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Children's Story Times
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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
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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
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PSPL Puppet Science: Grow a Rainbow!
Join Hartley and Dave the Dragon to learn about how rainbows form in nature. Make a rainbow inside your very own home! Wow! Directed by: Rita Orr Hosts: Hartley Duncan & Joshua Bowden Edited by: Hartley Duncan © Parry Sound Public Library
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PSPL Puppet Science - Tornado in a Jar!
Join Dave the Dragon and Hartley in episode 2 of PSPL Puppet Science. This week, learn about tornadoes and create a tornado in a jar! Directed by: Rita Orr Hosts: Hartley Duncan & Joshua Bowden Edited by: Hartley Duncan © Parry Sound Public Library
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PSPL Puppet Science - Elephant Toothpaste
Join Pinky the Elephant and Hartley to learn all about chemical reactions and how you can create one at home! Have fun! Directed by: Rita Orr Hosts: Hartley Duncan, Selena Martens Edited by: Hartley Duncan © Parry Sound Public Library
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PSPL Puppet Science: Rain in a Jar!
Join Hartley and Pinky the Elephant this week to learn about rain, and how YOU can make it rain in a mason jar at home. We hope you have fun!! Directed by: Rita Orr Hosts: Hartley Duncan, Selena Martens Edited by: Hartley Duncan © Parry Sound Public Library
Children's Crafts
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Fairy Tale Science Books @ PSPL!
Hey kids! Are you interested in fairy tales? Science? Crafts? If so, you will love our new Fairy Tale Science books! Each book focuses on a beloved fairy tale and includes a corresponding craft that will help you learn basic science concepts. Place your holds online at www.parrysoundlibrary.com.
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Nature Books NEW @ PSPL
Hey kids! We have some awesome new Environmental Non-Fiction books available to borrow! Place your holds online at www.parrysoundlibrary.com 📚 Stock video footage courtesy of Kelly Lacy from Pexels. Music courtesy of the YouTube Studio Audio Library.
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Coding Books Kids @ Parry Sound Public Library
Hey kids! Are you interested in learning how to code? We have a great selection of kids coding books to help you get started today. Place your holds online at www.parrysoundlibrary.com for pickup during our curb-side hours. Have fun!
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National Poetry Month - Kids Books @ PSPL
It's National Poetry Month! Here's a great list of children's poetry books available at Parry Sound Public Library. Place your holds online at www.parrysoundlibrary.com for pickup during our curb-side hours. Stock video footage courtesy of Miguel A. Padrinan from Pexels
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NEW Junior French Books @ PSPL!
We have some wonderful NEW junior French books available at Parry Sound Public library! Place your holds online at www.parrysoundlibrary.com for pickup during our curb-side hours.
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Danger Below! NEW Junior Non-Fiction Book Series @ PSPL!
Do you enjoy reading about the dangers lurking in the ocean? Sharks, and stonefish, and jellyfish - oh my! We have a thrilling new junior non-fiction series available at PSPL: Danger Below! Place your holds online at parrysoundlibrary.com for pickup during our curbside hours. Stock video footage courtesy of Relaxing_Guru from Pixabay.
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NEW Unicorn Books @ PSPL!
Calling all unicorn lovers out there! We have some magical NEW junior unicorn books available at Parry Sound Public Library. Place your holds online at www.parrysoundlibrary.com for pickup during our curb-side hours.
Sing-A-Long!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Write a Letter to Santa!
Hosts: Hartley Duncan, Selena Martens & Joshua Bowden Directed by: Rita Orr © Parry Sound Public Library
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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
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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
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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
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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 2020
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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
