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The Liebrary

Kids Books Listening...

An entertaining rhyming book telling a story about what happens when a family checks out books from "The Liebrary".

We Only Discovered This 10 Years Ago

Adults Education History

Most living things on Earth need oxygen to survive, but scientists discovered a species of bacteria that uses oxygen totally differently from every other organism on Earth.

Tired of Doomscrolling?

Adults Health Human...

Being a human in the 21st century often feels frustrating. We are clearly at the high point of our species, while at the same time life is incredibly hard! We are divided, unable to solve our problems while creating new ones, destroying our world in the process.

Bluey Minisode: Letter

Kids Family Fun...

Nana reads an old story that Bandit wrote when he was five.

Road To Reconciliation

Youth Equality History

They are ways that experts say could help us on the road to reconciliation in Canada, healing the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

24 Hour Thai Street Food Challenge in Bangkok | Epic Food Journeys with Mark Wiens | Nat Geo

Adults Food Travel...

Mark Wiens goes on a 24-hour challenge in Bangkok, Thailand, to eat as many different street foods as possible.

Hope for Youth Project - Smrt Scholarship Program

Adults

In 2012 Smrt and the Canadian College of English Language initiated a scholarship program for 50 students who have lost parents, homes, and livelihoods as a result of the tsunami in Japan. The scholarship was for free tuition (courtesy of CCEL) and free accommodation for up to 3 months.

Caterpillar Butterfly Thing

Kids Animals Music...

Jam along with Jules as she sings about the journey from caterpillar to butterfly.

A Cute But Creepy Tiny Predator

Youth Animals Environment...

Despite their tiny size, tarsiers are excellent nocturnal hunters. With large eyes that enable them to see well in the dark and advanced hearing combined with huge hands, catching prey is almost too easy.

The Hidden Forces Behind Your Food Choices | Sarah Lake | TED

Adults Food Health...

What we eat is less about what we choose and more about what’s offered to us, says food and climate expert Sarah Lake.

The Many Layers Of Sedimentary Rocks

Kids Nature Science...

Jessi and Sam learn about sedimentary rocks and show how you can use vinegar to identify a piece of limestone.

People said this experiment was impossible, so I tried it

Adults Education Science

A massive thank you to everyone at Goldschmidt for making this possible. With special thanks to Dr. Axel Hoeschen, Christof Gassmann and Claudia Koch.

Primitive Technology: A-frame Roof Tile Factory

Adults Construction Creativity...

With the wet season only 2 months away and thatch being an impermanent material, I needed to make more roof tiles for a new hut that will withstand the next deluge.

Iryna speaks about her experience taking Smrt IELTS in Vancouver.

Adults

Iryna took two months of Smrt IELTS preparation at the Canadian College of English Language. Many students who are in the last one or two years of their secondary school take an IELTS course to prepare for entrance into university.

How To Draw: Cute Mushroom Friends

Kids Art Creativity...

Follow along with us and learn how to draw cute mushroom friends!

Happy News

Youth Animals Artificial Intelligence...

De-Graft has this week's Happy News to brighten your week.