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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Treaties Recognition Week
Nov 6, 2023In Ontario, Treaties Recognition Week takes place the first week of November each year and was introduced in 2016 as one way to honour the importance of treaties and to help Ontarians learn more about treaty rights and relationships, as we are all treaty people.
The library invites you to explore a variety of resources this week to learn more about treaties and the land that you live, work...
Orange Shirt Day Installation
Sep 20, 2023About the Orange Shirt Day Installation
Content Warning: This installation and resources contain subject matter that some readers may find distressing. A National Residential School Crisis Line has also been set up to provide support to former students and those affected. This 24-Hour Crisis Line can be accessed at 1-866-925-4419.
In 2021, findings of more than 1,700 unmarked graves at the...
Leddy Library Scavenger Hunt
Aug 30, 2023Get 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!
Get Started!
Pride Month: LGBTQ2S+ Journeys
Jun 6, 2023Life 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.
Jewish Heritage Month
May 1, 2023This 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.
Asian Heritage Month
May 1, 2023This 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...
Black History and Black Futures: Celebrating 28 Days of Contributions by Black Scientists
Jan 30, 2023In honour of Black History Month the Leddy Library has prepared a digital collection celebrating Black Scientists. The collection shares profiles of 28 scientists from a range of disciplines and contains a variety of supporting resources including original research, podcasts, children's books, and scholarly monographs. The content explores past and present scientific findings from...
Leddy Library Scavenger Hunt
Jan 12, 2023
Get to know the Leddy Library's spaces and services with the 2022/2023 Scavenger Hunt.
Find clues in the Library and online to complete the hunt for a chance to win a Leddy Library prize pack! Get Started!
Netflix for Regency Ladies: Circulating Libraries in Jane Austen's Era
Jan 6, 2023Students of Dr. Suzanne Matheson's ENGL-8400 class curated a unique display in the Leddy Library's main lobby, "Netflix for Regency Ladies: Circulating Libraries in Jane Austen's Era."
Visit the display in person, or learn more by reading about it below.
What were Circulating Libraries?Circulating libraries were private businesses that loaned books to...
Treaties Recognition Week
Nov 8, 2022In Ontario, Treaties Recognition Week takes place the first week of November each year and was introduced in 2016 as one way to honour the importance of treaties and to help Ontarians learn more about treaty rights and relationships, as we are all treaty people.
The library invites you to explore a variety of resources this week to learn more about treaties and the land that you live, work...
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