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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!

Studying from home or somewhere else? Have a question about the Library, your research topic or resources? Just click on the chat button at the bottom of our website to get live research help!

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?
Find resources about steelpans in our Omni search.

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.

Do you ever wonder 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!

When you're at the North Campus, what is the most recognizable landmark? Is it Polonsky Commons, the Muskoka chairs, the Reflective Pond, or the Library building?
The "Infinity Book Tower," titled Idiom, is a modern sculpture located in a public library in the heart of Prague. Created from approximately 8,000 real books, the sculpture features mirrors inside at the top and bottom. These mirrors create the illusion of a never-ending tower of books that could symbolize the infinite nature of knowledge and learning.

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, and uncover a range of titles that will 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.