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Easily borrow, place holds, read, listen and learn within the app in just a few taps. Browse thousands of eBooks, audiobooks and magazines from OverDrive instantly and for free with the Libby app. You can also take free online music classes with Artistworks or watch music performances, films and documentaries in Qello Concerts. Find them in the "Extras" section. Install the Libby app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Or, use the Libby app in your browser.
Read more about "The easiest way to borrow digital books, audiobooks, and magazines"Blackfoot storyteller Alexander Soop plunges us into a shocking well of imagination in his debut of short stories. Reality mixed with terror, readers get a wicked glimpse into the...
Read more about "Book Launch: Midnight Storm Moonless Sky"A long-standing volunteer, Library donor Maureen has helped many young readers develop strong reading comprehension skills and discover the magic of reading.
Read more about "Enjoy a good book in the Maureen Proctor Reading Nook."Help us organize and host fun community events at your local library! Volunteers assist with various special event duties including helping presenters, greeting and/or directing attendees, helping with activities, and set up and tear down. This is a youth and an adult volunteer opportunity.
Read more about "What will you do?"'\n ', 'Early Learning Centres are designed to be flexible, open-ended, and interactive. Features such as experiential and moveable activity centres, props, and games support play and active learning through talking, singing, reading, and writing.', '\n '
Read more about "'Vibrant and interactive spaces at 12 libraries that support early literacy practices.'"Explore a rich collection of historical research databases including those related to First Nations and Indigenous peoples, as well as the Associated Press Collections, Smithsonian Collection Online, Archives of Human Sexuality and Gender, and Sabin Americana. You will find historical documents including books, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, maps, magazines, and more.
Read more about "Discover a world-class collection of historical documents"Did you know that sensory play lays an important foundation for your child’s learning? It encourages brain development, open-ended thinking, fine motor skill building, and even language learning. We’ve rounded up our favourite sensory activities for busy toddlers who like active play — all you need are a few household objects to get them moving and exploring.Spider’s WebWeave string, ribbon, or scarves through a laundry basket and place stuffed animals or toys at the bottom of the basket. Place the basket on its side and let your little one explore. Can they get all the toys out? This activity helps babies and toddlers build motor control and spatial awareness as they navigate their hands through the “spider’s web” to reach the objects. Be sure to supervise them. StackingFor this activity, all you need are some blocks, plastic cups, or any toddler-friendly object that they can stack. Through stacking play, your child is discovering shapes, learning how blocks can be balanced, observing how they fall, and discovering what fits together. See if you can build a tower together — but knocking it over is the best part! Explore MusicMaking music is the perfect way to get active if you’re stuck inside. If you don’t have toddler-friendly instruments available, you can make your own drums or shakers from a variety of different household objects including coffee cans, rice or beans in a bottle, pots and pans, even cardboard boxes. This kind of musical play teaches rhythm, spontaneous movement, and promotes both fine and gross motor skills. Enjoy trying these active play ideas with your busy toddler! Want even more great early literacy activities you can do at home? Be sure to check out our Library at Home section for more resources like these.Not yet a member? Sign up online for your free Library card and start using it immediately with our Digital Library resources.
Read more about "Stories Three Indoor Sensory Play Ideas for Active Toddlers"Did you know that sensory play lays an important foundation for your child’s learning? It encourages brain development, open-ended thinking, fine motor skill building, and even language learning. We’ve rounded up our favourite sensory activities for busy toddlers who like active play — all you need are a few household objects to get them moving and exploring. Spider’s WebWeave string, ribbon, or scarves through a laundry basket and place stuffed animals or toys at the bottom of the basket. Place the basket on its side and let your little one explore. Can they get all the toys out? This activity helps babies and toddlers build motor control and spatial awareness as they navigate their hands through the “spider’s web” to reach the objects. Be sure to supervise them. StackingFor this activity, all you need are some blocks, plastic cups, or any toddler-friendly object that they can stack. Through stacking play, your child is discovering shapes, learning how blocks can be balanced, observing how they fall, and discovering what fits together. See if you can build a tower together — but knocking it over is the best part! Explore MusicMaking music is the perfect way to get active if you’re stuck inside. If you don’t have toddler-friendly instruments available, you can make your own drums or shakers from a variety of different household objects including coffee cans, rice or beans in a bottle, pots and pans, even cardboard boxes. This kind of musical play teaches rhythm, spontaneous movement, and promotes both fine and gross motor skills. Enjoy trying these active play ideas with your busy toddler! Want even more great early literacy activities you can do at home? Be sure to check out our Library at Home section for more resources like these.Not yet a member? Sign up online for your free Library card and start using it immediately with our Digital Library resources.
Read more about "Stories Three Indoor Sensory Play Ideas for Active Toddlers"The National Geographic Virtual Library gives you access to the complete archive of National Geographic magazine at your fingertips — every page of every issue — along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images and videos.Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: National Geographic Virtual Library tutorial.
Read more about "Explore history through a new lens"Borrow a musical instrument from Memorial Park Library! Or take a free music workshop or attend an event.Place a hold on an instrument and select Memorial Park Library as your hold pickup location. Instruments must be borrowed with a library card verified with photo ID and be returned to Memorial Park Library.
Read more about "Your Library is about much more than just books!"Easily borrow, place holds, read, listen and learn within the app in just a few taps. Browse thousands of eBooks, audiobooks and magazines instantly and for free with the Libby app. Install the Libby app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.Prefer the old Overdrive website? Click here to access.
Read more about "The easiest way to borrow digital books, audiobooks, and magazines"Search for books by mood, character, and pacing. Find read-alikes of your favourite books, and even resources for book clubs.
Read more about "What will you read next?"Share your skills with one of these programs Coding Buddies & Code Club Help students in Grades 1 to 6 learn the basics of coding and to create their own game, or design a website. Math Quest Help students and their families as they complete numeracy quests throughout the Library. School Support: Math Help students in Grades 5 to 9 with their homework, and foster good study habits to inspire lifelong learning. Make it Messy: Science Help students ages six to 12, with hands-on STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities. Library staff lead the program which uses household items so children can re-create the activities at home and reinforce learning. Volunteers must be 15 years old and up. Make it Messy: Art Help children aged six to 12 conduct arts & crafts activities. Library staff leads the program including storytime and team games. This program is for volunteers ages 15 and up. Reading Buddies Provide one-on-one reading support and fun literacy activities for young readers in Grades 1 to 3. Creative Writing Club Foster a love of literacy with students ages eight to 14 by playing literacy games and working on creative writing projects and school writing assignments. Special Events Help greet guests, provide information, and complete other tasks at special events at the Library.
Read more about "Share your skills with one of these programs"Search for books by mood, character, and pacing. Find read-alikes of your favourite books, and even resources for book clubs.
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