Recent and Current Features
February is
Black History Month
Celebrate the long and rich history of Black Canadians and their contributions to Canada and the world. Check out your library for:» Books on Black history
» Novels about the Black experience
in Canada & around the world
Flag Day
Did you know that February 15th is National Flag of Canada Day? It marks the day in 1965 when the red and white flag was first raised, following a lively national debate.
Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal
Adopted as an infant, Jeanette Winterson has spent her entire life fascinated by identify and how she defines herself. In her new no-holds-barred memoir more »»
New William Gibson
Our very own William Gibson, a groundbreaking novelist and a much sought-after commentator on contemporary culture, has collected his musings in a new book Distrust That Particular Flavour. Check out TechCrunch's review!
Edo: Last Age of the Shogun Exhibit
Samurai armor, hokusai prints and more are on display at the Richmond Museum February 9th - May 21, 2012.
See the Museum's exhibits page for more details.
New Singer for Queen
Queen has hired American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert as their new lead singer. Listen to their work and decide for yourself if they are a good fit.
» Queen's CDs
» Adam Lambert's CD
2012: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
We celebrate 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, who came to the throne on Feb 6 in 1952 at the age of 25. Check out newly published Elizabeth the Queen by bestselling author Sally Bedell Smith.
Canada Reads 2012
And the winner is...Something Fierce: Memoirs of a Revolutionary Daughter by Carmen Aguirre Congratulations to all nominees!
The Hunger Games Contest!
Are you a fan of The Hunger Games trilogy?
Enter the contest for your chance to win movie tickets!
Deadline: March 9th, 2012
BC National Award for Canadian Non-fiction
Charlotte Gill has won the award for her book, Eating dirt: deep forests, big timber, and life with the tree-planting tribe. Congratulations!
To see a list of all nominees click here