This Saturday, April 27, is Independent Bookstore Day in Canada! Why would you buy books from an independent, rather than a chain or a giant superstore type seller? Well. Independent bookstores are owned and operated by book lovers, also known as readers. And they sell books. You might also find some book-themed t-shirts or socks, a few games, or puzzles. But – the majority of the store will be filled Read More …
I think that we can all agree that the weather is (and has been) doing weird and wacky things. Dry springs and summers leading to devastating wildfires, crazy storms, extreme temperatures. Sometimes it is scary and I wonder (and worry) about the future. Something is definitely going on with our environment. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 in the US. In the more than 50 years since then, Read More …
February is a busy month. We are a week into Black History Month and heading towards Freedom to Read Week. I want you to take just a few minutes to reflect that unfortunately, this is not just history. Even today, there is a need for each of us to consider our role and responsibilities in this area. There are displays of books here at the Library Learning Commons. In the Read More …
Today in Burnaby schools we are celebrating Black Excellence Day. This is an opportunity to learn about “Black history … Black stories, Black art and Black people, and a day to stand in solidarity with Black Canadians”. What do you know about the contributions Black Canadians have made to our country and the ongoing struggles they continue to face? We are so grateful that our School District is providing time Read More …
from your Ms. Matched library ladies!
Looking for more films to shed light on these days (and nights)? Criterion, which brings together classic, world, and other important films, is also providing free streaming access to films by and about the Black experience, including the collection, Pioneers of African American Cinema. Browse at CriterionChannel.com.
Cineplex has curated a collection of films that tell Black stories. This collection is intended to “elevate Black stories, artists and filmmakers and spark discussion”. At the Cineplex site you can view these films for free. So grab some popcorn and prepare to be challenged, entertained, and educated.
today and tomorrow! A virtual gathering of kidlit authors, illustrators, and books that will bring the book festival experience to younger readers everywhere.
In Canada, we call it Freedom to Read; in the States, it’s Banned Books Week. Regardless of what we call it, it’s about having the freedom to choose what we read. We are blessed to live in a country that allows us to make decisions for ourselves. Censorship is individuals or groups making decisions for other people, trying to curtail freedom of decision and thought. Even in Canada, there are Read More …
After a beautiful summer, here we are again. The sun is still shining and I’d rather be out in it with a good book. Oh well… It’s been great to see so many of you already. I’m really looking forward to the coming year and all the great things that will take place here at Mountain and in the library. Next month I will be rolling out the Kobo e-readers Read More …