Recommended Reading
Reading suggestions from the librarians of Western Counties Regional Library.
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.
Career Resources for Teens
With college and university application deadlines coming up, you might be thinking “What next”? This booklist offers some practical resources on job hunting and career paths to help you figure out what comes next for you! To see the list of titles, click here.
Cookbooks to Celebrate Asian Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month in the kitchen by checking out these cookbooks by Asian authors and chefs. From feasts to weekday cooking, these delicious recipe books have something for everyone! To see the list of titles, click here.
Canadian Children’s Book Week
Canadian Children’s Book Week is to encourage families to read books by Canadian authors and illustrators. Participate by checking out a book or two from the list below. To see the list of titles, click here.
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage month. Celebrate with this booklist for adults featuring Asian Canadian authors. To see the list of titles, click here.
Composting 101
Curious about composting? Composting puts your kitchen scraps to good use by turning them into rich soil that you can use in the garden! Learn more about composting with this booklist for adults. To see the list of titles, click here.