MacNeill Library Learning Commons

April 2025: Let's vote!

EDIT: Thank you so much to our volunteers for helping our vote run smoothly! Shout out to Eshitha, Ashley, Ena, Lukaas, Jacky, and Josh!

MacNeill is hosting a Student Vote for the upcoming Federal Election. Run by CIVIX and Elections Canada, Student Vote is a dynamic experiential learning program made to help students "cultivate the habits of active and informed citizenship."

Running in parallel with the actual Federal Election, students in participating classes will learn about Canada's system of government and how to inform themselves on the different parties and running candidates.

Voting at MacNeill is open to ALL STUDENTS! So come drop by during PLT, break, or lunch on April 23rd or 24th to cast your vote! Bring an ID card if you have one to speed things up.

January 2025: Let's start a riot!

Happy new year, Ravens!

We are starting off the school year strong with the 2025 Reading Riot! For the next 13 weeks, you are challenged to read in different genres and from different perspectives for chances to win awesome prizes!

Check out this year's selection and drop by the LLC to check one out today!

November 2024: Smell the Cedar!

Exciting news, Ravens! For a limited time, MacNeill will be hosting the Cedar: Tree of Life district kit! This kit features many books. activities, and items to help you learn about how to harvest and use cedar, and some of the many amazing things that can be made with it.

This kit was made thanks to the Qualicum Nation; we are infinitely grateful for having had these items put together and received permission to share their knowledge.

October Reading 2024

Every week we'll draw a new Reading Prompt card. Come check out the display or our Insta for book recommendations.

Cartoon leaves in various reds and browns surround dark text that reads "Fall Into Reading" on a white background

On a maroon background surrounding by gold and brown leaves reads "Today's Prompt". Below is an image of a card that reads "A cozy fantasy book". To the left are five book covers: "Howl's Moving Castle," Legends & Lattes," "Remarkably Bright Creatures," "The House in the Cerulean Sea," "Tea Dragon Tapestry"

Oct 10th, 2024 - PLT Workshop

Calling all volunteers for the library! Orientation is September 16th at lunch

Call for Volunteers

We are looking for help! Do you like books? Do you like organizing? Do you like making displays? Then this could be the perfect way to get your volunteer hours for graduation! Talk to Ms. Sadler in the library for more details.

Sept. 2024 - NEW Smartphone Use Policy

Please be aware that this is in effect during Study Blocks in the library, as well.

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Mobile Craft Cart - inspiration awaits!

New craft materials added regularly.

Perler beads

Craft markers and origami paper

Bracelets

Origami star strips and stickers

Learn about Plants from an Indigenous Perspective

Reading Riot 2024

The Reading Riot officially kicks off in January and runs until Spring Break. Visit the library learning commons to check out one of these fantastic titles!

Mobile Craft Cart

Relax and have fun with the new mobile craft cart in the LLC. Crafts include bracelet-making, origami, paper stars, magnets, scrapbooking, perler beads and more.

3D Printed Learning Tools

Welcome Back MacNeill!

New selections and old favourites await you in the Library Learning Commons. We hope to see you soon.

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

How will you engage with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?

Powerful reads for learning and unlearning.

Witness blanket book - based on the art installation containing hundreds of items reclaimed from residential schools, churches, government buildings and traditional and cultural structures from across Canada.

What is the purpose of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?

"Truth" and "Reconciliation Pole" at UBC.

Reading Riot 2023

The Reading Riot officially kicks off in January 2023. Come visit the Library Learning Commons to borrow one of the many exciting titles on this year's list.

Library Used Books Sale Oct. 26th - 28th

Join us in the library for a used books sale featuring mystery, science fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, historical and romance novels.

Paperbacks: $1.50

Hardcovers: $2.50

Buy 4, get the 5th one free!

Where's Trogdor?

Look for Trogdor around the school from Oct. 26th to 28th for a chance to win a 3D printed prize.

Follow us on social media!

Follow the library on Twitter and Instagram @armaclib for updates on the latest books and events.

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