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‘The Graveyard Book’ Wins Vikings Read 2018

Posted on June 1, 2018 by cowleyj

Neil Gaiman’s tale of Nobody Owen’s mysterious life won the most votes from Vikings to be this year’s winner of the Vikings Read competition. Come to the library to get a sneak peak at next year’s titles so you can … Continue reading →

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Vikings Make Beautiful Cards

Posted on May 12, 2018 by cowleyj

We had a great turn-out for our handmade card workshop Friday at lunch.  We have some very creative Makers.  Thanks for sharing your work with us!  If you missed the workshop, we still have supplies and instructions available in the … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Mom this Sunday with a Gift!

Posted on May 8, 2018 by cowleyj

Come to the Library this Friday, May 11th at lunch in the Makerspace to learn how to make a hand-made card to celebrate the women who are special in your life. Bring your lunch.  All supplies will be provided and … Continue reading →

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Library Services During AP Exams

Posted on May 4, 2018 by cowleyj

AP Exams begin Monday May 7th and many of them are written in the Library.  As exams begin before school and don’t finish until 4pm, library hours will be very restricted.  Students may return books during the book closure using … Continue reading →

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Vikings Talk Wednesday April 4th–Science Fiction Day!

Posted on March 15, 2018 by cowleyj

Come join us in the Library at lunch, Wednesday April 4th for our Vikings Talk about George’s Secret Key to the Universe by Lucy and Stephen Hawking, The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Lu, and Take Me To Your Chief by Drew Hayden Taylor.  

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Stephen Hawking is Gone…

Posted on March 15, 2018 by cowleyj

…but his books live on.  We have lots of copies of George’s Secret Key to the Universe.  Come sign one out for Spring Break and see why he is such a revered scientist and author.  The book is also part of … Continue reading →

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Freedom to Read Week 2018

Posted on February 27, 2018 by cowleyj

What do Harry Potter, Captain Underpants, and  the dictionary all have in common? They’ve all been banned in various libraries and schools. This week is national Freedom to Read Week, which focuses on intellectual freedom, guaranteed under the Canadian Charter … Continue reading →

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Speed Book-Dating 2018 Titles

Posted on February 23, 2018 by cowleyj

Here’s the complete list of books recommended at this year’s event.  If we don’t already have a copy in the Library, we will soon.  Come check them out! Students Recommended…

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