International Literacy Day, observed worldwide on Sept. 8, highlights literacy as a fundamental human right and a foundation for building more inclusive, just and sustainable societies. Explore our curated booklist to celebrate the power of literacy.
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Join the Celebration: 100 Years of the Murney Tower Museum
Celebrate 100 years of the Murney Tower Museum with a reading of The Time-Travelling Adventures of Mr. Murney. Enjoy crafts, snacks and fun for all ages!
Treaties Recognition Week reading list
November 5-11 is Treaties Recognition Week. This week recognizes the importance of learning about the treaties between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, their history and treaty rights and obligations. Knowledge of these documents and their legal frameworks is essential to reconciliation. To learn more, check out the titles on this list.
Unforgettable memoirs
Memoirs are personal tales and universal stories of growth, transformation, and the indomitable human spirit. These titles offer diverse narratives that will captivate, inspire and resonate with readers from all walks of life.
A spellbinding collection for spooky season
From not-so-eerie early years adventures to spine-tingling tales for young adults and adults alike, our collection offers a hauntingly good time, just in time for spooky season. Read if you dare!