We are now in the revised Step 2 of the province’s Roadmap to Reopen. Browse, Borrow and Go allows short visits to the library. All programs will be offered virtually. Curbside Pickup will continue to be available for those who wish to continue with that service.
January 18
Calling all short story lovers! Bruce Meyer, Canadian author of more than 64 books of poetry, short fiction, non-fiction, and literary journalism, will share his insight into the art of short story writing and also read to us from his latest collection Toast Soldiers.
Looking for help on your journey to publication? Join us to explore the varied publishing paths (traditional, small press, assisted, independent/self, social); learn about marketing, royalties, contracts, and more!
The Ministry of Health has clarified that broad distribution of rapid tests through all public library locations is not planned. Only two library systems in select higher risk areas are included in the plans – Peterborough Public Library and Ottawa Public Library. Thank you.
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After picking up her kids from school, Jade Lasky heads home and is faced by a masked man in her garage. He restrains all of them and says that he will let them go if Jade’s husband Cam, a wealthy chef-owner of many high end restaurants, brings him $734,296 in cash by 7 PM…
The Game that Did Not Love Me Back: a hockey memoir
By: Bernie Saunders
Shut Out is a hockey love story. But it’s a love that was unrequited. Bernie Saunders had a passion for hockey. His prodigious talent was on display at all levels. But because he was Black, he was stymied at every turn and experienced nothing but taunting from opponents, spectators, coaches and even his own teammates.
A vibrantly illustrated introduction to intersectional feminism for next-generation changemakers, this book is a must-read guide for young people seeking to understand the world around them.
Harley is a service dog to elementary school teacher Ms. Prichard, who needs a quiet, orderly environment. One of her students, Amelia, has auditory sensitivities of her own. When a small fire throws the class into chaos, Harley must help Ms. Prichard–but he’s also the only one who can convince Amelia to come out of hiding.
n the eighteenth-century Scotland Highlands, untutored cailleach Rowenna must master her craft to free her cursed brothers, thwart a charismatic tyrant, and save her village.
Forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta has come almost full circle, returning to Virginia as the chief medical examiner, the state where she launched her storied career. Finding herself the new girl in town once again after being away for many years, she’s inherited not only an overbearing secretary, but also a legacy of neglect and potential corruption.
Think you can cook better than Bobby Flay? Put your kitchen skills to the test and cook alongside Bobby and his competitors with more than 100 recipes from the hit show. BeatBobby Flay brings the excitement of the Food Network show stage into your home kitchen, with more than 100 recipes for breakfast and brunch, weeknight-worthy dinners, and stunning desserts that will end every meal on a winning note.
Because she loves horses but is scared of them, Melody wants to conquer her fears, so she hopes a summer camp will be the place to welcome someone with cerebral palsy who wants to learn to ride.
When one of Serilda’s outlandish tales draws the attention of the sinister Erlking and his undead hunters, she finds herself swept away into a grim world where ghouls and phantoms prowl the earth and hollow-eyed ravens track her every move. The king orders Serilda to complete the impossible task of spinning straw into gold, or be killed for telling falsehoods.
A small independent bookstore in Minneapolis is haunted from November 2019 to November 2020 by the store’s most annoying customer. Flora dies on All Souls’ Day, but she simply won’t leave the store. Tookie, who has landed a job selling books after years of incarceration that she survived by reading with murderous attention, must solve the mystery of this haunting while at the same time…
A retired businesswoman and single mother suffers a stroke as she approaches 70, and while she lies voiceless and partially paralyzed in an extended care facility, she thinks about her beloved dead friend, her dutiful son, her absent daughter, and the choices she made in her life.
“What was it like to grow up on TV” Ron Howard has been asked this question throughout his adult life. in The Boys, he and his younger brother, Clint, examine their childhoods in detail for the first time.
Miriam Brockman’s family buys and moves into the run-down Jewel Motor Inn in upstate New York. It takes a lot of hard work to run a motel, but it’s also an adventure. Miriam befriends Kate, whose grandmother owns the diner next door. The two friends decide to create their own miracle to save the Jewel from bankruptcy.
Extreme sport lover Zhou Feng got involved in an international illegal trade by accident. So he had to follow an international special agent Bruce to Budapest.
The true story of a small town, working class father who embarks on a solo walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying after his son is tormented in high school for being gay.
When a young loner becomes the gestational surrogate for a single man in his 40s, the two strangers come to realize this unexpected relationship will challenge their perceptions of connection, boundaries and the particulars of love.
Set in the near future, private detective David Carmichael is hired by Marlon Veidt, an eccentric businessman, to track down his missing daughter. David teams up with Jane, a highly advanced A.I. to solve the mystery.
Shang–Chi is forced to confront the past he thought he left behind when he’s drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization controlled by his father, a man who gained immortality and a desire for unlimited power when he acquired an ancient artifact centuries before.
Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.
William Tell is a gambler and former serviceman who sets out to reform a young man seeking revenge on a mutual enemy from their past. Tell just wants to play cards…
