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Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode!    Join Krystal in the library’s podcast studio as she talks to Beth Clinton, the Regional Librarian for the Central Region Libraries, about the 2026 PEI Book Awards. Later she’s joined by Dr. Christine Beck, a clinical psychologist and president of the Psychological Association of PEI, to talk about some upcoming programs for Psychology Month in February and some library resources that might help support your mental health throughout the winter and the year.    Timestamps for each section:  2026 PEI Book Awards with Beth Clinton (0:50)   Psychology Month with Dr. Christine Beck (6:33)   Wrap-Up (19:40)    PEI Public Library Links    -Programs and Events Calendar    -Facebook    -Instagram      Other Links:   PEI Book Awards Website  -Details and Entry Criteria -Submission Forms Psychological Association of PEI Website      Books mentioned in this episode:  Unmapped Dreams: The Charlottetown Stories by JJ Steinfeld Bastard of Fort Stikine by Debra A. Komar Bound by Theresa Redmond Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! In this special episode, Krystal is joined by Children and Teen Services Librarian, Michaela Krieger, and French Services Coordinator, Lori McAdam, as they share the winning stories from our first annual Scary Story Writing Contest. Chloe Colwill also makes an appearance to share some spooky book recommendations for adults. Timestamps for individual stories: The Legend of the Living Dead by Fiona Stewart (4:25) The Skeletons by Jeremiah Barbour (6:46)  Where’s the Werewolf? by Melissa Abeywardane (9:16) Un soir effrayant de Parker Benstead (15:05) La nuit des fantômes de Gabrielle Beck (17:29) View the winning stories and their illustrations on our Facebook page here: Scary Story Winning Entries PEI Public Library Links   -Programs and Events Calendar   -Facebook   -Instagram   Books mentioned in this episode: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker - coming soon!

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! In this episode, Krystal chats with Liam Richardson, the new PEI Provincial Archivist, about the Public Archives and Records Office (PARO), and all of the collections and services they offer to the public. PEI Public Library Links   -Programs and Events Calendar   -Facebook   -Instagram   Public Archives and Records Office Libraries and Archives website PARO Collections Database Memory PEI – PARO Description Database PARO Email: [email protected]   Books Mentioned in this Episode: The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 – Margaret Macmillan Storm Front – Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files, book 1)

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! In this episode, Krystal chats with Abril Guardado, the manager of Community Engagement with the Immigrant and Refugee Services Association of Prince Edward Island (IRSA PEI) about the ways our two organizations collaborate with each other and the DiverseCity Festivals happening across PEI this summer. She's also joined by Chloe Colwill to talk a bit more about the library's presence at DiverseCity! PEI Public Library Links   -Programs and Events Calendar   -Facebook   -Instagram   Immigrant and Refugee Services Association PEI IRSA PEI - official website DiverseCity Festival - official website EAL Volunteer Tutoring Program Canada Connects Program IRSA on Instagram IRSA on Facebook Books Mentioned in this Episode: One Hundred Years of Solitude - Gabriel García Márquez The House of Spirits - Isabel Allende Guardian Devil - Xavier Velasco (link to publisher's information) The Reappearance of Rachel Price - Holly Jackson

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! This episode is all about summer literacy! Krystal chats with Children and Teen Services Librarian, Michaela Krieger, about our upcoming Summer Reading Club program. She's also joined by Amanda Beazley to talk about some of the programs and initiatives offered by the PEI Literacy Alliance. PEI Public Library Links   -Programs and Events Calendar   -Facebook   -Instagram   PEI Literacy Alliance https://peiliteracy.ca/ Ready, Set, Learn tutoring program Gift of Reading Imagination Library Books Mentioned in this Episode: Every Monday Mabel - Jashar Awan Assassin's Apprentice - Robin Hobb Extra Yarn - Mac Barnett

