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Children's Story Times

If a Cat Could Talk: a reading by Kelly Reich

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If a Cat Could Talk: a reading by Kelly Reich

Join us for a fantastic reading of "If a Cat Could Talk," by author Kelly Reich herself! A huge thank you to Kelly for sending us this video and supporting Parry Sound Public Library's virtual initiatives during this challenging time. "If a Cat Could Talk" is written by Kelly Reich with illustrations by Paola Leonardelli. Host: Kelly Reich Edited by: Hartley Duncan © Parry Sound Public Library

Big Water - A reading by author Andrea P. Curtis!

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Big Water - A reading by author Andrea P. Curtis!

Join us for a fantastic reading from Young Adult book, "Big Water," read by author Andrea P. Curtis herself! A big thank-you to Andrea for sending this video and supporting Parry Sound Public Library's virtual initiatives during this challenging time.

Puppet Science

PSPL Puppet Science - Tornadoes with Dave

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PSPL Puppet Science - Tornadoes with Dave

Hey kids! It’s that time of the week again! In this episode of PSPL Puppet Science, Dave and Hartley discuss how tornadoes form in nature and create a tornado in a jar - what?! Feel free to follow along from home!

PSPL Puppet Science - Rain in a Jar with Pinkie

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PSPL Puppet Science - Rain in a Jar with Pinkie

Hey kids! Join us for another FUN science experiment. In this episode of PSPL Puppet Science, Pinkie the Elephant and Hartley talk about rain. Feel free to join along from home! Title sequence icons courtesy of Freepik from Flaticon

PSPL Puppet Science - Static Electricity with Cooper

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PSPL Puppet Science - Static Electricity with Cooper

Hey kids! Join us for another FUN science experiment. In this episode of PSPL Puppet Science, Cooper the Sloth and Hartley explain what static electricity is, and conduct a fun electrically-charged science experiment in the library! Feel free to join along from home!

PSPL Puppet Science - Grow a Rainbow with Dave

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PSPL Puppet Science - Grow a Rainbow with Dave

Hey kids! Join us for another FUN science experiment. In this episode of PSPL Puppet Science, Dave the Dragon and Hartley explain how rainbows form in nature and create a rainbow inside the library! Feel free to join along from home!

PSPL Puppet Science - Chemical Reactions with Pinkie

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PSPL Puppet Science - Chemical Reactions with Pinkie

Hey kids! Join us for another FUN science experiment. In this episode of PSPL Puppet Science, Pinkie the Elephant and Hartley create a neat chemical reaction and explain the importance of brushing your teeth. Feel free to join along from home! Title sequence icons courtesy of Freepik from Flaticon

PSPL Puppet Science - Germs with Cooper

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PSPL Puppet Science - Germs with Cooper

Hey kids! Join us for a FUN science experiment. In this episode of PSPL Puppet Science, Cooper the Sloth and Hartley do a fun germ experiment and explain the importance of washing your hands. Feel free to join along from home! Title sequence icons courtesy of Freepik from Flaticon

Children's Crafts

Make Your Own Peg Airplane: Family Literacy Day 2021

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Make Your Own Peg Airplane: Family Literacy Day 2021

January 27th, 2021 is Family Literacy Day. The #FLD2021 theme is "travel the world together!" Use your imagination to explore and travel the world from the comfort of your home. Find other activities at www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca! In celebration of Family Literacy Day, we have put together a fun peg airplane craft that YOU can do at home with your family. Have fun! Directed by: Cayla Norrie Host: Hartley Duncan © Parry Sound Public Library

Make Your Own Sock Bunny!

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Make Your Own Sock Bunny!

Let's make a fun sock bunny craft for Easter! Materials needed: *Sock *Rice *Elastic Bands x2 *Pom pom (1 large and 1 mini) *Scissors *Googly Eyes x2 *String or ribbon for bow *Glue (if using hot, ask an adult for help!) Directed & Edited by: Hartley Duncan © Parry Sound Public Library

Grass Head Craft...with a Special Guest!

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Grass Head Craft...with a Special Guest!

Join us for a fun grass head craft with special guest, Alvin the Chipmunk. Materials Needed: *Empty Bowl or Cup *Old Nylons (cut about 8 inches) *Grass Seed *Potting Soil *Elastic Bands *Recycled Container or Cup *Hot Glue Gun (ask an adult for help) *Decorations (Googly Eyes and Pipe Cleaners) Host: Sue Ostertag Directed and Edited by: Cayla Norrie © Parry Sound Public Library

Make Your Own Sun Catcher!

