How do you teach your children the value of money?
If you, like many parents, are stumped by how to help kids learn to understand money management, this upcoming workshop at the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch can help.
Money Management: Raising Financially Fit Kids is on Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The presentation for parents will look at some easy-to-implement techniques to teach kids about savings, giving and spending.
“We need to help our children understand the benefits of smart money choices so they can go from financially fit kids to financially successful adults,” says a write-up about the session, which is offered by the Credit Counselling Society of B.C. “We want to shed some light on the mystery of money management.”
The library is at 7311 Kingsway. The presentation is free, but seating is limited, so register by phone at 604-522-3971 or sign up online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
YOGA AND STORIES
Who said you have to sit still for storytime?
If there’s a four- to eight-year-old kid in your house who just loves to move, why not drop in for Yoga Storytime at the Cameron library branch (at 9523 Cameron St., in the Cameron Recreation Centre)?
The sessions run Sundays from 2 to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 10, 17 and 24. Kids are asked to wear comfy clothes to join in the fun, where everyone will use bodies and yoga movements to tell stories. You don’t need to sign up ahead, but be sure to arrive early since space is limited.
Caregivers must attend with kids. Call 604-421-5454 for details, or see www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
READING STARS
Did your child take part in the Burnaby Public Library’s reading club this summer?
Don’t forget about the medal award ceremony and pancake breakfast happening Saturday, Sept. 9 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in Civic Square, outside the Metrotown library branch (6100 Willingdon Ave.).
Free entertainment and activities will run from 9 to 10:45 a.m., with the medal ceremony at 11 a.m.
Tickets for the breakfast are available in advance at any library branch or at the door, with proceeds to the library’s children’s collections. For details, call 604-436-5420.
FAMILY STORYTIME
Got a young chess player in the house? Whether your child is already a competitive whiz, or they’re a youngster just wanting to try out something new, the Burnaby Junior Chess Club offers a Kids’ Chess Club at the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library.
Sessions are on Saturdays from Sept. 23 to Nov. 4, running from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
It’s a drop-in program for kids aged five to 12, and you don’t need to sign up ahead – but space is limited, so drop in early. If your child is under 10, you’re asked to remain on hand.
The library is at 6100 Willingdon Ave. Check out www.bpl.bc.ca/events for all the details, or see www.burnabychessclub.com for more on the junior club.
STORIES WITH DAD
North Burnaby residents, here’s a fun one for your little one and Dad.
The McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library (4595 Albert St.) offers Man in the Moon storytime sessions on Saturdays from Sept. 16 to Oct. 7. They’re aimed at kids from newborn up to two-and-a-half years old, along with a male caregiver – whether that’s a dad, an uncle, a stepdad, a foster dad, a grandfather or another friend.
Siblings are welcome. No registration is needed – families can just drop in for the sessions, which start at 10:15 a.m. and run to 11 a.m.
Call 604-299-8955 or see www.bpl.bc.ca/events for details.
FREE FAMILY FUN
Burnaby Alliance Church is inviting everyone in for a Neighbourhood fun Day on Saturday, Sept. 23.
The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 8611 Armstrong Ave. There will be food, a bouncy castle, balloons, games, entertainment and more, as well as a garage sale to benefit local schools.
Admission is free – call 604-524-3336 for more info, or just drop by to join in the fun.
Do you have an idea for Family Ties? Send family- and parenting-related information and events to Julie, [email protected]
