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💡 Take Care of Your Mind!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while the physical library has its perks, our E-Library is always open to support you! Mental wellness is all about finding balance, and sometimes the best way to reset is by getting lost in a great digital story or a helpful guide.
Explore our digital resources this month:
Check out the Digital Zen Zone links below: offering affirmations, a breathing bubble and music to help you relax and practice mindfulness.
Privacy & Peace: One of the best things about our E-Library? You can borrow books on mental health privately from any device, anytime.
Listen & Relax: Check out an Audiobook! Research shows that listening to a story can help lower stress and improve your mood during a busy week.
Click here to see our featured titles for May. Whether you’re on the bus or at home, your next "brain break" is just a click away.
How to Participate
You can engage with the movement through several channels:
Education: Use toolkits from organizations like Mental Health America to learn about signs, symptoms, and coping strategies.
Advocacy: Wear a green ribbon, the international symbol for mental health awareness, to show support and signify hope.
Connection: Participate in community events like NAMIWalks or local workshops hosted by libraries and community centres.
Self-Care: Prioritize your own well-being by maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, staying physically active, and practicing mindfulness.
Resources
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Kickstand Connect
For Albertans aged 12 to 25
Short-term counselling, by booking only
Text MoreGoodDays to 393939 for daily messages of support
211 Alberta
Call 2-1-1 or text INFO to 2-1-1.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Crisis support and virtual services
Connect to local mental health and addiction services
Counselling Alberta
Call 1-833-827-4230 (toll-free).
Affordable counselling with same-day appointments
Virtual counselling services province-wide
In-person counselling options
Alberta Mental Health Line
Call 1-877-303-2642 (toll-free).
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Confidential support, information and referrals
Staffed by mental health professionals
Fact Sheet: Youth and Social Connection
Digital Zen Zone
Calm | Breathe Bubble
Calm | Breathe Bubble
Slow down and take a few soothing breaths
Calm Kids Sleep Story - Capn' Dreambeard
Calm Kids Sleep Story - Capn' Dreambeard
Arrr, snuggle down in ye cozy bunks for an instant classic full of swashbuckling magic, mystical beards, and sleepy adventure
The daily affirmation you need.
The daily affirmation you need.
Your daily dose of mindfulness
Generative Lo-fi Music for Focus & Study | Calm Forest YouTube Room
Generative Lo-fi Music for Focus & Study | Calm Forest YouTube Room
Dive into the world of soothing lo-fi music to enhance your concentration, boost creativity and elevate your study sessions. Join us in this enchanting forest, complete with the sounds of wind whistling through the trees and birds chirping, and find your flow as you focus or study.
Generative Ambient Music for Relaxation | Calm Beach YouTube Room
Generative Ambient Music for Relaxation | Calm Beach YouTube Room
Relax to the soothing sounds of ocean waves and ambient music designed to help you soothe your nervous system.
Generative Piano for Sleep | Calm Desert YouTube Room
Generative Piano for Sleep | Calm Desert YouTube Room
Unwind and drift into a peaceful slumber, accompanied by an ethereal piano composition in a relaxing nighttime desert scene. Get cozy as you listen to the sounds of a summer night, designed to help you relax, unwind, and slip into a deep, restful sleep.
Pan-Asian Heritage Month
May is Pan-Asian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures, and incredible contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Our e-library is proud to feature stories that span the globe and honor these vibrant communities.
Ready to explore? Your digital library card gives you instant access to:
Own-Voices eBooks: Discover a curated collection of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) literature, from breathtaking fantasy novels to contemporary stories about family and identity.
Graphic Novels & Manga: Dive into our expanded digital collection featuring stunning artwork and storytelling from creators across Asia and the diaspora.
Audiobook Memoirs: Listen to the powerful, real-life journeys of Pan-Asian trailblazers in tech, art, sports, and social justice.
Cultural Documentaries: Use your e-library login to stream documentaries and films that explore the history and traditions of Pan-Asian cultures.
