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PEI Public Library Service
The PEI Public Library Service's podcast on books, culture and everything related to the world of libraries.
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This month Krystal is joined by Cindy Grant from CBC's Books and Backroads. Listen in as they chat about this program that connects with small-town libraries hosting book clubs with local authors.
Timestamps for each section:
In Conversation with Cindy Grant, CBC Books and Backroads (0:45)
Wrap-Up (25:43)
Books and Backroads Links
cbc.ca/booksandbackroads
Email Cindy: cindy.grant@cbc.ca (after July 1st)
PEI Public Library Links
-Programs and Events Calendar
Books mentioned in this episode (click the links to visit the library catalog page for available titles):
The Luckiest Ones: A Memoir of Fishing, Family, and Facing Cancer by Vicki Reddin-Gauthier
Secret Me by Angel Jendrick
The Spoon Stealer by Lesley Crewe
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Haunted Heart by Laverne Stewart
Run, Hide, Repeat by Pauline Dakin
Mirai: Montre et raconte/Show and Tell by Monique Pereira
My Two Grandmothers by Diane Carmel Léger
The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor by Sally Armstrong
The Birth House by Ami McKay
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Krystal and Chloe are joined by local author Caitlyn Paxson, to chat about the release of her debut book A Widow's Charm and her journey to getting published. Caitlyn and Chloe also give some book recommendations, complete with spice ratings!
Timestamps for each section:
In Studio with Caitlyn Paxson & Chloe Colwill (0:40)
Wrap-Up (26:53)
Caitlyn Paxson's Links
CaitlynPaxson.com
Caitlyn on Instagram (@CaitlynPaxson)
PEI Public Library Links
-Programs and Events Calendar
Library Books mentioned in this episode:
A Widow's Charm by Caitlyn Paxson
Saint Death's Daughter by C.S.E. Cooney (Coming soon)
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen (Coming soon)
Ladies in Hating by Alexandra Vasti (Coming soon)
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid
The Long Game by Rachel Reid
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Join Krystal in the library’s podcast studio as she talks to Beth Clinton, the Regional Librarian for the Central Region Libraries, about the 2026 PEI Book Awards. Later she’s joined by Dr. Christine Beck, a clinical psychologist and president of the Psychological Association of PEI, to talk about some upcoming programs for Psychology Month in February and some library resources that might help support your mental health throughout the winter and the year.
Timestamps for each section:
2026 PEI Book Awards with Beth Clinton (0:50)
Psychology Month with Dr. Christine Beck (6:33)
Wrap-Up (19:40)
PEI Public Library Links
-Programs and Events Calendar
Other Links:
PEI Book Awards Website
-Details and Entry Criteria
-Submission Forms
Psychological Association of PEI Website
Books mentioned in this episode:
Unmapped Dreams: The Charlottetown Stories by JJ Steinfeld
Bastard of Fort Stikine by Debra A. Komar
Bound by Theresa Redmond
Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn
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In this special episode, Krystal is joined by Children and Teen Services Librarian, Michaela Krieger, and French Services Coordinator, Lori McAdam, as they share the winning stories from our first annual Scary Story Writing Contest. Chloe Colwill also makes an appearance to share some spooky book recommendations for adults.
Timestamps for individual stories:
The Legend of the Living Dead by Fiona Stewart (4:25)
The Skeletons by Jeremiah Barbour (6:46)
Where’s the Werewolf? by Melissa Abeywardane (9:16)
Un soir effrayant de Parker Benstead (15:05)
La nuit des fantômes de Gabrielle Beck (17:29)
View the winning stories and their illustrations on our Facebook page here: Scary Story Winning Entries
PEI Public Library Links
-Programs and Events Calendar
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker - coming soon!
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In this episode, Krystal chats with Liam Richardson, the new PEI Provincial Archivist, about the Public Archives and Records Office (PARO), and all of the collections and services they offer to the public.
PEI Public Library Links
-Programs and Events Calendar
Public Archives and Records Office
Libraries and Archives website
PARO Collections Database
Memory PEI – PARO Description Database
PARO Email: archives@gov.pe.ca
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 – Margaret Macmillan
Storm Front – Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files, book 1)
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In this episode, Krystal chats with Abril Guardado, the manager of Community Engagement with the Immigrant and Refugee Services Association of Prince Edward Island (IRSA PEI) about the ways our two organizations collaborate with each other and the DiverseCity Festivals happening across PEI this summer. She's also joined by Chloe Colwill to talk a bit more about the library's presence at DiverseCity!
