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Thanks to our volunteers and other members of the Library Team. You serve the staff and students of the school in a vital way. We appreciate it very much!
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On Wednesday the library shut down for lunch so the volunteers could attend the Volunteer Lunch & Christmas Party Extravaganza! We had festive gathering with a ton of tasty treats (Thanks to everyone who brought some, especially those who baked them themselves!)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone on the Library Team.
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For those who grew up in the 80’s, no explanation necessary.
For those who did not: That’s First Lady Nancy Reagan (wife of US President Ronald Reagan) sitting on the knee of Santa Claus, AKA Mr. T.
For some more celebrity Santas, creepy Santas, and more, check out Mental Floss.
Do you love reading and do you demonstrate that each day during SSR? Ask your teacher about Christmas Reading Rewards! You might be lucky enough to come down to the library this week for some tasty Holiday Treats, a warm drink, some Christmas music, and, best of all, some silent reading time!
All Library Team members are invited to a Volunteer Appreciation Lunch / Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 18. It will be a fun time to celebrate the Season and a chance for us to thank you for all your service to the students and staff of our school!
Our second offering in a series of lunchtime concerts in your school library is comong up. Please note that the date has changed from what was originally advertised. Bring your lunch and join us on Friday, December 20 for Christmas Carols and other holiday songs!
This 9 day festival is central to Navidad (Christmas) celebrations in Mexico. This is a neighbourhood festival that commemorates the journey of Mary and Joseph, who could not find posadas, (Spanish for “lodging”) before the birth of Jesus. A procession, including people dressed as Angels, Saints and the Holy Family, marches through the neighbourhood, knocking on doors looking for a place to stay. Like Mary and Joseph, they are refused, until finally the parade ends at one home where they are welcomed in. Feasting ensues, including a pinata for the children.
Be sure to check out our display, “Holidays & Holy Days.”
Jane Austen, one of English literature’s most beloved authors, was born on this day in 1775. Her novels are read and loved by people all over the world. Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Emma are among her most popular works. In the last decade or so there has been a massive surge in popularity for Austen’s novels. This has resulted in many films and television adaptations of her books. Moreover, another sign of Austen’s popularity is the plethora of new stories based on her works (e.g. Longbourn), including some strange mash-ups (e.g. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies), as well as many stories that are simply about the fans of Austen (e.g. Jane Austen Book Club).
My personal favourite among Austen’s novels is Pride and Prejudice.
Two Science Fiction Masters were born on this day. Arthur C. Clarke, the author of such great books as the landmark novel 2001: A Space Odyssey, was born in 1917 . Philip K. Dick was born on this day in 1928. He is the author of numerous Sci-Fi cult favourites, including The Man in the High Castle, and Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep (which was adapted for the screen as “Blade Runner.”)
For more on these great Sci-Fi writers, check out:
Writer Shirley Jackson was born on this day in 1916. She is probably best known for her novel, The Haunting of Hill House, and for her short stories, particularly “The Lottery.”
Prolific Fantasy author Tamora Pierce was born on this day in 1953.
On this day in 1871, Emily Carr, an iconic figure in Canadian art and culture, was born in Victoria. Emily Carr is known all over the world, particularly for her paintings inspired by the forests of British Columbia and the indigenous people of Pacific coast. In addition to painting, Emily was also a writer and poet. Like most artists, she achieved her greatest fame and critical recognition later in life and after her death. For more on the life and work of this great Canadian, go to:
Bob Barker was born on this day in 1923. Barker is best known as the longtime host of the game show, “The Price is Right,” which was a fixture on daytime television for decades. Some consider his finest work, however, to be in the film “Happy Gilmore.” The fight scene between Adam Sandler and Barker is epic. The fact that Gilmore was wearing a Boston Bruins jersey while Bob taught him a lesson is particularly delightful to Canucks fans.
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