Freedom to Read Week
Learn about the complexities surrounding challenged and censored books -- and how libraries promote intellectual freedom and your right to read. Books that have been challenged or banned elsewhere will be displayed in our library during this week, including Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and many books in the... Read more
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National Poetry Month
Creative poem-creation activities every Wednesday in the library during Focus block!
Spine poetry creation
Create a 4-6 line poem from the spines of books in Vic High Library! Participation treats & prizes for entries! Meet during Focus block in the library @11:15.
“Found poetry” creation
Create an original "found poem" -- found in pages of magazines and book discards from our library! Illustrations encouraged but optional!
Poem Scavenger Hunt: “Poem in Your Pocket” Day
Poem Scavenger Hunt for "Poem in Your Pocket" Day! Find a poem that resonates with you at once of the "theme" stations. Fold it in the envelope provided and keep it for yourself -- or prepare to send it to someone on National Poem in Your Pocket Day on April... Read more
Asian Heritage Month
Check out the library display of Asian Canadian authors, and books about famous and lesser-known Asian Canadians who helped to build Canada. You can see the full resource list at this link; https://collections.follettsoftware.com/collection/6273fe4164bdc1001232e649
Mental Health Awareness Month
These books are excellent resources about mental health. https://collections.follettsoftware.com/collection/62744fd6a813e100118fb67f?h=24c61e09a2c019ff99edb8ee5144798861ee92cc6e0e8525d9ada34a9075bb4d