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These Just In: New Graphic Novels
Wondering if Graphic Novels are for you? GPPL can help!
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World Refugee Day
Check out these titles to better understand the refugee experience.
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Pride Month: Deb's Picks
See what LGBTQ books Deb loves.
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Pride Month: Graphic Novels
Bailey shares her favourite YA graphic novels.
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Pride Month: Mallory's Pics
See Mallory's fave LGBTQ books.
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Indigenous Voices: Memoirs, Poetry and Non-Fiction
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day by reading content by Indigenous authors.
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Pride Month: Charlotte's Faves
See Charlotte's fave LGBTQ books.
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Residential Schools
Explore these resources to learn more about the impact of Canada's residential school system on survivors, families and Canadian society.
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Indigenous Voices: Fiction
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day by reading Indigenous authors.
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NBA Playoffs Preparation Book List
The NBA season is nearly over and the playoffs are almost upon us! Are you ready for the opening tip-off?
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NHL Playoffs Preparation Book List
The NHL Playoffs are just around the corner! We've got all the books you need to be ready for puck drop!
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Mental Health Week: Grief
The pain of loss can feel overwhelming. Explore these titles to learn more about grief and how to cope.
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Mental Health Week: Stress
Feeing stressed? Check out these titles to better understand and manage stress.
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Mental Health Week: Anger
Check out these titles to learn more about managing anger.
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Mental Health Week: Depression
#GetReal about how you feel. Explore these resources to learn more about dealing with depression.
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Mental Health Week: Anxiety
#GetReal about how you feel. Explore these resources to learn more about managing anxiety.
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Meatless Mondays: Plant-Based Cookbooks
Let’s fight climate change with diet change. Try going meatless on Mondays. It's good for you and good for the planet!
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Cannabis Resources
Curious about cannabis? Explore these titles to learn more.
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Earth Day: Essential Reading
Together, we can prevent the coming disasters of climate change and environmental destruction. Explore these resources to learn more.
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International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Are you familiar with unconscious bias? Explore these resources to learn how to recognize it and how to stand up against all forms of racial discrimination.
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International Women's Day
How will you help forge a gender equal world? Explore these titles to help raise awareness against bias and take action for equality.
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Black History Month Picks
Read to celebrate Black History Month! Check out these fiction, non-fiction and poetry picks.
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Alzheimer's Awareness Month: Memoirs
Check out these memoirs to learn more about living with Alzheimer's and help spread awareness.
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Canadian Author Spotlight Part 2
Part two of some of the GPPL staff's favourite Canadian authors.
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Canadian Author Spotlight Part 1
Part one of two of some of the GPPL staff's favourite Canadian authors.
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TV Shows: Staff Picks 2020
Find the shows GPPL staff loved in 2020.
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Top Titles of 2020 - Adult Fiction
Check out our top circulating adult fiction titles in 2020.
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Top Titles 2020 - Adult Non Fiction
Check out our top circulating non-fiction titles in 2020 . . .
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Video Games: Staff Faves 2020
Video games we played (and enjoyed) this year.
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Biographies About Mental Health
October 4 to 10 is Mental Illness Awareness Week.
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Featured Non-Fiction: Finding Freedom
Finding Freedom by Omid Scobie. The first, epic and true story of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s life together.
