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Literacy Week! April 22-25

Celebrate Literacy from April 22-25 with cake, a scavenger hunt, and the opportunity to win a KoBo (e-reader!) April 22: Spelling Bee Spelling Bee, at lunch in the North Caf. Try-outs have been completed so come and cheer on your … Continue reading

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Freedom to Read Week, Feb 25-Mar 1

Did you know that libraries are regularly asked to remove books and magazines from their shelves? Titles such as The Giver, Hunger Games, the Harry Potter series, and others have been and are continually challenged in libraries throughout North America. … Continue reading

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Speed Book-Dating 2013 A Big Success!

Burnaby North’s Speed Book-Dating 2013 brought “book love” into the lives of over 100 students, teachers, administrators and district personnel who participated in the lively event on Valentine’s Day.  Participants shared a favourite book with others and hopefully came away intrigued by several … Continue reading

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Speed Book Dating is Here!

North’s ninth annual Speed Book Dating event takes place today at lunch in the library. Here are a few tips to those that are participating: Come down to the library right at the bell with your lunch. Place all bags … Continue reading

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