can write fiction, non-fiction, poetry – whatever you like!
In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the WVML Foundation committed $477,000 to enhance a variety of Library services, making these virtual programs possible. A huge thank you to the Foundation!
