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A small French-language school in P.E.I. is growing
Students at École Pierre-Chiasson in the Tignish area of western P.E.I. can't wait for an expansion project to be finished, adding two new classrooms and a little more elbow room.
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Montreal A to V: Maisonneuve Library renovation, a marriage of old and new
Architect Georges Drolet walks us through the award-winning design for the Maisonneuve Library in the borough of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. The original greystone building built in 1912 has undergone a $42-million restoration and...
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On The Scene: Tatter Blue Library Explores World of Textiles
Textiles and fabrics play a major part in our lives. Jordana Munk Martin, founder of Blue: The Tatter Textile Library, spoke with Cheddar News about the dimensional cultural arts organization that focuses on textiles, why the library is...
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Confusion over school board’s library book purge
Parents and students are questioning the decision of the Peel Regional School Board, just outside Toronto, to toss thousands of books because of a policy requiring librarians to toss books that are in poor shape, were published before...
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What’s behind the growing drag storytime hostility
A growing number of drag storytime events for children are becoming the target of angry protests and hate. The National’s Anya Zoledziowski goes to find out what’s behind the hostility and why it’s getting worse.
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Brooklyn Public Library celebrates musical legend Jay-Z
An expansive and interactive exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library shines a spotlight on renowned musical artist Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter. The library features murals, displays, and audio booths for visitors to peruse and learn about Jay-Z...
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US saw record book-banning efforts in 2022, library group says
Conservative groups are trying to restrict availability or ban books covering topics such as race and gender identity.
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Oregon Parents Battle Shortened School Days
Khloe Warne, a 12-year-old with autism and ADHD, spends her time seeking new books at her local library instead of attending school. She used to hang out at her parents' bakery in Grants Pass, Oregon, instead of seeing her close friend....
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A poem from humanity is going to fly on NASA's Jupiter moon mission
“In Praise of Mystery: A Poem for Europa,” is part of NASA’s “Message In a Bottle Campaign” as the space agency prepares for a years-long journey to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa.
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How the Vancouver Public Library chooses books for its collection — and why
As libraries across the country face calls to remove books that contain content related to sexual education and LGBTQ issues, the team responsible for building Vancouver Public Library's collection explains how books are chosen and why...
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Historians in Qatar stop the sale of stolen Afghan manuscripts
Historians in Qatar say they have intervened to stop the sale of nearly a dozen stolen manuscripts from Afghanistan.
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Canadian marks Emancipation Day
People across Canada marked Emancipation Day, when slavery was outlawed in most British colonies in 1834, with celebrations and moments of reflection.
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Canadians mark Emancipation Day
People across Canada marked Emancipation Day, when slavery was outlawed in most British colonies in 1834, with celebrations and moments of reflection.
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Charles Darwin notebooks returned to Cambridge library after 20-year absence
Two little notebooks, once owned by British naturalist Charles Darwin, have turned up at Cambridge University's library after they went missing 20 years ago.
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‘Stolen’ Charles Darwin diaries returned to Cambridge library
A late return to Cambridge University library - Charles Darwin's stolen notebooks are recovered - the police investigation is evolving.
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At Denmark’s Human Library you can read people like a book, and 'unjudge' them...
The Human Library invites people to 'publish' their story in 30 minute conversations with 'readers'.
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Pakistan's Camel Library project bumps book access for children
Pakistan has the second-highest number of children out of school, according to UNICEF, and one initiative is trying to change that.
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1 dead, 6 injured after stabbings in North Vancouver
Stabbings in and around a library and mall in North Vancouver have left one woman dead and six other people injured. North Vancouver RCMP say it appears there was only one suspect, who is now in custody.
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Man charged after stabbing in North Vancouver
Police have charged a 28-year-old man with second-degree murder after a woman was killed and six others were taken to hospital after a string of stabbings in North Vancouver. Police said the suspect had surgery for self-inflicted wounds.
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A young Black girl’s mission to find books with more diversity
An 11-year-old Black girl in Ontario is on a mission to find and celebrate books featuring diverse characters after struggling to find things to read that included characters that looked like her.
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Apple Music Turns 5 as It Continues Rivalry With Spotify
Today, Apple Music marked its fifth year in service. The streaming service continues to rival Spotify in the digital music space as both platforms compete amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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HBO Max Makes Its Official Debut
HBO jumps into the streaming wars with its newest platform HBO Max. In conjunction with Crunchyroll, the service will provide 10,000 hours of content including the cult-classic Game of Thrones.
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Some good news from around the world this weekend
With much of the world struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still some good-news stories to report. Here's a brief roundup.