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    Children's Story Times
    A Chair in the Middle of Nowhere: a reading by A.M. Mulligan
    08:41

    A Chair in the Middle of Nowhere: a reading by A.M. Mulligan

    Join us for a fantastic reading of "A Chair in the Middle of Nowhere: The Adventure of Will and His Lucky Striped Socks", by author A.M. Mulligan herself! This book is 1st in a series. A huge thank you to Anne-Marie for sending us this video to enjoy over March Break! "A Chair in the Middle of Nowhere" is written by A.M. Mulligan with illustrations by Kurt Hershey. Published by FriesenPress. Host: A.M. Mulligan Edited by: Cayla Norrie © Parry Sound Public Library
    If a Cat Could Talk: a reading by Kelly Reich
    02:01

    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!
    09:13

    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 - Snow Volcano
    03:13

    PSPL Puppet Science - Snow Volcano

    Hey Kids! It's almost the end of March Break - let's get outside and do a fun science experiment! In this episode of PSPL Puppet Science, Cooper and Jamie discuss what causes a volcano and create a snow volcano! Join us by following along at home! Title sequence icons courtesy of Freepik from Flaticon
    PSPL Puppet Science - Tornadoes with Dave
    03:02

    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
    03:36

    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
    02:55

    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
    02:36

    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
    03:48

    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
    03:55

    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 Programming
    Halloween Throw-Back at PSPL
    01:01

    Halloween Throw-Back at PSPL

    We have had so much fun for Halloween in the past few years and miss having families come to these events at the library! 👻
    March Break Reflections at PSPL
    00:46

    March Break Reflections at PSPL

    Looking back on past March Break programs and events at Parry Sound Public Library... 📚 So much fun!!
    Children's Crafts
    Make Your Own Peg Airplane: Family Literacy Day 2021
    02:07

    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!
    00:43

    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!
    01:45

    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!
    01:00

    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!
    01:00

    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!
    01:00

    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
    01:59

    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
    New Picture Books at PSPL
    01:00

    New Picture Books at PSPL

    We have new picture books at PSPL! 📚👍 . . . *Background Video Attribution: Oleg Lehnitsky from Pexels
    New Junior Non-Fiction at PSPL
    00:44

    New Junior Non-Fiction at PSPL

    We have new Junior Non-Fiction books! 👍😁 . . . *Background Video Attribution: Christian Bodhi from Pixabay
    New Junior Non Fiction at PSPL
    00:54

    New Junior Non Fiction at PSPL

    We have new Junior Non-fiction books at PSPL! 📚👍 . . * Background Video Attribution: cottonbro from Pexels
    Books for DINO-VEMBER
    00:47

    Books for DINO-VEMBER

    Visit PSPL to find all kinds of books for DINO-VEMBER! 🦖🦕 . . . *Intro Video by Nemo Jo from Pixabay *Greenscreen Dinosaurs by willbot studios from Pixabay * Forest Background by Kanenori from Pixabay
    New Junior Fiction at PSPL
    01:20

    New Junior Fiction at PSPL

    New Junior Fiction @ PSPL Background video attribution: Gunhild Esser from Pixabay
    New Junior Non Fiction at PSPL
    00:54

    New Junior Non Fiction at PSPL

    We have new Junior Non-fiction books at PSPL! 📚👍 . . * Background Video Attribution: cottonbro from Pexels
    Sloth Books PSPL
    01:06

    Sloth Books PSPL

    Happy International Sloth Day Celebrate Sloth day by reading about them at your library! Find these titles and more at PSPL!
    Fall Kids' Books @ PSPL
    01:23

    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
    Sing-A-Long!
    Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
    02:53

    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!
    00:52

    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!
    00:59

    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!
    01:00

    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
    01:07

    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
    01:05

    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
    00:57

    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!
    01:06

    Write a Letter to Santa!

    Hosts: Hartley Duncan, Selena Martens & Joshua Bowden Directed by: Rita Orr © Parry Sound Public Library
    Mystery Bags
    01:02

    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
    01:09

    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!
    00:59

    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!
    00:46

    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
    01:25

    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!
    03:18

    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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