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!
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Learn from LDSB Literacy Coaches
Join Limestone District School Board (LDSB) Learning Coaches Kristen Matthews and Steven Gillespie for a soft landing into literacy.
The Science of Reading continues to inform what we know about how children learn to read, and practices in our classrooms are changing because of it. These workshops are an opportunity to inquire, learn and gain tools to help set your child up for success as they dive into reading.
Every child has the right to learn how to read, and these workshops will offer tools and tips on how you can help give your child the best start on their reading journey.
Registration opens on Saturday, Oct. 14.
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Travel back in time with historian Michael Dupuis
Winnipeg in 1919 — a city brought to a standstill by the unwavering determination of its workers as post-war labour demands, politics, industry and violence came together.
Learn more at the Isabel Turner Branch on Oct.14 at 2 p.m.
First Nation Communities READ
Check out some of the titles on the First Nation Communities Read (FNCR) shortlists! FNCR celebrates the very best of Indigenous literature across Turtle Island. The program encourages family literacy, intergenerational storytelling and intergenerational knowledge transmission. FNCR also helps to increase awareness of the importance of First Nation, Metis and Inuit writing, illustration and publishing.
The winners were announced during First Nation Public Library Week during the first week of October. Be sure to check out the complete 2023-24 Adult/YA list and Children’s list.