In the third week of February Canada celebrates “Freedom to read week”. It doesn’t get as much press here as it does in the United States, probably because we pride ourselves on being a polite and tolerant society. In every country though, there are people who believe that they should choose the rules that…
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The Biblio File: Library News
The Biblio File January 31, 2022 During Black History Month, people in Canada celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today. Even though Black people and their communities have always been…
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The Biblio File January 17, 2022 Our librarians have collected a few of their favorite reads of 2021 for the in-library display this month. These books didn’t have to be written or released in 2021, just read and loved by one of us! If you are looking to try something read and recommended, check out…
The Biblio File: Library News
The Biblio File January 10, 2022 Well, this year is starting out very similar to the past few years – everyone is trying to keep busy, figure out ways to make things happen in “the new normal” and generally working hard to keep safe and keep spirits up. This might be a good time to…
The Biblio File: Library News
The Biblio File January 3, 2022 Happy New Year from the PPL! We hope everyone had a safe and cozy holiday. The world right now is a little bit crazy and we feel like books are a safe haven where you can escape reality for a little while. Online you can find many 2022 reading…
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The Biblio File December 20, 2021 Two things – how great is this idea?? And where can I get some of those snowman marshmallows? Please note that the library will be closed from Friday, December 24, 2021 to Saturday, January 1, 2022 inclusive, for holidays. We will re-open on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 1:00. …
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The Biblio File December 13, 2021 Who doesn’t love Top 10 lists? Bookbrowse has doubled that with their “Top 20 Best of the Year,” chosen by their subscribers. The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr Bewilderment by Richard Powers Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner The Magician by Colm…
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The Biblio File December 6, 2021 Is the winter weather officially here? For those of you that see a temperature below -10 and think it’s time to stay in and read by the fire – here are a few more from our Patron’s Choice Awards: The Iron Rose, the Extraordinary Life of Charlotte Ross, MD…
Jr Biblio-file – December 2021
Merry Christmas! It is officially December and I know many have been in the Christmas swing for a month already. Your house lights and the tree in your front windows are beautiful. Now comes the (maybe stressful) part of Christmas. The gifts. It is looking like another “interesting” Christmas, with visiting restrictions still in place…
The Biblio File: Library News
The Biblio File November 29, 2021 Well, we blinked and now it’s almost December. Here are a few book related activities. A Christmas reading challenge that is meant for kids but could easily be enjoyed by adults! Who doesn’t want to read in a den/fort?? And to get you thinking about the New Year –…