SAVE THE DATE:
Canadian School Libraries is pleased to be holding the 9th biennial TMC symposium in Edmonton, AB on February 26 and 27, 2027.
TMC9 Theme: Human-Centredness in School Library Learning Commons
Check out the website for more information: tmc.canadianschoollibraries.ca
Design Thinking graphic organizer, link to download is available in the post
Inquiry spark through the 'Big Fix' program from the BBC
Developing human-centred solutions through an empathy lens for health-science studies w @teachergray.bsky.social's group of grade 3 modern learners in the library at the Peel DSB 🤔💡✨ ➡️ bit.ly/design-thinking-canvas-pdf
#FutureReadyPeel
#MakerEd #Inquiry
#EduSky #TLsky
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
Happy International Women's Day! Today we celebrate female authors, poets, and playwrights as well as all of the school librarians!
February is Saskatchewan Indigenous Storytelling Month! This initiative, coordinated by the Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples #lssap, is celebrated province-wide each year.
Learn more and take part by visiting the events calendar here: lssap.ca/calendar
"Known for helping people find, evaluate & use information effectively, librarians have seen their work grow to include guiding people to navigate complex digital environments & misinformation — #AI literacy is a natural extension of that"
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
That link doesn't bring me to the podcast?
Thanks for sharing!
Are Librarians the key for teaching AI literacy?
Two of our board members share their thoughts in this CBC article:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#SchoolLibrariansMatter #TLChat
Fortifying or Gatekeeping? A School Librarian's Inquiry into Age-Appropriate Reading, by Annette Macintyre is a must read! #freedomtoread
journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/fortifying-o...
We would love for you to share your STEM projects with our Canadian School Libraries Winter Journal! Please contact us if you are interested.
Grade 3 modern learners tested their 'earthquake-proof' designs, recorded data & had collaborative STEM discussions about how to improve & optimize their structures 🏢🤔💬...more to come!
#FutureReadyPeel
#MakerSpace #MakerEd
#STEAM #Inquiry #TLsky
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
Congratulations!
Have you registered for Crayola Creativity Week yet? It's free and it's a fabulous way to celebrate creativity. Use this link to register your Library LC: bit.ly/CSLcrayola
What a great idea!
Shannon always shares the best resources!
Wishing all who celebrate love and light this Hanukkah.
Looking for some reading inspiration? Grab a coffee or cocoa, a warm blanket, and check out the various reading program spotlights featured in the Canadian School Library Journal Fall edition: journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca
A great way to advocate for the importance of school libraries is to showcase all of the awesome happening there!
Our Giving Tuesday results are in!
We received $1715 for the Main CSL fund and $500 for the Donald Hamilton Advocacy Fund.
Thank you to everyone who donated to support school libraries across Canada.
Remember you can donate any day of the year :)
#TLChat
Going to need to sit down and read through all the good stuff in the latest journal from @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
Congratulations to our #DearSchoolLibrary contest winners!
Join us on Wednesday, December 3rd, from 1-2pm, for Strategies for Tokenism and Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation.
This webinar is hosted by Zane Arnott and Malvina Rapko at the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association.
For more information or to register: buff.ly/s5lQAYx
Always so imaginative!
We are thrilled to announce our latest issue of the Canadian School Libraries Journal is LIVE at journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/!!
I know what I will be doing this evening by the fire! #readingacrossthenation #schoollibrariesmatter
We'd love to hear how your community values the Library Learning Commons and showcase these for all to see!
Deadline for submissions for our Dear School Library database contest is November 30th.
Submit here: bit.ly/CSLDear2025
Prizes only available to Canadian School Library Educators #TLChat
Documenting Minecraft work in the library
Co-created rules for safe and equitable Minecraft play in schools at the Peel District School Board
Expanding the toolbox of each student for multiple means of expression💡📣
...Grade 4 modern learners discovering how to document their work in Minecraft using built in cameras & journals that can export as PDFs.
#FutureReadyPeel
#MakerEd #UDL #TLsky
#EdTech #Minecraft
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
Grade 4 members of our visual literacy club getting dramatic with an EPIC read-aloud 😀📚
#KidLit #TLsky #ComicBooks
#LiteracySkills #ReadingIsEpic
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@capedcrusaders.bsky.social
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Next week (October 27-31) is Media Literacy Week and we are excited to share something we have been working on to support school Librarians and the staff and students they serve. Stay tuned! #TLChat
Hey 🇨🇦 school librarians. Have you seen the #DearSchoolLibrary campaign and contest?
Details here: dearschoollibrary.ca and enter contest here: bit.ly/CSLDear2025 #TLChat
