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Read Canada’s nationwide book club pick, April 1-30, available with no holds or waitlists through our digital collection.
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Brightwood Golf and Country Club: A Brief History

A gem of Dartmouth—explore the surprising (brief and not at all definitive) history behind Brightwood’s greens, from estates to fairways.

Movie: Franklin & The Turtle Lake Treasure

Apr 18th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
In celebration of National Canadian Film Day, join us for a classic Canadian children's movie, Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure.

Writing Workshop: Introduction to Self-Publishing

Apr 25th | 10:30am - 1:30pm
Local author N.L. Blandford returns for another writing workshop to help you on your self-publishing journey. Register for a spot.

Book Launch with Local Authors Jaime Forsythe & Jeff Miller

Apr 26th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join two Nova Scotia authors as they read from their new spring releases, Jaime Forsythe's Yield and Jeff Miller's Temporary Palaces.

New YA Fiction: April 2026

Check out the latest YA fiction titles being released this April. Something catch your eye? Place a hold now!

Reese's Book Club: Young Adult Picks

Reese Witherspoon's very popular book club regularly selects Young Adult books as well! Here is a list of her YA picks so far.

New Fiction: April 2026

Spring has sprung and so have the new fiction releases for April. Browse the most anticipated titles hitting our shelves this month.

If You Like...The Twits by Roald Dahl

If you enjoy The Twits by Roald Dahl, you will LOVE these tales of scheming and practical jokes!
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