Happy Manitoba School Library Day/Joyeuse Journée des bibliothèques scolaires du Manitoba 2024! 

The Honourable Tracy Schmidt, acting Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning for the Province of Manitoba, has proclaimed Oct. 28, 2024, as Manitoba School Library Day/Journée des bibliothèques scolaires du Manitoba.   

This year’s theme is “Speak Up for School Libraries” which champions how school libraries in Manitoba are highly valued in promoting important library collections that support and reflect the diversity of school communities. They create safe, accessible, and inclusive spaces where students are encouraged to explore, question, learn and grow. These dynamic learning centres support literacy, inquiry, collaboration, critical and creative thinking, and research. They also help students develop the knowledge and skills to be active, caring citizens. Through instruction and access to traditional and digital resources, they enhance student learning and achievement, support curriculum implementation, and contribute to creating a lifelong love of learning, 

Happy Manitoba School Library Day 2024 to all our LRSD school library personnel – library assistants, library technicians, teacher-librarians, and library services support staff. Thank you for your ongoing dedication to students and staff in fostering vibrant learning and reading communities across our school division.   

Now, Stop! Drop! And Read!