Canadian School Library
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
We are a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to professional research and education in the field of the school library learning commons in Canada.
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"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
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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
Learn more and take part by visiting the events calendar here: lssap.ca/calendar
February 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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
Learn more and take part by visiting the events calendar here: lssap.ca/calendar
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"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"
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Are librarians the key for teaching AI literacy? | CBC News
Librarians teach students about research, media literacy, copyright and technology. This makes them perfect for teaching about the power and pitfalls of AI. Yet students — from kindergarteners to post...
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January 25, 2026 at 10:47 PM
"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
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@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
Are Librarians the key for teaching AI literacy?
Two of our board members share their thoughts in this CBC article:
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#SchoolLibrariansMatter #TLChat
Two of our board members share their thoughts in this CBC article:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#SchoolLibrariansMatter #TLChat
Are librarians the key for teaching AI literacy? | CBC News
Librarians teach students about research, media literacy, copyright and technology. This makes them perfect for teaching about the power and pitfalls of AI. Yet students — from kindergarteners to post...
cbc.ca
January 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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
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...
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Fortifying or Gatekeeping? A school librarian’s inquiry into age-appropriate reading – Canadian School Libraries Journal
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December 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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...
journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/fortifying-o...
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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
#FutureReadyPeel
#MakerSpace #MakerEd
#STEAM #Inquiry #TLsky
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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
#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
December 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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!
It’s winter—time for chilly days, falling snow, and lots of seasonal fun! ☃️
To celebrate the season, I’ve brought together 36 winter and snow-themed books in this interactive choice board.
Find them in @follettcontent.bsky.social Titlewave here.💙
buff.ly/4QnRIUX
#TLSky #EduSky #books #tlchat
To celebrate the season, I’ve brought together 36 winter and snow-themed books in this interactive choice board.
Find them in @follettcontent.bsky.social Titlewave here.💙
buff.ly/4QnRIUX
#TLSky #EduSky #books #tlchat
December 15, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Shannon always shares the best resources!
Wishing all who celebrate love and light this Hanukkah.
December 15, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Wishing all who celebrate love and light this Hanukkah.
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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
December 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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!
Happy to host the director of education for Peel DSB recently. Good discussions around innovation in the library learning commons & the @megabrights.bsky.social team. Thank you for the visit!💡➡️ tinyurl.com/megabrights-cbc
#FutureReadyPeel
#GirlsInSTEM #MakerEd
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
#FutureReadyPeel
#GirlsInSTEM #MakerEd
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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
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
December 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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
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
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Going to need to sit down and read through all the good stuff in the latest journal from @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
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
I know what I will be doing this evening by the fire! #readingacrossthenation #schoollibrariesmatter
November 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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!
December 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Congratulations to our #DearSchoolLibrary contest winners!
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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
This webinar is hosted by Zane Arnott and Malvina Rapko at the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association.
For more information or to register: buff.ly/s5lQAYx
November 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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
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
I know what I will be doing this evening by the fire! #readingacrossthenation #schoollibrariesmatter
November 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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
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
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
November 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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
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
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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 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
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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 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
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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
#KidLit #TLsky #ComicBooks
#LiteracySkills #ReadingIsEpic
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
@capedcrusaders.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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
#KidLit #TLsky #ComicBooks
#LiteracySkills #ReadingIsEpic
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
@capedcrusaders.bsky.social
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November 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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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
October 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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
Details here: dearschoollibrary.ca and enter contest here: bit.ly/CSLDear2025 #TLChat
October 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Hey 🇨🇦 school librarians. Have you seen the #DearSchoolLibrary campaign and contest?
Details here: dearschoollibrary.ca and enter contest here: bit.ly/CSLDear2025 #TLChat
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
October 21, 2025 at 12:04 AM
What are you doing to celebrate Islamic History Month or Hispanic Heritage Month in your Library Learning Commons? Tag us! #Abookforeverystudent
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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
#FutureReadyPeel #AI
#DigitalCitizenship #STEM
#EduSky #TLsky
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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
#FutureReadyPeel #AI
#DigitalCitizenship #STEM
#EduSky #TLsky
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
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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
#FutureReadyPeel #UDL
#MakerSpace #STEM
#Makedo #Minecraft #Lego
@strawbees.bsky.social
@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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
#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
#SchoolLibraryMonth #HappyThanksgiving #TLChat
October 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Thank you for your passion, dedication, and expertise and for making a positive difference to staff and students every day.
#SchoolLibraryMonth #HappyThanksgiving #TLChat
#SchoolLibraryMonth #HappyThanksgiving #TLChat