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All around Abbotsford, people are supporting one another and showing how they care. #abbycares is about getting through this time together. You can show how you care here, and share it with others.

The City will be sharing content here to help families stay active and engaged in their community, and to keep spirits high while we "Stay Together by Staying Apart" and inspire others.

Ideas for keeping spirits high:

  • Download our coloring sheet and share your window art at #abbycares.
  • Join in on the 7 PM SALUTE to our healthcare and frontline workers. Get out your cowbells, pots and pans and your best cheering voice. Share the video to #abbycares.
  • Decorate your sidewalks and driveways with sidewalk chalk. Use inspiring messages, fun drawings and take a photo and share it with #abbycares.
  • Check out our Community Events Calendar for some great live virtual entertainment from around the local community at abbotsford.ca.
  • Checkout the Parks, Recreation & Culture Facebook page for activities to keep you active and little ones entertained.

We are all in this together!
Share your stories and ideas below and on social media using #abbycares!

All around Abbotsford, people are supporting one another and showing how they care. #abbycares is about getting through this time together. You can show how you care here, and share it with others.

The City will be sharing content here to help families stay active and engaged in their community, and to keep spirits high while we "Stay Together by Staying Apart" and inspire others.

Ideas for keeping spirits high:

  • Download our coloring sheet and share your window art at #abbycares.
  • Join in on the 7 PM SALUTE to our healthcare and frontline workers. Get out your cowbells, pots and pans and your best cheering voice. Share the video to #abbycares.
  • Decorate your sidewalks and driveways with sidewalk chalk. Use inspiring messages, fun drawings and take a photo and share it with #abbycares.
  • Check out our Community Events Calendar for some great live virtual entertainment from around the local community at abbotsford.ca.
  • Checkout the Parks, Recreation & Culture Facebook page for activities to keep you active and little ones entertained.

We are all in this together!
Share your stories and ideas below and on social media using #abbycares!

Consultation has concluded
  • Read. Learn. Play. at Home with FVRL at www.fvrl.ca

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    Welcome Back Inside! All 25 FVRL locations are now open to the public. Learn more here about services offered.

    View our COVID-19 Safety Plan here

    Not ready to come back inside yet? We are still offering our Express Holds Pick Up Service so that you can drop by the library to pick up your holds without coming in. https://www.fvrl.bc.ca/fvrlexpress.php

    Specdrums, the latest addition to FVRL’s Playground collection. Place a hold on Specdrums now! App enabled rings expand your musical horizons by turning colours into sound. Connect to the Specdrums app (available free from Google Play and Apple App Store) and tap on anything – your clothes, drawings, or the included play pad – to create and mix any sounds, beats, and loops that all play through your mobile device. Jam on your own or with friends, anytime and anywhere.

    Solaro For course lessons, reviews and practice tests for students in grades 3 to 12, use your library card to create a Solaro account then login to access online learning based on the British Columbia school curriculum.

    Check out FVRL’s ReadLearnPlay YouTube channel to view a wealth of archived Storytimes and watch newly released Storytimes on our Facebook page.

    What will you read, watch or listen to next? Tune into FVRL’s ReadRadio podcasts to discover new books, DVDs, and more in your favourite genre or a genre you’ve never tried, all presented by FVRL staff! There’s ReadRadio for Adults and Teens and special Kids’ ReadRadio for younger listeners!


  • Play & Learn: Playdoh!

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    Join Ms. Chelsea for some fun with Playdoh.
    Registration for Fall Play & Learn REC School is now open. Register online at https://abbotsford.perfectmind.com/23852/Clients/BookMe4… or by calling 604-853-4221. For more information contact the recreation programmer at kdorsey@abbotsford.ca

  • The Reach: @ Home

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    THE REACH @ HOME

    We may have closed our doors for now, but we’re still here to keep you connected to arts, culture, and heritage.

    The Reach @ Home brings exhibitions, education programs, and (safe!) interactive activities right to your living room.

    Learn about the fascinating history of our community with at-home teaching resources, take a guided video tour of our exhibitions with one of our curators, and while you’re organizing your closets don’t forget to share your heirlooms, stories, and photos with us through our social medial platforms.

    VISIT US ONLINE

    https://www.thereach.ca/athome/

    @thereachgallery on Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/thereachgallery/

    The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford on Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/TheReachGalleryMuseum/

    @TheReach on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/TheReach

    #CultureDoesntStop #TheReachAtHome #AbbotsfordBC

  • Play & Learn: Garden Walkthrough

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    Ms. Chelsea wants to show you her garden. Enjoy a tour of her beautiful plants, and soon to be veggies! Registration for Fall Play & Learn REC School is now open. Register online at https://abbotsford.perfectmind.com/23852/Clients/BookMe4… or by calling 604-853-4221. For more information contact the recreation programmer at kdorsey@abbotsford.ca

    #abbyprc #AbbyRECSchool

  • Play & Learn: Story time - Flap your wings

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    Story time with Ms. Chelsea. Today she is going to read you Flap your Wings by P.D Eastman. Play & Learn REC School registration for Fall 2020 starts this Friday, May 1 by phone at 604-853-4221 or online at https://abbotsford.perfectmind.com/23852/Clients/BookMe4…

    #abbyprc #AbbyRECSchool

    Video Link: Flap your wings

  • Play & Learn: Sing and Dance

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    Sing along and dance with Ms. Monqiue. Play & Learn REC School registration for Fall 2020 will go live on May 1 online at https://abbotsford.perfectmind.com/23852/Clients/BookMe4… and over the phone
    at 604-853-4221.

    Video Link: Sing and Dance

  • Play & Learn: Finger Painting

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    Join Mrs. Chelsea for some spring finger painting fun! You will need paint in different colours, glue, a black marker, scissors and green construction paper.

    Video Link: Play & Learn Finger Painting

  • Play & Learn - Let's Talk about Gardening

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    Monique from Play & Learn REC School is going to show you what she is doing in her garden.
    What are you doing to prepare your garden at home?
    Share your pictures in the comments.

    #abbyprc #abbycares #AbbyRECschool

    Video Link: Let's Talk about Gardening

  • Play & Learn - Clean Up Song

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    Is your playroom turning into a disaster? Have no fear! Chelsea from REC School is here to sing the clean up song with your kids. A reminder to anyone who is interested in registering for Fall 2020 that registration is open May 1 through Direct2Rec.
    #abbyprc #AbbyRECschool #abbycares

    Video Link:Clean Up Song

  • Fitness - 7 Minute Workout

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    You are going to love the 7 minute morning Mobility workout with Natalia. She is passionate about inspiring patrons to live a healthy and active lifestyle and is currently teaching our Prenatal and “On the Ball” classes at ARC. Natalia is trilingual and has a developed worldly knowledge and experience, allowing her to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds. If you are looking for a trainer to help you build a solid foundation and achieve long-term goals, Natalia is ready for you.
    #abbyprc #abbycares #fitness #motivation

    Video Link: 7 Minute Workout