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Feeling fired up after our Freedom to Read Week spotlight on banned and challenged books? Here are some books where kids, teens, and adults fight back against book bans and censorship. Keep on celebrating your freedom to read!
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Today's Freedom to Read Week spotlight is "This Book Is Gay" by Juno Dawson. This young adult non-fiction title is one of the top banned books in the U.S., and it has been challenged many times in Canadian schools and libraries. Find it here: portmoody.bibliocommons.com/…
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Freedom to Read Week spotlight: "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson. This YA memoir, in which Johnson shares their experiences of growing up Black and queer, has been the target of many censorship efforts in Canada and the U.S. Find it here: portmoody.bibliocommons.com/…
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Want to feel more confident using computers? Join us on Mondays, March 3 and 10 at 10:30am for our Tech Hour program. Ask your computer questions and gain some new skills in a casual, social learning environment. Register here: calendar.portmoodylibrary.ca…
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Freedom to Read Week spotlight: "Our Skin" by Megan Madison. The picture book, which introduces children to the concepts of race and racism, has been has been banned and challenged many times in the U.S., and has been challenged in Canada as well. portmoody.bibliocommons.com/…
Book cover for "Our Skin: A First Conversation about Race" by Megan Madison, Jessical Ralli, and Isabel Roxas, over a black and white photo of bookshelves in the library.

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Freedom to Read Week spotlight: "Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe. This graphic memoir was number one on the American Library Association's most challenged books lists from 2021–2023, and it has been challenged in Canadian libraries and school districts. portmoody.bibliocommons.com/…
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Freedom to Read Week spotlight: Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" has been one of the most frequently banned books in the U.S. for decades, censored for its explicit content and for addressing racism. It has also been challenged in Canada. portmoody.bibliocommons.com/…
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Have a little one who dreads their bed? Learn how to address nightmares and sleep issues using picture books with Dr. Tamara Williams, a Registered Psychologist. Monday, March 3 at 6:30pm. Register here: calendar.portmoodylibrary.ca…
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Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. Check out our book list with some of the most commonly challenged and banned books in Canada: portmoody.bibliocommons.com/… #FTRWeek
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Our Library catalogue may be unavailable on Sunday, Feb 23, from 2–7am, due to scheduled maintenance. There will be intermittent periods of downtime, during which you will not be able to search, place holds, renew items, or access your account. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Have a little one who dreads their bed? Learn how to address nightmares and sleep issues using picture books with Dr. Tamara Williams, a Registered Psychologist. Monday, March 3 at 6:30pm. Register here: calendar.portmoodylibrary.ca…
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We are closed today for Family Day, and our regular hours will resume tomorrow. The external book drop will be open all day, and you can access our digital collections from home. Have a safe and happy Family Day!
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So, looks like the date didn't go as well as planned, but thanks for taking a chance on one of our #blinddatewithabook
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The Port Moody Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Family Day. The external book drop will remain open, and our eBooks, online magazines, and other digital collections are always available, even when the Library is closed.
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A reminder that tomorrow is the last day to enter our Art Contest (open to all ages). Details at portmoodylibrary.ca/en/news/…
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Wow, Port Moody has some serious puzzle skills. We have another patron completing another one of our puzzles. Thank you for sharing your photo with us. Browse our collection at portmoodylibrary.ca/puzzles
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The Port Moody Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Family Day. The external book drop will remain open, and our eBooks, online magazines, and other digital collections are always available, even when the Library is closed.
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Calling artists of all ages! Enter the Teen Advisory Group Art Contest by February 14 for the chance to win prizes and have your artwork featured by the Library! Learn more here: portmoodylibrary.ca/en/news/…
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Join us for a fun Valentine's Day themed event for the whole family on Saturday, Feb 15 at 11am. We will have crafts, dancing, activities, origami classes, a scavenger hunt, and photobooths. Register here: calendar.portmoodylibrary.ca…
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Another puzzle completed by a Port Moody puzzle enthusiast! This "Purrfect Nook" is one of the jigsaw puzzles you can now borrow from the Library! All the puzzles are currently out, but you can browse and place holds on our website portmoodylibrary.ca/puzzles
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