Manitoba School Library Day (October 28, 2024)

October 23, 2024

Manitoba School Library Day, celebrated on October 28, 2024, is a dedicated occasion to honor the invaluable role that school libraries play in the educational landscape of Manitoba.

This day serves as a reminder of the importance of libraries in fostering a love for reading, supporting academic achievement, and developing information literacy skills among students. School libraries are more than just repositories of books; they are vibrant learning hubs that provide access to diverse resources and technologies, enabling students to explore ideas, conduct research, and cultivate their curiosity.

By celebrating Manitoba School Library Day, educators, librarians, students, and communities come together to acknowledge and promote the enduring significance of libraries in shaping a well-rounded, informed, and literate society.

October 28, 2024, has been proclaimed as “Manitoba School Library Day” by the Honourable Tracy Schmidt, Acting Minister of Education & Early Childhood Learning.

“Speak Up for School Libraries” is the theme for the 2024 Manitoba School Library Day.
School libraries in Manitoba are active learning centres that support literacy, inquiry, diversity education, critical and creative thinking, collaboration, and research.
School Libraries in Manitoba foster safe and inclusive spaces for students to explore, question, learn, and grow.
School libraries in Manitoba function as information-rich centres that provide instruction and access to a wide range of resources that enhance student learning and achievement, support curriculum implementation, and help create a lifelong love of learning.