LPCI Library Learning Commons January 13, 2023 Newsletter

Engage, Inspire, Empower

Our goal is to support the success of our students, to promote a life-long enjoyment of reading, and to provide knowledge building experiences with 24/7 access to information in a welcoming environment that is conducive to learning.

We  strive to achieve this goal through attention to Equity, Well Being and Achievement.

This week's virtual library tip- Reading for inquiry? Reading for fun? Your TDSB Virtual Library has an eBook for that! Click Read, Watch, Learn to get started. Click the Français tab to get started in French. 

Martin Luther King Day is observed every year on the third Monday of January — on January 16 this year. King was an influential civil rights leader — best known for his work on racial equality and ending racial segregation in the United States. His life and achievements are remembered and celebrated on this day. See our resource page Martin Luther King Day to learn more.

Tamil Heritage Month is proudly recognized during the month of January at the Toronto District School Board . See our resource page Tamil Heritage Month to learn more.

Positively Present means making the most of the moment, whatever that might be. Being positively present isn’t about pretending things are great when they’re not; it’s about doing what you can to accept (and, if possible, embrace) wherever you are right now. 

Canadians lacking digital literacy left behind as world becomes more dependent on technology | Montreal Gazette  "Being connected to the internet is more important now than it ever has been. Canadians need a reliable, high-speed connection for school, work and just about everything to do with their daily lives. But, as Canadians come to enjoy ever faster upload and download speeds, many still don’t have access to even the most basic internet service. "

CBC Books is counting down the top 10 bestselling Canadian titles of 2022! These are the 10 bestselling Canadian titles of the year, as determined by book sales from close to 300 independent Canadian bookstores, courtesy of Bookmanager.  

We hope this newsletter will be a support to you as we read, research, and learn together at Lawrence Park C.I. Library Learning Commons.

Happy New Year

Mrs. Zwaan