Start Here Guide: Accessing Lansdowne Resources, Lending Library

Lansdowne Children's Centre
Jun 25
2 min read

Borrow toys, videos, books and equipment from Lansdowne's Lending Library, Learning Resource Centre

The Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Centre has been established to serve the needs of children, parents, caregivers and staff of Lansdowne Children’s Centre. The resource centre is located off the main entrance lobby of Lansdowne Children’s Centre at 39 Mount Pleasant Street in Brantford.

Any client family wishing to borrow items from the Resource Centre will fill out a registration form and will receive a borrower's card with an ID number. No cost.

This borrower's card must be used to sign out materials. Items available to be borrowed include toys, games, videos and books. Equipment available for borrowing including wheelchairs, walkers, standing frames and box chairs, can be signed out under the guidance of a therapist. To learn more about the lending library please speak with Reception at Lansdowne Children’s Centre in Brantford.

Online Resources

The Lansdowne Children’s Centre website offers a growing mix of video and printable resources that can be searched and filtered based on your unique interests and needs. Lansdowne shares original video creations as well as materials developed by other agencies, medical professionals and community partners. These resources are intended to support a child’s development progress and empower a family/caregiver with understanding and strategies.

Discover available resources when you visit www.lansdownecentre.ca/resources

Caregiver Corner, Family Engagement

The Caregiver Corner bulletin board at each Lansdowne Children’s Centre site provides awareness to upcoming social and education events hosted by Lansdowne Family Engagement Services. These no-cost events provide Lansdowne client families with opportunity to connect with their peers and enjoy free childcare while the adults participate in leisure and/or recreation activity.

Discover upcoming events, learn more about Family Engagement and the Family Advisory Council, www.lansdownecentre.ca/familyengagement

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK—PRIVATE GROUP

Caregiver Corner hosts an online chat group exclusive to clients of Lansdowne Children’s Centre.

This private Facebook group provides opportunity to connect with other families and share stories and/or questions in a safe and supportive environment.

www.facebook.com/groups/2779362225485235 or search for"Caregiver Corner"