Recommended Reading
Reading suggestions from the librarians of Western Counties Regional Library.
Tools for a Healthy Home
This booklist contains the tools and resources to help you monitor radon and CO2 levels in your home, as well as assess the energy consumption of your home appliances. To see the list of titles, click here.
Mi’kmaq History Month
October is Mi’kmaq history month. Learn about the Peace and Friendship treaties and celebrate Mi’kmaw culture and heritage with this booklist for adults. To see the list of titles, click here.
Mi’kmaq History Month for Kids
October is Mi’kmaq History Month! Celebrate and learn about Mi’kmaw culture and language with this booklist for kids! To see the list of titles, click here.
Celebrate Seniors
The first week of October is Seniors Week. Learn about healthy aging, aging in place, and managing finances with this nonfiction booklist for adults! To see the list of titles, click here.
Truth and Reconciliation for Kids
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation takes place on Sept. 30. Learn about Truth and Reconciliation day and why we recognize it with this educational booklist for kids. To see the list of titles, click here.
Truth and Reconciliation
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established in 2007 as one of the outcomes of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. The purpose of the Commission was to educate people about Canada’s residential school system and to promote reconciliation. Read the reports and learn about reconciliation with this nonfiction booklist for adults. To see the list of titles, click here.