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Read the news online for free!
Access the latest Canadian news content from all the major Canadian newspapers, including The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, National Post, and the Toronto Sun. Or go back as far as the 1970s, from over 360 news sources!
Find it on the Library website, under Resources > Databases > Canadian Newsstream Collection. Or try the New York Times Digital database!

Now that classes are done, you can take a deep breath, relax, and veg out a little!
Have you seen the movie "One Battle After Another?" You can stream it free through the Library's subscription to Criterion on Demand (Resources > Streaming Video & Media).

"Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts."

The steelpan, also known simply as a pan or steel drum, originated in Trinidad and Tobago and is the national instrument. Did you know steelpan musicians are called pannists?
The UN General Assembly declared August 11 as World Steelpan Day, recognizing the instrument's cultural and social significance. Have you ever heard a steelpan and not wanted to move your body?
Explore the Library's subscription to Bloomsbury Music & Sound, the hub for exclusive reference content and a variety of learning resources across music and sound studies.
Find it under Resources < Databases.

Book Lovers Day is celebrated on August 9th every year, and encourages book lovers to celebrate reading and literature.
What's your favourite genre to read? Do you have a favourite book? How long is your TBR?

Do you have upcoming assignment deadlines, but you're not sure how to cite them? The Library has guides to help with various citation styles and citation management tools, along with many other resources to make things easier. Don't lose sleep (or marks!) over citation errors.

The documentary, Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn Monroe, commemorated the 60th anniversary of her passing. Marilyn Monroe, aka Norma Jeane Mortenson, was just 36 years old when she died in August 1962.
The film reveals never-before-interviewed relatives and psychology experts and compiles a decade of research on the blonde bombshell's life.

Have you ever wondered what stories a building could tell?
For example, this is one of the buildings of Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland. In the 15th century, Nicolaus Copernicus studied here - he was the scientist who first suggested that the Earth revolved around the Sun.
Which buildings did he walk through? Where was his favourite place to study? In which corner of the university did he begin developing his ideas? How often did he visit the library?
Discover everything your Library has to offer!

Looking to escape the humidity and step into another era? The shadowed halls of Notre Dame are giving gothic, spooky vibes. It's also the setting for the famous Hunchback of Notre Dame. The Marc Cerasini adaptation of Victor Hugo's timeless story is engaging and accessible, rich with the atmosphere of medieval Paris.
Spark your interest? Find this version and other stories set in Paris through our OMNI search on our library website to uncover a range of titles that transport you straight to the City of Lights!

This is the Palace of Versailles! What was initially a modest hunting lodge eventually transformed into this magnificent palace. It's no surprise that such an impressive residence also houses its own library. These days, the library also provides its resources online. The evolution from a small country house to a grand architectural masterpiece is remarkable.
When doing your research, make sure you look at the databases on our library website. You can filter by subject and type, or by vendor if you know it.

The word “research” comes from the French word "rechercher", derived from Old French recercher, meaning “to seek out” or “to search closely.”
If you’re looking for help with your research, the Library website is a great place to start! Students and staff can access support through our virtual askON chat, where research experts are waiting to provide you with answers!

Our library tech Anna is exploring Paris. She says the area around the "(rese)Arc(h) de Triomphe" is bustling with tourists and locals, moving through the massive, twelve-avenue, star-shaped junction known as Place Charles de Gaulle.