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Veronica, Queen's Square | May 12, 2020
Music has always been an important part of my life. I grew up listening to 80’s & 90’s music while roller skating at The Form, where my parents... Read More»
Shawna, Old Post Office | April 29, 2020
Before I celebrate the unofficial holiday of Star Wars this May 4, I decided to look at the origins of the science fiction (Sci Fi) genre. Sci Fi is... Read More»
Meghan, Queen's Square | April 21, 2020
Everybody copes with uncertain times differently. Some people seek out cozy, familiar entertainment to de-stress —maybe a musical or a romantic... Read More»
Lisa, Hespeler | April 14, 2020
Ours is a musical family with several generations of singers and musicians. I am a singer and my 2 daughters are both musicians; we often spend time... Read More»
Meghan, Queen's Square | April 14, 2020
During a serious situation, it can be a relief to laugh and find the absurdity in life. This week, I invited some wacky neighbours into my apartment... Read More»
Shawna, Old Post Office | March 1, 2020
Read a Chiller-of-a-Thriller before the last of the snow melts.
Jo Nesbo is a Scandinavian crime writer with international best-selling novels. In... Read More»
Tina, Preston | March 1, 2020
We always say: Don't judge a book by its cover; but sometimes it's fun to do just that!
I've been trying colour displays at my branch for the last... Read More»
Jennifer, Clemens Mill | March 1, 2020
There is a balminess that you can feel in the air when Spring is just around the corner. The breeze is sweet. The sun waits a little longer to set.... Read More»
Jessica, Hespeler | March 1, 2020
I’m sure you’ve heard that old adage, “everything old is new again”. Lately it feels like the entertainment industry has taken this message to heart... Read More»
Phil, Queen's Square | February 28, 2020
As a child with a parent experiencing memory loss, finding common ground can be difficult as conversations are often short, pauses long, as... Read More»