The Anishinaabemowin Language Collection at Toronto Reference Library March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day. Initially called National Aboriginal Languages Day, this day was created in 1989 by the Assembly of First Nations and was first celebrated in 1993. The goal of this day is to raise awareness of Indigenous languages across Canada and to […]
March 31, 1960 is the date that most Indigenous communities living in Canada were granted the right to vote in federal elections. Yes, you read that right. 1960. Also, most? You might be wondering what I mean by that. It’s a bit of a long story, but I’ll try my best to summarize it here. […]
Every September, Canadians across the country take part in events called the Terry Fox Run. But who was Terry Fox, and why is he such an important person in Canadian history? Terry Fox was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on July 28, 1958. He eventually moved to Port Coquitlam, British Columbia with his family. Terry had […]
This year, from May 29 to June 4, the Toronto Public Library is celebrating National AccessAbility Week. NAAW is a week to celebrate Canadians with disabilities and raise awareness of the importance of accessibility and inclusion for all in our communities. National AccessAbility Week was founded in 1988 and was inspired by Rick Hansen who, […]
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. On this day, and for the entire month of April, communities and organizations around the world raise awareness about people with autism as well as those who love and support them. Our children's librarians put together Disability: Read Up On It, a list of books featuring positive representations […]
Reading about people who are different from you lets you imagine, reflect on, and learn about their lives. And sometimes it is good to read about someone who is like you, too! Celebrate and learn about diverse abilities through great stories. The Disability: Read Up On It! booklist is a collection of children's books featuring […]
June is Indigenous History Month in Canada. In honour of this, we’ve compiled a short list of recommended Indigenous reads for kids! We All Count: Book of Ojibway Art (Ages 0-5) Written and illustrated by Jason Adair (Ojibway) This beautifully illustrated board book shares with children Ojibway art and culture, and highlights the culture’s strong […]
In celebration of Family Literacy Month, Toronto Public Library has created a reading list with great recommended reads for your whole family to enjoy! Here is an in-depth look at five of these titles, and why we think they’d be great choice for you and your family. 1. My Heart Fills with Happiness by Monique […]
Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak, listen and use numeracy and technology. As literacy skills are developed through a lifelong learning process, it becomes easier for a person to express and understand ideas and opinions, to make decisions and solve problems, to achieve their goals, and to participate in their community and in […]
In celebration of Family Literacy Month, we’ve put together a reading list with great recommended reads for your whole family to enjoy! Here is an in-depth look at five of our titles, and why we think they’d be great choices for you and your family. Picture the Sky by Barbara Reid This story reminds us […]