Stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy activities that you can enjoy at home. New videos will be added regularly.
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Ideas and tips for parents and guardians with little ones. Learn something new to entertain, educate, and excite your little ones at home. New activities are added weekly!
Calming Activities (119 KB) Transportation Activities (443 KB)
The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, toddler and/or preschooler. The goal is to read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat books) before your little one starts kindergarten.
Explore the wide variety of digital resources available to you. Access eBooks and eAudiobooks, films and television, magazines and newspapers, music, newsletters, mobile apps, and more.
We subscribe to a number of high-quality electronic databases providing a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects. Explore categories such as the arts, business, French, medicine, history, learning, news, science, and more.
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics concepts through guided, hands-on activities you can enjoy at home. New videos will be added regularly.
Crossword and Answers (174 KB) Erupting Soap (381 KB) Floating Water (178 KB) Junior Word Search (146 KB) Intermediate Word Search (201 KB) Magnet Painting (326 KB) Rainbow Sock Bubbles (180 KB) Ordinal Numbers 1st to 31st Cards Template (884 KB) Halloween Math Tangrams Images (381 KB) Halloween Math Line of Symmetry Images (1810 KB) Estimation Jar 100s Chart (317 KB) Codebreaking - The Pigpen Cipher (225 KB) Cracker Math: Shapes to Measure (62 KB) Tangram Template (198 KB) Ollie Colouring Sheets (1087 KB) VPL Colouring Book (4728 KB) Calendar Math Template (185 KB) Binary Bracelets (492 KB) Elements of a Story Game (31 KB) Neuroscience for Kids 2-Point Discrimination Tests (231 KB) Create a Constellation (383 KB) Mystery Bag Challenges (78 KB) Spooky Campfire Story 1 (105 KB) Spooky Campfire Story 2 (100 KB) Spooky Campfire Story 3 (97 KB) Make a Boardgame Kit (349 KB) Comic Strip Storyboard (338 KB)
Join us each week for fun activities as well as scheduled book chats about your favourite reads on Zoom! Right now we're also reading Restart by Gordon Korman. Check out the activities and videos below!
Week 1 - Discussion Questions (158 KB) Week 1 - Trivia Questions (147 KB) Week 1 - Brain Teasers (200 KB) Week 1 - How Old Is It (135 KB) Week 2 - Discussion Questions (117 KB) Week 2 - Trivia Questions (143 KB) Week 2 - Memory Game (188 KB) Week 2 - Write Your Own Time Travel Story (113 KB) Week 3 - Discussion Questions (117 KB) Week 3 - Trivia Questions (142 KB) Week 3 - Points of view (121 KB) Week 3 - Rename Game (402 KB)
Put your thinking caps on and get ready to pit your wits against various challenges to escape! For skill levels ranging from children to adults. New rooms added monthly.
Digital Escape Rooms 1, 2, 3 - Creepy houses and a Japanese adventure (96 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 4, 5, 6 - Pokemon, Hunger Games and Kelley Armstrong (105 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 7, 8, 9 - The Bad Guys, Simon Snow, and world travel (102 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 10, 11, 12 - Mystery Mayhem, the Enchanted Library, and Food (109 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 13, 14, 15 - Halloween, Magic, and a Winter Wonderland (99 KB)
Do you need help navigating the site, or are you looking for a recommendation? We’re here to help! Our team of librarians is on hand to quickly deal with your queries, whether you are looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you.
Explore the wide variety of digital resources available to you. Access eBooks and eAudiobooks, films and television, magazines and newspapers, music, newsletters, mobile apps, and more.
We subscribe to a number of high-quality electronic databases providing a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects. Explore categories such as the arts, business, French, medicine, history, learning, news, science, and more.
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
Do you need help navigating the site, or are you looking for a recommendation? We’re here to help! Our team of librarians is on hand to quickly deal with your queries, whether you are looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you.
Put your thinking caps on and get ready to pit your wits against various challenges to escape! For skill levels ranging from children to adults. New rooms added monthly.
Digital Escape Rooms 1, 2, 3 - Creepy houses and a Japanese adventure (96 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 4, 5, 6 - Pokemon, Hunger Games and Kelley Armstrong (105 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 7, 8, 9 - The Bad Guys, Simon Snow, and world travel (102 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 10, 11, 12 - Mystery Mayhem, the Enchanted Library, and Food (109 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 13, 14, 15 - Halloween, Magic, and a Winter Wonderland (99 KB)If you’re interested in volunteering and helping out during these difficult times, check out some of these volunteer opportunities. Some of the organizations are asking for support specifically for the COVID-19 pandemic, so please note that some positions allow you to work from home, while others may need in-person support.
