MCM Public Library

VERY bad news. DECADES of research shows reading for pleasure is related to a child’s later economic success, not to mention their educational prospects, and emotional wellbeing #readingismagic #magicisforEVERYONE School and public libraries are an essential not a luxury.

Why adults should read children's books bbc.com/culture/articl… via @BBC_Culture

@saraoleary We love your books in our library. They're subtle and real and beautiful.

We borrowed the @MCM_PubLibrary snowshoes (and their Programmer Kirstin) and took 10 brave souls on an adventure today! Thanks to everyone for joining us #wintersports #lacombealberta

@Albertaparks And us! Don't forget us!

#DYK? You can use your library card to rent snowshoes and explore our Central region parks. Participating libraries: Caroline Municipal, Rimbey Municipal, Rocky Mountain House Public, Sylvan Lake Municipal, Pigeon Lake Public, and Winfield Community. Contact for availability.

❤️ this tweet to receive a reminder on 11/11 to pause for 2 minutes of silence and make Remembrance Day the most unforgettable day of the year.

Suzette Mayr wins the Giller Prize! cbc.ca/books/suzette-…

@rickygervais Edmonton?

Guess where I am.

PSA: our snowshoes fit on Blundstones. Did you know MCMPL lends out snowshoes? Stop by the library with your card to get your pair. And email Kirstin at kbouwsema@prl.ab.ca for trail maps, sizing or other snowshoe questions. #physicalliteracy #blundstones #winterinalberta

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This month we learned about hope with Jane Goodall's _Book of Hope_, next month we'll learn to _Think Like a Monk_. Pretty soon we'll be as zen as they come, right? #nonfictionbookclub #saturdaylibrarian

@W_Langille How Children Learn by John Holt.

Teachers - what books have shaped your practice? Looking for any and all suggestions 😊

It's Lego in the Library Day AND Red Hot Science! What a red letter day to be in the library. #saturdaylibrarian

It's #CanadianLibraryMonth and guess what?! It's #GoldenTicket time again! Visit your local Parkland #Library today for a chance to win prizes!

Last month we built boats. This month, it’s CASTLES! Join us for Lego in the Library on Saturday morning. #lego #saturdaylibrarian

Great idea. #1 "The Peace of Wild Things" by Wendell Berry.

@DaveAlexRoberts We work hard to keep our collection current and thoughtful. But we always welcome input on how to make it better! Your books are in major circulation around here!

I’d say that it’s time to put together another list, but really, go to your local bookstore, go to the library, and the shelves are rich with story. We have a lot of work to do, but if it was easy, it wouldn’t be the right way to do it. We’re in this together. /5

I loved this interview with ⁦@piya⁩. She’s thoughtful & compassionate. The last question was a great one but I didn’t fully answer (happens on live radio). What stories should we be reading ahead of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation? /1 cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

@mrjamesmayhew Please tour this to Canada. 😍 We LOVE _Once Upon a Tune_! We've got some great orchestras here... @edmsymphony @CalgaryPhil

Learn STEM in the library with @RedDeerPolytech 's Red Hot Science Program on Saturday