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Welcome to St. Sebastian's school library!
Our collection includes fiction, non-fiction, picture books, reference, graphic novels, magazines, e-books, e-audiobooks and informational databases. Our library has desktop computers as well as use of the school's iPads. Intermediate classes can use Chromebooks (laptop computers). Each class visits the library weekly for book exchange, acquiring library skills, learning research and computer literacy.
To browse our print collection, click Catalogue
To learn more about the library's digital resources, such as e-books, informational databases, educational videos and online encyclopedias, click Library Resources. For more information on how to access e-books see the PDF below.
How to Access e-books
Library Mission Statement and Goals
LDCSB Library Mission Statement
LDCSB School Library Goals
- Educate students on the functionality, organization and purpose of libraries so that they can be library users for life
- Demonstrate how to research with purpose and process
- Promote and foster a love for reading for pleasure and learning
- Develop library collections that encompass a variety of formats to support the Catholic Graduate Expectations
- Facilitate the use of technology for learning, research and communication
Scholastic Book Fair 2020

Teen Reads
- Teen reading blog at London Public Library
- Goodreads Young Adult Books
- Toronto Public Library teen book site
- Edmonton Public Library teen site
- Ontario Library Association's 2020 Red Maple Award nominees (fiction)
- The most exciting YA books to read in 2019
- Scholastic Canada Teen Reads site
- What Should I Read Next?
Research Links
Research Inquiry Process
Stage 1: Exploring
Tips for students:
Talk to your librarian about what is available from the library.
During this stage, I will:
- Choose a topic
- Develop questions
- Brainstorm
- List what I already know
- Access library resources
Stage 2: Investigating
Reference your sources as you go.
- Select resources and gather information
- Narrow or broaden my topic
- Skim and scan my information
- Take notes
Stage 3: Processing
Be honest. Cite your sources. Primary/Junior MLA/APA/Chicago
During this stage, I will:
- Read and understand the selected information
- Check selected information answers all questions
- Organize and revise notes
- Tell the information in my own words
Stage 4: Creating
Reflect on what you have learned.
During this stage, I will:
- Review and edit my work
- Assemble my project
- Share what I have learned