Explore the wide variety of digital resources available to you. Access eBooks and eAudiobooks, films and television, magazines and newspapers, music, newsletters, mobile apps, and more.
We subscribe to a number of high-quality electronic databases providing a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects. Explore categories such as the arts, business, French, medicine, history, learning, news, science, and more.
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
Helpful tech tips and recommendations for useful mobile apps, perfect for those who are looking to broaden their technological horizons.
Do you need help navigating the site, or are you looking for a recommendation? We’re here to help! Our team of librarians is on hand to quickly deal with your queries, whether you are looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you.
Put your thinking caps on and get ready to pit your wits against various challenges to escape! For skill levels ranging from children to adults. New rooms added monthly.
Digital Escape Rooms 1, 2, 3 - Creepy houses and a Japanese adventure (96 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 4, 5, 6 - Pokemon, Hunger Games and Kelley Armstrong (105 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 7, 8, 9 - The Bad Guys, Simon Snow, and world travel (102 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 10, 11, 12 - Mystery Mayhem, the Enchanted Library, and Food (109 KB) Digital Escape Rooms 13, 14, 15 - Halloween, Magic, and a Winter Wonderland (99 KB)Looking for a new read but need a recommendation? Join Vince and friends as they discuss hot reads across a wide variety of genres. You will likely discover your next best read right here with Vaughan Reads.
Below are a collection of useful Tech Tips to guide you through some of our digital resources.
How to connect to the internet (812 KB) How to watch Instagram stories (432 KB) How to Download the VPL mobile app (588 KB) Build a DIY Vision Board (413 KB)
Explore the wide variety of digital resources available to you. Access eBooks and eAudiobooks, films and television, magazines and newspapers, music, newsletters, mobile apps, and more.
We subscribe to a number of high-quality electronic databases providing a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects. Explore categories such as the arts, business, French, medicine, history, learning, news, science, and more.
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
Do you need help navigating the site, or are you looking for a recommendation? We’re here to help! Our team of librarians is on hand to quickly deal with your queries, whether you are looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you.
Avez-vous besoin d’aide pour naviguer notre site Web, ou peut-être cherchez-vous des recommandations de lecture? Nous sommes là pour vous aider. Notre équipe est prête à vous répondre, que vous cherchiez quelque chose pour vous éduquer, vous divertir ou vous inspirer.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy activities that you can enjoy at home. New videos will be added regularly.
Des histoires, chansons, comptines et des activités pour encourager la littératie, que vous pouvez apprécier de chez vous. Des nouvelles vidéos seront ajoutées régulièrement.
December French Preschool Activities (298 KB) November French Preschool Activities (269 KB) October French Preschool Activities (708 KB) September French Preschool Activities (378 KB) June 30 French Preschool Activity (167 KB) June 23 French Preschool Activity (218 KB) June 16 French Preschool Activity (247 KB)
Explore the wide variety of digital resources available to you. Access eBooks and eAudiobooks, films and television, magazines and newspapers, music, newsletters, mobile apps, and more.
We subscribe to a number of high-quality electronic databases providing a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects. Explore categories such as the arts, business, French, medicine, history, learning, news, science, and more.
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
Si vous n’avez pas encore une carte de bibliothèque vous pouvez maintenant faire une demande en ligne pour une carte temporaire. Le numéro de carte de bibliothèque que vous allez recevoir par courriel va vous permettre d’emprunter des livres numériques, livres numériques audio et aussi d’avoir accès à d’autres ressources en ligne.
Do you need help navigating the site, or are you looking for a recommendation? We’re here to help! Our team of librarians is on hand to quickly deal with your queries, whether you are looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you.
Visit the brand-new City of Vaughan Business website and learn why Vaughan is a dream place for business, where entrepreneurship, business, tourism, art and culture can prosper and grow.
Are you a local small business owner with a brick-and-mortar location? Digital Boost supports local small business owners in finding new opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
The City has launched the Vaughan Business Action Plan, which includes a series of measures to safeguard the local economy and protect businesses, consumers and all citizens.
A new and improved York Region Business Directory that includes an interactive map.
A selection of free webinars packed with real life examples, these webinars will help you make better business decisions and achieve your business goals.
To assist businesses dealing with COVID-19, Vaughan Chamber of Commerce (VCC) created a resource page which contains all the information on business supports announced by the Federal, Provincial and Municipal levels of Government.
