We celebrate National Child Day on Nov 20th. This day recognizes rights of children & reflects the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child. This year’s theme is the right to participate. Check out our bookshelf for resources available through the LRC. https://t.co/e5l8258uhG
September 30th is the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the 9th anniversary of Orange Shirt Day. Check out resources from the LRC and ask your school library staff for more info & resources. https://t.co/1w3G6s4NFH #LRCCheckItOut@IndigenousHCDSB@HCDSB
Oct is Women’s History Month! It's a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of women in Canada. Many resources are available through the LRC and Library Services. Check out the topic guide for books and kits, eBooks, articles & videos. https://t.co/2NVB8Fp42N @HCDSB
The @LRC_HCDSB gang had the great pleasure of spending some time with Canadian author Lawrence Hill. We had some laughs and he graciously signed our books and answered our questions. @HCDSB#LRCCheckItOut
Summer is almost here! Check out our site for fun programs happening with our community partners. Visit Sora for camp & camping books (have your student number ready). Contact your school library staff for passwords or more info. https://t.co/e5l8258uhG #LRCCheckItOut@HCDSB
What to Read Wednesday! June is Portuguese Heritage Month! Did you know that you can switch any eBook in AV2 World Languages from English to Portuguese? Visit our site or ask your library staff for more info! #LRCCheckItOut@HCDSB
June is Filipino Heritage Month in Canada! As one of the fastest growing communities of newcomers to Canada, there is much to learn and celebrate! Check out our guide for eBooks, books to borrow through the LRC, database articles and additional websites. @HCDSB
June is Italian Heritage Month! More than 1.5 million people with Italian heritage live in Canada, contributing to our culture in business, the arts and cuisine! Read about the history of Italian Canadians in the Canadian Encyclopedia, available on our site. @HCDSB
June is National Indigenous History Month. To find resources check out our updated topic guide for books, videos, databases & websites. Contact your school library staff for passwords & more info on accessing these & other related items. #LRCCheckItOut@IndigenousHCDSB@HCDSB
Our What to Read Wednesday pick for #WorldOceansDay is "Shark Lady : The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist" by one of our fav Canadian authors @Jess_Keating. Available from us on Sora, DVD and book. #LRCCheckItOut@HCDSB
June is Pride Month! This month we reaffirm our commitment to building safe, inclusive, welcoming learning environments for @hcdsb student, staff and families. Check our site for resources for staff - books, kits, eBooks, videos, databases, and websites. https://t.co/e5l8258uhG
What to Read Wednesday – The Fabulous Zed Watson by @kevinarts and Basil Sylvester is a heartwarming road trip story about belonging, friendship and identity. Available as a lit study kit. #LRCCheckItOut@HCDSB
What to read Wed - Walking Toward Peace: The True Story of Peace Pilgrim by Kathleen Krull tells the story of a woman who walked the world for 28 years to spread a message of peace. Find this inspiring book available at the LRC, your school library and Sora. @hcdsb#LRCCheckItOut
May 20th is World Bee Day! Bees are an important part of the ecosystem, supporting people, plants and the environment. Make a beeline for your school library to find books and resources, and check out eBooks, books and kits available through SORA or the LRC! #LRCCheckItOut@HCDSB
What to Read Wednesday – Dumplings for Lili by @meliwai is one of many great books to honour Asian Heritage Month. It is a joyful story about great food, family and community! Don't stop reading in May, all eBooks on Sora are available year-round! #LRCCheckItOut@HCDSB
We're wearing our brightest colours for #HCDSBDressLoudDay in support of children who are deaf or hard of hearing! Our book choice for the day is Song for a Whale by @Lynnekelly - available as a lit study kit! #LRCCheckItOut@HCDSB
What to read Wed - May is Speech & Language Awareness Month and we will be celebrating @HCDSB Dress Loud Day on May 13! Check out Sora for new biographies, non-fiction, and picture eBooks. #HCDSBDressLoud#LRCCheckItOut
Mental Health Matters! There have been many conversations & activities happening during #HCDSBMentalHealthWeek. Guided by the work of @HCDSB_MHWB, we know that it is vital for the conversations to continue! Visit your school library and check out our site for resources.