Magazines have been a tricky collection to maintain in recent years; many titles have ceased publishing in print format, and the glossy and colourful pages use a lot of resources for something that is usually purchased and read by one reader. There are also some publications that are not available to be shipped to Canada.... Continue Reading →
NEW! Free Resources From TBPL
In our May 2 column we mentioned that many groups and organizations have stepped up to make their resources free during this pandemic. Businesses that typically sell online products to libraries have also been allowing free access for short periods of time, usually a month or two. Today we’ll be looking at a few that... Continue Reading →
RB Digital: What Everyone Needs Right Now
Are you one of those people who are making the most of your social isolation time to get projects done and learn new things? Or are you on the side of feeling pressure and some anxiety when you see those inspirational quotes to be productive? With two young kids at home while also working from... Continue Reading →
More Than Just Books!
You might be thinking you don’t need libraries, in this age of easy access to information. But, I think you do. Here are some ways you can use your library which you may not know about. With your library card you can access Transparent Languages, an easy to use, online language learning program. Go to... Continue Reading →
Virtual Resources to Help with your New Year’s Resolutions
Your Library can help you with your New Year's Resolutions, and we can do it from the comfort of your home. If you want to discover new authors, learn a new language, develop an appreciation for classical or jazz music or embark on some home improvements our Virtual Collection can help. NoveList is a helpful... Continue Reading →
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