We can’t believe that we’re well into double digits in our Canadian Libraries Spotlight series, which aims to highlight the outstanding work being done in Canada to serve children and families. This week is particularly exciting as we welcome out first guest blogger from Quebec! Read on as Valerie Medzalabanleth from the Côte Saint-Luc Public… Continue reading Canadian Libraries Spotlight: Côte Saint-Luc Library
Month: October 2015
Baby Storytime: Using a Parachute
In this post I’ll explain how and why I use a parachute in my baby storytimes. I’ve written about it a little bit before, but I wanted to do a more in depth post. Don’t forget to check out the other posts in our babytime series: Welcoming Activities Favourite Fingerplays and Tickles Favourite Lap Bounces… Continue reading Baby Storytime: Using a Parachute
We’ll Link to That: Fall 2015
Every quarter we write a column for YAACING, a youth services newsletter published by the Young Adult and Children’s Services (YAACS) arm of the British Columbia Library Association. This fall our column is all about our favourite spots to learn about new books, but make sure to check out the entire Fall 2015 issue! If… Continue reading We’ll Link to That: Fall 2015
Canadian Libraries Spotlight: Winnipeg Public Library
We are so excited to share our first guest post from Manitoba! As part of our Canadian Libraries Spotlight series, we’re highlighting the outstanding work being done in Canada to serve children and families. This week we’re learning about the amazing mobile makerspace programming happening at the Winnipeg Public Library. Megan O’Brien, a youth services… Continue reading Canadian Libraries Spotlight: Winnipeg Public Library
Falling for Storytime: A Collection of Our Fall Favourites
For an updated version of this post check out Fall Storytime Ideas. We can hardly believe it’s here already, but with leaves which look as if they’ve been set on fire and cool, crisp mornings Fall has most decidedly arrived. We’ve had a couple folks on Twitter ask for some new ideas for fall themed… Continue reading Falling for Storytime: A Collection of Our Fall Favourites