Learning Commons at the CBE
Today’s learners cannot imagine life without the internet and supporting technology. The concept of the traditional library is changing to include technology, online tools and spaces for collaboration and exploration.
School Literary Materials Selection
Related to Ministerial Order (#034/2025), Standards for the Selection, Availability, and Access of School Library Materials, CBE has published an administrative regulation AR3051: School Literary Materials Selection. Families and community members can request a review or reconsideration of a literary resource in a school's learning commons by completing the School Library Materials Reconsideration Challenge Request through their local school.
CBE also has an eLibrary online tool available to families, students and staff, which is an online catalogue for all CBE school libraries with detailed information on books, DVD’s and other resources that are available to borrow.
Additionally, parents and legal guardians are welcome to review classroom library collections by contacting your child's school.
Thank You
Thank you to the Indigo Love of Reading program and Crowfoot Chapters for sponsoring our school in previous years! Our students and families have amazing books to learn from and explore thanks to their generosity and support.
Indigenous Collection
We have a variety of Indigenous books that honour Indigenous nations from across North America. We will continue to expand this collection.
Family Book Borrowing Policies and Expectations
Who can borrow books?
Currently, parents or guardians of our students can sign out and borrow books. Students will be able to sign out books to bring home as determined by the student's teacher.
How many books can a family borrow at a time?
A family may borrow 2 books at a time.
How long can a family keep the books for?
Families can keep books for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks the books must be brought back to the learning commons and either returned or renewed.
What happens if a book is lost or damaged?
Families will be expected to pay the school for the price of the book.