TranslateDear Parents and Caregivers,
We wanted to update you on some exciting Palmerston Public Library programs of interest to the families in your school.
March Break:
Tue Mar 14, 2pm – Movie: The Secret Life of Pets, on a big screen @ the Library Theatre
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT266218&R=EVT266218
Thur Mar 16, 2pm – Magic show, Magic Phil is awesome, the best I have seen, @ The Library Theatre!
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT266219&R=EVT266219
Thur, Mar 17, all day Friday 10-6pm, Babysitting Red Cross class ages 11ish and up, costs 60$, includes a certificate, but is fantastic and we have the best Red Cross trainer Maureen, back by popular demand, last year we were fully registered, selling out quickly, several spots left.
Safe, welcoming environment.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT266227&R=EVT266227
Coming in April:
School-aged kids, teens, adults: TPL’s FREE Pop Up Learning Lab is staying @ Palmerston in April! Learn and play with Intro to 3D Design, 3D Printer Certification, iMovie, Makey Makey, Lego Mindstorms, Snap Circuits etc. Select program dates in April. Online registration through eventbrite opens several weeks prior to each program, ask for details. More info to come from us after March Break, there might be a couple of opportunities to arrange for special class visits with the lab demos.
Kids 9-12: Swallowing Clouds: A Physical Arts Workshop: Join professional artists in a community based arts program! Movement, Poetry, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts. Six Thursdays at 4-6pm, April 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25. Registration is open! We have had them before, they are great community partners, highly recommended, quality program.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT19546&R=EVT19546
Kids 3-5: STEM Storytime, suitable for Kindergarten age: It is never too early to have fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)! Join us for four interactive STEM Storytime sessions after school. Listen to fun stories and songs, then try simple fun hands-on experiments. Kids ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 4 Mondays, 4-5pm, April 24, May 1, 8, 15. Space is limited, registration is open!
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT19681&R=EVT19681
Birding 101: Tips for Bird Watching in Toronto
This is mostly for adults, but I wanted to highlight it as it is such a great activity/hobby to enjoy with kids. Our guest speaker is an avid birder/photographer/retired librarian who is wonderful and generous in her presentation tips.
Tue Apr 25
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Birding is fun,easy, and can be done anywhere. Learn everything you need to know to get started, from choosing binoculars and field guides,to where and when to bird in your neighbourhood, and what birds you are likely to find in the city.
Presented by Monika Croydon, a local bird enthusiast and a member of the Toronto Ornithological Club as part of Toronto Public Library’s Fragile Planet program series. No registration required. Call 416-393-7680 for more details.
Coming in May with our excellent public health nurse Nancy who parents know from Home Alone workshops:
Building Resilience in Children and Youth: A Workshop by Toronto Public Health
Tue May 09, 2017
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Are you a parent/caregiver of a 10-14 year old? Would you like to learn how to help your child bounce back from challenges?
Come to a free workshop for parents and caregivers. Learn about resiliency, why it is important. Tips and strategies to help your child. In partnership with Toronto Public Health. Registration is required. Please register in person or call the branch for more information at 416-393-7680.
Swallowing Clouds Spring 2017 Palmerston branch flyer
Birding 101 April 25 2017
March Break 2017 All programs
STEM storytime Palmerston Spring 2017