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Grow Your Knowledge of Gardening
May is the time to dig into gardening, and we've got some great gardening books to help you along the way. Here are a few of our favourites: Image…
Debut Books We Love
Samantha, our newest team member, loved "The Measure" by debut author Nikki Erlick. Image The Celestial Wife by Leslie HowardIn 1964, 15-year-…
Women-Centered Historical Fiction
Celebrate International Women's Day with gripping historical fiction centred on the lives of women. Image The Celestial Wife by Leslie…
Short Books for a Short Month
Enjoy these short but great books to read in February, the shortest month of the year. Image The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey"The Daughter…
Top Circulating Books of 2024
Blue Mountains Public Library patrons read these ten books in print, eBook and audiobook. Image The women : a novel / Kristin HannahIn 1965,…
Staff Picks of 2024
Library staff have chosen our favourite books of 2024! Image All the Colours of the Dark by Chris WhitakerThis book was unforgettable.…
Great Nonfiction
Looking for some fascinating nonfiction? Here are our recommendations: Image Ada's Algorithm : How Lord Byron's daughter Ada Lovelace Launched…
Our Guilty Pleasures
We asked Library Staff, what book do you enjoy but are kind of embarrassed to admit? Image Bridgerton Dearest Gentle Reader: Ashley's…
A Book List for Library Lovers
Happy Ontario Public Library Week! Our fascination with libraries is the theme for our latest Staff Picks. Image The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by…
Indigenous Reads
Our latest Staff Picks are books by Indigenous authors that offer powerful stories and perspectives. Image Daughters of the Deer by Danielle…
Sun, Sand and Stories: Great Beach Reads
Dive into summer with our list of beach reads recommended by staff—your perfect companions for sun-soaked afternoons and bay breezes. Image The…
Books We Wish We Could Read for the First Time Again
Ever wish you could relive the magic of a book for the very first time? Here are our picks for books we wish we could for the first time again. Dept. of…
Laugh Out Loud
Enjoy these hilarious books that made us snort in the stacks. Image Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff KinneyIt details the daily life of a middle-…
Dive into fictional worlds inspired by folklore and mythology
Explore worlds steeped in myth and folklore with this month's Staff Picks. Image After the Forest by Kell Woods"After the Forest" by Kell Woods…
Coming of Age
Check out our list of Coming of Age books for captivating tales of growth and self-discovery. Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy BlumeJudy Blume…
Historical Fiction
We love historical fiction! This month library and museum staff are sharing some of our favourites. Image The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant A…
Romantic Reads
Happy Valentine's Day! We've chosen some of our favourite romances, just in time for Valentine's Day. Looking for reading recommendations based on your…
Embracing Generations : a collection of family sagas and books about family
Library staff chose favourite books about family. Image Jade City by Fonda Lee This politically intriguing urban fantasy is set on the Asian…
YA Gems
These Staff Picks, primarily targeted at teenagers, offer engaging stories and profound insights that transcend age. Image A Court of Thorns and…
Terrifying tales: a handpicked collection of scary reads
Curated by library staff, this list of scary books guarantees goosebumps. Image Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes A ghost ship, a salvage crew,…
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