PEI Public Library Links
-Programs and Events Calendar
Immigrant and Refugee Services Association PEI
IRSA PEI - official website
DiverseCity Festival - official website
EAL Volunteer Tutoring Program
Canada Connects Program
IRSA on Instagram
IRSA on Facebook
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
One Hundred Years of Solitude - Gabriel García Márquez
The House of Spirits - Isabel Allende
Guardian Devil - Xavier Velasco (link to publisher's information)
The Reappearance of Rachel Price - Holly Jackson
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This episode is all about summer literacy! Krystal chats with Children and Teen Services Librarian, Michaela Krieger, about our upcoming Summer Reading Club program. She's also joined by Amanda Beazley to talk about some of the programs and initiatives offered by the PEI Literacy Alliance.
PEI Public Library Links
-Programs and Events Calendar
PEI Literacy Alliance
https://peiliteracy.ca/
Ready, Set, Learn tutoring program
Gift of Reading
Imagination Library
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Every Monday Mabel - Jashar Awan
Assassin's Apprentice - Robin Hobb
Extra Yarn - Mac Barnett
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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
French Library Branches:
Bibliothèque publique d'Abram-Village
Bibliothèque publique Dr.-J.-Edmond-Arsenault (Charlottetown)
Bibliothèque publique J.-Henri-Blanchard (Summerside)
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Ce que je sais de tois - Éric Chacour
What I Know About You - Éric Chacour
Un Protestant Dans le Salon - Carolle Arsenault
Kukum - Michel Jean
Mes Première Belles Histoires
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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
Psychological Association of PEI
Library Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Mental Health Kits
Sleep Aids
White Noise Machines
Fitness & Yoga Kits
Board Games
Hiking Backpacks
Ice Skates
Snowshoes
Walking Poles
Light Therapy Lamps
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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
-X (formerly Twitter)
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Ghost Story by Peter Straub
Blacksad by Juan Díaz Canales
Little Shrew by Akiko Miyakoshi
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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
-X (formerly Twitter)
-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
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
-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.
Krystal is joined by Becca Griffin and Molly Leeco from Creative PEI. Listen in as they talk about Art Hive Pop-Ups, the weekly Creative PEI Art Night held at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, and various other resources and programs offered across the Island for both the art community and general public.
PEI Public Library Links
-Programs and Events Calendar
-Youtube
Creative PEI Links
https://creativepei.ca/
The Climate Artist-In-Residence Program
PEI.ART
Creative PEI Facebook
Creative PEI Instagram
Krystal is joined by Michaela Kryger, the relatively new Children & Teen Services Librarian at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. Listen in as they chat about Summer Reading Club wrap up activities and some of the new programs for children and teens happening in Charlottetown this fall. Michaela shares some of her favorite books and they also take some time to talk about the importance of letting kids read what they’re interested in and the value in reading different formats and types of books.
PEI Public Library Links
-Programs and Events Calendar
-Youtube
Books Recommended by Michaela
Not Your Typical Dragon by Dan Bar-el
Big Tree by Brian Selznick
The Girl from the Sea by Molly Ostertag
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Krystal is joined by Caitlyn Paxson with the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, and Vanessa Bradley, the Community Education & Engagement Manager with PEERS Alliance. Listen in as they chat about a new program happening this summer, the Beaconsfield Book Club: Queer Historical Romance Society. They also talk about the importance of reading diverse books, and recommend some of their favourites.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Website Facebook
Beaconsfield Historic House Facebook
PEERS Alliance Website Facebook
Beaconsfield Book Club: Queer Historical Romance Society
Location: Beaconsfield Carriage House
Dates: June 20, July 18, and August 15
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Age Limit: 18+
Book Club Titles:
June 20: The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite
July 18: The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian
August 15: A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall
PEI Public Library Links
-Programs and Events Calendar
-Youtube
Other books mentioned in this episode:
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
Saint Death’s Daughter by C.S.E. Cooney (Goodreads Link)
Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher (Goodreads Link)
This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett (Goodreads Link)
April is National Poetry Month and in this episode, Krystal is joined by Julie Bull, an Inuk scholar, poet, and spoken-word artist who lives on the island, and Tanya Davis, a poet, storyteller, musician, and singer-songwriter who recently became the Prince Edward Island Provincial Poet Laureate. Krystal will be chatting with each of them about their work, upcoming events to celebrate National Poetry Month, and some of their favourite poetry recommendations.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Julie Bull:
Website
Books at the Library
Julie's Poetry Recommendations:
"This Wound is a World" by Billy-Ray Belcourt (link to purchase)
"Ego of a Nation" by Janet Rogers (link to purchase)
"You Better Be Lightning" by Andrea Gibson (Author's Website)
Tanya Davis:
Website
Band Camp
Youtube
Books and Music at the Library
Tanya's Poetry Recommendation:
"Bluets" by Maggie Nelson (Goodreads Link)
PEI Public Library Links
-Programs and Events Calendar
-Youtube
Welcome to the February episode of the Stack Attack podcast. In this episode, Krystal is joined by Reequal Smith and Aaron Sardinha from the Black Cultural Society of Prince Edward Island. Reequal and Aaron chat with us about the work the Black Cultural Society does here on the Island, some of the different events and topics coming up for Black History Month, and the importance of keeping those conversations going throughout the rest of the year as well.
