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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/

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.