LPCI Library Learning Commons May 31, 2024 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.

May Heritage Month Resources

Please see our resource documents for Asian Heritage Month and  Jewish Heritage Month for more support. 

The TDSB Character Trait for May is Integrity.

This week's virtual library tip - Searching for fun tools & teaching activities for developing geographical learning, inquiry based learning, writing, researching and more? Here's a how-to for getting started with ProQuest Culturegrams! 

This week is National Accessibility Week. Check out this resource prepared by TDSB Professional Library for resources to support Anti-Ableism.

Disability Representation: Exploring the IBBY Collection for Young People with Disabilities - For over a decade, IBBY (the International Board on Books for Young People) has been building a collection of outstanding books that feature characters with disabilities housed by the Toronto Public Library. 

Meaningful May - Focus on how your actions make a difference for others.

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.

Mrs. Zwaan