Recommended Reading
Reading suggestions from the librarians of Western Counties Regional Library.
Acadian Heritage Day for Kids
August 15th is Acadian Heritage day. Learn more about Acadian culture and history with this resource list for kids! To see the list of titles, click here.
Acadian Heritage Day
Aug. 15 is Acadian Heritage Day. Learn about Acadian people and culture with this resource list for adults. To see the list of titles, click here.
Emancipation Day for Kids
Emancipation Day is on August 1st and recognizes the day that the British Parliament abolished slavery in 1834. Learn more about the history of slavery and racism in Canada with this booklist for kids. To see the list of titles, click here.
Emancipation Day
August 1st marks the day in 1834 when the British Empire enacted the Slavery Abolition Act. Emancipation Day was first officially recognized by the Canadian government in 2021. It is a day to learn about the history of slavery and racism in Canada as well as a day to celebrate Black culture. This resource list features nonfiction titles for adults. To see the list of titles, click here.
Vintage Cars
The summer months are a great time to spot classic cars around town in shows, parades or just driving around. Learn more about classic cars, the people who make them, and history of the automobile with this non-fiction booklist for adults. To see the list of titles, click here.
Explore Outdoors
Summer is the perfect time to get outside! Get ready for your favourite summer activity with this booklist for all ages. To see the list of titles, click here.