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10/10/2026

Books are rarely banned in Canada, but they are often challenged. Last year however, 360 books were removed from school libraries in Alberta, making it the largest book ban in Canadian history. And the number of books challenged last year nearly tripled from 2024.
Books that have been challenged include "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood, "Looking for Alaska" by John Green, "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins, "Wicked" by Gregory Maguire, "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston, and "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut.
The reasons why they have been challenged and/or banned are often similar: for being sexually explicit, or for violence, profanity or dark themes.
See for yourself if you think they should be banned.

10/09/2026

How big is the universe? Are we really alone? What does it take to become an astronaut?

Celebrate World Space Week (October 4 to 10) by exploring Kanopy's collection of films and documentaries on space, astrophysics, astronauts, our solar system, and the search for life beyond Earth.

Stream thought-provoking stories and discoveries that bring the wonders of the universe a little closer to home.

10/07/2026

Celebrating 31 Days of Women's History this month by exploring the stories of women who helped shape Canada.

From pioneers like Viola Desmond, Rosemary Brown, and Laura Secord to the trailblazers featured in 100 Canadian Heroines, we celebrate women whose courage, leadership, and determination helped create change.
You'll also find books like "The Persons Case" and "Stalled", which examine both the progress made and the challenges that remain.

Visit the library to discover inspiring stories from Canada's past and present!

10/02/2026

Curiosity Unleashed. Explore. Create. Discover.
Science Literacy Week is October 4 to 11; come join us for a week of hands-on activities and conversations!
🎨 Paint Swirl Art
🖨️ 3D Printing Workshop
🌱 Seed Saving at the Farm
☕ Coffee & Book Chat
🎁 Trivia Contest & Prizes

Find more details on our Library homepage.
Presented by the Canadian Association of Science Centres (), Science Literacy Week is a national celebration of curiosity, discovery, and the science all around us. From coast to coast to coast, CASC members, educators, and a growing ecosystem of STEM learning leaders are coming together to spark questions, try new ideas, and explore science in everyday life. This year's theme is Curiosity, Unleashed!

09/11/2026

Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice is a post-apocalyptic novel of Indigenous resilience, set in a small northern Ontario Anishinaabe community just before winter arrives, when everything suddenly goes dark.

Sound interesting? It is the next book for our upcoming book club meeting at the Library in Charles Hall. Copies of the book are available to borrow when you register, thanks to a partnership with Public Library!
Join us to chat about the book on Monday, October 26th, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Social Science, Humanities, and Education Library.

08/17/2026

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!

08/13/2026

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!

08/11/2026

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.

08/09/2026

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?

08/07/2026

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.

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