September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Learn more here: canada.ca/en/canadian-... #everychildmatters #NationalDayforTruthAndReconciliation

Lots of talk this week about #GrowthMindset with modern learners as we build up their global competencies ahead of larger #STEM #MakerEd projects in the months to come 💪💡 #FutureReadyPeel #EduSky #TLsky #OntED @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social

Happening during #CanadianLibraryMonth! #TLSky

We can't wait to celebrate Canadian Library Month (CLM): “an opportunity for Canadians not familiar with their local library to experience all the services available to them.” #LibrariesForLife #TLSky

First Nation Public Library Week is coming up from October 6-10 and celebrating 25 years. Check out the various events and ways you can celebrate: resources.olservice.ca/fnplw/2025 #TLSky #EduSky

#cdned #onted #CanadianEducation an opportunity to explore #STEMeducation during #cybersecurityawarenessmonth with #Canada's many centres of technical excellence. @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social @canadianshieldinstitute.ca @radiocanadainfo.bsky.social @orourkeguelph.bsky.social

🎙️NEW POD 🎧 The latest on Alberta's book ban fiasco, including reaction/analysis from @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social chair Joseph Jefferey Plus a conversation with @noahschwartzy.bsky.social about his new book "Targeted" robbreakenridge.substack.com/p/podcast-al...

Are you following the book banning fiasco in Alberta, Canada? Read the full response from CSL to the Alberta ministerial order banning books www.canadianschoollibraries.ca/csl-response... #TLChat

Wishing all school library staff and students a wonderful new school year. #TLSky

Enjoy the final weeks of summer! If you are thinking about back to school, do check out the incredible articles in the Canadian School Library Journal which will help you with ideas in your new school year planning! Check it out at journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca #TLSky

The recording for our August @follettcontent.bsky.social webinar, Year-Round Celebrations: Plan Your Library's Special Events, is here, friends.🥳 Find the recording, slides, and resources here. ⬇️ It was an amazing webinar packed full of ideas and inspiration. buff.ly/CWs95iK #TLSky #tlchat

We are excited to welcome Jennifer Brown as co-editor for the Canadian School Library Journal. Jennifer was the recipient of the Angela Thacker Memorial Award on January 31st, 2025 and has a wealth of experience leading, teaching, writing, and presenting. #TLChat @jennmacbrown.bsky.social

Happy Summer! #TLSky

Looking north: A uniquely Canadian path for eduction in an AI rich world. From the Canadian School Library Journal by @chrkennedy journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/looking-nort... #TLSky

The year-end report for our kindergarten to grade 5 public school library is complete! 📚🤖💡 Successes in many areas with room to grow in the future. View the entire report & statistics here ➡️ tinyurl.com/library-report-june2025 #TLsky #SchoolLibrary #MakerSpace #STEM @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social

National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. For generations, many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities have celebrated their cultures, languages, and traditions at this time of year. More here: www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/11001000... #TLSky

Conducting a 'Dotmocracy' student survey of what maker tools or tech in the library helped learners most to "show what they know" when problem solving 💡 ...Minecraft & cardboard tools are fairing well so far, while podcasting & the Cricut are not 🤔 #MakerSpace #TLsky @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social

Happy Pride Month! School libraries are a place to support the well being of all students. Books offer "mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors" (Sims Bishop) for students. How are you celebrating Pride Month and supporting students in your LLC? #TLSky #abookforeverystudent

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada: a time to honour stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial & whose presence continues to impact the evolving Canada. ▶️ www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/.../1683124.... #TLSky

Need a good read AND some good ideas? Check out two of the featured articles in this issue of the Canadian School Library Journal: journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca Reading Joy Should Not End in June! Set Your Books Free for the Summer AND Enhancing Library Engagement Through Book Menus #TLSky

"When a school library is properly staffed by trained professionals, there are opportunities to engage students in conversations about the books they are choosing and help them make selections that fit their developmental maturity." #TLSky ➡️ www.canadianschoollibraries.ca/csl-statemen...

Why don’t most #TLsky folk send home library books with students for the summer? It’s just not done? Never thought of it? Worried about book losses? (psssttt…great spoiler news: all the books come back) Try it! journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/compelling-r... More: @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social

Interesting read via @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social journal, re: “Book Menus” for #ReadAlike suggestions, book recs, in high schools. Very adaptable. journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/enhancing-li...

