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Community Spotlight

Celebrate fall with bestselling authors like Emily St. John Mandel, literary icons, and special events you won't find anywhere else.
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Become a Community Café Helper

Volunteer to help prepare and serve breakfast snacks for Sackville Public Library's weekly Community Café.

Viva Chile! A Celebration of Chilean Culture

Sep 20th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
A community cultural event celebrating Chilean identity through traditional music, singing, and dance.

Movie: Behind Every Door Screening & Panel Discussion

Sep 20th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Storyteller Kim Kilpatrick and visual artist Rachel Gray work together to create accessible art and share underrepresented voices.

Housing Support Drop-in Clinic, part of a series

Are you in need of housing support? The knowledgeable and friendly staff of Welcome Housing can help with a variety of housing needs.

The Back-to-School Reset

Support your family through back-to-school season with practical reads on routines, parenting, and more.

New Fiction- September 2026

Fall is always a big time for new releases in fiction. Enjoy these new titles from favourite to debut authors.

New Non-Fiction: September 2026

Discover this month's most anticipated books, from memoirs and cookbooks to history and literary insights.

History of Science for Teens

Science is always evolving—and these teen books invite readers to explore big ideas, spark curiosity, and see the world in new ways.