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Novel Sets for Children and Teens (May 2010)
The McLaughlin Branch Children’s and Youth Services department now has sets of novels which may be borrowed by book clubs or for classroom study.
Novels sets are checked out for the regular three week loan period and may be renewed.
You may also ask for an extended loan period of six weeks.
See our list of available Novel Sets.
Please enquire at 905 579-6111 ext. 5232.
Battle of the Books
Parents, teachers and teacher librarians: join your student teams in the Battle of the Books. Participants will enjoy great reading, while competing against other young readers to show that their readers are leaders when it comes to enjoying the best books around.
Find reading lists for the Junior Battle of the Books and the Senior Battle of the Books here. Find complete rules and information in the Battle of the Books pamphlet for each category:
Story boxes are intended for use by adult staff in a learning environment with a group of up to twenty children from birth to 6 years.
Each story box contains 10 picture books and a list of 10 more, lots of information books, 10 rhymes and fingerplays, a CD with at least one theme-related song, a craft sample with instructions, hands-on items, and extension activities that invite further exploration of the theme.
The themes are:
| ABCs | Food |
| All About Me | Counting |
| Birds | Pets |
| Bugs | Plants |
| Clothes | Frogs, Turtles and Snakes |
| Colours | Senses |
| Community Helpers | Shapes |
| Dinosaurs | Transportation |
| Farms | Weather |
| Fish | Wild Animals |
Story boxes are available for pick-up at McLaughlin Children’s Services. They may be borrowed for three weeks. You may have one story box checked out at a time.
It is recommended that story boxes be borrowed by holders of Organizational memberships at OPL. There is no charge; an application form must be completed and signed by a person authorized to accept responsibility for materials borrowed.
Story boxes contain many items. We ask for your care and attention to ensure everything comes back together and in good shape for the next users.
To reserve a story box, please click here or contact McLaughlin Children's Services at 905 579-6111, extension 5233..
Books for Babies
The Library has a gift for the new baby in your family. The Books for Babies kit contains information about programmes for you and baby, a booklet of first rhymes, and a new board book. Library use begins at birth!
School and Group Visits to the Library
Book your classes now for guided tours, story times, and library orientation sessions with library staff. Your students may apply for library cards, borrow books, listen to book talks and stories, develop their research skills, and learn how to use the library’s computer catalogue. We look forward to sharing the Library with you and your class. Please note that a minimum of two weeks notice is required to book a class visit.
For details and bookings, please call your local branch of the Oshawa Public Libraries:
For McLaughlin Children’s Library, call (905) 579-6111 ext. 5256
For Northview Branch, call (905) 579-6111 ext. 5870
For Jess Hann Branch, call (905) 579-6111 ext. 5860
For Legends Branch, call (905) 579-6111 ext. 5802
We’ll Come to You!
The Oshawa Public Libraries offers outreach programmes to schools, including story times, book talks, theme presentations, and more to support your focus on literacy and learning.
Is your school having a Family Reading Night or other literacy activity? Is your Mum & Tot circle having a special event? We will be happy to join you with books and stories, booklists, and paper game takeaways for any age children. Invite a librarian to your classroom today! Please note that a minimum of two weeks notice is required.
| McLaughlin Branch | Northview Branch |
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| 65 Bagot Street | 250 Beatrice Street E. |
| Tel: (905) 579-6111 ext 5256 | Tel: (905) 579-6111 ext 5874 |
| Email: bwilkins@oshawalibrary.on.ca | Email: esangwine@oshawalibrary.on.ca |
| Jess Hann Branch | Legends Branch | 199 Wentworth Street W. | 1661 Harmony Road N. |
| Tel: (905) 579-6111 ext 5862 | Tel: (905) 579-6111 ext 5805 |
| Email: trobinson@oshawalibrary.on.ca | Email: jsansalone@oshawalibrary.on.ca |
Library Books in Your Classroom
Teachers and school librarians are invited to check out a deposit of books for the classroom or daycare centre. Picture books, novel sets, non-fiction to enrich your students’ investigation of a topic are all available. Two weeks notice is required if you wish staff to put together materials on a specific theme or subject.
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