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Read to Me: The Importance of Reading
This program is designed for parents who are not strong readers. Learn how to use wordless picture books, how to develop a love of reading with your family, even if reading isn't something you enjoy. No registration required.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1-3 p.m.
Maria A. Shchuka Branch
Storytelling Workshops
Talented storytellers entertain and educate in these interactive sessions. All ages welcome — including Grandma!
Bruce Carmody
Bruce Carmody enjoys telling a variety of styles of stories from first person, historical narratives, personal stories, and modern tales. Audiences are sure to enjoy hearing Celtic folklore and mythology, and his favourite folktales.
Saturday, Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m.
S. Walter Stewart Branch
Heather Whaley
Listen to favourite stories and make a mural to celebrate Family Literacy Day. Age 5 and up.
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2 p.m.
Albion Branch
Anna Kerz
Anna Kerz is a storyteller and author who loves the tales that touch the heart and tickle the funny bone. Her stories spin a web of magic and captivate the imaginations of listeners of all ages.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2 p.m.
Woodside Square Branch
Rita Cox
Rita Cox is an award-winning, master storyteller who has performed across North America, in Europe, Brazil and the Caribbean, on stage, radio and television. She tells stories from the Caribbean, Africa and around the world.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 10:30 a.m.
Parkdale Branch
Ready for Reading Storytimes
Registration begins Monday, Jan. 5. Pre-register at the branch or call 416-393-7686.
Baby Time (Ages 0 - 18 months)
Wednesdays, Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, 9:30 a.m.
Parkdale Branch
Toddler Time (Ages 19 - 35 months)
Wednesdays, Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m.
Parkdale Branch
More Fun-Filled Family Literacy Programs
French Preschool Time
Stories, songs and fingerplays all in French! For children 3 to 5 years and their caregivers.
Register in person or call, 416-394-1000.
Wednesdays, Jan. 7 to Feb. 4, 10:30-11 a.m.
Maria A. Shchuka Branch
Family Time
All ages. No registration required.
Saturdays, Jan. 10 to Feb. 14, 11-11:30 a.m.
Maria A. Shchuka Branch
Saturdays, Jan. 10-May 28, 11-11:30 a.m.
North York Central Library, Auditorium
Author Visit
Saturday, Jan. 17
Call the Albion Branch for details.
Family Fun Night - Wonky Fairy Tales
Children and their caregivers can enjoy stories, riddles, a game, and a craft.
All ages are welcome.
Monday, Jan. 19th, 7-8 p.m.
Albion Branch
Family Night Puppet Show of Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m.
Long Branch
Magic of Stories
Enjoy an evening of storytelling with the master storyteller Sandra Carpenter-Davis.
Thursday, Jan. 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Bridlewood Branch
Family Literacy Day Storytime
Join us for stories and fun with our special guest, Minister of Education, Kathleen Wynne.
Ages 3 yrs. and up.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2-2:45 p.m.
Locke Branch
Family Storytime
Ages 1 and up.
Children and their caregivers enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and a craft.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 10:30-11 a.m.
Agincourt Branch
Saturday Special Family Time (All ages)
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with stories, rhymes, and songs celebrating reading. Drop in. No registration required.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 11-11:30 a.m.
Don Mills Branch
Family Literacy Day Bingo
Monday, January 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Jane/Dundas Branch
Family Literacy Day Event
RRRRRRR Cha Cha Reading! The family that reads together - has lots of laughs! Mark Family Literacy Day with stories, activities, snacks and book prizes! Who knew words were so cool?
Free, limited tickets available at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7-8 p.m.
Downsview Branch Auditorium
Saturday Stories
A program for the whole family, rhymes, songs, and stories. Drop-in, no registration required.
Saturdays, ongoing, 10:30 a.m.
Parkdale Branch
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