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce team, in collaboration with Hicks Morley, have put together a toolkit to help support businesses be prepared for any human-resources or operational-related disruptions.
The Government of Canada is taking strong action to help Canadian businesses as COVID-19 is affecting them, their employees and their families. Four key considerations for businesses include 1. Support for employees 2. Support for businesses 3. Business travel and events 4. Business in international markets.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) set up the Small Business Help Centre to provide expert advice to guide businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brainfuse JobNow provides access to live resume experts, interview coaches and job coaches as well as resume templates, interview tips, skills surfer and more resources for job seekers.
Lynda.com gives users free access to thousands of video tutorial courses with a focus on such areas as technology, software development, business skills, project management as well as creative skills like animation and video editing.
Whether you’re a beginning investor or a veteran looking for high-impact ideas, Value Line can position you for financial success quickly and easily. The uncontested authority in reliable, unbiased information, Value Line puts you in the driver’s seat with accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. From the latest data, sophisticated tools and proven ranks to expert analysis and guidance, Value Line gives you the power to evaluate investments with confidence. Make smarter, more profitable decisions with Value Line.
Cisco Networking Academy - The Networking Academy program delivers ICT training to help improve career and educational opportunities for individuals in communities around the world.
Vaughan Public Libraries subscribe to a number of high-quality electronic databases providing a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects!
Looking to learn something new or pick up a new hobby. Check out the resources we have available.
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
UPDATE:
From December 14, We Are Your Lockdown Library.
Ontario enters a province-wide lockdown on December 26th, and while a lockdown has been in effect in York Region since December 14, we are required to alter our services due to the new restrictions that will be imposed. Here is what you need to know about how services will change on Boxing Day:
We continue to accept returns through our exterior bookdrops, and all due dates, hold requests and overdue notices will continue as normal. All returned items are quarantined for 72 hours before being added back to the collection.
If you have any questions about library services, need help finding materials or are looking for a recommendation, we can help! Visit here or call 905-653-7323 during operating hours.
Please stay safe, and we thank you for your perseverance.
VPL Service Update during the province-wide lockdown (54 KB) We're re-opening to the public (177 KB) Greetings from Rose Savage (288 KB) VPL Suspends In Person Programming (79 KB) VPL COVID-19 Closure Letter (37 KB)
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
Do you need help navigating the site, or are you looking for a recommendation? We’re here to help! Our team of librarians is on hand to quickly deal with your queries, whether you are looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you.
Do you need help navigating the site, or are you looking for a recommendation? We’re here to help! Our team of librarians is on hand to quickly deal with your queries, whether you are looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you.
The Canadian Public Health page for COVID-19
The Canadian page will contain the federal response to COVID-19, including information about federal cases of this virus, federal borders and travel, and financial stimulus packages. This will also have a breakdown of how many cases Canada has confirmed so far, and a date and time that the page was last updated.
Ontario Ministry of Health – 2019 Novel Coronavirus
The Government of Ontario 2019 Novel Coronavirus page includes links on how to access Telehealth Ontario, Tips on Self-Assessment, self-isolation, closures, and case information relating to the Province of Ontario.
York Region Public Health COVID-19
York Region Public Health’s Covid-19 page provides the latest updates related to COVID-19 in York Region, including cases in the region and contact information for York Region Public Health.
This page includes information about City of Vaughan services that are running or are suspended during this time.
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan contains a list of benefits for individuals, including information on applying for Employment Insurance or the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, as well as support for small businesses.
Government of Ontario Newsroom
For a list of press briefings put out by the Ontario Government, including financial responses to COVID-19 and other notable government actions, visit the Ontario Newsroom page.
COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Businesses
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce team, in collaboration with Hicks Morley, have put together a toolkit to help support businesses be prepared for any human-resources or operational-related disruptions.
To assist businesses dealing with COVID-19, Vaughan Chamber of Commerce (VCC) created a resource page which contains all the information on business supports announced by the Federal, Provincial and Municipal levels of Government. For details, please click the link below.
WHO (World Health Organization) page for COVID-19
This page includes situation reports regarding the global impact of COVID-19, including the WHO COVID-19 Myth Busters page that debunk commonly spread myths regarding COVID-19, including misinformation about how COVID-19 can and cannot be spread.
Microsoft BING Covid-19 Tracker Map
An interactive map that includes the number of confirmed Active, Fatal, and Recovered cases of COVID-19 worldwide.
VPL COVID-19 Pathfinder (303 KB)
If you don't already have a library card you can now apply online for a temporary library card. The library card number that you will receive by email will allow you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access digital resources.
