Shelf Talk Staff Blog

Appreciation for Art and Artists

This month at the library our book display theme is the Courage to be an Artist! Our displays are filled with many library materials that celebrate artists and their art...

10 Indigenous Titles to Read for National Indigenous Peoples Day

Each June, we celebrate National Indigenous History Month and invite our community members to attend cultural and literary events that highlight the lives and work of...

For the Love of a Good Series…of Books!

I am a serious “series” fan of books and even movies. For me, it is the growth of the characters and being able to continue with them, story after story. It is quite rare for...

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...