SPRING BREAK
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YOUR MISSION:
Complete at least 5 challenges from our Mission Spring Break activity sheet by April 19, 2021, for a chance to win a Books & Board Games Grand Prize. Challenge sheets are available at our branch libraries during Curbside Pickup hours or on our website.
Try the
latest addition
More Story Walks!
to our digital library.
March 12 – April 5, 2021 If you enjoyed reading Say Something! in Chinguacousy Park, we think you’ll love the Story Walks we have planned this Spring. Loafer’s Lake Park featuring The Bat in English and La chauve-souris in French by Elise Gravel Chinguacousy Park featuring Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox by Danielle Daniel. Borrow an Ontario Parks Pass and explore Ontario’s provincial parks for free.
Thanks to the City of Brampton, Groundwood Books Ltd., Groupe d’édition la courte échelle and Penguin Random House Canada for their support.
Visit bramptonlibrary.ca for details.
New Walks in April
Virtual Book Bingo 5-12 years
Turn Stay-at-Home into Staycation with our virtual Spring Break programs!
Play this popular program from home with Brampton Library staff for chances to win a FREE book! Winners may choose their book and pick it up from the branch library of their choice in the following week. Registration required.*
Early Years
April 12
Virtual Storytime
Teens
Birth-6 years
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories every Tuesday morning. We gratefully acknowledge that this program is made possible in part through the support of Access Copyright and the Association of Canadian Publishers. Find it on our website under the JOIN IN tab or our YouTube channel. Tuesdays 10:30-10:45am
Mad Science: Crazy Concoctions 5-12 years
In this virtual presentation of Crazy Concoctions, you will witness amazing feats of chemistry as we explore a range of spectacular reactions. Registration required.* April 14
2-2:45pm
Marvellous Monarchs! 6-12 years
Did you know, monarch butterflies migrate 4000 km every autumn to reach their winter homes? How do they find their way? Join us for an exciting, hands-on session to learn about this incredible insect! Children and their caregivers will enjoy fun, monarch-themed activities and find out what you can do to help this species at risk. To register, visit http://ow.ly/XpJ050CIZnD. 11am-12pm
Sky High Helicopters @ Home 6-12 years
Learn about air resistance and drag as you design and build a flying helicopter from the comfort of your home. Registration required before April 2, 2021.* April 16
Escape Game at the Park 13+ years
We’re bringing the fun of escape rooms to the park! You have been trapped in the past and are bouncing through time periods, trying to return to 2021. Solve each puzzle to reveal an invention from that era that will help build a time machine to guide you back home. April 10 - May 3, 2021
Middle Years
April 13
2-3pm
10-11am & 2-3pm
Teramoto Park, 9000-, 9056 Chinguacousy Rd., Brampton
Virtual Escape Room 13+ years
Travel the world from home this Spring Break with a special Brampton Library Virtual Escape Box! As a jet-setting spy you’ll have to complete a series of puzzles and challenges in different world locations to escape the rival agent hunting you at every step! Visit http://ow.ly/ezR050DZAuR starting on April 10, to access the Virtual Escape Room.
All Ages At Home Spring Break Trivia All Ages
Special Family Edition Trivia! We’ll have trivia for kids, teens and adults - so get together with your family to put your knowledge to the test. This virtual program will take place via Zoom. RSVP on Eventbrite.* Those who RSVP to attend will be emailed instructions on how to join by Webex. April 15
2-3pm
*Learn more and join in at our Eventbrite page at bramptonlibrary.eventbrite.ca
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