Welcome to the 2nd Semester of the 2018-2019 School Year. If you haven’t already done so, please be sure to come check out the School Library and find out what we can do to help you as a student at Lord Tweedsmuir, as a lifelong learner, and as a reader!
A new Games Club has started up in the School Library. Go here to find out more and to take our SURVEY so we can find out about what YOU WANT from our Games Club!
October is International School Library Month! Join with people around the globe in recognizing the vital role that school libraries play in education, celebrating the amazing joy and power that school libraries can bring to students.
The Reading Buddies program at the Surrey Public Library is looking for volunteer reading buddies. Reading Buddies is a great volunteer opportunity where you can develop your mentorship skills. Being a “big buddy” is a rewarding experience, and counts towards service hours. For more information, check out surreylibraries.ca. You can download an application form. You can also contact the Youth Services Librarian at the Cloverdale Library to ask questions, and to apply.
We are in the midst of some redecorating, remodeling and perhaps even some renovations. Please bear with us. It may be messy for a while!
To all of the Grade 8’s and new students, welcome to Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School. To all of our returning students, welcome back. Be sure to drop in to the School Library soon, to check out what we have to offer and how we might help you have a great school year in 2018-2019.
Dolores O’Riordan, of the Irish rock band “The Cranberries,” passed away yesterday at age 46. The Cranberries rose to international fame in the 90’s with such hits as Zombie, Linger and Dreams.
You can find some great holiday programs at the public library. Check out surreylibraries.ca for more information!
International Games Week @ Your Library is a celebration of the amazing educational power of games and the vital role that libraries can play in helping people enjoy them. The history of IGW@YL goes back to 2007 and the first National Games Day in the United States. The event grew to become International Games Day in 2012. This year it has expanded to become International Games Week. Thousands of libraries (public libraries and school libraries) all over the world have participated in these events, including libraries from 53 and countries and all 7 continents. The following associations are key contributors to this event:
Today is the most important day of the year.
Today is School Library Day.
October is International School Library Month and Canada Library Month. Very cool.
But today is the Day.
THE DAY.
Celebrate the “Most Awesome Place on Earth.”
Come down to your School Library and enjoy the awesomeness.
What is so awesome about the School Library?
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Drop Everything and Read on October 23
The BCTLA, in conjunction with the BCTF, has again challenged YOU and all the people of British Columbia to take time on Monday to “Drop Everything and Read.” Set aside your studies, your work, your social media feeds and everything else that keeps you from spending some time reading. Read for at least 20 minutes on Monday. Read for at least 20 minutes EVERY DAY.
Read for fun. Read to learn something you are interested in. Read to escape. Read to laugh. Read to be scared. Read for inspiration. Read because you are interested. Read to know more. Read for your own reasons.
Turn off the phone for a while. Texts, emails, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter– all that can wait. Find somewhere quiet and comfortable. Concentrate. Stick with it. Read deeply. Think. Enjoy.
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