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Alpha Reads 2018

January 29, 2018May 6, 2020 Ms. Haigh

With the beginning of semester 2 comes the launch of our new Alpha Reads! 10 amazing titles have been chosen that include sci-fi, fantasy, realism and everything in between.

The books in Alphabetical order by author are:

Remember to take a ballot and enter our draw every time you read one of the 2018 titles. There will be a weekly Friday draw for small prizes as well as a GRAND PRIZE draw in May. So get reading!

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

May 17, 2017May 16, 2017 Ms. Haigh

May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. If you would like more information on LGBTQ+ life or issues, we have a number of excellent non-fiction books on display in the library. We also have a display of novels which feature gay, bisexual or trans characters. For more information on what this day is about, check out the IDAHOT website, this pdf, or stop by the library!

Freedom to Read Week

February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 Ms. Haigh

This week is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. It’s a week where we celebrate and think about intellectual freedom. It is something that is guaranteed to us under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and censorship is something that directly violates this charter. Sadly books have been challenged and banned in libraries across North America.

So, why is Freedom to Read Week important?

Pink Shirt Day 2017

February 21, 2017 Ms. Haigh

February 22nd, 2017 is Pink Shirt Day, a time when students, teachers and the community come together to combat bullying. In honour of this day, come check-out our selection of books related to bullying.

For more information about Pink Shirt Day, check out: http://pinkshirtday.ca/

Alpha Reads Trailers

February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 Ms. Haigh

Not sure which Alpha Read is for you? Check out the book trailers below made by Ms. Manhas’ Honours 9 English class. They give you a glimpse into each book’s plot and can help you figure out which one to read first!

Alpha Reads Ballots

February 6, 2017 Ms. Haigh

After you finish reading one of our ten Alpha Reads for 2017, make sure to fill in a ballot to be entered to win weekly prizes, and a grand prize in May!

(you may enter once for each book you read from the list)

Blind Date With a Book

February 6, 2017 Ms. Haigh

Need something to do this Valentine’s Day? Come by the library and try a blind date with a book.

You might be thinking, “What’s a blind date with a book?”… Well, we have wrapped up a number of our most popular titles and the only way you can pick your “date” is by the few word description on the front. Now you quite literally can’t judge a book by its cover. You just have to go with your gut and make a split second decision about whether or not the book is right for you. Let us know if your date is a dud, or a complete hit!

Check out some readers finding out the true identity of their blind date books in the video below.

Alpha Reads 2017

January 30, 2017February 2, 2017 Ms. Haigh

With the beginning of semester 2 comes the launch of our new Alpha Reads! 10 amazing titles have been chosen that include sci-fi, fantasy, realism and everything in between.

Check out the video below for some information about this year’s picks and remember to take a ballot and enter our draw every time you read one of the 2017 titles. There will be a weekly Friday draw for small prizes as well as a GRAND PRIZE draw in May. So get reading!

Summer Reads Contest WINNERS!

October 17, 2016October 25, 2016 Ms. Haigh

Congratulations to the winners of the Summer Reads Contest!

The first place prize of two movie tickets went to Ashtan Prasaad who recommended:

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Runners up were Katie Kuchihskaya who recommended:

The Pearl that Broke it's Shell (book cover) by Nadia Kashimi — The Pearl that Broke it’s Shell by Nadia Kashimi

and Julia Wagner who recommended:

Thank you to everyone who entered the contest. Be sure to check the blog/ the library for future contests, but in the mean time, keep reading!

Alpha Students’ Summer Reads Recommendations

October 7, 2016May 13, 2020 Ms. Haigh

If you’re looking for a book recommendation this year, check out some of the books that were suggested by other Alpha students in our Summer Reads Contest.