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Award-Winning Author and Queer Advocate Visiting Bracebridge Library
The Bracebridge Library is proud to welcome acclaimed author, illustrator, and content creator Chris Paul Rainbows for an Author Talk on Thursday, August 6.
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.
Wonderful Winter Holiday Books and Movies for Kids
Cozy up with a holiday book or movie from the Bracebridge Library during the chilly
winter months. Check out a beloved classic, or ring in the season with a new favourite – best served with hot cocoa and cuddles.
Local History Collection Highlights: Remembrance Day
Canadians recognize Remembrance Day every November 11. It emphasizes the memory of fallen soldiers and those who continue to fight. The following books are part of the Library’s local history collection and gives a glimpse into the lives of local families.
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.