Recommended Reading
Reading suggestions from the librarians of Western Counties Regional Library.
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.
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.