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Volunteer of the Month- February 2025

Claudia Pateras

πŸ‘πŸ€©Β Congratulations to our latest volunteer of the month for February, Claudia! Claudia’s smiles and fun stortyime animations bring the children much happiness and joy with every reading. Here is what she has to say about her experience:

“I became a volunteer at minibiblioPLUS last summer when looking for opportunities to read to children. I was delighted to discover this wonderful organization that allowed me to share my passion of reading, just as I had done with my nephews when they were little. It was one of my favorite activities with them: to delve into new worlds and bring them alive with different voices and sound effects, and to witness the joy, laughter and wonder that it brought them. Those were special moments that every child should experience.

My volunteer sessions at a local daycare have been so much fun. It’s very gratifying and touching to see how happy and excited the children are for story time. And the staff members are amazing and very welcoming. It’s been a wonderful experience that I hope others will explore. I want to thank everyone at minibiblioPLUS for their kindness and support, and to underline the amazing job that they’re doing to support literacy in children, which is extremely important for the development in all facets of their lives, and which will help open doors both personally and professionally.”Β 

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Volunteer of the month- January 2025

Adunni Garber

πŸ‘πŸ€© Announcing our newest volunteer of the month for January, Adunni! Congratulations and thank you for changing young lives one book at a time. Here is what she has to say about her experience:

“My favourite part of volunteering with minibiblioPLUS is that I get to share my love of reading with the kids. The support from the team at the library is amazing, it makes volunteering really easy. I know the daycare is really glad to have us come in to read once a week. The children’s enthusiasm makes my day and never fails to put a smile on my face. Their interest in the stories and their participation are really heartwarming.”

 

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Lunar New Year

πŸŽ‰πŸ‰ Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧✨

Celebrate the Year of the snake with stories that bring the magic of Chinese New Year to life! From festive traditions to legendary tales, our book suggestions are perfect for young readers. Click on the photo to explore our full list and welcome the new year with a great book! πŸ“–


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Family Literacy Day- January 2025

πŸŽ‰It’s Family Literacy Day!

Unplug and join the Go Screen-Free challenge today! Discover our FREE Bingo printable game filled with exciting activities for the whole family and you can also check out our book recommendations that celebrate the joy of disconnecting and reconnecting with those around us. Click on the photos below to access the free resources.

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Book of the Month- October 2024

πŸŽƒ πŸ‘» We present to you our book of the month for October, Pete the Cat’s Trick or Pete by James Dean. Follow Pete as he goes trick-or-treating from house to house and discover what is waiting behind each door. Pumpkins, candy, and costumes! With flaps that reveal fun Halloween surprises, this Pete the Cat holiday story is sure to be a sweet treat for your little trick-or-treaters. Click on the photo to access our activity plan and free Halloween game cards. Happy reading and Happy Halloween to all! 🍭🍫

 

 

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Book of the Month- September 2024

🌟 We present to you our book of the month for September, My Heart Fills with Happiness by Monique Gray Smith 🌟 Dive into this beautifully illustrated tale that celebrates the simple joys of life through the eyes of a child. Each page radiates warmth, reminding us to cherish the little moments that fill our hearts with happiness. Click on the image above to access our activity plan and free drawing template.πŸ’›πŸ“šβœ¨

As we enjoy this inspiring read, let us also honor Orange Shirt Day on September 30th, a day to recognize the impact of residential schools and to promote healing and reconciliation. Together, we can celebrate joy while remembering the importance of truth and understanding.Β  #BookOfTheMonth #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

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Sunshine and Storytime – Summer 2024

In response to the growing demand for outreach projects within the CDN-NDG community and encouraged by the success of our summer 2023 Storytime in the Parks project, the Fraser Hickson Institute launched the SUNSHINE AND STORYTIME project in collaboration with CDN-NDG libraries. The project aims to bring early literacy activities and storytime to parks, particularly in areas far from a public library or identified as vulnerable for children aged 0-8, helping instill in them a love for reading and learning. This project also raised awareness of the wealth of services offered by CDN-NDG public libraries and encouraged families to visit their local libraries more often.

Thus, over ten weeks this summer, children were welcomed to ten municipal parks in CDN-NDG to enjoy stories in the sun twice a week, every Tuesday and Thursday morning. The project was a resounding success, with 16 sessions successfully organized and the participation of a remarkable 948 children from the community participating

Click on the above photo to read the final report.

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LITERACY MONTH- September 2024

πΆπ‘’π‘™π‘’π‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘’ πΌπ‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘›π‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘›π‘Žπ‘™ πΏπ‘–π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘π‘¦ π‘€π‘œπ‘›π‘‘β„Ž π‘€π‘–π‘‘β„Ž 𝑒𝑠!

πŸ“–πŸ“…Β September is 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐚π₯ π‹π’π­πžπ«πšπœπ² 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐑! To launch our monthly celebration, we’d like to share with you a π‹πˆπ“π„π‘π€π‚π˜ 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑 which includes early literacy activities for children 0 to 5 years old and up to enjoy all month long. Feel free to read any books you have at home and get creative with your kids. We encourage you to enjoy these activities all year-round! To participate, click on the image to download and print the calendar. The calendar is broughtΒ  to you by minibiblioPLUS and collaborating literacy organizations with the shared wish, to promote the importance of early literacy. Happy International Literacy Month to all! πŸ“šπŸ₯³

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A Volunteer Story (with Miss Quebec 2024)

πŸ“– As we approach International Literacy Day, we would like to highlight the fantastic work of those who champion early literacy with us. We’re excited to share the inspiring story of one of our standout storytime volunteers. Thank you, Aurore, for the time you devote to bringing stories to life and bringing joy to numerous kids! As Miss Quebec, Aurore is committed to using her platform to promote the love of reading and learning in children. Bravo!🀩

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3755, Botrel Street, Suite S-102
Montreal, QC H4A 3G8

(514) 872-0517
info@minibiblioplus.org

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