This year Nunavut will turn 21. The territory was officially created April 1, 1999. Why do we celebrate Nunavut Day on July 9th? Well, a major event integral to the creation of Canada’s final and third territory, the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act, went into effect July 9th, 1993. Nunavut Day could be considered Nunavut’s…
Fun Things to Do – The Great Outdoors
What better way to spend your summer days than exploring the outdoors. Gather some leaves, twigs, and other great finds from outside to create a fun Nature Memory Game. Go Forestbathing! Did you know that Markham has its very own Forest Therapy Trail? Find out more about the benefits of forestbathing here. Learn all about…
STEAM Learning in the Kids Makerspace
Teaching STEAM helps children become more proficient in collaboration, questioning, problem-solving, and critical thinking. But how do makerspaces fit in? The maker movement is largely associated with STEAM learning. This naturally lends makerspaces to becoming the connectors in providing students with space to explore concepts related to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). To…
Fun Things To Do – SRC Week 1
July 7th is World Chocolate Day! Here are some fun things to do to celebrate all things chocolate! Bake as a family! Here are some chocolate recipes to get you started: https://markham.overdrive.com/search?query=chocolate&subject=14&sortBy=relevance Check out videos on the history of chocolate or interesting chocolate facts! 3. Go on a virtual tour of a farm to see…
Tinkercad: The Ultimate Checklist For Your Design
You have just finished your design, congratulations! Before you submit your design to the 3D modeling challenge, here is the ultimate 5 steps checklist for your design. Note: For the month of June, Markham Public Library is running a 3D design challenge! If you are between grade 3-10, then you are eligible to join for…
Tinkercad: Using Color Blocking in Your 3D Designs
For the month of June, Markham Public Library is running a 3D design challenge! If you are between grade 3-10, then you are eligible to join for the chance to win! For more information about the challenge, visit here. Have you ever wanted to create a multi-colored 3D model? Check out the video below to…
How libraries help in the fight against COVID-19
In these uncertain times, libraries play more of an important role in the fight against COVID-19. Here are some ways libraries are helping locally and around the world. Face Shields Libraries in Canada and around the world are 3D printing face shield components for frontline workers. Markham Public Library partnered with Shop3D and their COVIDstop…
A Brief History of Pride in Canada
It’s Pride Month. So, what does this mean exactly? It’s a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, pansexual, Two-Spirit, asexual and ally (LGBTQQIP2SAA or LGBTQ+) communities. It’s a time to recognize the rights and achievements of people belonging to this community: the right to marry, right to adopt and legal equality. There…
Tinkercad: How to Use the Multicolour in Your 3D Designs
For the month of June, Markham Public Library is running a 3D design challenge! If you are between grade 3-10, then you are eligible to join for the chance to win! For more information about the challenge, visit here. Ever felt that your designs could use a splash of color after grouping? Multicolor…
Tinkercad: How to use Color in your 3D Designs
For the month of June, Markham Public Library is running a 3D design challenge! If you are between grade 3-10, then you are eligible to join for the chance to win! For more information about the challenge, visit here. There are many ways that you can use color in Tinkercad to bring your 3D designs…
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