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 other titles.  Special thanks to our special guests, Mr. Kaardal, Superintendent of Schools, and Mr. Paré, District Literacy Co-ordinator.  Thanks again to all participants for making the event such a success!!

Click here for a list of the titles shared at Speed Book-Dating 2013.

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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:

  1. Come down to the library right at the bell with your lunch.
  2. Place all bags and coats on tables and find your designated seat (your name and book will be placed there.
  3. Finish your lunch while waiting for everyone else to arrive.
  4. During your “book date” you can say what the book is about, why your “date” should read it, and/or what you loved about it.
  5. Listen to the “book date” presented to you. Most books are available in our library and we have a list of who presented what.
  6. Have fun!

One of the Teacher-Librarians will go over these instructions again so relax and enjoy.

Thank you for supporting this annual event!

Note: The library will be closed to all other patrons during lunch.

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Vikings Talk – Bombs to Books

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

David Starr served as an administrator of two of the most diverse schools in Canada, Byrne Creek and Edmonds. The parents of many of his students had to overcome harrowing events and circumstances in order to find safety in Canada.

Find out more about these remarkable people in our community when Bombs to Books author David Starr visits us TOMORROW at lunch in the library. 

Learn more about David Starr here.

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Join Us for Speed Book-Dating 2013!

Posted on January 31, 2013 by M. le bibliothécaire

This Valentine’s Day, forget flowers, chocolates, and romance.  Instead, come to the library and share a favourite book with a select few!  

North’s 7th annual Speed Book Dating takes place on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14th.  Come to the library and fill out a Speed Dating Form (all forms due Wednesday, February 6th) and then join us in the library at lunch on February 14th. Everyone is welcome!

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Vikings Talk – Viral

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Mike and Lindsay’s friendship is ruined by a simple misunderstanding, but when Lindsay is caught in a compromising position and the footage goes viral, Mike knows he has to put aside any hard feelings and help Lindsay in her time of need.  Learn more about this Amanda Todd-like story when Vikings Talk meets this Wednesday at lunch in the Library.

This book is also in e-book format! Check it out here.

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Vikings Talk – Half Brother

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

How would you react if your father arrived home from work one day and announced that you were about to meet your brand new little brother, who was… a chimpanzee?!?! Find out how Ben reacts to baby “brother” Zan when Vikings Talk the award-winning book Half-Brother by popular  Canadian author Kenneth Oppel tomorrow at lunch in the library.

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

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Library Club Party – Winter 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Email us, if you would like a digital copy of any of these photos.

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