Plan your days with us!
From livestreams of animals to activities you can do at home, there are hundreds of free resources you can access from home. Our staff have worked to curate special days you can do from home, filled with crafts, books, activities and more.
Explore Themed Activities for Any Day of the Week |
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All About CrayonsGo on a texture scavenger hunt, melt old crayons into a craft, or learn about how crayons are made! |
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3, 2, 1, Space Fun!Brooke invites you to explore the vast reaches of deep space from the comfort of your own home! |
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Black Holes in ActionDive into Augmented Reality (AR) from the comfort of your own home. |
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Staying-In SafariDo you live in a zoo? See who you can find hiding in your toy chest or your kitchen cabinets. |
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LEGO ActivitiesKim from Central Library has gathered a few fun ideas to keep everyone busy. |
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Concerts in Your HomeMusic helps! Enjoy a concert in your home. |
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Get Gardening!Spring is the perfect time to get gardening! We’ve created a gardening resource library to help you get started. |
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Roller Coasters!Roller Coasters! Amazing Attractions! Oh My! With the warmth of spring comes thoughts of theme park fun. If social isolation has you dreaming of escaping to Canada's Wonderland or even Walt Disney World, there are at-home resources to bring the thrills to you! |
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A Camping We Will GoWe have got a solution for anyone who might be feeling cramped up. Join us for an imaginary camping trip! |
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Let's Get Moving!Have some energy to burn off? Kids bouncing off the walls? Snacks and baked goods within easy reach Let’s get moving together! While the parks are closed, we can still be active at home. |
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Bat Appreciation Day!April 17th is Bat Appreciation Day! We thought we would bat around some ideas and pulled together some library and other online resources to help you celebrate the day and learn more about the importance of bats in our ecosystems. |
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BubblesBubbles! How are they made? Why are they round? Such simple ingredients—soap and water—create mesmerizing examples of both geometry and chemistry. |
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Game TimeWant to play some free video games by yourself or with others? Check out this list of great options! |
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Happy Earth Day!Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. How are you celebrating? Perhaps go on a nature walk? Or create art from recycled materials? We have plenty of activities to keep you celebrating all day long. |
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Tom Thompson Thursday!Today’s adventure involves an exploration of the Canadian art icon's art, method, and mystery. |
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Marble ManiaMarbles, marbles everywhere! These cheap, simple, and even old-fashioned toys have had a resurgence recently. They can be a great way to encourage the imagination and think outside the box. |
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National Tell a Story DayApril 27 is National Tell a Story Day! So gather around with those in your house or friends and family online and let’s tell stories! |
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Monet's Water LiliesClaude Monet (1840-1926) completed over 250 paintings of the water lilies in his gardens in northwestern France. View the paintings and learn to paint like an impressionist! |
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Learn Something NewFrom music, arts, and cooking to academics - there is a wealth of online resources. Dive right in! |
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Under the SeaLet’s go on an adventure under the sea! Check out live aquarium webcams, create cool crafts, and investigate science experiments! |
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Blast from the Past - Pioneers!Can you dress like a pioneer? How long can you go without hitting a switch or pressing a power button? Learn more about pioneer life! |
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May the Fourth Be With YouCalling all Jedi Warriors, Rebels, and Starship Pilots! We've lined up some great Star Wars activities for you. |
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National Cartoonist DayCelebrate in cartoon-style by checking out some great websites and videos |
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ShadowsWhenever there is light, there is a shadow with you! Why do you have a shadow? Why is your shadow a different size at different times of the day? What is a shadow? |
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ColoursSpring is here and the world has gotten a lot more colourful. Let’s explore colour with these crafts, experiments, videos and books. |
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Stay Active at Home!Stuck at home? Check out this page and learn how you can get your heart pumping! |
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Down on the FarmThere are many different types of farms. Explore some of them, learn farm songs, and find farm-themed picture books here! |
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Health and the Human BodyMay 12th is International Nurses Day! Let's look into the world of health and the body as we say “thank you!” to all the nurses of the world. |
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Let’s Explore Nature!Create a nature bracelet or a nature box and try birding. |
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Unbirthday Tea PartyJoin us as we celebrate your birthday - even if it's not your birthday! |
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Museum Adventure!Take virtual tours through some of the world's great museums. |
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Whale of a TaleHave you ever dreamed of spotting or even swimming with a whale? Explore these whale-themed resources and activities! |
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Harry Potter MagicIt all began with the Boy Who Lived. Despite the series being over two decades old, it remains as popular today as it did in the past. Feel free to use this time in quarantine to dive even deeper into the wizarding world! |
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May is National Bike Month!Whether you're cycling through a mountain trail or burning calories at home on your exercise bike, celebrate National Bike Month with us! |
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Artemis FowlHave you watched the teaser trailer of the new Disney movie “Artemis Fowl”? Are you wondering what it is all about? |
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Learning About NatureExplore nature from the safety of the indoors with some of the virtual tours we've linked to |
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Paper Airplane DayWhich plane flies the farthest? Which one is the fastest? Pick your favourite and create flying challenges for it. |
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Adventure with Anne of Green GablesAnne of Green Gables is a classic Canadian story by Lucy Maud Montgomery about a young orphan growing up on the historic east coast of Canada. |
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Penpals ProjectHave you ever thought about being a penpal? Pen pals are long-distance friendships you maintain by writing letters to each other. |
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Food FestivalEveryone loves food! Many people are exploring their creativity through food during this quarantine. Check out some amazing resources that can bring food fun to a whole new level. |
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Building ChallengesLet’s get building! Your name doesn’t have to be Bob to build! You can build with almost anything: cushions and pillows, LEGO, blocks of all types, cardboard boxes! Let your imagination run wild! |
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Amazing Birds!We see birds all the time, but have you ever wanted to know more about them? |
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Butterfly BonanzaHave you spotted a small white butterfly, known as a Cabbage White, playing in the grass? Have you been lucky enough to spot the orange and black wings of a Monarch? Today’s adventure is all about butterflies. |
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