These meetups welcome newcomer children to interact and read aloud favourite books with library staff and others. Practice reading with a focus on Canadian books.
This program is in partnership with IBBY Canada's program: Reading with Newcomer Children. IBBY Canada is a non-profit organization committed to bringing books and children together as a way to foster understanding and friendship between children of different cultures. This program launched as an in-person program in 2018 as Readers and Refugees and since its inception has served hundreds of refugee and immigrant children ages 6-12. Learn more about IBBY here.
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AGE GROUP: | School-Aged Kids | Families |
EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes, Reading, & Literacy | Newcomers | Language Learning |
Our Painswick Branch is located in the south end of Barrie, near the corner of Big Bay Point Road and Yonge Street. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy the bright and sunny reading lounge, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or book a room for your next event.
