January 29 commemorates the victims of the 2017 shooting at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Québec City and serves as the Day of Action Against Islamophobia. Take some time to look at works from authors from North America’s diverse Muslim communities. This list highlights Muslim writers' growing body of contemporary fiction and non-fiction titles discussing Islam. 

Thank you to the Islamic Society of Kingston for their recommendations. 

The Ontario Library Association’s Forest of Reading is excited to present this year’s nominees for its adult program, the Evergreen Award.

"This list will take some of our Evergreen readers outside of their comfort zone, but also help them to find those little gems they may not have found on their own. This list will also appeal to young readers who may not have read Evergreen previously." — Enid Wray & Julie Wendland, Co-Chairs, Evergreen Selection Committee

Readers can submit their votes for the award through September and the winner will be announced during Ontario Public Library Week in October.

The Lunar New Year, which starts Jan. 22 and ends Feb. 5 this year, is among the most celebrated holiday seasons on earth, with diverse cuisines, crafts, customs and numerous nations enjoying festivities. Learn about the holiday festival and those who partake by exploring this list! 

Of these 15 books selected for their potential to shift your perspective, one will become the Canada Reads winner for 2023! Canada Reads is an annual battle of the books organized and broadcast by the CBC.

The five panellists and the final five books they choose to champion will be revealed on Jan. 25, 2023.

Kingston is home to a vibrant arts community! We can attend festivals and performances year-round thanks to the work of local arts professionals.

This winter, we are celebrating LGBTQ2S+ filmmakers with the 24th Reelout Queer Film Festival, which takes place January 26 to February 5, 2023. Read on for book and DVD suggestions inspired by films from the festival’s lineup.