Please note that this interview segment was recorded before registration for the Black History Month Gala closed on January 20th.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Black Cultural Society of Prince Edward Island
Black History Month 2023 Event Listing
Black Cultural Society of PEI (FB)
Black Cultural Society of PEI (Instagram)
Black Cultural Society Youth Programming (Instagram)
PEI Public Library Links
-Programs and Events Calendar
-Youtube
Welcome to the September episode of the Stack Attack podcast. We’re talking about Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Mi’kmaq History Month, Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, and finally we’ll take a look at some of the upcoming programs happening in library branches across the island.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
-Former Residential School students can call the National Residential School Crisis line at 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports. Indigenous peoples across Canada can also go to The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for counselling and crisis intervention. Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at hopeforwellness.ca
-The Orange Shirt Society Website
-Phyllis Webstad Tells Her Story (video)
-Spirit Bear's Guide to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action (PDF)
-National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
-Beyond 94: Truth and Reconciliation in Canada (interactive website)
Mi'kmaq History Month
-L'nuey website: www.lnuey.ca
-L'nuey Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lnueypei/
Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
-The Learning Disabilities Association of PEI (website)
PEI Public Library Links
-Programs and Events Calendar
-Youtube
July 16-24th 2022 is Pride Week here on PEI, and on this episode we are shining a spotlight on some programming and resources aimed towards 2SLGBTQIA+ Islanders and their families. Joining us are Vanessa Bradley and Scott Alan from PEERS Alliance, and Lucky Fusca from Pride PEI. Vanessa and Scott will be chatting with Krystal about some of the programs and resources that PEERS Alliance offers; and Lucky joins Alicia to talk about PEI Pride Festival’s return to in-person events, and the importance of representation both in our communities and the media we consume. And be sure to listen all the way to the end of this jam packed episode for the debut of our new Book Picks segment. Books that were recommended throughout the episode can be found listed below - follow the links to place a hold and borrow each one!
For more information on the great programs and resources mentioned in the PEERS Alliance segment, check out the PEERS Alliance website and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Don’t forget that the OUTspoken Pride Poetry Slam is happening on July 20th from 7-9 at the new Charlottetown Library Learning Centre.
For more information about Pride PEI and the PEI Pride Festival 2022, you can visit the Pride PEI website or check out their Facebook and Instagram.
You can also stay up-to-date on what’s happening at your local library by checking out the PEI Public Library Service’s online Program Calendar or follow them on Social Media.
Follow these links to borrow some of the books and dvds mentioned by Vanessa & Scott from PEERS Alliance, Lucky from Pride PEI, and in our Book Picks Segment.
Vanessa Bradley, PEERS Alliance
- This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar (Adult Fiction)
Scott Alan, PEERS Alliance
- Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love (Children’s)
- Epekwitk : Mi'kmaq poetry from Prince Edward Island by Julie Pellissier-Lush (Adult NonFiction)
Lucky Fusca, Pride PEI
- The Umbrella Academy Vol. 1 (Adult Graphic Novel)
- The Umbrella Academy Season 1 (DVD)
Books Picks Recommendations
- Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival (Children’s)
- Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie Sima (Children’s)
- The Girls I’ve Been by Tess Sharpe (YA)
- Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo (YA)
- Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender (YA)
- Carry On by Rainbow Rowell (YA)
- Heartstopper Vol. 1 (YA Graphic Novel)
- Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (Adult Fiction)
- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (Adult Fiction)
- The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon (Adult Fiction)
- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (Adult Fiction)
- Untamed by Glennon Doyle (Adult NonFiction)
- Me by Elton John (Adult NonFiction)
- Queer by Meg-John Barker (Adult Graphic Novel)
- Gender by Meg-John Barker (Adult Graphic Novel)
- Deux garcons et un secret by Andrée Poulin (French, Children’s)
- Comment survivre aux deux prochaines minutes by Sophie Labelle (French, Jr. Fiction)
- Dans toutes les directions by Sophie Labelle (French, Jr. Fiction)
- Le rose, le bleu et toi! by Élise Gravel (French, Children’s NonFiction)
The Stack Attack podcast is recorded and produced in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq.
