Marginalia: The OISE Library Blog

Wishtree   by Katherine Applegate with illustrations by Charles Santoso is a compelling story about a tree named Red. All the trees and animals in this book are able to talk; they just hide this fact from humans. But what makes Red unique… Read more

Introduce your class to one of Canada’s most prominent Indigenous historical artifacts, the canoe! Sharing a Story: The Canoe , is a unique puzzle to share with your class. Produced under Indigenous Affairs Canada, this puzzle is unlike… Read more

For the month of December, the Indigenous ground floor display will feature books on Indigenous Feminisms. Indigenous feminism is both the theory and practice of feminism that is grounded in decolonization and Indigenous sovereignty. “It’s an… Read more

Good things come in moderation, Stop This Birthday, written by Rowan Cutler and Illustrated by Elizabeth McClellan, is a about a little girl who takes her birthday wish a little too far.  The story begins on the morning of Zephyr’s… Read more

Looking for a creative and engaging way to teach anatomy? Then check out The Human Skeleton: Playing Cards! This kit will bring hands-on interaction, an opportunity to learn about the human skeleton, and the chance to play some cards.
The human body… Read more

November can get quite chilly, so why not escape to different places by travelling around the world with your class? Student teachers and teachers can use the books in this month’s lobby display to introduce their students to different cities and… Read more

Starting next week, November 26 until December 7th, 2018 we will waive $2 of library fines from participating libraries in exchange for a non-perishable food item (maximum $20 waived). Don’t have any fines? You can still donate!
The most needed… Read more

Please note that the work area in the Children’s Literature Collection on the Third Floor of OISE Library will be reserved at the following times for class demonstrations:

Monday, November 26 from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday, November 27 from 9:30… Read more

Often because of busy lives, we live in a state of flux. This is especially true for teachers and students who face new learnings and challenges on a daily basis. Taking time to focus on the present moment and living mindfully can help. That is the… Read more

Looking to bring some live music to your classroom? Then Hand Bells is the activity kit for you! This kit will bring hands-on engagement, an opportunity to read musical notes, and a chance to make some noise to… Read more

How I Became a Ghost: A Choctaw Trail of Tears Story, the first novel in the How I Became a Ghost Trilogy, by Tim Tingle, is a gripping tale perfect for introducing Indigenous stories into your classroom while also incorporating the spooky spirit of… Read more

This month, the OHEC display features the history of home economics in Ontario secondary schools.
The home economics movement in Ontario began during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. At the forefront of the movement was Adelaide Hoodless,… Read more

The OISE Library is excited to offer Typewriter Tuesday again this semester. Starting next Tuesday, stop by the ground floor of the library to have some typing fun with our 2 vintage typewriters!