Featured at Leddy
Explore some of our featured resources and collections at Leddy Library, including some of our curated and themed reading lists.
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February is Black History Month
Feb 24, 2025February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Black people and communities (in Canada and beyond). As an accompaniment to the Library’s physical display (pictured above), we are pleased to feature select digital resources as we learn and celebrate.
Exhibitions, Projects, and BlogsONCE UPON A TIME: …Through the...
Leddy Library Summer Reading Challenge
Jun 13, 2024Dive into a summer of adventure, knowledge, and fun with the Leddy Library’s Summer Reading Challenge! From June 1 to August 30, every book you read can earn you a ballot for our exciting prize draw. The more you read, the more chances you have to win a fantastic Leddy Library prize pack and a $25 bookstore gift certificate!
To participate, simply fill out the online ballot for each book...
Indigenous History Month
Jun 3, 2024 “The Circle of Life” by Odawa artist and poet, Zoey Wood SalomonThe painting captures the Anishinaabe perspective of cycles in balance, a worldview where the gifts of light, lessons, earth, animals and knowledge are part of one continuum.
Zoey writes, “The people of the fires are symbolized by our seven grandmother/grandfather teachings of love, respect, honesty,...
Pride Month
Jun 3, 2024Life is a journey for each of us. These stories reflect the life experiences of those involved as they walk their own paths. Read about their courage and their experiences at the Leddy Library.
Polish Heritage Month
Apr 30, 2024May has formally been declared national Polish Heritage Month, thanks to the efforts a local member of parliament, Irek Kusmierczyk and Peter Fonseca. It passed unanimously in the House of Commons on February 7, 2024, establishing this May as the first-ever national Polish Heritage Month.
May 3rd is also widely celebrated by Polish people around the world to commemorate the 1791...
Asian Heritage Month
Apr 30, 2024This collection was created to provide a sliver of insight into the diverse Asian-Canadian experience. The books are by Asian-Canadian authors and cover a range of themes and styles. There are memoirs of growing up Chinese in Canada, experiencing hockey as a South Asian, finding a sense of identity in a multicultural society, and more. All the books are available through the Leddy Library...
Jewish Heritage Month
Apr 30, 2024This is a collection of works by Jewish-Canadian authors. There are a variety of styles and types of books: poetry collections, novels, memoirs, historical non-fiction and more. The books capture some of the diversity of Jewish experience in Canada. All the books in the collection are available through the Leddy Library catalogue.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Mar 25, 2024Transgender Day of Visibility is dedicated to recognizing the resilience and accomplishments of the transgender community. The following list of materials, available at Leddy Library, were selected to profile transgender community voices and experiences.
Across the River to Freedom: Early Black History in Sandwich, Ontario
Jan 30, 2024Across the River to Freedom lets you visit the town of Sandwich, either in person or online, and learn about its fascinating history. This is a project committed to moving forward by looking back at Sandwich’s rich and diverse history.This website features three short documentary films, historical articles, a gallery of archival images, classroom activities and curriculum, as well as...
Leddy Library Scavenger Hunt
Jan 3, 2024Get to know the Leddy Library's spaces and services with the 2023/2024 Scavenger Hunt.
Find clues in the Library and online to complete the hunt for a chance to win a Leddy Library prize pack!
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