Shelf Talk Staff Blog

A Tip to Help Loved Ones Access Audiobooks

I am Howard Gibbs, the Visiting Library Service and Accessibility Coordinator at the Peterborough Public Library. 

Recently, I got a call from Miriam, whose mother, Ann, had...

Asian Heritage Month – Let’s Celebrate Diversity

Celebrate Canadian Asian Heritage Month with us at Peterborough Public Library by exploring some incredible literature written by authors of Asian descent. We have a wide...

My Ongoing Fascination with Neuroscience

Anyone who knows me knows about my studies in neuroscience and neuroplasticity. It’s been my interest for the last 35 years or so. I can’t help but explain to my pals what I...

Noticing the Little Things

With warmer spring weather on the way, many of us are emerging from our winter hibernation to spend time on the streets, trails, and parks. I like matching this season with a...

Not-So-New-Non-fiction

Newer isn’t always better. Are you a reader that gravitates to the latest releases? There’s nothing wrong with this, but take a look at these titles from the recent past and...