Kids and summer vacation

The Nemours Foundation has some of the most comprehensive, family-friendly health information that you’ll see.  Their  KidsHealth.org   website  has one of the highest rankings in the world on this subject.  I have chosen some sites from this organization to help you keep everyone safe and healthy on summer vacation this year.

*Thinking about camping or hiking in the woods ? Read THIS. 

*Going for a swim? Read this first.   *How about a plane trip or travel to another country?   Here’s info for you!

And  speaking of vacations,  if you are planning to stay close to home this year the Nova Scotia Tourism publishes the Doers and Dreamers Travel  Guide, the Campers Guide and the Park Events Guide.  Get your copy online or call 1-800-565-0000. 

  

Thinking  farther afield? We can help there too, check out our travel books at your local library and make plans. And don’t forget to sign up for the Summer STREAM, and try some of THESE great activities. Have a fun and safe summer!

--Patricia Milner, Head of Reference Services

 

NS Public Libraries’ Seniors Week - October 20-26, 2013

From Walkabouts, to walks down Memory Lane, whether it’s discovering a new book, a new hobby, a new idea, a new neighbour, or perhaps rediscovering – join us at a public library this week as we celebrate the wisdom and knowledge ... that comes with experience.

Your local library has developed some special programs this week for older adults. Some of them include talks on Senior Travel, Knitting and Felting, Book Talks, Writing workshops, Financial Advice for Seniors, Technology workshops, an Arthritis Workshop, a talk on “The Culture of Whales” and also some afternoon socials. Check out our website for a list of events, or stop by your local library to see what is happening! 

Nova Scotia Tourism

It's here!  The Doers and Dreamers Guide for Nova Scotia is at your library.  Each year we are more impressed with what our province has to offer.   Whether you are driving, hiking, swimming, biking, sailing or fishing there is a unique spot in Nova Scotia that you have yet to discover.

We don't have to go far in any direction to have an adventure and the provincial tourism website is a wonderful way to explore potential destinations .  This is the spot to request your own copy of the guide, get maps of the scenic touring routes,  check out the festivals and events.  There is a live chat option and a travel helper. You can connect through all the social networks,  Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest , etc.

Check out our provincial parks for camping or just a picnic at parks.gov.ns.ca.  Or if the idea of a B&B  is more appealing order the Sea &Stay B&B locator map.   So as the author notes in the following article  "With curiosity, an open mind and a broad horizon of free time, it’s possible to travel in your own backyard ".  Explore your neck of the woods this year.  

 

We've made it even easier to plan a Staycation right here in the Valley with our Go! Explore! Booklet

and website. We've partnered with local Active Living Coordinators to highlight some wonderful family activities for the summer. Parents can pick up a brochure when they sign their kids up for the Summer Reading Club, do at least 30 of the 60 activities, and then enter to win great prizes, including our Grand Prize which is a two-night stay at Mersey River Chalets.  We've suggested places right here in the Valley that you can do these fun activities, but you can really do them anywhere.  Just get out there and have some fun with your kids! And take along a GoBot on your travels, and let us see where he's been.