Author Archives: cowleyj

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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Request a Book!

Posted on February 22, 2018 by cowleyj

Help our collection reflect the interests of all Vikings and tell us what you want to read! Have you read a book that you think we should have in our libary?  Or maybe you’ve heard about a great book from … Continue reading →

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Our Online Catalogue has Moved!

Posted on February 19, 2018 by cowleyj

Our catalogue address has changed!  We’ve updated the links on the school website and the library site to:  https://library.burnabyschools.ca/common/welcome.jsp?site=217  If you have personal bookmarks/favourites stored in your browser, please update them to the new link. We’ve changed our menu access … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day–Closed at Lunch for Speed Book-Dating

Posted on February 10, 2018 by cowleyj

A reminder that the library will be closed at LUNCH on Wednesday for our Speed Book-Dating event.  If you need to return, renew, or check out materials, please join us before school, at break, or after school. If you’re participating … Continue reading →

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Find a new book to love! February 14th

Posted on January 24, 2018 by cowleyj

Are you a wiz at finding books new readers to love them?  Or maybe you’re looking for a new book to love? Sign-up for “Speed Book-Dating” to find a new book to capture your heart.  Forms will be available in … Continue reading →

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