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What do you want?
What books would you like to borrow from your School Library? Let us know. Go to our Requests page to let us know what you want.
We want to get good books onto our shelves, so that you can get those good books into your hands, so that you can read good books that you are interested in.
Get the books* that you want.
Go here to link to our Requests page
*Books include regular printed books in hardcover or paperback form, ebooks, audiobooks, and more. We also have magazines, board games, DVDs and other audiovisual materials, and much, much more.
Surrey Teens Read
Come down to your School Library to have a look at this year’s Surrey Teens Read novels and to get started on reading your way through the list. Once again Surrey Teens Read has brought us ten amazing books. The list includes a mix of YA and other genres of fiction in these novels for high school aged readers. Remember, we have multiple copies, so you and your friends can read the same novels! Not only that, high school students all over Surrey are starting to read their way through the 10 nominated titles for 2023-20243.
Find out more about Surrey Teens Read
International Literacy Day
September 8 is International Literacy Day. Literacy brings us joy and is a vital force for human rights, health, dignity and prosperity. Join with us in your School Library as we join with billions of people all over the planet in celebrating literacy and in standing together for the cause of improving literacy for all people.
From UNESCO:
Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society.
Despite steady progress made across the world, literacy challenges persist with at least 763 million young people and adults lacking basic literacy skills in 2020. The recent COVID-19 crisis and other crisis, such as climate change and conflicts, have been exacerbating the challenges.
Join the Library Team!
The School Library is open for the 2023-2024 year. However, we need student volunteers so that we can offer borrowing to students before school, at lunch, and after school. If you are interested in joining us, come down to the School Library to learn more!
Could this be YOU?
Please also fill out our online application form let us know that you are interested.
Welcome!
Welcome to a new school year at your School Library.
Come by soon, say hi, and check out what is happening here at the School Library in the coming school year.
Alex Trebek
Canadian legend Alex Trebek was born on this day in 1940. For 37 seasons Trebek was the host and face of “Jeopardy,” the greatest quiz show in television history. Trebek passed away in 2020 at the age of 80.
Find out more:
Jeopardy.com: News
Have a Great Summer
We hope that you have a relaxing and refreshing summer holiday filled with fun and good times with family and friends.
Look for the occasional online update, otherwise, we will see you again in person at your School Library in 2023-2024.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
From the Government of Canada:
“June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples.
Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.
In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.”
Find out more:
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Summer Solstice
Tomorrow is the first day of Summer. The Summer Solstice will take place in the Northern Hemisphere at 7:57 AM on June 21st (Pacific Daylight Time). The Summer Solstice is also called the estival solstice and occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is at its most extreme tilt towards the sun. The result is the longest day (and shortest night) of the year. The Solstice is also the first day of the season of Summer– although, confusingly, festivals known as Midsummer, take place around the same time, often on June 24.
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