Reader, runner, cyclist, library manager, co-founder of @FreeBooksOttawa, infertility & miscarriage survivor, mum. Opinions are my own. Photo: Nathan Fréchette.
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In the run up to #BLAW2019 I wrote this piece for @GuardianOpinion about why the '12-week rule' perpetuates the notion that miscarriage is something to hide and we shouldn’t make a fuss, forcing so many women & couples to suffer in silence.
theguardian.com/commentisfre…
Hey @ottawacity where can I buy more red bike lights from you? My kid (3yo) lost the one he got at Meet the Fleet and is despondent 🩷 cc @acgonthier
Come to this!
We’re thrilled to announce our guest authors for ALSO’s third annual banned book night, Off the Pages: A Celebration of Banned Books. Join us Friday, April 11! Tickets: canadahelps.org/en/charities…
Consider signing please! actionnetwork.org/petitions/…
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Meet your favorite authors as they share how writing and libraries matter in their lives at our new literary festival, "EveryLibrary Live! Banned Books Week 2024," September 22 - 27 online.
All events are free to attend.
everylibrary.org/elbb24
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Our Summer Scholars talks are back! These free, in-person talks explore the exciting and wide-ranging research into our Americas collections.
From the works of James Baldwin to an investigation into Canadian musical heritage, see what’s on this year: bit.ly/BLSummerScholars
ALT A black and white photograph of James Baldwin on the Albert Memorial with a statue of Shakespeare.
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The Chair has started his verbal update. You can watch it live on bit.ly/3ySYr0O
Le président a commencé sa mise à jour verbale. Vous pouvez la regarder en direct sur bit.ly/3ySYr0O
Spot the pink trenchcoat! #KidicalMass 🩷 🚲
Ottawa showed up to celebrate active parkways!
#KidicalMass #CriticalMass #BikesFightClimateChange
@BikeOttawa @SchoolStYOW @ParkwaysPeople @NSaravanamuttoo
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27-year-old dancer Usha Jey wants to show the next generation of Tamils that they can be artists too. ellecanada.com/culture/music…
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Today is the birthday (and death day) of William Shakespeare. This short thread serves as a reflection on the passage of time, love, beauty, mortality and the meaning of life 🧵
1. Dame Judi Dench, Sonnet 29
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My latest, on my blog - Chateau Lafayette Pre-History, Part 1: 1849-1863
- Stoney Monday Riot
- Joseph Montferrand aka Big Joe Mufferaw
- wayward cows
A plethora of new details uncovered... ashleynewall.ca/2024/04/chat…
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How do we practice empathy exactly? And how does it differ from sympathy? 🤔 Let’s find out with @VMesana! Join @partnershiplib upcoming virtual workshop, Resolutions | Improving Your Relationships at Work Through Deep Listening. Register at bit.ly/3TKth4r
ALT A red and white Resolutions event graphic with a photograph of people. Text reads: “Resolutions. Aligning Career Goals to Actions. A professional development series.”
This story destroyed me
Read “Jude the Brave,” a short story by @clairecameron, bestselling author of novels including The Last Neanderthal and The Bear.
thewalrus.ca/jude-the-brave/
I found some treasures at the Mammoth sale @OPL_Friends and you can too, until 2pm! This Richard Armour is a family fav of ours - and a perfect example of a book sale hidden treasure.
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Congratulations to Sarah Bernstein, winner of the 2023 #ScotiabankGillerPrize! bit.ly/46iQ3CN
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Hey #YOW, are you excited about @KatyHessel's talk tomorrow night @NatGalleryCan? You may want to check out these great reads: bit.ly/3MuYrYW, bit.ly/3soLHML, and of course bit.ly/3QNqt4k🎨plus @WomensArtForAll to brighten your feed ✨#AskALibrarian