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Middle Years
Programs for 6-12 years
Join us for 30 minutes of storytime and conversation circle in French. Weekly registration through the online form is required to participate. Visit http://ow.ly/PehD50AYwEh to sign up. Registrants will be notified by email in the event of cancellations. Bring French Storytime home with Cantook Station. Enjoy a growing collection of French language eBook and eAudiobooks for kids, including picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Visit bramptonlibrary.ca, select eBooks & eAudiobooks from the Digital Library menu and click on Cantook Station to get started.
Wednesdays (beginning Sept. 16) 6-6:30pm
French Homework Club Grades 1-8
Need some help with your French homework? Students in grades one through eight are invited to join us for support. Space is limited. Weekly registration through the online form is required to participate. Visit http://ow.ly/PehD50AYwEh to sign up. Registrants will be notified by email in the event of cancellations. For support with research assignments, try World Book L'Encyclopédie Découverte. This easy-to-use research tool offers thousands of articles in French with links to the English versions included for comprehension. Visit http://ow.ly/K8jb50B50oO to sign in with your library card.
Wednesdays (beginning Sept. 16) 5:30-6pm
Partner Scientists in Situ
Presented by Scientists in School
Ages 4-12
From the comfort of your home, enjoy fun, handson and interactive virtual STEM workshops led by a Scientists in School presenter. Space is limited. Registration required.* After registration, library staff will contact participants to arrange curbside pickup for program materials. Can’t get enough STEM learning? Take a deeper dive with STEM Village, an online education learning program that aligns with the Ontario curriculum for Science, Technology and Math. Explore real-world applications of STEM concepts with fun learning tools and games. Start learning today by visiting bramptonlibrary.ca, selecting eLearning under the Digital Library menu and clicking STEM Village. September 18, 25 October 18, 25 2-3pm 2-3pm
Write It Workshop Series
presented in partnership with the Ripple Foundation
Grades 4-8
Brampton Library is pleased to offer a new series of fun and interactive workshops designed to improve children’s and teens’ skills, help them to gain confidence, and find their writer’s voice. Registration required. Sign up online at ripplefoundation.ca/brampton.
Brainstorm Bonanza Mixed Bag Mayhem Plotline Play-by-play
October 3 October 17 October 24 2-3pm 2-3pm 2-3pm
*Learn more and join in at our Eventbrite page at
bramptonlibrary.eventbrite.ca
Mango Languages Take your French skills further!
Build your vocabulary and improve your French communication skills with Mango Languages. Download the app for iOS and Android, or visit bramptonlibrary.ca, select eLearning under the Digital Library menu and click on Mango Languages to learn more.
Find it online at
bramptonlibrary.ca
September 21-27 All ages
This year’s theme is biodiversity. We will explore the ecosystems that exist in our neighbourhoods and learn about the animals in our own backyards. Join us to celebrate Canadian science with a special STEM activity to be posted on our blog and social media pages.
Species At Risk in the Urban Jungle Families and Children
Did you know that the Toronto Area is home to lots of amazing rare and Threatened animals? Learn about some of the Species-At-Risk that share your city, your neighbourhood, or even your home! From Chimney Swifts to Red-sided Dace, the Toronto area contains far more amazing biodiversity than many realize, and there are concrete steps you can take to help protect them. This program is recommended for families with children. To register, visit
https://trca.ca/event/species-at-risk-in-the
urban-jungle-4/?instance_id=5614. Learn more about the animals that live in your neighbourhood with Kanopy. Stream movies and TV, including titles like Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Birders: The Central Park Effect for free with your library card. Start watching today by visiting bramptonlibrary.ca, selecting eMusic, Movies & TV and clicking on Kanopy. September 22 6:30-8pm
Backyard Birds Through the Seasons 19+ years
From the snowy depths of winter to the height of summer bloom, every day of the year is a good one for observing birds in your garden! Learn all about how different types of spaces can attract and support a diversity of bird life. We will cover the common nesting, wintering, and migratory birds that live throughout the GTA, as well as how to attract them, feed them, and observe them throughout the seasons. To register, visit http://ow.ly/Ti3Z50BdSS9. September 24 12-1pm