On this episode of Stack Attack, we're talking about Canadian Children's Book Week and the TD Summer Reading Club.
Erin Alladin, one of the featured authors of Canadian Children’s Book Week this year, joined us for a chat about her experience with the virtual event and being a writer of children’s non-fiction. You can learn more about her and her projects here. You can also place a hold on her book, Outside, you notice from the PEI Public Library Service, here.
Also in this episode we have Roseanne Gauthier, Youth Services Librarian at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, who talks about the TD Summer Reading Club. For more information in the TD Summer Reading Club, check out the website and stay tuned to PEI Public Library’s social media accounts and online programming calendar to see what awesome SRC programs will be happening at a library near you!
Welcome to another episode of Stack Attack - the PEI Public Library Service's podcast!
March is Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month and we met up with Laurie Loane, Executive Director for Agriculture in the Classroom-PEI, and Roseanne Gauthier, Children & Teen Librarian at Confederation Center Public Library to talk about ways in which we celebrate CALM across the Island, in our schools, and in our libraries.
For more information on the great programs and resources mentioned throughout the podcast episode, check out:
- Agriculture in the Classroom PEI’s Facebook Page or Website
- Agriculture in the Classroom Canada’s Facebook Page or Website
- SucSeed Hydroponics
- Brilliant Labs
- PEI Public Library Service’s Facebook Page to hear Chloe Loane from Agriculture in the Classroom PEI read "Wake Up Farm" written by Jonny Lambert and published by DK Publishing: https://fb.watch/bL0c3JIrhv/
Welcome to another episode of Stack Attack - the PEI Public Library Service's podcast!
In this episode, we have assembled a number of our library staff from across the Province to provide some recommended titles for you to read during this Holiday season. Join our Book Panel and find your next perfect holiday read!
Special thanks to Krystal Dionne for interviewing this episode's speakers.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
Sue Gardner – Branch Technician at Murray Harbour & Murray River libraries
- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens - https://bit.ly/3p1uMve
- Hamnet: a Novel of the Plague by Maggie O’Farrell - https://bit.ly/3EIqLB9
- Rules of Civility by Amor Towles - https://bit.ly/3dyPcVM
- Mandy’s Gourmet Salad: Recipes for Lettuce and Life by Mandy Wolfe - https://bit.ly/335IEfi
- Magnolia Table: a Collection of Recipes for Gathering by Joanna Gaines - https://bit.ly/3oEtbLJ
- The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser - https://bit.ly/3yb4xp4
Beth Clinton – Regional Librarian
- Penny: a Graphic Memoir by Karl Stevens - https://bit.ly/3rSGSsm
- Basketful of Heads by Joe Hill - https://bit.ly/3GrZ14i
- Fangs by Sarah Anderson - https://bit.ly/31BCyDh
- Talking to Strangers: a Memoir of my Escape From a Cult by Marianne Boucher - https://bit.ly/3Gtzg3x
- Outlawed by Anna North - https://bit.ly/31Gf6Ep
Hannah Norris –Branch Technician at Mt Stewart, Morell & Souris libraries
- Astra by Cedar Bowers - https://bit.ly/30gf7yE
- Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo - https://bit.ly/3oC4Gie
Gillian Mahen – Library Assistant at the Confederation Center Public Library in Charlottetown
- The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow - https://bit.ly/3y8losF
- A Court of Thorns & Roses by Sarah J. Maas - https://bit.ly/3GxmlNU
- The Midnight Bargain by C.L. Polk - https://bit.ly/31ImX4H
Sarah Bernath – Branch Technician at Bibliothèque publique Dr.-J.-Edmond-Arsenault in Charlottetown
- Tout le bleu du ciel by Mélissa Da Costa - https://bit.ly/3Gx0A0L
- Nous étions le sel de la mer by Roxanna Bouchard - https://bit.ly/3lSp6BR
Welcome to another episode of Stack Attack - the PEI Public Library Service's podcast. In this episode, we will be celebrating the Halloween season! Join us as we talk to some special guests from across the Island who share with us their experiences and knowledge of the supernatural.
