International Literacy Day, observed worldwide on Sept. 8, highlights literacy as a fundamental human right and a foundation for building more inclusive, just and sustainable societies. Explore our curated booklist to celebrate the power of literacy.
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Join the Celebration: 100 Years of the Murney Tower Museum
Celebrate 100 years of the Murney Tower Museum with a reading of The Time-Travelling Adventures of Mr. Murney. Enjoy crafts, snacks and fun for all ages!
Celebrate the International Day of Pink with 2SLGBTQIA+ stories
Celebrate the International Day of Pink! Every year, on the second Wednesday of April, people around the world wear pink and stand in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to continue fighting for equality and acceptance and to end anti-2SLGBTQIA+ bullying. These selections focus on stories of support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and pride in identity.
Modern, feminist takes on Greek mythology
These classic tales of Greek mythology are turned into something new, with female-driven narratives and stories told through the lens of otherwise voiceless characters.
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Voici Cantook Station!
Voici Cantook Station! Il y a plus de 9,000 livres électronique et livres audio canadiens français, et aussi des livres européens et des oeuvre traduites. Commander sept titres a la fois pendant 21 jours et réservez jusqu’a trois articles.
Cantook Station offers free digital access to over 9,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks in French – including well-known Québecois and European authors as well as translations of popular English-language titles. Check out seven titles at a time for 21 days and reserve up to three items!