FVRL
5819 Tyson Road V2R 3R6 Chilliwack, BC, Canada

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Join us to celebrate and enjoy two fun-filled danceable music performances by two popular singers of Mexican Music, Elsa and Jose from Sangre Morena. They are presenting "Cuando Sale la Luna", a love song that means, "When The Moon Comes Out", and "Caballo Viejo", that means "Old Horse" which is a classic Venezuelan folk song that has become known internationally and played by artists all over the world. Let’s enjoy! Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican celebratio...n, commemorates the victory and their struggle for freedom. Our library’s celebration is all about bringing people together and highlighting the beauty and tradition of their culture. Performance by Sangre Morena www.sangremorena.com https://www.facebook.com/sangre.morena.9

And Bingo was his name-o! Join Jan for some fun farm yard songs using puppets and felt. Sing and count along! Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

One, two buckle your shoe! Join Joann for a counting rhyme, then read an old story with big bright pictures, and a big fat hen... Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day and join Laurel for a short and sweet Ewok themed felt Storytime. Can you do your best Darth Vader impression along with us? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Dear Zoo, send me a pet! Join Joann for this silly felt story about getting a pet from the zoo. Can you guess the animals along with us? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented librarians from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

May the fourth be with you! Princess Leia is coming to you from a secret outpost... Follow along to read about aliens who love underpants and sing a song about a familiar heavy-breathing super villain. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Look at all these feet! Sing a song and then help Tara identify some animal feet. How many can you guess right? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented librarians from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Moo! Cluck! Squeak! Join Janine for this raucous Storytime filled with all the sounds you might hear in a barnyard. What's your favourite barnyard sound? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Sploosh! Join Marcia for an adventure about a little crocodile who doesn't like water, but loooves to climb. Why do you think that could be? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Grab a scarf! Join Corinne for a short and sweet Babytime to play and sing peekaboo and another fun movement song with baby, Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Hop on over! Join Joann for a special story about middle siblings. Follow along with your little kids, and big kids, and learn about all the perks and perils of being a middle bunny. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Tune in and follow along for Babytime with Corinne. You and your baby will enjoy an interactive felt story with a bumblebee! Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Who like's cake? Follow along with Alaxandra to two felt storytimes. One all about different hats, and another about all of the different things and creatures that can relate to a cake. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Bounce along! Join Jan for some fun rhymes with props, puppets and lots of movement to dance around with your little one. Stick around for a felt rhyming rendition of Humpty Dumpty. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

A book about your heart! Join Jean for a sweet book about how words can affect our heart, how we feel, and those around us. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Some animals have feathers, some have hair, and some even have scales...Follow along with Janine to this book that lists all the different types of skin and outer coverings animals can have. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Howl along! Join Janet for a surprising rhyming story about a town of creatures preparing for the arrival of one big scary wolf. Hurry hurry Wolf's coming! Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

What word does your little one use for everything? In this book it's Mama! Join Janine and help baby identify different silly words, and then sing along to a sweet lullaby with your little one. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Let's get ready for bed! Count along with Amy to some nighttime sights and creatures. Then tuck in and sing along to Twinkle Twinkle as you drift off into dreamland. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Read along with Amanda and help baby find their belly button! Enjoy a few minutes being silly, tickling, singing and playing with your little one. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Ah, ah, ah! It's Halloween! Join Joann for some haunting Halloween songs with felts, puppets and even Dracula himself. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

What if a penguin wanted to fly? Follow along with Janine for this sweet and silly tale of a penguin that learns to fly with the help of some friends. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Happy Halloween. Our libraries will close their book drops the evening of October 31. The drops will reopen at 10am on Monday (libraries normally closed Mondays, will reopen their drops on Tuesday). No late fines will be charged.

Follow the kitties! Join Jordyn for this cut-out book all about cats and colours. See if all the cats can fit in the big white house for bedtime. Can you join in by saying some of the repeating lines aloud? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Happy Birthday Bear! Join Natalie for a special birthday book in celebration of her Teddy Bear's Birthday. What do you like to do on your birthday? Maybe eat cake? Sing your favourite song? Make a wish? Wear a fancy outfit? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Do you like big trucks? Read a story with Teresa about a sweet little cement truck's first day on the job. How do you think it will go? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Happy Halloween! Join Jean for a special story about a monster who can't decide what he wants to dress up as. What costume do you think he should pick? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Play with your food! Have some gelatinous gross gooey fun while learning about the three states of matter. Find out what happens when you add water to a gelatinous jello heart! Join Julie and Janet back in our laBOOooOOratory for this three-part series of spook-tacular science experiments you can do at home. Gelatinous Heart Supplies: Jello heart mold or regular bowl packet of jello (follow instructions on packet)... plastic syringe food colouring water hard candy (optional) Always ask for adult supervision. FVRL virtual programs are for educational purposes only.

Halloween is almost here! Help Joann and her friend Maxi decide on Maxi's Halloween costume. Then follow along to a felt rhyme about five little monsters. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Zip zag zoom! Read along with Kelly to a book about some super fun Grandpa's and all the activities they can do with their grandbabies. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Happy Women's History Month! Follow along with Julie to a true story about an artist named Maria Sibylla Merian who painted and studied butterflies, moths and other insects. What do you think she discovered while watching these tiny creatures? Stay tuned as Janet shows us how to make a quick change caterpillar out of paper and a clothespin. Herstory Reading List for Kids: https://bit.ly/3l8gTq7 Follow us for more Women's History Storytimes and Explorytimes: https://bit....ly/3k0wwjr October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada.This year’s theme #BecauseOfYou, celebrates women and girls in Canada who have made, and continue to make, a lasting impact on our country. Women of Impact in Canada Gallery: https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/commemoration/woi-fic/index-en.html Women in Canadian History Timeline: https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/.../timeline-chronologie-en.html Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Follow along to this putrid presentation where you can learn how the decomposition process works to create some grossly, growing green ogre toothpaste. Join Julie and Janet back in our laBOOooOOratory for this three-part series of spook-tacular science experiments you can do at home. Ogre Toothpaste Supplies: Clean 16 oz plastic bottle Dry yeast... Warm water Liquid dish soap 3% Hydrogen peroxide measuring cups measuring spoons funnel safety glasses large tray or tub food colouring Always ask for adult supervision. FVRL virtual programs are for educational purposes only.

Hello yellow! Greetings gold! Join Natalie for this colourful fall storytime. What are some colourful things you've seen this season? Can you sing along to a falling leaf song? Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented librarians from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. More virtual programs coming your way soon.

Are you sleepy? Join Cindy for this nap friendly Babytime book about a sleepy boy and his sleepy furry friend. Learn some naptime songs and rhymes to help settle your baby down. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

Something's fishy! We have a grumpy gus on our hands. What's a pouty fish to do? Find out with Robyn and see if you can catch onto the repeated rhyming verse and join in. Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more shared by our talented librarians from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. More virtual programs coming your way soon.

Welcome to our LaBOOooOOratory! Have a positively animated time working with acids and bases to make a Frankenstein monster head come alive, and some squirmy wormies wriggle and jiggle! Join Julie and Janet in this three-part series for some spook-tacular science experiments you can do at home. Monster Head Supplies: Baking Soda Vinegar... Balloon Black Marker 1 or 2 litre plastic bottle food colouring Frankenworms Supplies: Baking Soda Vinegar Gummy worms Always ask for adult supervision. FVRL virtual programs are for educational purposes only. https://www.plt.org/educator-tips/stem-challenges-halloween