Special thanks to Krystal Dionne for interviewing this episode's speakers.
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Benton Hartley: Storyteller in Residence at the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown, PEI. https://kingsplayhouse.com/
Carol Livingstone: Resident of West Point, PEI and past board member of the West Point Development Corporation https://westpointlighthouse.ca/
Nikkie Gallant: Site Manager for the Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Summerside, PEI https://www.peimuseum.ca/visit/eptek-art-culture-centre
Welcome to another episode of Stack Attack - the PEI Public Library Service's podcast. In this episode, we are hosting our first Stack Attach Book Panel.
With June being National Indigenous History and the current discovery of unmarked graves on former residential school sites across the County, Canadians are searching for opportunities to re-educate themselves – to learn about the history of residential schools and how to become better allies on the road to reconciliation. In order to help Islanders find books and resources relating to this topic, we have assembled the first Stack Attack book panel.
Panelist #1: Nora McCarthy Joyce Nora works at the PEI Department of Health and Wellness (Policy and Planning), is a mom of 3, avid reader and nature dweller, has a super dog (greyhound named Bear who provides Therapy to all those around her) and has a keen interest in the health and social dimensions of our collective wellness.
Panelist #2: Neil Forbes Neil is a band member of Saddle Lake Cree Nation and was born and raised in Summerside PEI, where he now lives his wife, Wendy, three-year-old daughter, Lotty, and cat, Willy. Neil is the Network Coordinator for the Wabanaki-Labrador Indigenous Health Research Network at Dalhousie and is in the Second Year of his Ph.D. at UNB.
Panelist #3: Roseanne Gauthier Roseanne is a white settler living in Mi'kma'ki, the traditional and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq. She has been the Youth Services Librarian for the PEI Public Library Service since 2014. Roseanne is passionate about the importance of all children seeing themselves reflected in the materials found on the shelves of their local library and the power of stories to start conversations about anti-racism, injustice, and reconciliation.
Special thanks to Krystal Dionne for interviewing this episode's speakers.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
- The Gathering by Theresa Meuse
- Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
- Swift Fox All Along by Rebecca Thomas
- I'm Finding My Talk by Rebecca Thomas
- Medicine Walk by Richard Wagamese
- My Heart Fills with Happiness by Monique Gray
- Seven Fallen Feathers by Tanya Talaga
- Kiss of the Fur Queen by Tomson Highway
-
Not Your Princess by Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Beth Leatherdale
Welcome to another episode of Stack Attack - the PEI Public Library Service's podcast.
In this episode, we will be celebrating the 51st anniversary of Earth Day - a time to raise awareness regarding climate change, global warming and the preservation of the environment. Join us as we talk to several local environmental champions and learn how you can reduce your carbon footprint in your household and local community.
Special thanks to Krystal Dionne for interviewing this episode's speakers.
Welcome to another episode of Stack Attack - the PEI Public Library Service's podcast. In this episode, we will be discussing one of February's lesser known celebrations - Library Lovers' Month - a time to recognize the value of libraries and their importance within society. Join us as we visit libraries across the Province in order to talk with Islanders about the significance of libraries.
Special thanks to Shelley Tamtom, Sue Gardner and Krystal Dionne for interviewing this episode's speakers.
Welcome to another episode of Stack Attack - the PEI Public Library Service's podcast. In this holiday-themed episode, we will be sharing Prince Edward Island holiday stories, traditions and memories told by a number of Islanders.
Guest speakers include: Julie Pellissier-Lush, Irma Arsenault and Haley Zavo. Special thanks to Krystal Dionne, Erin Lundrigan, Gillian Mahen & Lori MacAdam for interviewing this episode's speakers.
Join us for the first episode of Stack Attack - the PEI Public Library Service's podcast. In our first Halloween-themed episode, we will be sharing Prince Edward Island ghost stories - told by a number of Island storytellers.
Guest speakers include: Ivy Wigmore, Becca Griffin, Gillian Mahen and Cameron MacDonald. Special thanks to Gillian Mahen for also organizing this episode's speakers.