How does this sound? Songs, stories, and a cozy fort! Super fun, right? Rossland Branch is the place to be this Family Literacy Day, January 27 from 7:00-7:30 p.m. for a drop-in Fort Storytime.
We’re always looking for ideas to help promote the importance of family literacy. Reading together has endless benefits that reach far beyond academic success. This blog post is a helpful resource about the powerful “gateway to bonding” that takes place when you and your child share any kind of reading experience.
Our awesome Fort Stoytime at Rossland Branch is just one option to start the new year celebrating a love of literacy. Check out these other amazing programs:
Braille Workshop – Children in grades 1-3 can explore the world of tactile reading and writing creating their own braille alphabet. Brooklin Branch – Tuesday, January 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Celebrate Winnie the Pooh – Mark the birthday of author A.A. Milne with activities to honour his treasured bear and friends. Rossland Branch - Saturday, January 17, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Pajama Party Storytime – Come in your pj’s and bring your favourite stuffie as we read and sing together. Central Library Saturday, January 24, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
LEGO® Literacy – Discover new things about LEGO®, join a creation challenge, and build a mini bookcase to take home. Rossland Branch - Tuesday, January 31, 7:00-7:30 p.m.
Reading Challenge – Earn digital ducky badges and tickets for prizes by logging your reading minutes in our new all ages Duck, Duck, Read challenge. Your reading helps your age group earn mini ducks for their jar! Register on Beanstack.
Library-To-Go for Kids - Receive a surprise bag of library materials designed just for you and your children.
Don’t miss our regular programs that boost literacy for little ones: Babies, Movement, and Music, Toddler Time, Numbers, Rhymes, and Storytimes, Stories, Songs, and Stretches, and Sensory Storytime. And don’t forget about our popular weekly drop-in Family Storytimes at all our locations.
Make 2026 the year to up your family reading time! Our staff are always eager to help with loads of recommendations. See you at the Library soon!