Winter Olympics 2026–Resources & Live Shows

Posted on February 9, 2026 by cowleyj

The Library is pleased to present viewings of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics for the duration of the Games.   We’ll have shows in two locations.

Library Classroom B (closest to the CircDesk)

  • When?  During classes AND Tutorials.
  • Who?  Registered classes and free block students only during classes.  Regular rules apply for Tutorial visits.
  • What? Whatever sport is available live at the time with closed captions.  Sound may be available depending on the classes/activities booked in the Library.

Library Lounge (in front of the main gate)

  • When? All day
  • Who? Anyone passing by.  Only free block students can stay and watch during class time.  Have your study card ready!
  • What? Whatever sport is available live at the time with closed captions (may be a different sport than the other TV).  No sound during class time.  Sound may be available outside of class time.

We have also put together a book display (on your right just past the plants as you enter) of books about winter Olympic sports, famous Canadian and BC Olympians and athletes, and other sport-related issues.

For our complete list of resources, see the Winter Olympic Games Collection.

If you want a quick intro to most of the sports at this year’s Games, check out this video from the King5 TV channel in Seattle.

Or the individual Sport Explainers from CBC:

 

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Lunar New Year Wishes

Posted on February 9, 2026 by cowleyj

Come visit the Library and do some searching…for lucky, red envelopes!  Traditionally, red envelopes of money are given to family an friends, though the traditions of who can give to whom varies between cultures.  Ours contain wealth of a different sort: compliments and good wishes.

Have you found an envelope?  You may

  • keep it,
  • return the compliment to the envelope and hide it somewhere else in the Library, or
  • take the compliment card and return the envelope to the CircDesk to be refilled for others.
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Library Club Members Recommend…

Posted on January 21, 2026 by cowleyj

Reviews by F. Chan

The Cruel Prince is an amazing book because it mixes drama, danger, and romance in a way that keeps you hooked from the start. Jude is a strong and determined main character and watching her stand up for herself in a world that’s totally against her is really inspiring. The story moves fast, the twists are surprising, the whole time you don’t know who to trust, and the relationships—especially between Jude and Cardan—make it hard to stop reading. Overall, it’s the perfect book if you like fantasy with strong characters and lots of tension.

Once Upon a Broken Heart is a great book because it mixes magic, mystery, and romance in a way that feels exciting and easy to get lost in. Evangeline is a hopeful and relatable main character, and her choices—especially when it comes to Jacks—keep the story interesting. The world is beautiful and creative, and every chapter leaves you wanting to know what happens next. It’s the perfect book if you like fairy-tale vibes, plot twists, and characters who aren’t always what they seem.

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Assessment Week Workshops & Hours

Posted on January 5, 2026 by cowleyj

Learn how use the 3D printer

We are offering TWO workshops for students (and staff) to learn how to use our 3D printer.  Sign up in the Library by Wednesday, January 14, 2026 for either

  • 10-11am, Monday, January 19, 2026
  • 1-2pm, Thursday, January 22, 2026

Attendees will learn how to set up existing patterns to print on our equipment, and be able to sign up for time to print their first project.

Due to Assessment Supervision, the Library will be closed the morning of Thursday, January 22, 2026.  We will open at 12:30.

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Library Hour Updates

Posted on November 4, 2025 by cowleyj

Due to events & bell schedule changes this week, please note the following…

  • Wednesday, Nov. 5–CLOSED AFTER BLOCK 6
  • Thursday, Nov. 6–Open after Dismissal (1:30pm) until 3pm
  • Friday, Nov. 7–Open after Dismissal (2:03) until 2:45pm
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Join Library Club Oct. 1 @ Lunch

Posted on September 26, 2025 by cowleyj

If you would like to join the Library Club this year, we will be having a sign-up and information meeting in the Library at lunch on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.

Bring your lunch to eat during the meeting. You can choose from a variety of Library jobs:

  • Circulation Desk Monitor (gr. 11-12 only)–work 1 shift/week
  • Shelvers & Helpers–work 1 shift/week
  • Writers–work on your own time alone or with others
  • Marketers–design, decorate, and advertise for events–alone or group, as needed
  • Makers–work 1 shift/week
  • 3D Monitors–work 1 shift/week

Everyone is welcome join, no prior experience needed.

If you missed the meeting, you can still pick up an application in the Library and hand it in by 3:30 Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

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Magnetic Poetry is Back!!!

Posted on May 12, 2025 by cowleyj

Fancy yourself a poet?  Like to play with words? Or just like reading the experiments?  Come check out our new magnetic poetry station “The Poetic Portal” just past the couches.  Our collections of words are part-Shakespeare, part-Zombie.  Write a zombie sonnet, or some Shakespearean requests for brains, or surprise us with something totally original.  There’s never any guarantee your poem will stay there for long, so take a picture to prove your poetic powers!

 

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3D Printing is coming soon!

Posted on May 8, 2025 by cowleyj

New in the Makerspace!

Some of you may have noticed the new station we’ve created in the Library for a strange contraption.  That is our new Bambu Labs A1 3D printer!!!

Soon, students will be able to design & print their own items.  We are still working to get the software installed on our desktop computers and the printer working on the network, but it will be available for student use soon.

Here are some samples of projects we’ve made during testing.

A few things to know before you plan your project:

  1. You must have done an orientation session with one of the Teacher-Librarians before you plan to print any projects.  Check the bulletins for scheduled workshops or ask at the CircDesk to schedule an orientation.
  2. Printing will not be free.  You will be charged for the filament you use and the time/use of the machine.  Actual $ to be determined and will be based on the costs of materials and time you use for your project (cost recovery only–we’re not getting rich here).
  3. Drop-in printing sessions will be limited to 1 hour; reserved printing sessions can be longer, but you must talk to us about your plans and you need to be available to start & finish the project.
  4. Projects are limited to the colours & filament type we have on hand.  Currently we have:
    Bambu Basic Bambu Matte Bambu Metal Bambu Silk/Silk+
    Black PLA White PLA Iridium Gold Metallic PLA Midnight Blaze PLA (Blue & Red)
    Green PLA Plum PLA Purple PLA
    Red PLA Baby Blue PLA
    Silver PLA

If you are looking online for designs, look for ones that are compatible with a “Bambu Lab A1”.

Check out some possibilities in the 3D Printing Resources Collection.

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