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CELA Blog

Books to read during Asian Heritage Month

Published 17 May 2023 by Karen McKay
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In honour of Asian Heritage month, dig into some recent additions to our catalogue from Asian Canadian authors.
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book cover A history of Burning

World Book Day

Published 22 April 2023 by Karen McKay
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This year World Book Day is celebrating Indigenous languages. CELA's collection includes a couple of bilingual books incorporating Indigenous languages.
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book cover My Heart Fills with Happiness

CELA Service in Ontario Public Libraries certificate

Published 31 March 2023 by Rachel Breau
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Public library staff and volunteers in Ontario can now add formalized accessibility training to their professional development toolkit by completing the certificate “CELA Service in Ontario Public Libraries” through the Ontario Library Service.
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Public library staff and volunteers in Ontario can now add formalized accessibility training to their professional development toolkit by completing the four-webinar certificate “CELA Service in Ontario Public Libraries” through the Ontario Library Service (OLS).  

Welcome to Creston Valley Public Library

Published 27 March 2023 by Karen McKay
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CELA speaks with Cassandra Viers of Creston Valley Public Library, a new CELA member library to find out how the addition of CELA services is helping them serve their users with print disabilities.
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Valentine's Day reads

Published 14 February 2023 by Karen McKay
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No matter your taste in books, we have just the title to sweeten you Valentine's Day, or provide the perfect way to escape.
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Book cover of You made of food of death with your beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

Black History Month Book Recommendations

Published 7 February 2023 by Karen McKay
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Celebrate Black History Month with a great read featuring Black authors, Black stories, and Black history.
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The history of braille

Published 25 January 2023 by Karen McKay
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In honour of World Braille Month, CELA's Peer Trainer Ioana shares some of her research into the history and evolution of braille.
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Celebrating Milestones in 2022

Published 15 December 2022 by Karen McKay
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CELA reaches some major milestones in 2022, thanks in part to collaborations and partnerships.
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Celebrating stories from the Disability Community

Published 2 December 2022 by Karen McKay
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December 3 is the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, and it's a perfect time to read works from people with disabilities.
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A reader's perspective: Graphic Novels Project

Published 15 November 2022 by Karen McKay
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Rhianna Hajzer, one of CELA's accessibility testers shares her experience working on CELA's graphic novel project.
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