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Kids Rare Disorders Awareness: Supporting Early Recognition

Aug 29th | 10:00am - 11:00am
This community-based program by the IWK aims to raise awareness of rare disorders affecting children and to support families and caregivers.

Hop On in Hubbards: How-to Bicycle Borrow

Going to Hubbards? Consider borrowing a bicycle from J.D. Shatford branch to enjoy the scenery in slow mode.

Puppet Shows at the Library

Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
See a story brought to life on our puppet stage. From classic fairytales to seasonal stories, see what's playing at a Library near you.

Open Air Chair Yoga, part of a series

Begin your day with mindfulness and movement with chair yoga. Learn how to increase strength and mobility through gentle, seated exercises.

If You Liked... Whistler by Ann Patchett

Here are some moving, character-driven read-alikes to consider after you've read Whistler or while you wait for a copy to become available.

New Non-fiction: August 2026

Find the most anticipated books hitting the shelves this month, here. It's going to be a great month for non-fiction!

New YA Fiction: August 2026

Check out the latest YA fiction titles being released this August.

Alternative History: YA Reads

What would the world be like now if historical events occurred differently, or if fantastical elements were at play throughout history?
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