Whether you're looking for a new favorite series or want to learn more about the world around you, our virtual shelves are open for you to discover something amazing.
Here are 5 must-read AAPI titles for middle schoolers:
Front Desk by Kelly Yang: A powerful and often funny story about Mia Tang, who manages the front desk of a motel while her parents clean the rooms. It’s a great look at the immigrant experience, resilience, and community.
Stargazing by Jen Wang: A heartwarming graphic novel about two very different Chinese American girls who become best friends. It’s a beautiful story about music, growing up, and being true to yourself.
Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani: In this magical graphic novel, Priyanka finds a mysterious pashmina that transports her to a vibrant, imagined India, helping her connect with her heritage and her mother’s past.
A Step from Heaven by An Na: A moving novel about Young Ju’s journey from Korea to California. It follows her family’s struggles and triumphs as they navigate a new language and culture over many years.
Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh: When Junie faces racism at her middle school, she interviews her grandparents about their experiences during the Korean War, discovering a strength she never knew she had.
Destiny Discover Recommended E-Book of the Week
The summer I turned pretty
The summer I turned pretty
By Jenny Han
Some summers are just destined to be pretty.
Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer—they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between.
But one summer, one wonderful and terrible summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all along.
Interest Level: Young Adult
Marigold Library Card Permission Forms
With Marigold, you will have access to more than 25 excellent resources ranging in content from eBook and eAudiobooks, to study and test prep resources, research portals, language learning courses, and more.
Students in grades 1-7 need a permission form to access Marigold resources. To receive your Marigold login, please fill out this permission form and send it to kfreyrockyview.ab.ca
Marigold: Books of the Week
Listen, Slowly
Listen, Slowly
by Thanhhà Lai
This remarkable and bestselling novel from Thanhha Lai, author of the National Book Award–winning and Newbery Honor Book Inside Out & Back Again, follows a young girl as she learns the true meaning of family.
A California girl born and raised, Mai can't wait to spend her vacation at the beach. Instead, she has to travel to Vietnam with her grandmother, who is going back to find out what really happened to her husband during the Vietnam War.
Mai's parents think this trip will be a great opportunity for their out-of-touch daughter to learn more about her culture. But to Mai, those are their roots, not her own. Vietnam is hot, smelly, and the last place she wants to be. Besides barely speaking the language, she doesn't know the geography, the local customs, or even her distant relatives. To survive her trip, Mai must find a balance between her two completely different worlds.
Perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia and Linda Sue Park, Listen, Slowly is an irresistibly charming and emotionally poignant tale about a girl who discovers that home and culture, family and friends, can all mean different things.
(Taken from Marigold)
Measuring up
Measuring up
by Lily LaMotte
Newly transplanted to Seattle, 12-year-old Cici does her best to blend in at her new middle school, even though she misses her beloved A-má, her paternal grandmother who she left back in Taiwan. Cici is desperate to bring her grandmother to America for a visit--but how to pay for it? A local cooking contest with a $1,000 grand prize might be the answer, but will her favorite Taiwanese dishes be enough to win over the judges?
(Taken from Marigold)
Featured Marigold Resource
Featured Marigold Resource
Readers' advisory resource with relevant book lists and read-alikes so you can find your next favourite book.
What is "Readers' Advisory"?
Readers' advisory is about recommending and researching books for someone. You may be doing readers' advisory without even knowing it! Part of a librarians, or Learning Commons Facilitators, job is bringing people and books/resources together. Sometimes we need something to help us and NoveList is a wonderful resource to help. NoveList uses book lists and read-alikes to help you find something that you will like.
Contact
Hello!
My name is Mrs. Frey and I am the new Learning Commons Facilitator for Discovery Trails Online School.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with me, request a book or provide feedback my email is kfrey@rvschools.ab.ca
Thank you!
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Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow's Visionaries
Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow's Visionaries
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