❄️⛄️Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner is a whimsical winter tale that imagines what snowmen do after dark. Through witty, imaginative verse, the story reveals the secret adventures of snowmen, brought to life with Mark Buehner’s charming and personality-filled illustrations. Click on the photo to access our complimentary activity plan which includes a science activity. ⛄️📖
Announcing our newest volunteer of the month for November, Anita! Congratulations and thank you for volunteering in our library. Here is what she has to say about her experience:
Volunteering with minibiblioPLUS has been an incredibly rewarding experience. While my role is behind the scenes in the library, I enjoy knowing that the work I do contributes to children having access to stories that can inspire and educate them. Over time, I’ve realized just how important it is to nurture a love of reading at an early age. While today’s world is so centered on screens, minibiblioPLUS reminds children of the beauty and joy of physical books. Being part of this program has shown me how important small contributions can be in supporting a larger mission. I’m proud to be part of an organization that is dedicated to fostering literacy and making a positive impact in the community.
🎨✨ Did you know that November 9th is Go to an Art Museum Day ? Celebrate the magic of art with our book of the month, Yasmin the Painter by Saadia Faruqi ! 🖌️ Yasmin doesn’t know what to paint, she doesn’t think she’s any good, and painting is messy. Turns out a mess is just what she needs for inspiration! Perfect for little artists and museum explorers! Who knows? You might just be inspired to create your own masterpiece! Click on the photo for our activity plan and free printable memory game matching famous masterpieces together.😄🌈
👏🤩 Congratulations to our latest volunteer of the month for October, Chloe Ackad. Chloe is such a happy and enthusiastic storytime animation volunteer who brings the children much happiness with her readings. Here is what she has to say about her experience:
Volunteering at minibiblioPLUS is truly a magical experience. Going to read books to those amazing children is one of the highlights of my week, and I always leave the daycare with a big smile on my face. Over the last few months, I have been going to the same place on a weekly basis to do story time animations and I have gotten to know very well both the children who attend this daycare, as well as its staff of wonderful women. I have grown very fond of all these grown and little people, as they have all made me feel so welcome. I am proud to have become a member of their little community. I enjoy every moment I spend with the children and the staff alike, laughing together about a wonderfully silly book. In those moments I feel like a child again, enjoying the simple joy of a book with beautiful illustrations.
As I know that all the young minds I read to will be growing up around screens, it is important to me to show these children how magical a paper book can be. Encouraging early childhood literacy is crucial, and that is what we are doing here at minibiblioPLUS . Books have the power to bring so much joy, and I hope to spread that joy every week when I turn the first page of a new book.
🎃 👻 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! 🍭🍫
Découvrez ce que minibiblioPLUS a fait cet été et les nouvelles intéressantes pour cet automne. Cliquez sur la photo ci-dessus pour tout lire dans notre dernière infolettre !
Discover what minibiblioPLUS has been up to this past summer and exciting updates for this coming Fall. Click on the the photo above to read all about it in our latest newsletter!
We are delighted to announce our volunteer of the month for September- Mily Flores. Mily has been volunteering with us since early 2024 to deliver books for our partners’ minibiblios around the city. Her dedication to our mission shines through. Thanks Mily! Here is what she has to say about her experience:
“Volunteering at minibiblioPLUS has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. It has allowed me to fulfill my dream of spreading my love for reading by delivering books to daycares throughout Montreal. I strive to encourage or motivate others to continue learning, regardless of age. Seeing the children’s excitement when they see me arrive with a new bag of books fills my heart with joy and appreciation for them, their parents, and the daycares. I am extremely grateful to minibiblioPLUS for allowing me to reconnect with my younger self in ways I would have never dreamt of. Thank you minibiblioPLUS for welcoming me into such a caring and supportive community and showing me the significance of involvement in our future children’s lives. I hope my passion for books empowers children and helps them find their people, just as I did!”
🌟 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.💛📚✨
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. #BookOfTheMonth #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
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.
