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 **Welcome to Winter in the DAF Learning Commons!** As the season of snowflakes and cozy reading begins, I'm excited to bring you all the latest updates and events happening in the learning commons this winter. From exciting book recommendations to engaging activities, there’s something for everyone! Recently I had this conversation with a student.  Student: "Miss Vicki, I read this book at my other school and I want to read it again, but I don't remember what it is called or who the author is." Me: "What was the main character's name?" Student: "I don't remember that either." Me: "What do you remember?" Student: "That the cover was (insert colour here)." As you can imagine, this is not very helpful. I can try to recommend the right book but tends to not help. They just can't remember without seeing the cover themselves. So I thought I might make a blog post and showcase some of the fine red covered books we have. Ma...

  Welcome to the Fall Season at the DAF Library! As the leaves change color and the weather cools down, I am excited to share the latest happenings in our learning commons! Fall is a perfect time to cozy up with a great book, and we have a lot of activities and new additions to keep everyone reading and learning. New Books for Fall! I've just added a fantastic selection of new books to our shelves, perfect for the fall season. From spooky stories for Halloween to cozy autumn reads, there’s something for everyone! Here are a few highlights: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand- the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne- In Emmy Laybourne's action-packed debut novel  Monument 14 , six high school kids (some popular, some not), two eighth graders (one a tech genius), and six little kids trapped together in a chain superstore build a refuge for themselves inside. While outside, a series of...

  Greetings, dear readers! I overheard some students this morning say we only had 22 days left of school, which is crazy! This school year has gone so quickly. I guess that means this is the final edition of our school library newsletter for this year. It's been an extraordinary journey of exploration, learning, and discovery, and we couldn't be more grateful for your enthusiasm and support throughout. Here's what's happening in the library as we bid farewell to another fantastic year: 1.Celebrating Reading Achievements: Let's take a moment to applaud all the dedicated readers who have embarked on literary adventures this year. From devouring classics to exploring new genres, your passion for reading has been truly inspiring. 2.Return Your Library Books: As the school year comes to an end, I kindly remind everyone to return any borrowed library books. Your cooperation ensures that our collection remains vibrant and accessible to all. Remember, returning boo...