Image of Kids Space.

Image of Kids Space.

Image of Kids Space.

Brooklin Branch September-October Programs

Submitted by RJ on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 14:35

Picture of five smiling childrenThe temporary Brooklin Branch, located at 150 Winchester Road West, will close at 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 18 and will re-open at the new Brooklin Community Centre and Library on Saturday, October 16.  Due to the move, children’s programs will not be available for the September-October session at the Brooklin Branch.  Programs will resume the week of November 1, with registration beginning Wednesday, October 27 at 10 a.m.  View our online calendar for information about programs at the other library branches.  Visit the Brooklin Community Centre and Library website for updates and news about project.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Now on DVD and available at your Branch!

Submitted by SP on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 10:35

Now available for borrowing "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" starring Zachary Gordon" at all out Branches.

Greg is entering his first year in middle school and is thrown into the world of pre-adolescence. As he learns to navigate his new social environment, Greg has to learn how to adapt without becoming a social outcast. Greg, along with his friends Rowley, Chirag and Fregley, try their best to survive the schoolyard jungle. Based on the best-selling book of the same title.   PG.

 

39 Clues Book Draw

Submitted by AAT on Sat, 08/14/2010 - 09:34

Are you a 39 Clues fan? Drop in to the Central Library before August 31 (the release date of Into the Gauntlet - the final book in the series) and fill out a ballot for your chance to win a signed copy of a Peter Lerangis 39 Clues book. If you haven't read any of the series, it's a great time to start. Check some of the titles out here.

Image of The Viper's Nest book cover.Image of The Sword Thief book cover.

JUNGLE HUNT @ Your Library

Submitted by LS on Sat, 07/31/2010 - 16:49

 

monkey imageIf you would like to take part in a scavenger hunt, stop at the Children's and Adult Fiction Department desk and pick up the printed clues. These will lead  you around our department and test your observation skills. A surprise awaits you at the end of the hunt.

Coming in the Fall to the Central Library!

Submitted by BW on Sat, 07/31/2010 - 14:42

picture of a happy book.Love to read a good book and want to share your thoughts with kids your own age? Join us this fall for two new book clubs: one for children in the junior grades (4-6) and one for intermediate students in grades 7 & 8. Registration will begin September 1, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in person at the Children's and Adult Fiction desk or by calling (905) 668-6531 ext. 2010. Both clubs will begin in October and will take place on a Saturday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Each club will meet every 3 weeks - a schedule will be provided.

Beat the Heat - Make a Splash!

Submitted by BW on Sat, 07/10/2010 - 15:54

The best way to enjoy the heat of summer is to have some fun with water.  Run, jump, hide, slide, splash: The 200 best outdoor games ever suggests many ways to enjoy outdoor play. Read Splash, Splash to learn the noises made by all kinds of animals when encountering water!

Ride to Read

Submitted by CM on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 15:19

Image of DRT bus.Your library card and the Summer Reading Clubs are your tickets to free travel on Durham Region Transit this summer! All elementary school-aged children (kindergarten to grade 8) who register will be able to ride DRT buses at no charge in July and August, using their library card as a transit pass with a valid sticker. Registration begins on July 5th. Check out the Ride to Read Q&A.