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Access Awareness Week 2026

May 31-June 6 is Access Awareness Week. Explore related events, resources, and reading lists.

Access Awareness Week Scholarship Luncheon

Jun 5th | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Celebrate the achievements of students with disabilities at a luncheon honouring 2026 scholarship recipients. Register now.

Proclamation and Mel Hebb Awards Presentation

Jun 1st | 9:00am - 11:55am
Join the launch of Access Awareness Week with proclamations and awards celebrating accessibility champions. Register now.

Peer Support: Parents, Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children

Jun 10th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
If you are navigating the unique joys and challenges of raising a neurodivergent child, please join us for our new peer support group.

Disability Justice: Stronger Together

#AccessAwarenessWeek2026: "Disability Justice: Stronger Together, First Voice Leading Change for Collective Action." Explore related titles.

Blooming May Flowers

May is a month of sprouts, blossoms, and nature's growing beauty. This list of children's books illustrates springtime starts!

Into the Unknown: True Tales of Exploration and Discovery

These gripping true stories—from polar journeys to deep sea descents—highlight the courage, curiosity, and resilience driving exploration.

New Fiction: May 2026

Welcome to May! Plenty of new fiction is sprouting up this month. Explore and borrow.
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