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Books for Jewish Heritage Month

Published 26 May 2022 by karen.mckay

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May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada and it is a perfect time to read books by Jewish authors and stories about Jewish communities.

Book cover of Our Darkest Night by Jennifer Robson. A man and a woman embrace in a field against a dark sky. The book title appears above them and the author's name below them in block letters. Beside the man are the words A novel of Italy and the second world war. Above the author's name is the line USA Today bestselling author of the Gown.

Books to read for Asian Heritage Month

Published 9 May 2022 by karen.mckay

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Each May Canada celebrates Asian Heritage Month, which is a perfect opportunity learn more about the stories, achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage.

book cover: We too Alone. Against a bright orange background is an illustration of a gold birdcage with two white birds. The words We Two Alone and Jack Wang appear across the illustration.

Manitoba will offer CELA services

Published 28 April 2022 by karen.mckay

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Manitoba becomes the latest province to fully fund the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) services and provide those in the province with print disabilities full access to CELA’s 1 million accessible books, newspapers, and magazines.

A solid red map of Canada appears against a black background. Below in white text are the words Welcome Manitoba!

Freedom To Read Week

Published 25 February 2022 by karen.mckay

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Any book worth banning is a book worth reading. ~ Isaac Asimov

Poster for Freedom to Read. In the center is a row off books lined up as though they are on a shelf. Above it says Freedom to Read Week in red text. Below it says February 20-26, 2022 freedomtoread.ca

Meet our Expanded Delivery Options Project team

Published 9 February 2022 by karen.mckay

CELA services

Rosalie, Yves, Ioana and Victoria join the CELA team to support participants in our Expanded Delivery Options Pilot Project.

A man wearing headphones and glasses sits at a desk facing a computer and reading braille. There are shelves of books in the background.

Orange shirt day: From story to movement

Published 29 September 2021 by karen.mckay

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A little girl's story becomes a catalyst for national change.

Book cover of The Orange Shirt Story by Phyllis Webstad. A young girl in an orange shirt stands in front of a large white school, facing two nuns wearing full black habits.

CELA surpasses 1 million titles

Published 21 September 2021 by karen.mckay

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CELA is celebrating passing the million book milestone. In a world where many people with print disabilities have so little access or choice in reading materials, a million books represents a wealth of choices.

Against a bright blue backgound is the text "We're celebrating! One Million Books!" At the top of the image is a colourful bunting made of triangles, and beside the text on the left of a confetti popper shooting confetti. e

CELA and NLS exchange thousands of titles in new agreement

Published 31 August 2021 by karen.mckay

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The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), at the Library of Congress in the United States have partnered to exchange accessible books, thanks to the Marrakesh Treaty.

CELA and Audible Partner for Pilot Project

Published 29 July 2021 by karen.mckay

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This summer CELA is delighted to announce a pilot program with Audible, designed to enhance access to accessible audiobooks for CELA users.

Emmy nominees inspired by beloved books

Published 15 July 2021 by karen.mckay

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Congratulations to the authors whose works have inspired Emmy nominated television shows, and to the actors and creative teams who brought them to life onscreen.

The Emmys statue is a golden angel with wing tips reaching up while she holds a circular shape representing an atom above her head.

Post by Karen McKay

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada and it is a perfect time to read books by Jewish authors and stories about Jewish communities.

Each May Canada celebrates Asian Heritage Month, which is a perfect opportunity learn more about the stories, achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage.

Manitoba becomes the latest province to fully fund the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) services and provide those in the province with print disabilities full access to CELA’s 1 million accessible books, newspapers, and magazines.

Any book worth banning is a book worth reading. ~ Isaac Asimov

Rosalie, Yves, Ioana and Victoria join the CELA team to support participants in our Expanded Delivery Options Pilot Project.

A little girl's story becomes a catalyst for national change.

CELA is celebrating passing the million book milestone. In a world where many people with print disabilities have so little access or choice in reading materials, a million books represents a wealth of choices.

The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), at the Library of Congress in the United States have partnered to exchange accessible books, thanks to the Marrakesh Treaty.

This summer CELA is delighted to announce a pilot program with Audible, designed to enhance access to accessible audiobooks for CELA users.

Congratulations to the authors whose works have inspired Emmy nominated television shows, and to the actors and creative teams who brought them to life onscreen.

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