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French Library Services at the PEI Public Library Service

Posted March 25, 2025 • 00:34:13

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode!This episode is all about the wonderful French services offered through the PEI Public Library Service. Krystal chats with French Services Coordinator, Lori MacAdam, as well as Branch Technicians Yvonne and Sarah from two of our French library branches.PEI Public Library Links -Programs and Events Calendar -Facebook -Instagram French Library Branches:Bibliothèque publique d'Abram-VillageBibliothèque publique Dr.-J.-Edmond-Arsenault (Charlottetown)Bibliothèque publique J.-Henri-Blanchard (Summerside)Books Mentioned in this Episode:Ce que je sais de tois - Éric ChacourWhat I Know About You - Éric ChacourUn Protestant Dans le Salon - Carolle ArsenaultKukum - Michel JeanMes Première Belles Histoires

Psychology Month at the Library

Posted January 26, 2025 • 00:20:57

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode!In this episode Krystal is chatting with Dr. Christine Beck from the Psychological Association of PEI to talk about upcoming programs for Psychology Month in February.PEI Public Library Links -Programs and Events Calendar -Facebook -Instagram Psychological Association of PEILibrary Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Mental Health KitsSleep AidsWhite Noise MachinesFitness & Yoga KitsBoard GamesHiking BackpacksIce SkatesSnowshoesWalking PolesLight Therapy Lamps

Art at the Library

Posted October 31, 2024 • 00:29:39

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode!In this episode Krystal will be looking at some of the ways art is being displayed and enjoyed at libraries across PEI. Joining Krystal is Eddy Schwartz, a volunteer who organizes the art displays at the Summerside Rotary Library, Beth Clinton from the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, and Ashley McCloskey-Douse from the Stratford Public Library. From solo artist exhibits to community galleries and colouring projects, there are a variety of ways that we're incorporating art into our public library spaces. PEI Public Library Links -Programs and Events Calendar -Facebook -X (formerly Twitter) -Instagram Books Mentioned in this Episode:Ghost Story by Peter StraubBlacksad by Juan Díaz CanalesLittle Shrew by Akiko Miyakoshi

Book Clubs Across the Island

Posted July 31, 2024 • 00:26:25

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript for this episode! In this episode Krystal will be chatting about some of the different types of book clubs that are happening across the island at our libraries and in our communities. Joining Krystal is Emma-Lee Arsenault, who runs a chapter of the global Silent Book Club in Charlottetown, Jessica Doucette from the Tignish Public Library, Chloe Colwill from the Charlottetown Library Learning Center, and Chandra Gordon-Stanley from the Montague Rotary Library. Whether you're looking for a traditional sort of book club where everyone reads the same things and discusses it together; a chance to chat about your favourite books with others; or even the opportunity to get some silent reading done, socializing optional, chances are we have a book club that will suit you! PEI Public Library Links -Programs and Events Calendar -Facebook -X (formerly Twitter) -Instagram -Youtube The Silent Book Club (Global) The Silent Book Club Charlottetown on Facebook The Silent Book Club Charlottetown on Instagram Books Mentioned in this Episode: This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward by Mark Lukach The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman (GoodReads link, title is coming soon to the library!) Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Secret Keeper by Genevieve Graham Come from Away by Genevieve Graham

April 2024 - Surveys, Tax Help, and Book Recommendations

Posted March 30, 2024 • 00:27:26

Krystal and Alicia chat about Library Community Surveys and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, both of which are running until the end of April. We're also joined by 4 amazing library staff members who share book recommendations from their recent reads.PEI Public Library Links -Programs and Events Calendar -Facebook -Twitter -Instagram -Youtube Survey Links Survey Information English Survey French Survey Book Recommendation Links Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard In the Form of a Question by Amy Schneider Fayne by Ann-Marie MacDonald CVITP Information Need help with your tax return? A number of public libraries across PEI are once again hosting tax clinics with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). The CVITP is a partnership between community organizations and volunteers and the Canada Revenue Agency. This free program is available to eligible taxpayers who have a modest income and simple tax situations. You can visit the CVITP website for more information on the program. Participating libraries include: Alberton Public Library Bibliothèque Dr.-J.-Edmond-Arsenault Borden-Carleton Public Library Charlottetown Library Learning Centre Cornwall Public Library Georgetown Genevieve Solomon Library Hunter River Memorial Library Kensington Public Library Kinkora Public Library Montague Rotary Library Morell Public Library Mount Stewart Public Library O’Leary Public Library St. Peters Public Library Stratford Public Library Summerside Rotary Library Tignish Public Library Please note that the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre will be offering both drop-off (Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.) and in-person clinics (Saturdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.), while the other branches listed will only be accepting drop-offs. Please contact your local library if you have any other questions.