Notes from the Library

Celebrate Family Literacy Week by picking up a Family Activity Card at your local GVPL branch. Complete the reading activities with your child, and you can enter a draw to win a $60 gift certificate to a bookstore of your choice. Contest runs January 23 to March 10, 2012.

Did you know that you can borrow a Royal BC Museum Family Pass?
http://gvpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1594135041_royal_bc_museum_family_pass

Ready, Set, Learn

Ready, Set, Learn is a government initiative to ensure that parents and their preschoolers are ready for kindergarten.  "Drop by for snacks, songs, crafts, and important information to make the transition into kindergarten smooth and fun!" Check your local school district website to find one nearest you:

http://www.sd61.bc.ca/
http://www.sd62.bc.ca/
http://www.sd63.bc.ca/

Not sure which is your school district? Try this map: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/reporting/maps/welcome.php

Family Literacy Week

Family Literacy Week is Jan. 23-28. http://gvpl.ca/news/family-literacy-week-is-january-23-28/

2012 Early Years Awards Survey

Vote for your favourite child-friendly park, service, attraction, restaurant and more. http://www.successby6victoria.ca/ey_awards12.php

Who Gives a Hoot at Swan Lake

Free Kindergym Coupon at Pearkes

http://www.saanichparksandreccontest.com/index.php/coupon

VIHA Baby Talks Added

The VIHA Baby Talks at the Victoria, Esquimalt, Peninsula, West Shore and Sooke health units have been added to the calendar. Please note that Saanich Health Unit also has Baby and Toddler Talks, however you must pre-register ahead of time, and they are currently full.