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Make Your Own Sun Catcher!

Let's make a fun sun catcher craft! Materials Needed: *Cardstock Paper (cut out a sunshine shape with hollow centre) *Parchment Paper *Colourful Tissue Paper *Glue Directed & Edited by: Hartley Duncan © Parry Sound Public Library

Spin Art @ PSPL ... with a Special Guest!

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Spin Art @ PSPL ... with a Special Guest!

Join us for a fun spin art craft with special guest, Alvin the Chipmunk! Materials Needed: *Paper Plates *Washable Paint *A Salad Spinner Directed & Edited by: Cayla Norrie Host: Sue Ostertag © Parry Sound Public Library

Make a Coffee Lid Puppy!

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Make a Coffee Lid Puppy!

Let's make a fun coffee lid puppy craft! Materials Needed: *Brown Coffee Lid *Toffee Coloured (Eye Spot) *White Foam (Snout & Eyes) *Pink Foam (Tongue) *Brown Foam (Ears) *Black marker (to create nose, whiskers and eye balls) *Glue (if using hot glue gun, ask an adult for assistance) Directed & Edited by: Hartley Duncan © Parry Sound Public Library

Canada Day Craft @ Parry Sound PublicLibrary

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Canada Day Craft @ Parry Sound PublicLibrary

Join us for a fun Canada Day-themed craft. Happy Canada Day! Edited by: Hartley Duncan © Parry Sound Public Library Music - www.bensound.com

Children's Books

Fall Kids' Books @ PSPL

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Fall Kids' Books @ PSPL

We have a fun selection Fall Kids' books available to borrow! Place your holds online at parrysoundlibrary.com Attribution: Dũng Nguyễn Tấn from Pixabay. Music by Reed Mathis

New Kids' Books @ PSPL!

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New Kids' Books @ PSPL!

We have some great NEW Kids' books available to borrow! Place your holds online at parrysoundlibrary.com Attribution: Karatsee Maneedeng from Pixabay. Music: www.bensound.com

Back to School Books @ PSPL!

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Back to School Books @ PSPL!

We have a great selection of Back to School books available to borrow! Place your holds online at parrysoundlibrary.com Attribution: Ksabios from Pixabay.

NEW Junior Non-Fiction @ PSPL

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NEW Junior Non-Fiction @ PSPL

Place your holds through our online catalogue. Visit www.parrysoundlibrary.com to get started!

New board books @PSPL

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New board books @PSPL

There are many wonderful NEW board books available at PSPL! Place your holds online at www.parrysoundlibrary.com

New Picture Books

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New Picture Books

Hey kids! We have some great NEW Picture books available to borrow! Place your holds online at www.parrysoundlibrary.com

New Junior Fiction @ PSPL!

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New Junior Fiction @ PSPL!

We have some great NEW Junior Fiction books available to borrow! Place your holds online at parrysoundlibrary.com Attribution: Tomislav Jakupec from Pixabay.

NEW Human Bio Books @ PSPL!

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NEW Human Bio Books @ PSPL!

Are you interested in human biology? If so, you might enjoy this NEW junior non-fiction series available at PSPL. Explore how your body works through interactive augmented reality experiences! Place your holds online at www.parrysoundlibrary.com for pickup during our enhanced curb-side pickup hours. Stock video footage courtesy of motionstock from Pixabay. Music courtesy of the YouTube Studio Audio Library.

Sing-A-Long!

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Join us for Saturday Sing-a-Longs with Children's Programming Coordinator, Hartley! Join us this week as we sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and go on an outer space adventure. Have fun singing along and we'll see you next time. Host: Hartley Duncan Directed by: Cayla Norrie Edited by: Hartley Duncan Stock video footage courtesy of www.pixabay.com © Parry Sound Public Library

Shake Your Sillies Out!

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Shake Your Sillies Out!

Have fun shaking your sillies out with Alvin the Chipmunk! Directed by: Cayla Norrie Host: Sue Ostertag © Parry Sound Public Library

Old MacDonald Had a Farm!

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Old MacDonald Had a Farm!

