Happy Lunar New Year!
2025 is the year of the snake. This holiday begins on Wednesday January 29 this year and is a holiday that changes from year to year. What animal are you most like? Do you know what animal it was when you were born? This time of year is when many countries including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Vietnam, and Korea begin spring festivals that celebrate the new year.
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In the Learning Commons:
Take a look at our Lunar New Year Display! See what animal year it was when you were born and grab a book while you’re at it. We have taken the time to gather a collection of books that reflect the people and communities that celebrate this holiday. There are always more than just the books on display that feature our diverse communities.
If you are interested in more information on this topic, take a look at the resources featured here:
Click here 👉 Lunar New Year Resources Google Slide
February is Black History Month.
Every February it is important to take some time to consider the experiences and history of Black Canadians and celebrate their achievements.
How did Black History Month come to be? Why is it in February? Click the image below for more information.
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There is a basic timeline of Black History in Canada. This timeline is a quick overview of Canadian specific events and people important to black history
The Image is a postage stamp created for the first black person thought to have stepped foot in Canada, Mathieu DaCosta, a free man hired to be a translator.
To view this timeline, Click here 👇
In the Learning Commons:
On January 20th, which is also Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we at the Learning Commons set up Februarys display pictured below. This year's display features quotes from Willie O’Ree, a Canadian Hockey player, and Martin Luther King Jr.
The new posters have an image of, and information about Willie O’Ree, the first black hockey player to play in an NHL game. If you want to know more about this iconic Canadian figure, come up to the Learning Commons to take a look, or check out this Canadian Encyclopedia article.
Click here 👉 The Canadian Encyclopedia: Willie O'Ree
Check out the variety of books we have available featuring black characters, culture, and history in our Learning Commons.
Remember! These are just a few of the many books we have available.
Valentines Day (February 14)
Don’t forget to love the Learning Commons with our Book Love display!
Stay warm this month with a cozy romance that sweeps you off your feet. New romances can be found in our New Books display and there are many more books to love that can be found underneath the Book Love display pictured below.
Freedom to Read Week & Banned Books (February 23 - March 1)
Defending the freedom to read and affirming commitment to upholding intellectual Freedom in Canada is continually important as a way to protect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Watch a video made by Julia and Danika from the Calgary Science School to learn more...
Think about how you can support everyone's freedom to read in your own life. Do you know of any books that have been banned?
Click here 👉 CBC: 29 Books that were Challenged in Canada
Click here 👉 Penguin Random House Canada: 15 Frequently banned & Challenged Books
Have some fun while learning with these themed games!
Click here 👉 Freedom to Read: Games & Quizzes
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