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The Night the Library Stayed Open

The Night the Library Stayed Open - Hardcover

by Rachel Crane
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Availability:In StockContributor:Rachel Crane, Janice Barber (Illustrator)Publish date:1/27/2026Pages:22
Language:EnglishPublisher:Lola May Inc.ISBN-13:9781067384203ISBN-10:1067384200UPC:9781067384203Book Category:Family & Relationships, EducationSize:8.50 x 8.50 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.6305Product ID:SCBD62R9EN

The Night the Library Stayed Open is a heartwarming story about people coming together during a snowstorm. When the power goes out, Miss Jo keeps the library open for anyone who needs safety. Soon, the library fills with community members who share stories, drawings, music, and support.

Each character shows a different kind of literacy: digital skills, reading pictures, music, emotional understanding, and creativity. Together, they discover that everyone has strengths, and everyone is learning.

Written in clear, plain language (Adult Skills Level 1-2), this book is welcoming for adult literacy learners, ESL readers, and adults reading with children. It is designed to build confidence, spark conversation, and celebrate the many ways we learn.

All proceeds from this book go directly to community literacy programs. Every purchase supports adults and families on their learning journeys and helps spread awareness about adult literacy needs, even in economically advanced countries like Canada.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Lola May Inc.ISBN-13:9781067384203ISBN-10:1067384200UPC:9781067384203Book Category:Family & Relationships, EducationSize:8.50 x 8.50 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.6305Product ID:SCBD62R9EN
Crane, Rachel: - RACHEL CRANE the Executive Director of Literacy Link Niagara. The Night the Library Stayed Open is her love letter to community, adult and family literacy, and to the places where transformation begins: conversations, circles, libraries. As a facilitator, educator, and leadership strategist, Rachel has spent nearly two decades helping people stay curious, think differently, and rediscover the power of learning together. She lives in the Niagara region of Ontario with her husband, two children, a silly mini schnauzer, and an ever-growing stack of borrowed books. You can connect with Rachel through: linkedin.com/in/cranerachelBarber, Janice: - JANICE BARBER graduated from the Ontario College of Art & Design in graphic design and from Sheridan College in illustration. When she is not painting her favourite subjects-such as desserts, botanicals, and cloudscapes-Janice and her husband are raising their three children, along with a dog, cats, and chickens, in their quaint country home in Paris, Ontario. Visit www.janicebarber.com to see more of her work and available children's storybooks.
Publisher: Lola May Inc.

Contributor(s)

Rachel Crane, Janice Barber (Illustrator)

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Rachel Crane

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