Join us today for a fun sing-a-long! Old MacDonald had a farm... Directed & Edited by: Joshua Bowden © Parry Sound Public Library

Down by the Bay!

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Down by the Bay!

Join us today for a fun sing-a-long! Down by the bay... Directed & Edited by: Joshua Bowden © Parry Sound Public Library

Puppet Snippets

Virtual Media - www.parrysoundlibrary.com

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Virtual Media - www.parrysoundlibrary.com

Did you know? We have two Virtual Media pages on our website. Interested in perusing? View this video and visit www.parrysoundlibrary.com! Directed by: Selena Martens Hosts: Hartley Duncan & Joshua Bowden © Parry Sound Public Library

PSPL Holiday Hours 2020

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PSPL Holiday Hours 2020

Stock up on your books, magazines and DVDs! Directed by: Rita Orr Hosts: Hartley Duncan, Selena Martens & Joshua Bowden © Parry Sound Public Library

Salvation Army BlueBarrel Food Drive - Holiday Trail of Hope 2020

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Salvation Army BlueBarrel Food Drive - Holiday Trail of Hope 2020

Hosts: Hartley Duncan & Joshua Bowden Directed by: Selena Martens © Parry Sound Public Library

Write a Letter to Santa!

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Write a Letter to Santa!

Hosts: Hartley Duncan, Selena Martens & Joshua Bowden Directed by: Rita Orr © Parry Sound Public Library

Mystery Bags

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Mystery Bags

Looking for a fun way to mix up your reading? Why not try one of our Mystery Bags? Choose your genre and item type and we would be happy to curate a selection of items for you to enjoy at home. Contact pspl@vianet.ca or (705)746-9601 in advance to reserve your mystery bag and schedule a time for pickup. This video provides some information about visiting Parry Sound Public Library during our soft re-opening. Please see the policy on our website for a full list of Covid-19 regulations. Directed by: Rita Orr Hosts: Hartley Duncan, Selena Martens & Joshua Bowden © Parry Sound Public Library

Children's & Family DVDs @ PSPL

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Children's & Family DVDs @ PSPL

Did you know? Parry Sound Public Library has a great selection of DVD's for children and families. Browse in-person, or visit www.parrysoundlibrary.com to peruse our collection online. Directed by: Rita Orr Hosts: Hartley Duncan, Selena Martens & Joshua Bowden © Parry Sound Public Library

Junior and Young Adult French Books @ PSPL!

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Junior and Young Adult French Books @ PSPL!

Did you know we have a Junior French section at Parry Sound Public Library? One of our goals is to build up this collection, which is located underneath the TV in the children's area. Directed by: Rita Orr Hosts: Hartley Duncan & Joshua Bowden © Parry Sound Public Library

Books for Sale @ PSPL!

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Books for Sale @ PSPL!

Did you know? We have a great selection of new and gently read books for sale in the vestibule. $5 for a bag of books, or by donation. Directed by: Rita Orr Hosts: Hartley Duncan, Selena Martens & Joshua Bowden © Parry Sound Public Library

TD Summer Reading Club

The Downtown Parry Sound StoryWalk® - Summer 2021

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The Downtown Parry Sound StoryWalk® - Summer 2021

Are you looking for a safe and fun summer activity for the whole family? Join us for the Downtown Parry Sound StoryWalk®, available between June 29th and July 29th, 2021. Begin your StoryWalk® at Parry Sound Public Library. Enjoy reading "The Thing Lou Couldn't Do" outside, as you stroll from one page to the next! "The Thing Lou Couldn't Do" was written and illustrated by Ashley Spires. Used by permission of Kids Can Press Ltd., Toronto. Text and illustrations © 2017 Ashley Spires. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and was developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This program is hosted by Parry Sound Public Library and is in partnership with the Downtown Parry Sound Business Association and the TD Summer Reading Club. For more information on the Downtown Parry Sound StoryWalk®, visit www.parrysoundlibrary.com - mark your calendars! It's going to be a GREAT summer!

TD Summer Reading Club 2020 - How to Sign up Online!

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TD Summer Reading Club 2020 - How to Sign up Online!

This video walks patrons through the steps of signing up for the new online TDSRC Kids Site. Directed by: Rita Orr Hosts: Hartley Duncan & Joshua Bowden © Parry Sound Public Library

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