May is Mental Health Awareness Month

It's okay to not be okay. 

What is Mental Health?

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Come on up to the Learning Commons and borrow a book from our display!

PAT Time of Year

It's PAT time!

Are you feeling a little bit anxious about PATs? You're not alone. Almost everyone does.

The Calgary Public Library has some great digital resources to help you feel ready for your tests.

Brainfuse offers lessons, videos, and practice tests. Get personalized feedback on writing, chat with tutors, or create flashcards to help you study. Username: Library card number  Password: PIN

Solaro offers study help for Alberta Curriculum using lessons and practice tests or create notes and flashcards. Replaces The Key study guides. Username : School Email Password : 1234567

Click 👇 for more information and how to use each of these resources.

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Come on up to the Learning Commons to borrow a book from our Mental Health Awareness display!

Jewish Heritage Month

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada!

From the Government of Canada . . . 

During this month, we recognize and honour the bravery and resilience that Jewish communities have shown throughout history. Diversity is one of Canada's greatest strengths and the participation of Jewish Canadians in our country's civic life is of tremendous value. This vibrant community has contributed to every aspect of life in Canada, from business and politics to arts and culture, sports, science, and much more.

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From the Canadian Encyclopedia, click 👇

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Come on up to the Learning Commons and borrow a book from our display!

Asian Heritage Month

 May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada!

From the Government of Canada . . . 

Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to learn more about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada, as well as to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian origin who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love.

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Watch this Heritage Minute about Paldi BC, click 👇

From CBC Kids News, click 👇

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Come on up to the Learning Commons and borrow a book from our display. These are just some of the books in our collection written by Asian authors or featuring Asian characters.