The library of my small B.C. town was a magnet for a young girl in the late 1960s, one curious about the world and hungry to learn more.
Unbeknownst to me, Blyton, who remained tremendously popular long after her death in 1968, had been falling out of favour since the 1950s, criticized for being racist, sexist and elitist. But back then, no one was protesting those transgressions outside the library doors. There were no angry exchanges beyond the occasional shushing of a chatty patron.
Sometimes, I’ll take my laptop there and write at one of the library’s tables, just to be in the company of others. There’s a rich mix: lots of children, older people poring over magazines and other periodicals in a cozy area flooded with natural light, tutors coaching students, people plugging into the Internet via the library’s desktop computers, a few marginalized folk reading and drowsing in the comfy chairs.
Bothe protesters and supporters outside Edmonton’s Stanley A. Milner Library as drag artist Felicia Bonée takes part in Over the Rainbow Storytime: With Drag Queens inside. Photo By David BloomSadly, guards are becoming increasingly necessary for keeping libraries safe and secure as our society continues to evolve while some elements of it devolve.
In response to this ugly incident and others , the City of Calgary recently introduced a new bylaw that prohibits protests within 100 metres of an entrance to a library or city recreation centre. It’s intended to protect citizens’ rights to come and go from public spaces without being harassed.Article content
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2023 Blue Jays Opening Day live blog: Toronto begins new MLB season vs. CardinalsThe Blue Jays' 2023 season is about to begin. Follow along with the action from Opening Day
Read more »
DEAR ABBY: Daughter returns to nest, refuses to live in realityDEAR ABBY: My 28\u002Dyear\u002Dold daughter moved back home when COVID hit. She works as an influencer and has a part\u002Dtime job as a content creator.
Read more »
'Learn to live with this:' Humboldt focuses on future five years after bus crashThere are 29 banners that represent each person on the bus and a memorial with the 2018 team photo behind glass.
Read more »
Bellator 293 ‘Golm vs. James’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round ScoringBellator293 ‘Golm vs. James’ play-by-play, results & round scoring (7 p.m. ET) | Virtual judges: tylertreese bknapp52635 dankoff_123
Read more »
DEAR ABBY: Daughter returns to nest, refuses to live in realityDEAR ABBY: My 28\u002Dyear\u002Dold daughter moved back home when COVID hit. She works as an influencer and has a part\u002Dtime job as a content creator.
Read more »