Via @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social journal: Reviving/reinventing ol’ school Pen Pals as a way to ease out of middle school and transition into high school by getting to know fellow newbies ahead of time. journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/new-west-pen...

📚👍Found some new picture book recs via this anti-ableism list in @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social journal. #inclusion #DisabilityRights journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/anti-ableism/

Speaking of Decrees… So Decrees This Librarian: May Day is the day for all T-Ls to begin planning to institute a #BooksOut4Summer event for the summer holidays. No more books collecting dust for months! #SetTheBooksFree! Here’s how/why: bsky.app/profile/exli... And, bsky.app/profile/exli...

Woohoo! The Spring edition of the Canadian School Library Journal is now LIVE! So many interesting and thoughtful contributions from school librarians across the country. Be sure to check it out! journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca #TLSky

Fostering literacies to empower life long learning includes supporting students to engage with reading for enjoyment over the summer! Are you allowing book loans over the summer? Are you engaging students in other ways? We'd love to hear about it! #Abookforeverystudent #TLSky #summerreading

Batman knows what's up. #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrary

"The theme for Asian Heritage Month 2025 is: “Unity in Diversity: The Impact of Asian Communities in Shaping Canadian Identity”. We'd love to hear how you are promoting and supporting Asian Heritage Month. Please tag us. #TLSky

April 23rd is World Book Day. One of our superpowers as school librarians is helping kids discover a love of reading. Please share your favourite #abookforeverystudent story or tag us in your fabulous #worldbookday displays! #TLSky

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Happy to celebrate with our US friends. Every month is a good month to remind everyone how important school libraries are to student achievement and well being! #TLChat

How might we create mindful morning moments of silence for students in our school Libraries? #TLSky

An excellent article in the Winter issue of Canadian School Library Journal about the implications of censorship, the principles of collection development and the language of censorship as it applies to school libraries. Check it out here: journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/the-language...

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Love this graphic from @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social ❤️ #TLSky #EduSky #Skybrarians #SchoolLibrarian

Check out the feature, Documentation as a Form of Advocacy for the School Library Learning Commons in the Spring issue of Canadian School Library Magazine. Theme: A Culture of Growth and Accountability Check it out here: journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/documentatio... #TLSky

CDN librarians see similar book ban trends (often carbon copies) as U.S. does. Locally, heated for a few years; we fought off the attacks; now Trumpian onslaughts…will banners here revive? @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social has us covered w/ toolkits: journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/elbows-up-pr...

Curious about more #makerspace #STEM / #STEAM I do in the library? Curious to see ideas as Choose-Your-Own-Learning ? See journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/tinkering-wi... Some projects I still do from this @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social article; others I’ve moved away from; some I’ll revive. 1/

Check out the article, There are Imposters Among Us – Investigating AI-Generated Picture Books in the Library in this edition of Canadian School Library Journal: journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/there-are-im... #TLSky

Read about the Angela Thacker Memorial Award, and Donald Hamilton School Advocacy Award winners in our winter edition of Canadian School Library Journal. journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/category/awa...

Looking for some good reading material? Look no further. The Winter 2025 edition of the Canadian School Library Journal is now available. Happy reading: journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca

Today feels like a good day to remind you about the Forest of Reading Festival nominees celebrating 🇨🇦 authors, illustrators, and publishers. See forestofreading.com for all nominees and be sure to support a Canadian local bookstore when purchasing. #TLSky

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Tomorrow!

Freedom to Read Week Event: No More Bubble Wrap: Teens, Tough Themes, and Open Discussions youtu.be/5jwxIsf8uW4?... #FreedomtoRead #ABookForEveryStudent #TLSky #EduSky

No More Bubble-Wrap: Teens, Tough Themes, & Open Discussions. Check out the panel discussion here: youtu.be/5jwxIsf8uW4?... #FreedomtoRead #ABookForEveryStudent #EduSky

No More Bubble-Wrap: Teens, Tough Themes, & Open Discussions. Check out the panel discussion here: accessola.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=3DZ... #FreedomtoRead #ABookForEveryStudent