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Preschool (& Kids) Programs in English
Our preschool programs offer age-appropriate books, finger plays, songs, rhymes, puppets, crafts and other book-related activities. Parents or caregivers are asked to participate in our sessions.
Preschool Programs – Winter 2021
Heure du conte et bricolages avec Emily sur notre chaîne YouTube
ONLINE ACTIVITY / FRENCH ACTIVITY
Tuesdays 10:30 AM (Unlisted YouTube videos)
February 9th to May 4th
Join us for a French virtual story time with Emily every Tuesday at 10:30 AM! Want to be added to the list? Email us at mylibrary@russellbiblio.com or call us 613.445.5331. We will then send you the links for the unlisted videos on our YouTube channel.
Virtual Storytime & Crafts with Kristina
ONLINE ACTIVITY
Wednesdays 10:30 AM on Zoom
February 10th to May 5th
Get ready for stories, crafts, and laughs with Kristina every Wednesday at 10:30 AM by Zoom invitation. To register and receive the weekly Zoom invitation, email us at mylibrary@russellbiblio.com or call us 613.445.5331.
Sarah’s Shelf: A Virtual Toddler Read-Aloud from Home
ONLINE ACTIVITY
Fridays 10:00 AM on Facebook
February 12th to December 11th
New videos posted every Friday at 10 AM on our Facebook page. Join us for virtual story time!
Complete list of programs and activities for children in English »
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EARLY LITERACY
Learning starts at birth
Research shows that children learn the skills they need to read years before they start school. There are 6 pre-reading skills that children must acquire in order to learn to read successfully. These skills are as follows:
- Print Awareness
- Phonological Awareness
- Print Motivation
- Vocabulary
- Narrative Skills
- Letter Knowledge
Parents and Caregivers
Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children get ready to read. Your children learn best by doing things and they love doing things with you! Early childhood is a magical time for learning and exploration, and there’s so much for you and your young child to discover at the Township of Russell Public Library.
You are the key to your child’s success in reading…
Read. Talk. Play.
There is a direct connection between reading aloud and later reading success. Ask your child questions as you read aloud, and talk about the pictures to involve your child in the story. Children who grow up in conversational homes – with parents who talk to them and encourage them to talk – have an edge over children who hear very little language. Have fun with word games and making up silly songs and rhymes. Children who play with sounds of words before they enter school are better prepared to learn to read.
Kids Programs in English
Kids Programs – Winter 2021
Virtual Junior Book Club
ONLINE ACTIVITY
First Thursday of the month 4:00 PM on Zoom.
November 5, December 3, January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, & May 6
Grades 3-5
Free. New members welcome!
By Zoom invitation. To register and receive the monthly Zoom invitation, emails us at mylibrary@russellbiblio.com or call us at 613.445.5331.
Wish by Barbara O’Connor
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
Virtual Youth Book Club
ONLINE ACTIVITY
First Thursday of the month 5:00 PM on Zoom.
November 5, December 3, January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, & May 6
Grades 6-8
Free. New members welcome!
By Zoom invitation. To register and receive the monthly Zoom invitation, emails us at mylibrary@russellbiblio.com or call us at 613.445.5331.
Masterpiece by Elise Broach
The Lightning Thief by Percy Jackson
Holes by Louis Sachar
Kids and Teens Events – Winter 2021
Virtual Storytime & Crafts with Kristina
**Valentine’s Day Special**
ONLINE ACTIVITY
Wednesday, February 10th 10:30 AM on Zoom
Join Kristina for a special Valentine’s Day virtual storytime! Get ready to listen to Valentine’s Day stories and create a special craft. Don’t forget to wear pink and red to celebrate! To register and receive the Zoom invitation, email us at mylibrary@russellbiblio.com or call us 613.445.5331.
Kids and Teens Events – March Break
Book Bingo for Kids
GRAB & GO AT THE LIBRARY
March 15-19
Follow the reading prompts to complete each challenge.
Each bingo is a chance to win the final prize!
Book Bingo cards are available for pickup at both our branches and are also available to download by clicking the link: https://russellbiblio.com/book-bingo/
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613.445.5331 / 613.443.3636
March Break on Beanstack
ONLINE ACTIVITY
March 15-19
The Township of Russell Public Library challenges you to read a minimum of 10 hours during the March Break! To receive additional badges, attend our virtual visits scheduled the week of March 15th-19th. On your mark, get set, read! Go to https://russellbiblio.beanstack.org/reader365 to register for this challenge.
Hidden Worlds: Under the Microscope (Presented by the Canada Science and Technology Museum)
ONLINE ACTIVITY
Wednesday, March 17th 2:00 PM on Zoom
For children of all ages. Bilingual show. Free.
To register and receive the Zoom invitation, email us at mylibrary@russellbiblio.com or call us 613.445.5331.
The Zoo Crew Virtual Visit
ONLINE ACTIVITY
Friday, March 19th 2:00 PM on Zoom
For children of all ages. Bilingual show. Free.
To register and receive the Zoom invitation, email us at mylibrary@russellbiblio.com or call us 613.445.5331.
Kids programs and events in French »
Resources for parents
Today’s Parents
A website about pregnancy, baby and toddler advice for Canadian parents.
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging, promoting and supporting the reading, writing, illustrating and publishing of Canadian books for young readers.
Tech Savvy Kids
EARLY LITERACY WORKSTATIONS
Kids from the ages of 2 to 8 have access to a bilingual early literacy workstation in each library branch. This special computer, which is equipped with a colourful keyboard and LCD screen, offers a full range of English and French educational software programs.
GIANT TOUCH SCREEN COMPUTER + IPADS
Also available in the Kids Section of both library branches are a giant touchscreen computer and iPads which are equipped with educational applications in English and French.
