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Drop Everything and Read Coming Soon…

Posted on October 17, 2013 by

Drop Everything and Read will take place on Monday, October 28th this year. Here at North, teachers are asked to read selections from this year’s Vikings Read titles to each of their classes. Got a spare or study block? Ms. … Continue reading →

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Vikings Read 2013 Winner

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

The winner of Vikings Read 2013 is… Thank you to all the readers, voters, and party goers who have participated in Vikings Read 2013!  

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Today @ Lunch: the Winner is…

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Join us in the library today at lunch when we announce the winner of Vikings Read 2013! There will be door prizes and cake!

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Vikings Read Voting!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Have you read two or more of this year’s Viking Reads titles? Which book do you feel every Viking should read? Is it the story of…magical love? strict parenting? growing up with a disability? being blessed/cursed with a Grace? living … Continue reading →

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Literacy Week! April 22-25

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

Celebrate Literacy from April 22-25 with cake, a scavenger hunt, and the opportunity to win a KoBo (e-reader!) April 22: Spelling Bee Spelling Bee, at lunch in the North Caf. Try-outs have been completed so come and cheer on your … Continue reading →

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Freedom to Read Week, Feb 25-Mar 1

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

Did you know that libraries are regularly asked to remove books and magazines from their shelves? Titles such as The Giver, Hunger Games, the Harry Potter series, and others have been and are continually challenged in libraries throughout North America. … Continue reading →

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Speed Book-Dating 2013 A Big Success!

Posted on February 15, 2013 by M. le bibliothécaire

Burnaby North’s Speed Book-Dating 2013 brought “book love” into the lives of over 100 students, teachers, administrators and district personnel who participated in the lively event on Valentine’s Day.  Participants shared a favourite book with others and hopefully came away intrigued by several … Continue reading →

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Speed Book Dating is Here!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

North’s ninth annual Speed Book Dating event takes place today at lunch in the library. Here are a few tips to those that are participating: Come down to the library right at the bell with your lunch. Place all bags … Continue reading →

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