FVRL
200-12099 Harris Road V3Y 0E5 Pitt Meadows, BC, Canada

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate with Margarita and Frieda the Parrot. Learn about Cinco de Mayo, and read a fun Spanish counting book and learn to count in Spanish. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Join us to celebrate and enjoy two fun-filled danceable music performances by two popular singers of Mexican Music, Elsa and Jose from Sangre Morena. They are presenting "Cuando Sale la Luna", a love song that means, "When The Moon Comes Out", and "Caballo Viejo", that means "Old Horse" which is a classic Venezuelan folk song that has become known internationally and played by artists all over the world. Let’s enjoy! Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican celebratio...n, commemorates the victory and their struggle for freedom. Our library’s celebration is all about bringing people together and highlighting the beauty and tradition of their culture. Performance by Sangre Morena www.sangremorena.com https://www.facebook.com/sangre.morena.9

One, two buckle your shoe! Join Joann for a counting rhyme, then read an old story with big bright pictures, and a big fat hen... Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day and join Laurel for a short and sweet Ewok themed felt Storytime. Can you do your best Darth Vader impression along with us? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

May the fourth be with you! Princess Leia is coming to you from a secret outpost... Follow along to read about aliens who love underpants and sing a song about a familiar heavy-breathing super villain. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

And Bingo was his name-o! Join Jan for some fun farm yard songs using puppets and felt. Sing and count along! Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Dear Zoo, send me a pet! Join Joann for this silly felt story about getting a pet from the zoo. Can you guess the animals along with us? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented librarians from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Look at all these feet! Sing a song and then help Tara identify some animal feet. How many can you guess right? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented librarians from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Sploosh! Join Marcia for an adventure about a little crocodile who doesn't like water, but loooves to climb. Why do you think that could be? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Join by Zoom - Information and Support for families and caring adults who are parenting a child or youth with mental health challenges. In the know provides expert speakers on topics important to families. April 22, 2021 at 6:30pm. Registration required: www.familysmart.ca/itk Beyond Behaviours: When Is It More? What it Looks Like at Ages 4 to 8 #pittmeadows #mapleridgecommunity #mapleridge

Join Cindy and try and guess the animal and its tail owner. Short and fuzzy, long and scaled: no matter their size and shape, tails aren't just hanging aroundthey’re useful! Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Enjoy this performance of ‘Capoeira’, a very energetic form of dance by the wonderful dancers from Vancouver’s Brazilian Swag. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. Learn more about capoeira and martial arts at your closest FVRL library!

Join Janine and Jump! in this fun to listen to, rip-roaring, read-aloud with simple rhymes and lively illustrations that leap off the pages. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Grab your blanket! Join Janet and get cozy for this bedtime story all about Daddies. Then follow along to a slooow sloth felt rhyme as you drift off into sleep. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Let's get cooking. Cooking can be great fun for the kids. And we've got lot's of recipe books for kids. Who can tell me what the pyramid in the picture is made to look like? Maybe the kids can let me know. I'll give you a hint... it's a favorite food????

Would you recognize your own bum if you didn't know it was yours? How about your dog's bum? Join Jessica and explore this colourful board book with your little one. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Lift and bounce along! Join Joann for a fun Babytime with lots of movement for you and baby to enjoy together. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

The wonderful wild west coast! Join Cindy for an alphabet book based on the stunning B.C. coast, learn all about it's wonderous natural beauty. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Join Natalie and five baby chicks that are determined to have some fun before bed in a rhyming farm story with counting elements. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Have you had a loose tooth? Join Elsemieke for a book about Bear and his forest friends as they help him with his loose tooth. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

All about hugs! Giggly, wiggly, prickly, tickly kinds of hugsl Tuck in and join Cindy for a sweet book about the search for the perfect hug. What's your favourite kind of hug? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Move and sing along! Join puppeteer Danay for a unique Babytime filled with cheerful puppets and lively songs you can bob baby along to. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Let's talk about weather! Join Alaxandra for this felt storytime about all different types of weather, and then help her create some rainbow stew. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

It's winter time! Join Corinne for some fun action rhymes with baby. Then follow along to a simple winter felt and learn about what different animals do in the winter. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

REDUCE YOUR FINES. HELP THOSE IN NEED. https://www.fvrl.ca/food_for_fines From December 9, 2020 January 13, 2021 bring in commercially packaged, unexpired, non-perishable items to your library and FVRL will deduct $2/item from your library *fines/fees. Items collected will be donated to the local food bank. *Up to $30 may be deducted per library account during this promotion. Billed and damaged items are not eligible to be deducted.... When donating, consider these non-perishable items you and your family regularly enjoy. Rice Flour Baby Formula (powdered) Peanut Butter & Jams Mac & Cheese Pasta and Sauces Canned Fruit Canned Vegetables Canned and Dry Soups Canned Fish/Meat Cereal (hot or cold) Meals in a Tin

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Let's sing! As we start looking into the coming year, Andrea has a powerful book based on the lyrics of a famous Bob Marley song. We could all use a little kindess, courage and light. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Big and small! Join Jessica for a book all about opposites, just like small Mouse and big Bear. See if you can spot the opposites with all our favourite forest friends. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Roar! Join Janine for some dinosaur rhymes and book. Bump along with baby and learn about all sorts of dinosaurs. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Do you have a routine? Join Tara for this sweet book about a dog named Mr. Bud and his beloved schedule. What happens when a new dog moves in? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Lots of great animal books for kids. And we have the January activity package ready for pick-up.

Let's play a reindeer game! Follow along with Joann and Max and see if you can name all of Santa's reindeer. Join in for a reindeer felt rhyme, and sing along to the most famous reindeer song... Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented librarians from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Turtle time! Join Janine for this sweet story about Truman the turtle and his favourite person, Sarah. What's a turtle to do when Sarah starts going to school? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Little bird, little bird, jump up and down! Join Janine for an action rhyme and then read along to a book about a big, lonely Yeti who makes a special friend with a little bird. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented librarians from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Shawna Pitt Meadow's and Maple Ridge's Library manager helping us out with our Christmas Craft magazine display. And a couple of soldiers showing the bar code you can scan with your phone to search for items in our library's catalog.