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Recommended Reads for the Adult Summer Reading Challenge
This summer, let your next great adventure begin between the pages of a book! The theme for this year’s Adult…
New Reads for Transgender Day of Visibility
Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with some of the newest works in our collection by authors whose gender identities fall under the trans umbrella.
Bracebridge Library Welcomes Bestselling Author, Nita Prose, for Ontario Public Library Week
The Bracebridge Library is delighted to announce that internationally bestselling author Nita Prose, acclaimed for her novels The Maid and The Mystery Guest, will appear for an exclusive Author Talk and Q&A in October during Ontario Public Library Week.
Book recommendations in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on Tuesday, September 30. Staff at the Bracebridge Library have compiled 10 books in honour of the day, which has also been called Orange Shirt Day.
Celebrating Pride and Queer History in July
This July marks the twenty-year anniversary of the Civil Marriage Act. On July 20th, 2005, Bill C-38 received Royal Assent, extending access to civil marriage to same-sex couples in all of Canada.
Look up and celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Monday, April 21 marks the beginning of International Dark Sky Week, which is dedicated to celebrating the night. Dark skies and natural light harbour a world of wonders: star-strewn skies, migrating birds, fireflies finding each other, and so much more!
Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with these books
For Transgender Day of Visibility, the Bracebridge Library celebrates the work of authors whose gender identities fall under the trans umbrella.
Celebrate Black History Month with these books
There are plenty of books available to borrow from the Bracebridge Library that tell the story of significant moments in Black history and outline the lives of Black people who have helped shape the world we live in today.
Fantastic Fantasy Reads
From wizards to dragons, the best fantasy books often deal with the struggles found in real life and provide ways to overcome them. We hope you enjoy discovering the different worlds in these seven fantasy books.
Books to Upscale & Ease Your Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time of reflection, a time to be thankful, and a time for gathering with friends and family. These books will not only provide some holiday inspiration, but they will also help elevate your Thanksgiving game!
8 Children’s Books by Indigenous Authors
The Bracebridge Library has many great children’s books written by Indigenous authors. These books invite us to honour and celebrate the beauty and importance of Indigenous culture in Canada.
Books for Self-Care
Self-care can mean many different things to different people. For some, it could be a bath or taking a mindful moment. We've curated some great self-care books to help draw comfort and inspiration from.