The story of Yasuke, and of the events surrounding him, offered many different directions that I could go with the story. Early on, I considered a sprawling story that could drag in some additional elements of some of the other characters in the story – Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, Tokugawa, Valignano, and Ranmaru all have fascinating stories…
Get ready for Back to School
Let the SDG Library help ensure that your kids hit the ground running this September with our online resources, books, and programming. 1) cloudLibrary Ready, set, read! Explore our collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks for kids on the cloudLibrary app. Kids Mode features an interface specifically geared toward children to enhance their digital library experience…
Explore Outdoors with our Nature Backpacks
It's time to Connect, Create & Explore with nature! Nature can be found in your backyard, a local park, or conservation area. It could be a frog sitting on a lily pad, a butterfly resting on a flower, leaves blowing in the wind or a bird flying in the sky. Research indicates that time spent…
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Let’s take time to acknowledge and reflect on the rich histories and many different cultures of Asian-Canadians and their contributions to our province and country. Here are some ways to celebrate Asian Heritage Month and perhaps try something new: Discover art from an Asian artist. Check out the…
March Break is coming!
March Break is just around the corner! Not ready, no worries the SDG library is ready for you! We are offering fun, educational, and free March Break Programs for children throughout the week. The library is a great place to play, borrow new books, and meet with friends. Check out our Kids page for the…
Phonics Learning Kits
Say hello to our newest addition: Phonics Learning Kits! Phonics Learning Kits can help children become aware of sounds within words and provide them with an opportunity to map those sounds to letters. The process makes an abstract idea more concrete and fun as children learn to build more and more words. Each kit contains…
2024 Reading Challenge – January
Our January prompt for the 2024 Reading Challenge is "Debut author/title from 2023."
Join the SDG Library 2024 Reading Challenge
Announcing the 2024 SDG Library Reading Challenge! Is your New Year’s resolution to read more? Join the SDG Library and its 2024 Reading Challenge! This year-long challenge is designed to help readers connect with new titles and authors, create community connections, and explore by reading outside their comfort zone. How it works: Each month, read…
Goodreads Choice Awards Winner for 2023
As the end of 2023 approaches, we naturally find ourselves reflecting on how we spent the year. For avid readers like those in SDG, we might consider how many books we’ve read this year and which ones stood out the most. If you’re wondering how your reads of 2023 stacked up against other titles, or…
2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize Shortlist
2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize Shortlist
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