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! This episode is all about the wonderful French services offered through the PEI Public Library Service. Krystal chats with French Services Coordinator, Lori MacAdam, as well as Branch Technicians Yvonne and Sarah from two of our French library branches. PEI Public Library Links   -Programs and Events Calendar   -Facebook   -Instagram   French Library Branches: Bibliothèque publique d'Abram-Village Bibliothèque publique Dr.-J.-Edmond-Arsenault (Charlottetown) Bibliothèque publique J.-Henri-Blanchard (Summerside) Books Mentioned in this Episode: Ce que je sais de tois - Éric Chacour What I Know About You - Éric Chacour Un Protestant Dans le Salon - Carolle Arsenault Kukum - Michel Jean Mes Première Belles Histoires

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! In this episode Krystal is chatting with Dr. Christine Beck from the Psychological Association of PEI to talk about upcoming programs for Psychology Month in February. PEI Public Library Links   -Programs and Events Calendar   -Facebook   -Instagram   Psychological Association of PEI Library Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Mental Health Kits Sleep Aids White Noise Machines Fitness & Yoga Kits Board Games Hiking Backpacks Ice Skates Snowshoes Walking Poles Light Therapy Lamps

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! In this episode Krystal will be looking at some of the ways art is being displayed and enjoyed at libraries across PEI. Joining Krystal is Eddy Schwartz, a volunteer who organizes the art displays at the Summerside Rotary Library, Beth Clinton from the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, and Ashley McCloskey-Douse from the Stratford Public Library. From solo artist exhibits to community galleries and colouring projects, there are a variety of ways that we're incorporating art into our public library spaces. PEI Public Library Links   -Programs and Events Calendar   -Facebook   -X (formerly Twitter)   -Instagram   Books Mentioned in this Episode: Ghost Story by Peter Straub Blacksad by Juan Díaz Canales Little Shrew by Akiko Miyakoshi

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript for this episode! In this episode Krystal will be chatting about some of the different types of book clubs that are happening across the island at our libraries and in our communities. Joining Krystal is Emma-Lee Arsenault, who runs a chapter of the global Silent Book Club in Charlottetown, Jessica Doucette from the Tignish Public Library, Chloe Colwill from the Charlottetown Library Learning Center, and Chandra Gordon-Stanley from the Montague Rotary Library. Whether you're looking for a traditional sort of book club where everyone reads the same things and discusses it together; a chance to chat about your favourite books with others; or even the opportunity to get some silent reading done, socializing optional, chances are we have a book club that will suit you!   PEI Public Library Links   -Programs and Events Calendar   -Facebook   -X (formerly Twitter)   -Instagram   -Youtube    The Silent Book Club (Global)  The Silent Book Club Charlottetown on Facebook  The Silent Book Club Charlottetown on Instagram    Books Mentioned in this Episode:  This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune  Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver  My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward by Mark Lukach  The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi  The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles  The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman  Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia  American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins  Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman (GoodReads link, title is coming soon to the library!)  Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey  Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid  Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus  The Secret Keeper by Genevieve Graham  Come from Away by Genevieve Graham

Krystal and Alicia chat about Library Community Surveys and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, both of which are running until the end of April. We're also joined by 4 amazing library staff members who share book recommendations from their recent reads. PEI Public Library Links  -Programs and Events Calendar  -Facebook  -Twitter  -Instagram  -Youtube    Survey Links  Survey Information  English Survey  French Survey  Book Recommendation Links   Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes  The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard  In the Form of a Question by Amy Schneider  Fayne by Ann-Marie MacDonald  CVITP Information  Need help with your tax return? A number of public libraries across PEI are once again hosting tax clinics with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). The CVITP is a partnership between community organizations and volunteers and the Canada Revenue Agency. This free program is available to eligible taxpayers who have a modest income and simple tax situations. You can visit the CVITP website for more information on the program.  Participating libraries include:  Alberton Public Library  Bibliothèque Dr.-J.-Edmond-Arsenault  Borden-Carleton Public Library  Charlottetown Library Learning Centre  Cornwall Public Library  Georgetown Genevieve Solomon Library  Hunter River Memorial Library  Kensington Public Library  Kinkora Public Library  Montague Rotary Library  Morell Public Library  Mount Stewart Public Library  O’Leary Public Library  St. Peters Public Library  Stratford Public Library  Summerside Rotary Library  Tignish Public Library  Please note that the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre will be offering both drop-off (Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.) and in-person clinics (Saturdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.), while the other branches listed will only be accepting drop-offs. Please contact your local library if you have any other questions. 

