Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is introducing a new collection of Discovery Backpacks to help children learn through reading, play and hands-on exploration.
Designed for children ages 4 to 9, Discovery Backpacks bring together books and activities on a specific topic in one easy-to-borrow package. Families can borrow a backpack from any BCPL Branch for up to three weeks.
Each backpack encourages children to explore a topic in different ways. By combining books with activities, the backpacks make learning fun and engaging while supporting literacy development.
“Discovery Backpacks help kids to learn through reading, creativity and play,” said Director, Library Services, Brooke McLean. “We have 60 backpacks for families to explore, each with a different theme. It’s a great way to inspire learning, curiosity and conversation at home.”
The collection includes a wide range of themes reflecting children’s interests and experiences. Some topics include grief, nature, space, diverse families, and fire safety, just to name a few.
The Discovery Backpack collection is possible thanks to the support of a $5,000 grant from Community Foundation Grey Bruce.
Families can explore the collection and reserve a backpack through the online catalogue at library.brucecounty.on.ca or visit their local Branch to learn more.
About Bruce County Public Library: Bruce County is committed to its role as a trusted community connector, digital community facilitator and community sharing place. Consisting of 17 Branches and a Bookmobile BCPL provides access to information, resources and programs throughout Bruce County.
About Bruce County: Bruce County is an upper-tier municipality in Southwestern Ontario, Canada made up of eight lower-tier municipalities and 77,221 residents. Bruce County is located within the traditional territory of the Saugeen Anishnaabek and holds a government-to-government relationship with the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and Saugeen First Nation, together as Saugeen Ojibway Nation. The explorers who visit, live, and work here are the dreamers who take roads less travelled and see tried and true as an invitation to try something new. Be an Explorer and call Bruce County home.
