If there was no intellectual freedom in Canada images like this would be more commonplace and would loose their shock value. Books could be easily censored, banned or even burned if they were challenged.  

Judy Blume said, "If every individual with an agenda had his/her way, the shelves in the school library would be close to empty" (quoted from the Freedom to Read magazine 2013). Fortunately, we have the Charter of Rights and Freedoms which protects intellectual freedom and has prevented this from happening.  And each year we celebrate this freedom, the freedom to read.  So come by the library and check out the displays of challenged books and exercise your freedom to read this week!

visit www.our-story.ca for more information
 and to submit your story or work of art!

February is designated as Black History month, 
a time to remember the achievements of influential 
African American leaders in our history.  This includes 
historical figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X 
and others who fought for the end of slavery 
and the equality of all.  Check out these videos below 
and come into the library to check out 
the Black History Month display.

The contest for the reusable travel mug
will be extended until lunchtime on Monday, February 3rd. 

Come into the library and buy a tea,
hot chocolate or hot apple cider
to be entered into the draw!

Laini Taylor concludes her Daughter of Smoke & Bone Saga this April with the release of Dreams of Gods & Monsters. 

Catch up on all the action by reading the first book, available in the BRHS Library.

More information about the saga can be found by clicking on this banner. 

The Library Café is now open!  
Stop by today for a tea, hot chocolate or apple cider.  

From now until January 30th with each cup purchased you will receive a ballot to enter
a draw to win a reusable travel mug (pictured left) and other great prizes.  

Coming Soon!!!!

The library will be offering a selection of tea, hot chocolate and apple cider k-cups for only $1.00 each!

Come and grab a hot beverage and while you're here check out the selection of new books and magazines and relax in one of the comfortable chairs in the reading area.  

Be sure to let us know your favourite k-cup flavour.

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