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Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Library!
March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year’s theme in Canada is "Give to Gain," focusing on how supporting one another—through mentorship, sharing knowledge, and advocating for fairness—helps everyone succeed.
From the courage of Viola Desmond (featured on our $10 bill) to the scientific breakthroughs of astronaut Roberta Bondar, Canadian women have been changing the world for centuries. Ready to be inspired? Swing by the library to check out our "Women of Impact" book display, featuring incredible stories of athletes, activists, and inventors who dared to lead the way.
Did You Know?
A World First: In 1917, Calgary’s Hannah (Annie) Gale became the first woman elected to a municipal office in the British Empire.
Queen of the Hurricanes: During WWII, Canadian engineer Elsie MacGill became the first woman in the world to lead aircraft production.
The Power of Water: Indigenous youth activist Autumn Peltier has been speaking at the UN about clean water since she was just 13 years old!
Must-Reads:
Meet Viola Desmond by Elizabeth MacLeod
The Redress Project (Learning about Jaime Black’s art activism)
Go Show the World by Wab Kinew (Features many Indigenous women)
Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by Pénélope Bagieu
Get involved, expand your learning:
Women of Impact in Canada: is an online gallery dedicated to women's achievements, featuring profiles of courageous women who have made an impact in politics, the arts and sciences, and countless other fields. By sharing their stories, we can cement their place in history and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
Podcast Spotlight:
Listen to the Secret Life of Canada podcast: Shout Out to Abby Hoffman
Listen to the Rebel Girls podcast: Get to Know Autumn Peltier
Listen to the Rebel Girls podcast: Roxane Gay: The Stories We Must Tell
Listen to the Stuff You Missed in History Class podcast: Viola Desmond
Listen to the Rebel Girls podcast: Growing Up Powerful: Confidently You
🍀 Get Lucky with a Great Book!
Are you looking for a pot of gold? You might just find it in the library! This St. Patrick’s Day, we are celebrating all things green, magical, and Irish. Whether you want to learn about the history of the shamrock, read a silly story about a tricky leprechaun, or discover the beautiful landscapes of Ireland, our digital collection has you covered.
Recommend Reads:
How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace (Great for STEM activities!)
Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato by Tomie dePaola (A classic Irish folktale)
Fiona’s Luck by Teresa Bateman (A clever story about wit and bravery)
The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day by Natasha Wing
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
Books of the Week
March 4, 2026
by Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo
The New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is a children's book packed with 100 bedtime stories about the lives of extraordinary women from the past and the present, illustrated by 60 female artists from all over the world.
This must-have volume brings readers on an empowering journey, introducing them to the real-life adventures of trailblazing women from Elizabeth I to Malala Yousafzai. The unique narrative style of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls transforms each biography into a fairytale, filling readers with wonder and a burning curiosity to know more about each hero. Each woman's story is also accompanied by a full-page, full-color portrait that captures her rebel spirit.
The beloved New York Times bestsellers and Kickstarter crowdfunding sensations are available on audio for the first time, read by a star-studded fierce female cast including Alicia Keys, Ashley Judd, Danai Gurira, Esperanza Spalding, Janeane Garofalo, Mozhan Marnò, Phillipa Soo, Rowan Blanchard, and Samira Wiley! Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring listeners with the stories of 100 heroic women, from Elizabeth I to Serena Williams. Painters, scientists, dancers, chefs, astronauts, jazz singers, pharaohs, boxers, writers, political leaders...from every corner of the globe! Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls will inspire young girls (and their mothers, their aunts, their cousins...) to be confident, to dream big, to cultivate their strength. Trade in princesses for presidents. Swap out Cinderella for Cleopatra tonight. Includes a PDF of two written exercises: "Write Your Story" & "Draw Your Portrait"
by Malala Yousafzai
Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai's first picture book, inspired by her own childhood.
"This is a wonderful read for younger students that will also provide insight and encourage discussion about the wider world ... The simplicity of Yousafzai's writing and the powerful message she sends, make this book inspirational for all." —School Library Journal (starred review)
As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning.
But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never found a magic pencil, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true.
This beautifully illustrated volume tells Malala's story for a younger audience and shows them the worldview that allowed Malala to hold on to hope even in the most difficult of times.
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