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Learning Through Play: Exploring with Playdough! (in English with Arabic Interpretation)

Oct 14 2025

Event Details

Where: Brighouse branch - Richmond Public Library, 100 - 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond BC
Date: Tuesday, October 14th
When: 10:30am - 12:00pm

Join Richmond Public Library for a free parenting workshop for refugee families with young children (aged 0-5), in English with Arabic interpretation. 

Learn more about:

  • What is play-based learning?
  • Why play matters in early childhood
  • Benefits of play-based learning
  • Types of play in learning
  • Activity spotlight – Playdough exploration

Please register in advance as space is limited. This program is open to Permanent Residents admitted through a refugee-related immigration category, Protected Persons, and Convention Refugees.

This program is held in collaboration with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Richmond Settlement – Early Childhood Development Program.

Registration required. More information / registration: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68c357de09c63c2f007ef592