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Pregnant and the GO Train exprience

Being pregnant and having to commute to Toronto on a daily basis can be challenging at times. Having to carry my laptop among other things can make it tricky too. It's interesting to see how people react to a pregnant woman. Some people make eye contact while others pretend you don't exist. I've had some good and bad experience on the GO, besides from the fact that the train is late half the time, some people have been very courteous to me when they see me and offer me their seat. While others continue reading or pretend they are sleeping. The other day it got to a point where another commuter made an announcement that there was a pregnant woman standing and needed a seat (that's me). I told her not to worry but then another woman said you need to sit. No one really jump at that second but it took 30 sec or so for someone to get up, and it was a woman! However, I was pleasantly surprise in the past month by 2 acts of kindness. I had my carry-on and laptop bag and to my surprise the escalator wasn’t working. So here I am getting ready to carry my stuff up when a gentleman came back down from the escalator and carried my carry-on. This actually happened on 2 separate occasions. I was greatly appreciative and the gentlemen were just as happy to do this favour for me. So thank you to all of you who have been considerate when you see a pregnant woman on the GO Train!

Free classes for the little ones

Check out some of the classes available this summer for the little ones and it's FREE:

Babytime
This storytime features simple stories, songs, puppets and bouncing rhymes to help develop language skills. Babies wil enjoy the peek-a-boo games, animal sounds, rhythmic language and more from popular books for babies. For babies and their caregivers.
Age: 6 to 12 months
Cost: FREE/6 classes
Course code: 80320, 80318
Starts: July

Born To Read
It is never too early to introduce your child to books and reading! Parents are the best teachers to inspire the love of literacy in their children. Come and learn some techniques with us that will give your child the jump start to their love of literacy!
Age: up to 6 months
Cost: FREE/6 classes
Course code: 80370
Starts: July

Storytime (Unparented)
Children are invited to listen to stories, participate with musical instruments, flannel rhymes and other reading activities.
Age: 3 to 5Y
Cost: FREE/6 classes
Course code: 80346
Starts: July

Tales for Twos
A delightful program to nurture the love of reading through tales, songs, fingerplays and rhymes. Be prepared to stimulate your imagination. For children and their caregivers.
Age: 2 to 3Y
Cost: FREE/6 classes
Course code: 80350
Starts: July

Walkin' Talkin' Todders
Stories, rhymes, songs and more for you and your toddler to enjoy together.
Age: 1 to 3Y
Cost: FREE/6 classes
Course code: 80664, 80424, 80352
Starts: July

We're ONE-derful
Rhyme and repetition! Rhyme and repetition! Our ONE-year-olds love Rhyme and Repetition! Stories songs and wonderful FUN, designed especiallly for those who are ONE! For children and their caregivers.
Age: 12 to 24 months
Cost: FREE/6 classes
Course code: 80354
Starts: July

Drop-In Programs

Family Storytime
This program features stories, rhymes, songs and more to help develop a love of reading and early literacy skills. For all ages, parents or caregivers.
Cost: Free

Central Branch:
Thurs July 5 - Aug 9
10:15 to 10:45

Iroquois Ridge Branch
Tues July 3 - Aug 7
10:15 to 10:45

Wed July 4 - Aug 8
7 pm to 7:30 pm

Woodside Branch
Wed July 4 - Aug 8
11 to 11:30

Glen Abbey Branch
Thurs July 5 to Aug 9
11 to 11:30

White Oaks Branch
Wed July 4 to Aug 8
10:45 to 11:15

Hopedale
Mall - Story Times
Join us for stories, songs and more!
Time: 10 am
Dates: June 7th & 21 st, July 5th, 12th,
19th, Aug 2nd, 9th, 16th
Location: Rebecca Street and Third Line.

Baby & Tot Circle Time
Tuesday, 2:15 - 2:45 pm
203 Georgian Dr, Post Inn Village

Toddler Storytime
Nurture the love of reading with your toddlers. Wiggle and
giggle and learn something new. Stories and rhymes picked
just for you. For children and caregivers.
Cost: Free
Ages: 1 to 3 Y
Glen Abbey Branch: Thurs July 5 - Aug 9
10:15 to 10: 45