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Orange Shirt Day: Essential Books on Residential Schools
In honour of Orange Shirt Day, September 30, a day dedicated to commemorating the experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada's residential schools, we…
New Books That We Love
Library staff share some of our favourite new releases in this month's Staff Picks. Image Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia…
Great Books You've Never Heard Of
Today we unveil hidden treasures! Uncover a collection of remarkable reads that have gone underappreciated, yet possess the undeniable magic to captivate…
Diverse Pages: A Collection of LGBTQ Books for All Ages
In celebration of diversity and inclusivity, we have carefully assembled titles that explore the vibrant and diverse experiences of the LGBTQ community.…
Feel-Good Reads
Library staff share books that will uplift your spirit and brighten your day. Grab a cup of tea, and dive into one of these feel-good reads. Image…
Nonfiction Page-Turners
Staff Picks for nonfiction books that are absolute page-turners! Here is a list of nonfiction books that you won't be able to put down... Devil in the…
A Library Reading List
We love books set in libraries because, quite simply, libraries are the best. Enjoy this list of library-themed books. From thrillers to historical…
Earth Day Reading List
Earth Day is April 22! We have compiled a selection of fiction and non-fiction from the Library’s collection to celebrate Earth Day. These books focus on…
80s Retro Reads
Our Retro Reading list is keeping us in a state of nostalgia. Some set in the 1980s, others transporting us back to the culture of that decade, these…
Books to Read During Black History Month (and Beyond)
February is Black History Month. Honour and celebrate Black authors with these rich literary historical fiction novels which focus on Black experience,…
Top Circulating Fiction of 2022
Here are the novels that our library patrons loved in 2022: The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens The Lincoln…
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