Happy summer from our families to yours! We wish you every opportunity to rest, relax, and catch up on all the books on your tbr list! See you in September.

June is a time to celebrate the contributions of authors from Italy, Portugal, and the Philippines! #TLSky

How are you celebrating Pride Month in your Library Learning Commons? #TLSky

We know that School Libraries are the heart of the school, but we also know that school librarians help support well being. Share some of the ways in which you are celebrating #MentalHealthWeek

Just added this AI and the Environment resource by @dayofai.bsky.social to the #DigitalMediaLiteracy Toolbox dayofai.org/units/the-im... Check it out! www.canadianschoollibraries.ca/digital-and-... #TLSky

Yes. Yes, they are. #TLsky

Help Canadian School Libraries is seeking to find out more about the state of school libraries and their budgets in Canada. Read more and participate here: journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/canadian-sch... #TLSky

The Winter 2026 edition of the CSL Journal is out! Grab a coffee or tea and check out these and other articles around the theme of Access and Representation: ▶https://journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/ #SchoolLibrariesMatter #TLSky

I’m so thrilled to see Little Bee: The Buzz About the Party highlighted in the @spencerbmiller.bsky.social article in @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social Journal! Thanks for highlighting Little Bee! journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/thawing-the-...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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 @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social @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

What are you doing to celebrate Islamic History Month or Hispanic Heritage Month in your Library Learning Commons? Tag us! #Abookforeverystudent

Primary & junior students having critical thinking discussions about AI in schools 🤖🤔 ...this included prompt engineering in Gemini & turning our drawings into animations! Try it ➡️ tinyurl.com/ai-animate #FutureReadyPeel #AI #DigitalCitizenship #STEM #EduSky #TLsky @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social

Discussing makerspace options in the library learning commons with primary classes that can assist them with multiple means of representing their thinking / problem-solving 💡 #FutureReadyPeel #UDL #MakerSpace #STEM #Makedo #Minecraft #Lego @strawbees.bsky.social @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social

Thank you for your passion, dedication, and expertise and for making a positive difference to staff and students every day. #SchoolLibraryMonth #HappyThanksgiving #TLChat

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