Recommended Reading
Reading suggestions from the librarians of Western Counties Regional Library.
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.
Celebrate Canada Day
July 1 is Canada Day, an annual event that recognizes Confederation. Learn more about and celebrate Canada Day with this booklist for all ages. To see the list of titles, click here.
Celebrate Indigenous People's Day
June is Indigenous history month and June 21 is Indigenous People’s Day. Celebrate Indigenous history, heritage, and contributions with these picture books for kids. To see the list of titles, click here.
Read with Pride
Celebrate Pride month with this selection of books by and about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community! This booklist is for all ages, see descriptions for recommended ages. To see the list of titles, click here.
Celebrate Indigenous History Month
June is Indigenous History Month. Learn about Indigenous people, their contributions, and celebrate Indigenous history with this nonfiction booklist for adults. To see the list of titles, click here.
Access Awareness Week Nova Scotia
Access Awareness Week 2025 takes place from May 26 to June 1. Learn about disability rights and activism in Canada with this nonfiction booklist for adults featuring memoirs, biographies, essays, poems and resources. To see the list of titles, click here.