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   Family Storytime
When: May 22, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMWhere: Chinguacousy Branch (except program room) at Children's AreaFamily Storytime is designed to promote early literacy in an environment that encourages the love of reading and life-long learning. These programs will highlight the 5 early literacy practices that are essential for children to develop in order to learn how to read and write. You will learn songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes, as well as be introduced to wonderful stories. Free of charge. Drop-in. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.



   Infant Mother Goose
When: May 22, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWhere: Chinguacousy Branch - Program Room only at Program RoomA fun, interactive session teaching parents songs and the art of storytelling for their infants. Held in cooperation with Bramalea-Gore-Malton-Springdale Ontario Early Years Centre. Registration required at Ontario Early Years Centre: 150 Central Park Dr., Room 101. Space is limited. Call (905) 791-9650 for more information.



   Homework Busters
When: May 22, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PMWhere: Four Corners BranchIn partnership with Sheridan College, we are pleased to offer a free homework help program for children in Grades 1 to 6. A Sheridan College student will be available to assist with simple homework questions. Homework Busters is available at all permanent locations. Please register in advance by phoning (905) 793-4636.



   Homework Busters
When: May 22, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PMWhere: Mount Pleasant Village Branch In partnership with Sheridan College, we are pleased to offer a free homework help program for children in Grades 1 to 6. A Sheridan College student will be available to assist with simple homework questions. Homework Busters is available at all permanent locations. Please register in advance by phoning (905) 793-4636.



   Family Storytime
When: May 22, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PMWhere: Cyril Clark Branch at Children's AreaFamily Storytime is designed to promote early literacy in an environment that encourages the love of reading and life-long learning. These programs will highlight the 5 early literacy practices that are essential for children to develop in order to learn how to read and write. You will learn songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes, as well as be introduced to wonderful stories. Free of charge. Drop-in. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.



   Book Adventure: Geronimo...
When: May 22, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMWhere: Gore Meadows Branch at Gore Meadows Program Room(Ages 6 to 9). Join Geronimo Stilton on a library adventure! We will discuss the books, play games and more! Space is limited. Free tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Tickets are given on a first come, first serve basis.



   Family Storytime
When: May 22, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 7:30 PMWhere: South Fletcher's Branch at Childrens AreaFamily Storytime is designed to promote early literacy in an environment that encourages the love of reading and life-long learning. These programs will highlight the 5 early literacy practices that are essential for children to develop in order to learn how to read and write. You will learn songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes, as well as be introduced to wonderful stories. Free of charge. Drop-in. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.



   Shake, Rattle and Roll
When: May 23, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWhere: Chinguacousy Branch - Program Room only at Program RoomFor children 18 months to 3 years. This movement and music program explores a variety of traditional and non traditional music and musical instruments. Discover the different beats and patterns of musical styles such as classical music, jazz, Caribbean, African, Asian and contemporary music, poetry and verse. Sing , dance, move and experience the musical world around us. This program is held in co-operation with Bramalea-Gore-Malton-Springdale Ontario Early Years Centre. For more information, please call (905) 791-9560. Free of charge. Drop in. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.



   Family Storytime
When: May 23, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMWhere: Cyril Clark Branch at Children's AreaFamily Storytime is designed to promote early literacy in an environment that encourages the love of reading and life-long learning. These programs will highlight the five early practices that are essential for children to develop in order to learn how to read and write. You will learn songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes, as well as be introduced to wonderful stories. Free of charge. Drop-in. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.



   Babies in Playland
When: May 23, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWhere: Chinguacousy Branch - Program Room only at Program RoomSocial time for infants and parents featuring baby signing, storytime and parenting education. Held in cooperation with Bramalea-Gore-Malton-Springdale Ontario Early Years Centre. Registration required at Ontario Early Years Centre: 150 Central Park Dr., Room 101. Space is limited. Please call (905)791-9650 for more information.