Category Archives: Events

Visit by Author Susin Nielsen

Posted on April 22, 2014 by M. le bibliothécaire

Students from a number of English 8 classes enjoyed a visit by Susin Nielsen, the author of Vikings Read 2014 nominee The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen.  During each of the two sessions Ms. Nielsen talked about her background, … Continue reading →

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Spring Events in the Library

Posted on April 16, 2014 by

All of April is Poetry Month – submit your poems and check out the Poetry Wall in the library all this month. Also, keep an eye on the school bulletin for contests! Thursday, April 3rd – overdue notices will be … Continue reading →

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Freedom to Read

Posted on February 27, 2014 by M. le bibliothécaire

Did you know that one of the books commonly studied at Burnaby North today is the frequent target of challenges in the United States?  Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner was the 6th most commonly challenged novel in the US in … Continue reading →

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Freedom to Read

Posted on February 23, 2014 by M. le bibliothécaire

Did you know that efforts are made every year in Canada to remove books from libraries?  Would you be surprised to learn that many of these challenges succeed? Find out more about the censorship of reading in Canada by clicking on … Continue reading →

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Speed Book Dating 2014

Posted on February 14, 2014 by

Thank you to all who participated in yesterday’s Speed Book Dating Event! Over 100 staff and students came out to discuss their favourite books. This year there were more than a few books in the fantasy genre but realistic fiction … Continue reading →

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Speed Book Dating 2014!

Posted on February 4, 2014 by

This Valentine’s Day, forget flowers, chocolates, and romance!  Instead, come to the library and share a favourite book with a select few!   North’s 8th annual Speed Book Dating takes place on Thursday, February 13th.  Come to the library and … Continue reading →

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Vikings Read begins today!

Posted on October 30, 2013 by

  Today is the day! Join us in the library today at lunch when we launch Vikings Read 2014. Check out your books today!                    

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School Libraries Day Proclaimed!

Posted on October 28, 2013 by

Today is officially School Libraries Day in British Columbia! Here at Burnaby North, we like to take the week to celebrate. Please join us for the following events: Monday, Oct 28 – Drop Everything and Read! Wednesday, Oct 30 – … Continue reading →

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