On March 17 we reluctantly decided to close the library. Being a community hub made us a potential hot spot for virus transmission. We continue to monitor the situation and will reopen as soon as possible.
In the meantime here are some:
RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES:
Message from Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, to kids about Co-Vid 19 (done by Lego) https://www.facebook.com/114019975312443/posts/3084899324891145/?sfnsn=mo&d=n&vh=e
Internet
If you don’t have internet access currently, both Telus and Shaw are offering free or reduced access currently.
Telus for Good Program https://www.telus.com/en/about/company-overview/community-investment/how-we-give/cause-campaigns/internet-for-good
Shaw Helps Program https://www.shaw.ca/shaw-helps
Storytime Resources
Here is a list of virtual events and activities for kids:
Penguin Kids – every weekday at 11am EST on Instagram @PenguinKids for a LIVE Story Time Read Aloud! #OperationStorytime
Draw Everyday @2pm with Jarrett J. Krosoczka on his YouTube channel
Mondays at 12:30pm with Ben Clanton, author of Narwhal and Jelly https://www.instagram.com/BenClantoon/
THURSDAYS from 7:00-7:15 pm: Goodnight with Dolly “Goodnight With Dolly” will feature Dolly Parton reading a series of Imagination Library books all carefully chosen for their appropriate content at this moment in time.
Readings will stream on: Facebook: Goodnight with Dolly and YouTube
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaginationlibrary/
Kyo Maclear, the author of Story Boat, will be reading her picture book on the FOLD Kids Academy at 11:00 am EST (8:00 am PST). https://thefoldcanada.org/webinars-activities/fold-academy-monthly-webinars/
JK Rowling launched an online Potter hub https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/introducing-hp-at-home
Tumble Book Library
TumbleBooks’ databases are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! Your patrons can read as many books as they want, when they want, and on any device. There are no check-outs, holds, or bulky downloads. Books are available instantly.
Your access will continue until August 31, 2020.
www.TumbleBookLibrary.com – K-6 children’s ebook database Direct Link: https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=tumble735&P=books
Username: tumble735
Password: books
www.TumbleMath.com – K-6 math ebook database Direct Link: https://www.tumblemath.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6
Username: tumble2020
Password: A3b5c6
www.TeenBookCloud.com – gr 7-12 ebook database Direct Link: https://www.teenbookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6
Username: tumble2020
Password: A3b5c6
www.AudioBookCloud.com – all ages audio book database Direct Link: https://www.audiobookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6
Username: tumble2020
Password: A3b5c6
www.RomanceBookCloud.com – a huge collection of steamy Romance novels for the older crowd! Direct Link: https://www.romancebookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6
Username: tumble2020
Password: A3b5c6