Third up in our Alpha Bits project is the multi-tasking Mr. Finlayson. Despite being in three different departments he still finds time to read and run! What have you been up to during social distancing?
Category: Library News
Alpha Bits- Ms. Moore
In our second edition of Alpha Bits we have the amazing Ms. Moore coming atcha with what she’s been up to while Alpha’s doors are closed. See, reading isn’t just for English teachers! Let’s stay connected even while we’re apart!
Alpha Bits – Ms. Mcallister
First up in our Alpha Bits series is Ms. Mcallister, one of the members of our exceptional English Department. Read all about what she’s been up to during this time away from the physical school space and what she’s reading. Let’s stay connected while apart.
Alpha Bits – Staying Connected While Apart
We asked the staff at Alpha a few questions to help us all stay connected while apart.
- What are you reading right now?
- What is your favourite book of all time?
- How are you keeping busy during social distancing?
- What do you miss most about Alpha?
Each day we will profile a different staff member and their answers.
Want to participate in the discussion? Visit our Padlets to join in and connect with the Alpha school community. *Responses will be moderated and need approval before being posted, so please participate respectfully.
Questions you can answer are:
Get a BPL Library Card
Hey Alpha Students: don’t have a library card? BPL branches are closed, but you can call them at 604-436-5400 and get one for free!
Use it to stay home and keep reading with their expanding e-book and audiobook collections in Library to Go or on the Libby app. Browse and borrow from thousands of titles for kids, teens and adults, fiction and non-fiction. You can also browse our Popular Reads: new titles, bestsellers and popular items available right now, with no holds or waiting.
You can also use your library card to access online resources so you can stay on top of the news, learn a new language, develop new skills, listen to music, watch independent films, and more.
During their closure, you can sign up a new library card over the phone, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.
ALPHA READS 2019-2020
The 2019-2020 Alpha Reads are here! For each book you read on the list, fill out a ballot in the library and be entered to win weekly candy prizes as well a grand prize in June. Read one, or read them all!
Alpha Reads 2018
With the beginning of semester 2 comes the launch of our new Alpha Reads! 10 amazing titles have been chosen that include sci-fi, fantasy, realism and everything in between.
The books in Alphabetical order by author are:
- The Memory Book by Lara Avery
- 5 to 1 by Holly Bodger
- Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
- Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
- Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse
- One of us is Lying by Karen McManus
- More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera
- An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
- The Hate you Give by Angie Thomas
- The Outside Circle by Patti LaBoucane-Benson
Remember to take a ballot and enter our draw every time you read one of the 2018 titles. There will be a weekly Friday draw for small prizes as well as a GRAND PRIZE draw in May. So get reading!
We’re open!
Welcome back Alpha students. As of today the library is open!
Hours:
Monday to Thursday – 815 to 4
Friday – 815 to 3
Unless otherwise posted.
*Reminder, there is no food or drinks allowed in the library. The only exception is water.
Alpha Reads Winners 2017
The votes are in, and this year’s most popular Alpha Reads titles are:
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Thank you to everyone who read one of this year’s picks!
And congratulations to Drew and Sophia for entering our contest and winning the grand prize of 2 free movie passes each.
Summer Reading
Are you into audio books? They’re a great way to multi-task because you can read with your ears while you drive, do chores or even exercise.
