Author Archives: Jenna Mlynaryk

About Jenna Mlynaryk

TALint (Toronto Academic Libraries Intern) at the OISE Library | Master of Information (LIS), 2020 | University of Toronto

Winter Reading from our Historical Collections: Shakespeare and Dickens

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Jenna Mlynaryk

There’s no better time than December to cozy up with a mug of hot chocolate and a classic read! This month, the Ontario Historical Education Collection has gathered its books featuring two of the most well-recognized authors in English Literature; … Continue reading →

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Indigenous Histories

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Jenna Mlynaryk

This October, our Ground Floor Display celebrates Indigenous Histories. Describing the events, experiences and heritage of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, this month’s collection includes narratives, biographies and creation stories from Indigenous authors, as well as resources on treaties and historic … Continue reading →

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New OISE Web Exhibit: Canadian Public Figures on Tape

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Jenna Mlynaryk

Calling all Canadian history buffs! This week the OISE Library is launching its first web exhibit, Canadian Public Figures on Tape. The online exhibit features ten audio interviews with famous Canadian politicians conducted in the early 1970s and published by … Continue reading →

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From Our Historical Collections: Back to School in 1969

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Jenna Mlynaryk

Have you ever wondered what it was like to go to school 50 years ago? Inspired by this recent time capsule recovery at a Vancouver elementary school, we browsed our 1969 textbooks to see what elementary school was like the … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: Parachute

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Jenna Mlynaryk

Ready for some fun under the sun? If your summer job is to keep kids moving, be sure to check out our very own parachute! Fun for kids of all ages, a parachute is a great tool for building motor … Continue reading →

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