Photo of me in front of my smartboard. Screen shows slide with title of the course I teach. Library Assistant Certificate of Recognition Course and my name Dawn Dickson.
π©βπ« Class 1 of my course begins this evening! Looking forward to meeting my new students! Together we will learn about school libraries / learning commons!
#AdultEducation #SchoolLibrarian #WorkInASchoolLibrary #LoveToTeach #LoveToLearn
10.03.2026 20:35
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Animal stories for children - our reading suggestions
Animal stories for children including titles by Iona Rangely, Joe Wicks, Satoshi Kitamura, Moira Butterfield, Toon Tellegen and Nina Bawden.
Recently updated on our site:
Animal stories for children β our reading suggestions. πππΌ
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Animal stories for children - our reading suggestions with first chapter books, middle-grade fiction, teen novels and picture books by write...
08.03.2026 07:42
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Free reading resources to download
Free reading resources to download including book list PDFs, reading records, reading challenges, posters, wallpapers & more.
Recently updated on our site:
Free reading resources to download. πππΌ
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Free reading resources to download, share, send home to parents, use in the classroom and use on school websites - including book list PDFs,...
08.03.2026 08:52
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Middle school library display for International Womenβs Day featuring the words What Would She Do? Display
includes coloured silhouettes of women and books about women who have had an impact on our lives. Each book has a bookmark with a diverse group of women on it and the words She Had A Marvellous Time Ruining Everything which is a quote from a Taylor Swift song.
πΊ What Would She Do? Today is International Womenβs Day! Check out a book on our display of books about women who have had an impact on our lives. Learn more in my blog post. dicksonlc.blogspot.com?m=1
#InternationalWomensDay #MiddleSchoolLibrary #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #MiddleSchool
08.03.2026 14:14
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Display of middle school library books for Nutrition Month. Posters from Canadaβs Food Guide.
March is Nutrition Month! Come to the Learning Commons to check out a book from our display.
Check out my blog for more information: dicksonlc.blogspot.com?m=1
Library display resources: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
#NutritionMonth #MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchool #LoveBooks #ReadBooks
04.03.2026 18:56
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Sign for Pink Shirt Day that says Be Kind. Books displayed with bookmarks that say Be Kind.
π It is Pink Shirt Day in Canada! Started by a pair of high school boys in Nova Scotia in response to a bullying incident at their school. The day is now honoured in countries around the globe. Did you wear pink today?
#PinkShirtDay #BeKind #NoMoreBullying #StandUpForKindness #MiddleSchoolLibrary
26.02.2026 03:49
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Painting by Calgary artist Adrianne Williams depicting three women.
Sign by the painting with the artistβs statement and bio.
πΌοΈ Visit the library to see this piece by Calgary born artist Adrianne Williams! We are lucky to have it here on display in the school.
For more information, read my latest blog post at dicksonlc.blogspot.com?m=1
#LearningThroughTheArts #MiddleSchoolLibrary #LoveArt #CalgaryArtist #Friendship
05.02.2026 21:17
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Sign inviting students to write a book recommendation on a heart shaped paper. Bin of heart shaped papers in front of sign.
Heart shaped book recommendations hung up in middle school library.
Display with words Book Love and hearts and romance books in middle school library.
β€οΈπCelebrate our love of books by writing a book recommendation for our display! No spoilers! π
#MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchoolLibrarian #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #BookRecommendations
03.02.2026 22:24
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Black History Month in Canada display featuring posters of Black Canadian artists and books written by Black authors.
February is Black History Month in Canada when we honour the many contributions of Black Canadians. Come to the learning commons and borrow a book from our display featuring Black authors.
#BlackHistoryMonth #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchoolLibrarian
02.02.2026 21:42
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Art exhibit of a life sized sculpture of an eagle made of handmade paper by artist Tamara Lee-Ann Cardinal.
Art exhibit of a life sized sculpture of an eagle made of handmade paper by artist Tamara Lee-Ann Cardinal.
Art exhibit of a life sized sculpture of an eagle made of handmade paper by artist Tamara Lee-Ann Cardinal.
Correction vs. Punishment: The Search for Love and Understanding by Tamara Lee-Ann Cardinal.
Come up to the LC Conference Room to see this exquisite artwork. π¦
#LearningThroughTheArts #ArtCentredLearning #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary
22.01.2026 21:14
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Snowman made of books sitting on a desk in a middle school library.
βοΈ The snow may be melting outside but my snowman is still standing in the learning commons. Come up and say hello! π
#MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchoolLibrarian #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #SnowmanOfBooks
14.01.2026 16:33
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Sign with instructions on how to make an origami penguin. Paper in bin for students to use to make their origami penguin.
π§ Come to the Learning Commons and make an origami penguin! Thank you Library Learners for sharing this activity!
#MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchoolLibrarian #LearningCommons #TryOrigami #OrigamiPenguin
12.01.2026 22:57
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Table in a school library with orange coloured books on display. Sign says Orange you glad you visited the learning commons today? Bookmarks in each book say the same.
π Orange you glad you visited the learning commons today? π Come to the learning commons and borrow a book from our silly display! #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #Orange #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #MiddleSchoolLibrarian
08.01.2026 18:41
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Bulletin board with penguins sliding on snow. Words say Slide into a good book!
βοΈ Slide into a good book! π§ Visit the Learning Commons to choose a good book today! #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #LearningCommons #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #BorrowABook #MiddleSchoolLibrarian
08.01.2026 18:13
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Snow many good books display of books with a snowman and snowflakes in a school library.
βοΈ Wishing everyone a wonderful winter break! βοΈ
βοΈ Be active!
π² Play games!
π¨ Make art!
π§ Relax!
π Read!
π I look forward to seeing you again in January!
#WinterBreak #SnowManyGoodBooks #ReadLots #LoveToRead #LoveBooks #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary
17.12.2025 22:02
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School Library Journal
Today's the day! We will be posting SLJ's Best Books 2025 this afternoon. Check back here or at slj.com for all of the top titles.
19.11.2025 15:35
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Digital graphic advertising the fall 2025 selections for Best Books for Kids & Teens are now available. See the selections at bookcentre.ca/best-books
The fall 2025 selections for Best Books for Kids & Teens are now available in our free online database. Discover the great titles that our selection committees recommend for today's youth.
Visit bookcentre.ca/best-books
19.11.2025 18:01
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MΓ©tis Week in Alberta book display in the school library.
Itβs MΓ©tis Week in Alberta! Come to the Learning Commons and borrow a book from our display. To learn more, please read my latest blog post at dicksonlc.blogspot.com?m=1
#MetisWeek #LearningCommons #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #LoveBooks #LoveToRead #BorrowABook
18.11.2025 21:45
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Remembrance Day display with books in school library.
π¨π¦ Nov 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day and Nov 11 is Remembrance Day. This is a time of reflection and gratitude for the sacrifices made by military members + their families. π¨π¦
dicksonlc.blogspot.com?m=1
#MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #RemembranceDay #IndigenousVeteransDay #LearningCommons
06.11.2025 17:06
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I Read Canadian display of books.
I Read Canadian display of books.
Nov 5th is I Read Canadian Day! Whoβs your favourite π¨π¦ author? Come to the LC and borrow a book from our display. These are just some of the π¨π¦ authors youβll find on our shelves.
#IReadCanadian #MiddleSchool #MiddleSchoolLibrary #LearningCommons #LoveToRead #LoveBooks #BorrowABook #ReadCanadian
03.11.2025 21:58
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