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Suzanne
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Librarian at the Toronto Public Library interested in social justice and community development
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I’m bringing mangosteen!
International Picnic Day - June 18
Grab a basket, a blanket, some food and your sunscreen because June 18 is International Picnic Day! Bicycles, Sandwiches by Climbron P. 1991. Toronto Star Photograph Archive. A picnic can be as simple as taking your sandwich outside to eat on your lunch break, or as extravagant as a giant out...
Ice cream sandwiches!
International Picnic Day - June 18
Grab a basket, a blanket, some food and your sunscreen because June 18 is International Picnic Day! Bicycles, Sandwiches by Climbron P. 1991. Toronto Star Photograph Archive. A picnic can be as simple as taking your sandwich outside to eat on your lunch break, or as extravagant as a giant out...
I’m bringing Chocolate Cake!
International Picnic Day - June 18
Grab a basket, a blanket, some food and your sunscreen because June 18 is International Picnic Day! Bicycles, Sandwiches by Climbron P. 1991. Toronto Star Photograph Archive. A picnic can be as simple as taking your sandwich outside to eat on your lunch break, or as extravagant as a giant out...
What a great list, Katherine! I Am Perfectly Designed was one of my favourite picture books of of 2019. It also has a Canadian connection as the illustrator is from Toronto!
You Oughta Be in Picture Books: Celebrity Authors
Actor, TV personality, children's book author... some celebrities really can do it all! Here is a list of some of the recent picture books in our collection that were written by the stars. Family Fables Becoming a parent has inspired some celebrities to write books for their own children. Th...
Authors and Illustrators Sharing Stories for Children
Posted Apr 17, 2020 at Growing a Reader: Kids' Books, Tips and More
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Musical Instrument Lending at your Library
Posted Mar 8, 2020 at New to Canada
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Thank you for sharing these links, Cameron. These are some great tips on how to get involved and informed.
And glad you like the list!
Human Rights Day: December 10, 2019
The United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on December 10, 1948. This was a milestone document proclaiming the rights which everyone is entitled to as a human being regardless of their background. We commemorate the signing of this document on Human Rights Day ev...
Human Rights Day: December 10, 2019
Posted Dec 10, 2019 at New to Canada
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: October 17, 2019
Posted Oct 17, 2019 at New to Canada
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Summer Author Visits at the Library
Posted Aug 28, 2019 at Growing a Reader: Kids' Books, Tips and More
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That first picture makes me laugh out loud!
I remember making tons of paper dolls with very intricate outfits during one particularly boring summer..
Summer Boredom Busters for Kids
Summer boredom is real. When I was young, and the summer was winding down, I remember I was so bored one day that I actually played a game called "Five Rocks" (yes, you read that correctly). It literally consisted of getting five rocks, placing them on your hand, throwing them up in the air and ...
World Humanitarian Day: August 16, 2019
Posted Aug 16, 2019 at New to Canada
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Wow, I learned so much from reading this post. Thank you, Marie.
Pride IS Political: Historic Photos of Queer Toronto
Stonewall: Celebrating 50 years of activism Another Pride week has come and gone in Toronto, and this year we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the beginnings of the Gay Liberation Movement. For this special occasion, I decided to do some digging into the Toronto Star Ph...
Thanks for sharing your experience, Broti! I too have enjoyed many a walk around Morningside Park, even spotting deer and coyote there in the early morning hours. I like your suggestions for nature-based activities--much needed for those of us lacking nature in our urban environments. We could all use a little more forest bathing! https://time.com/5259602/japanese-forest-bathing/
Nurturing Children's Connection to Nature
When I think back to my childhood, my fondest memories are all of the outdoors, split between two very different countries. I grew up taking walks by the Padma River with my parents and watching fishermen work tirelessly. In the Monsoon rain, in my school’s courtyard, I gathered fallen mangoes t...
World Oceans Day: June 8, 2019
Posted Jun 7, 2019 at Growing a Reader: Kids' Books, Tips and More
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Love your recommended reads! I recently finished Ayesha at Last and Boat people is next on my list. :)
Asian Heritage Month 2019
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada! While Asian Heritage Month has been celebrated since the 1990s, the Government of Canada signed an official declaration in May 2002. This month continues to be a time to celebrate the contributions that Canadians of Asian origin have made, and continue to m...
What a great list. Happy to see that I've read some of these, but also time to place some holds!
Here's two more I recommend:
That Time I Loved You by Carrianne Leung, https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM3618881&R=3618881
Kay's Lucky Coin Variety by Ann Y. K. Choi, https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM3366841&R=3366841
Books by an Author from a Visible Minority: Staff Picks for the 2019 Reading Challenge
Are you taking our 2019 Reading Challenge? So are library staff all across the city. We're hoping readers will explore a diversity of books with this challenge – so this month, we decided to ask staff about their favourite books for the category, "A book by an author from a visible minority". ...
World Creativity and Innovation Day: April 21, 2019
Posted Apr 20, 2019 at Growing a Reader: Kids' Books, Tips and More
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National Poetry Month for Kids
Posted Apr 11, 2019 at Growing a Reader: Kids' Books, Tips and More
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Thanks for highlighting the organization Women Win Toronto. I'm in awe of their hard work to help racialized women run for Municipal Office. I also have some new books to add to my to-read list!
International Women's Day 2019
March 8th is International Women’s Day! This day is a global celebration of the accomplishments of women in social, economic, political and cultural spheres. It is dedicated to recognizing women's achievements and acknowledging the challenges they continue to face in the quest for gender equalit...
Thanks, Maria. I'm glad I could introduce you to something new. Do check out the collection next time you visit Barbara Frum library!
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is an international memorial day that commemorates the tragedy of the Holocaust from the Second World War. It was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005. It designates January 27th as an annual International Day of C...
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Posted Jan 18, 2019 at New to Canada
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International Migrants Day
Posted Dec 14, 2018 at New to Canada
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Remembrance Day 2018
Posted Nov 2, 2018 at New to Canada
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Telugu at Your Library | లైబ్రరీలో తెలుగు
Posted Aug 23, 2018 at New to Canada
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