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It’s official – I have a new favourite author (at least in the world of YA fiction):  Marcus Sedgwick.  I started and finished the newest one in the library, ‘She Is Not Invisible‘ yesterday.  Obviously not a long or dense read, but I couldn’t put it down till it was finished.  Take a mystery, adventure, and physics and psychology, and combine them with great characters and New York City.  I Read More …

This afternoon will be the second round of Graduate Exit Interviews, taking place in the library.  Grade 12 students will be wandering the halls today dressed in interview-appropriate attire, looking almost like adults.  And in 2 1/2 weeks, they will have their School Leaving and graduation celebrations.  It feels that this year has flown by.  And yet, there are still AP exams, 6 weeks of classes, and then provincials to be Read More …

I hope you all enjoy the coming long weekend.  It’s often a time for family gatherings and, of course, chocolate!  While you’re resting after the Easter egg hunt, pick up a book and relax.  There’s only 2 weeks left till Mountain Reads voting!  What is your favourite Mountain Reads this year?  There will be a draw for those who participate in voting – students and staff.

The library belongs to all of you here at Burnaby Mountain.  Lots of you are here every day and more of you come through less regularly with classes or to check out books.  I know you have opinions about the space, about the resources, and about the atmosphere.  I would very much like you to share some of those opinions with me.  This survey was developed by students and is Read More …

If you’re like me, you like to get away and the farther, the better.  Ideally, my destination would be far enough that I had to get on a plane to get there.  If you are planning some overseas travel, drop by the library for books about countries around the world.  We also have travel guides to help you lessen your culture shock. While most of us are stuck here in Burnaby Read More …

  October is Canadian Library Month.  Here in Burnaby, we have such great libraries.  For many of us, Cameron is our neighbourhood public library.  How many of you remember story time (Little, Middle, Big Bears) with Barbara?  And then, when you entered elementary school, finding out she had a last name too – Mrs. Fancy? And Burnaby School District is so supportive of school libraries.  We are one of the Read More …

It’s June and there’s only 1 more week of classes.  Just to remind you (in case you’ve missed the announcements and the signs) – all library materials are now overdue.  Please return everything.  When you have cleared your account with Mrs. Williams or Mrs. Cox, there is a thank you treat. We who live in the Burnaby Mountain area are lucky – Cameron library is close by.  So drop by Read More …

It’s your turn to give us your thoughts and opinions about Burnaby Mountain library.  We want to serve you better – make sure you have the resources you need to complete assignments, to have the reading you want, and generally, to be a place you want to be.  Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.  The password is available from your English teacher or from the library.  And Read More …

Computers are available for you to use before and after school, as well as during break and lunch.  If you just want to sit and relax with a book, we have lots of comfy chairs and quiet reading spaces. Introduce yourself.  Make suggestions.  Get involved as a library monitor.  It’s your library.  See you soon!