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Top library picks for 2023
2023-12-29
A new record was set in 2023 for engagement with the PEI Public Library Service. Islanders borrowed over a half million items, including books, musical instruments, tools, sports equipment and more.
“Our Island libraries are committed to helping children and adults develop a love of reading and...
Mount Stewart Public Library temporary closure
2023-11-30
The Mount Stewart Public Library will be closed for the month of December for building maintenance.
Library patrons can still return their items to the book drop at this location, but they will need to visit another public library location to borrow any items.
Anyone who normally picks up...
Read Atlantic helps make stories written by Atlantic Canadians more accessible than ever
2023-10-06
Picture this: that new book written by one of your favorite Atlantic authors has just been released. You hope to find it at your local library, so you do a quick search of the library catalog, only to have your hopes dashed when you see there is a waitlist for the popular title.
But wait! If that...
Bienvenue! Abram Village Library officially reopens
2023-08-04
At first, the Abram Village Library looks similar to most libraries on the Island. There are shelves full of books with subjects ranging from sports, romance, sci-fi and historical fiction, with themes and characters so captivating, readers might feel like they’ve stepped into the stories, and are...
Abram Village Public Library re-opened following renovations after hurricane Fiona
2023-07-24
Islanders are welcome back to the Abram Village public library, a staple of the community, where they can enjoy a variety of new and gently used French resources.
The library is located at 1596 Route 124, Abram Village, PE C0B 2E0.
Summer hours:
Monday – closed
Tuesday...
Getting their summer read on – students take home novels from the second annual Rotary Book Day
2023-06-28
It’s the time of year when students seem to have an extra bounce in their step. The sun is shining, classes are finishing up and summer vacation is so close, you can practically taste it!
But last week, students in grades 7-9 at Athena and Miscouche Consolidated Schools and Summerside Intermediate...
Summer reading program for kids at public libraries
2023-06-16
Calling all young readers. Nothing says summer like a good book, so PEI Public Libraries are pleased to present the 2023 TD Summer Reading Club beginning June 24.
The TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests, and all abilities...
PEI Public Library Service adds home and garden tools to their collection
2023-05-03
The PEI Public Library Service has added an assortment of home and garden tools to its Library of Things collection so that all Islanders can access these types of tools for free.
Anyone with a PEI Public Library card can have these items delivered to their local library branch to pick-up and...
PEI Public Library Service adds assistive technology to their collection
2023-04-27
The PEI Public Library Service has added assistive technology to its Library of Things collection to help make reading more accessible for everyone.
The new technology includes C-Pens - portable scanning pens that read printed text out loud using an embedded camera, real-time optical character...
Free Family Literacy Day activities coming up
2023-01-24
Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27 to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.
“Family Literacy Day is a great opportunity to encourage and grow a love of reading. Across the province our public libraries will be...