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Juno Award-winning fiddler and singer Morgan Toney, and bandmate Keith Mullins, perform live and share Mi'kmaq teachings behind the songs.
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Puzzle Rehoming Reception

Nov 14th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
So many puzzles are languishing on shelves, unbuilt and unloved, but you can give them a new home! Bring a puzzle to swap, if you'd like.

Book Club: What Have You Been Reading?, part of a series

Welcome to a new kind of book club: there are no required titles, any genre goes, and everyone will get a chance to share.

Volunteer at the Library's Free Tax Clinics

Volunteer recruitment for CRA's 2027 Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is now live. Learn how you can help file taxes at the Library.

An Evening with Peter Mansbridge

Nov 10th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join Peter Mansbridge for the launch of his new book, A Noble Profession: Inspiring Stories of the Teachers Who Shape Our World.

If You Liked... Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse

If you enjoyed Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse, these teen titles offer thoughtful perspectives on war, history, and displacement.

Work-Life Balance: Successful Career, Joyful Life

Find strategies to manage your time and resources, prioritize what matters most, and rebalance your life in a way that works for you.

New Fiction: November 2026

Curious about what's being published this month? Browse November's most anticipated fiction titles.

The Giller Prize Longlist 2026

14 Canadian works of fiction have been named to the 2026 Giller Prize longlist—browse and borrow all of the selected titles.