Krystal is joined by Becca Griffin and Molly Leeco from Creative PEI. Listen in as they talk about Art Hive Pop-Ups, the weekly Creative PEI Art Night held at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, and various other resources and programs offered across the Island for both the art community and general public. PEI Public Library Links  -Programs and Events Calendar  -Facebook  -Twitter  -Instagram  -Youtube    Creative PEI Links  https://creativepei.ca/  The Climate Artist-In-Residence Program  PEI.ART  Creative PEI Facebook  Creative PEI Instagram 

Krystal is joined by Michaela Kryger, the relatively new Children & Teen Services Librarian at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. Listen in as they chat about Summer Reading Club wrap up activities and some of the new programs for children and teens happening in Charlottetown this fall. Michaela shares some of her favorite books and they also take some time to talk about the importance of letting kids read what they’re interested in and the value in reading different formats and types of books. PEI Public Library Links  -Programs and Events Calendar  -Facebook  -Twitter  -Instagram  -Youtube    Books Recommended by Michaela  Not Your Typical Dragon by Dan Bar-el  Big Tree by Brian Selznick  The Girl from the Sea by Molly Ostertag  Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

Krystal is joined by Caitlyn Paxson with the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, and Vanessa Bradley, the Community Education & Engagement Manager with PEERS Alliance. Listen in as they chat about a new program happening this summer, the Beaconsfield Book Club: Queer Historical Romance Society. They also talk about the importance of reading diverse books, and recommend some of their favourites. Links and resources mentioned in this episode:  PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Website Facebook  Beaconsfield Historic House Facebook  PEERS Alliance Website Facebook    Beaconsfield Book Club: Queer Historical Romance Society  Location: Beaconsfield Carriage House  Dates: June 20, July 18, and August 15  Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Age Limit: 18+    Book Club Titles:   June 20: The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite  July 18: The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian  August 15: A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall      PEI Public Library Links  -Programs and Events Calendar  -Facebook  -Twitter  -Instagram  -Youtube      Other books mentioned in this episode:  The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow  The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow  Saint Death’s Daughter by C.S.E. Cooney (Goodreads Link) Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher (Goodreads Link) This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar  The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri  Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett (Goodreads Link)

April is National Poetry Month and in this episode, Krystal is joined by Julie Bull, an Inuk scholar, poet, and spoken-word artist who lives on the island, and Tanya Davis, a poet, storyteller, musician, and singer-songwriter who recently became the Prince Edward Island Provincial Poet Laureate. Krystal will be chatting with each of them about their work, upcoming events to celebrate National Poetry Month, and some of their favourite poetry recommendations. Links and resources mentioned in this episode:  Julie Bull: Website Facebook Instagram Books at the Library Julie's Poetry Recommendations: "This Wound is a World" by Billy-Ray Belcourt (link to purchase) "Ego of a Nation" by Janet Rogers (link to purchase) "You Better Be Lightning" by Andrea Gibson (Author's Website) Tanya Davis: Website Band Camp Instagram Youtube Books and Music at the Library Tanya's Poetry Recommendation: "Bluets" by Maggie Nelson (Goodreads Link) PEI Public Library Links  -Programs and Events Calendar  -Facebook  -Twitter  -Instagram  -Youtube 

Welcome to the February episode of the Stack Attack podcast. In this episode, Krystal is joined by Reequal Smith and Aaron Sardinha from the Black Cultural Society of Prince Edward Island. Reequal and Aaron chat with us about the work the Black Cultural Society does here on the Island, some of the different events and topics coming up for Black History Month, and the importance of keeping those conversations going throughout the rest of the year as well.   Please note that this interview segment was recorded before registration for the Black History Month Gala closed on January 20th. Links and resources mentioned in this episode:  Black Cultural Society of Prince Edward Island  Black History Month 2023 Event Listing  Black Cultural Society of PEI (FB)  Black Cultural Society of PEI (Instagram)  Black Cultural Society Youth Programming (Instagram)       PEI Public Library Links  -Programs and Events Calendar  -Facebook  -Twitter  -Instagram  -Youtube