{"id":177,"date":"2020-05-20T14:09:55","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T21:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/?p=177"},"modified":"2020-05-20T14:10:18","modified_gmt":"2020-05-20T21:10:18","slug":"hello-from-our-local-librarians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/2020\/05\/20\/hello-from-our-local-librarians\/","title":{"rendered":"Hello from our local Librarians!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A couple of our favorite Librarians are &#8220;checking in&#8221; to share a story and connect with us all. \u00a0Both of them are missing us and wanted to share some news and stories with you!<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Pang is our school librarian at Stride Ave. Community School. \u00a0She is putting together &#8220;Read-Alouds&#8221; on YouTube and will be sharing more stories with us in the coming weeks!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-181\" src=\"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/Ms.-Pang-273x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"273\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/Ms.-Pang-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/Ms.-Pang-933x1024.jpg 933w, https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/Ms.-Pang-768x843.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/Ms.-Pang-1399x1536.jpg 1399w, https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/Ms.-Pang-676x742.jpg 676w, https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/Ms.-Pang.jpg 437w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To listen to Ms. Pang&#8217;s Read-Aloud on YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=No-boywje-s&amp;feature=youtu.be\">click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-179\" src=\"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/DSC03281-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/DSC03281-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/DSC03281-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/DSC03281-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/DSC03281-676x507.jpg 676w, https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/DSC03281.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-180\" src=\"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/tommy-douglas-300x187.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/tommy-douglas-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stride-strongstart\/files\/2020\/05\/tommy-douglas.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dear StrongStart Friends,<\/p>\n<p>My name is Jamie and I am the Children\u2019s Librarian at the Tommy Douglas Branch of the Burnaby Public Library (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpl.bc.ca\/\">https:\/\/www.bpl.bc.ca\/<\/a>). Tommy Douglas is located on the corner of Edmonds and Kingsway at 7311 Kingsway (learn more about our other three locations here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpl.bc.ca\/locations-hours\">https:\/\/www.bpl.bc.ca\/locations-hours<\/a>). Some of you might already know me from my Storytime visits to the Twelfth Avenue, Second Street, Edmonds, Morley, and Stride StrongStarts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I am so happy to make a guest post on (Ms. Jenny&#8217;s) blog to talk about Burnaby Public Library and our services.\u00a0 Although the Library is currently closed for visits, we are still here to help you and your family! Here are some of the services we are currently offering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Need a library card? Give us a call. Having a Burnaby Public Library card will let you access all our cool online resources from home. To get a library card, just phone:\u00a0 604-436-5400,\u00a0Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.\u200b No ID is needed, and we can make cards for everyone in your family!<\/li>\n<li>Got questions about the community, technology, books, or anything else?\u00a0Call the library at\u00a0604-436-5400 or\u00a0email\u00a0<u>eref@bpl.bc.ca<\/u>. We love to answer your questions!<\/li>\n<li>Need something to read? We have many e-books and e-audiobooks you can borrow from home\u00a0and\u00a0read on a screen, including picture books that are\u00a0perfect for babies, toddlers and preschoolers:\u00a0<u>https:\/\/burnaby.overdrive.com\/library\/kids<\/u>\n<ul>\n<li>This collection is only available for Burnaby residents. If you live in another city, make sure to ask your local library about their digital collections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Looking for a book suggestion? Give us a call or look at these lists for kids: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/KidsEbooksBPL\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/KidsEbooksBPL<\/a>. The first booklist gives great read-aloud suggestions for having Storytime at home!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Searching for more stories? Check out TumbleBookLibrary, Bookflix, Indigenous Storybooks and other great options for online stories here:\u00a0<u>https:\/\/www.bpl.bc.ca\/kids\/online-stories<\/u> .<\/li>\n<li>Looking for support? We have now launched our online Community Resource Guide, which lists many great services and resources in Burnaby and beyond:\u00a0<u>https:\/\/www.bpl.bc.ca\/community-resource-guide<\/u>\u00a0. Sections include resources for food, finance, health, technology, and of course children and families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep visiting our website for news and announcements. For more information, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpl.bc.ca\/news\/covid19\">https:\/\/www.bpl.bc.ca\/news\/covid19<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>Remember, If you have any questions, please give us a call at 604-436-5400 or\u00a0email\u00a0us (eref@bpl.bc.ca<u>)<\/u>. We look forward to seeing you again soon.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards!<\/p>\n<p>Jamie<\/p>\n<p>Children\u2019s Librarian, Tommy Douglas Library<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A couple of our favorite Librarians are &#8220;checking in&#8221; to share a story and connect with us all. \u00a0Both of them are missing us and wanted to share some news and stories with you! 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