A. C. Hunter Public Library
125 Allandale Road A1B 3A3 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada

If you're a teen we'd love to hear about what books you love and why! Email [email protected] with a pic of your book with a quick write-up (along with your name and age) about why it is so great and we will feature it on our Teen Zine! Check out other submissions and get more info here: bit.ly/3kwM4L4

Why not love a local author at your book club? Our NL Book Club Kits contain 10 copies of the title, discussion questions and background information. During February, we will feature a different kit daily from our collection Today's book is "Almost Feral" by Gemma Hickey (Also a #NLReads 2021 Nominee!) For a full list of available kits, visit https://guides.nlpl.ca/bookclubs #LOLANL

UPDATE: The St. John's Public Libraries will all remain closed today. When weather is bad, remember to check with your library before you head out to make sure they're open! For example, this morning all 3 St. John's Public Libraries are closed due to the incoming weather.

The A.C. Hunter Library Book Club has moved into the digital sphere, and they are welcoming new members The meetings are held via Zoom, and if you plan to attend, you must register in advance by emailing [email protected] Next month's book is "Northanger Abbey" by Jane Austen Read it by the next meeting on March 10th!

TODOS Productions are currently looking for immigrants and refugees to interview about their experiences from across the province! These stories will later be used turn into a play, tentatively titled NewfoundLanded. Check out this form to sign up: https://forms.gle/myQewojtfoq2hiXf7

Our Ask the Expert event is next week! Looking for advice on will and estate planning? Looking to start investing but don't know where to start? Join us and Rob Tizzard, the Wealth Architect, for a financial Q&A. Bring all your financial related questions for Rob to answer! Register by emailing [email protected] Check out the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1539600469556919/

Did you know that it is Transgender Awareness Week? Check out this list of titles by and about trans, two-spirit, non-binary, and gender diverse people of all ages. Thank you to Trans Support NL for collaborating on the creation of this list: https://bit.ly/3kGPHyb

"Finished watching Enslaved and looking for a Canadian book with similar themes? Here are seven books by Canadian authors that explore the enduring legacy of slavery and human trafficking across the African diaspora."

Get your kids excited for the winter season with the Winter Wonderland of Books collection in our eLibrary! This collection features books about winter and the holiday season! Check it out today: https://elibrary.overdrive.com/libr/kids/collection/1134965

Money worries? Let's ask an expert. Rob Tizzard the Wealth Architect will join us virtually for a Q&A session. Thursday November 25 @ 7PM. Please email [email protected] to register.

Our Historic Crime Club meeting is next week! *IMPORTANT: The event will now start at 7:30pm* Join us and acclaimed author Helen C. Escott on November 25th as we look over the 1754 case of William Keen! Mr. Keen was murdered during a robbery and 8 people were convicted and of those 4 were executed for the crime. Please email [email protected] to register.... Check out the event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/453177342324471/ See more

In our Lit Bit series, we bring you songs and rhymes from our Children's Library staff! This week, Miss Tracy has a rhyme with lots of actions for your hands! Words for today's rhyme: Open, shut them. Open, shut them, give a little clap!... Open, shut them. Open, shut them, lay them in your lap! Creep them, creep them, creep them, creep them, right up to your chin! Open wide your little mouth, but do not let them in! Roll them, roll them, roll them, roll them, roll them just like this! Shake them, shake them, shake them, shake them, give a little kiss! Mwah! See more

Can't get enough of a certain TV show? Check out these TV/book pairings to find something to read while you wait for the next season, many available in our library!

A new Wellness Wednesday video is up on the NLPL Youtube channel! Join Natasha, Western Regional Librarian, for a relaxing chair yoga sequence Remember to subscribe so you never miss a video!

Ink Movement produces an annual anthology to give youth between the ages of 14-24 a platform to express themselves artistically, and this year they want to hear voices from across Canada! This year's theme is "Change & Transformation." Create a piece of poetry, prose, digital artwork, photography, or other type of visual artwork and submit it to be included in the anthology! Deadline is January 18th, 2021 Check out the website for more details: http://www.inkmovement.org/national-anthology

The NLPL Youtube channel has a new Reading Readiness Tip up! This week, Leigha explains how encouraging your child to notice print in their environment and asking them to draw or write often can help with early literacy! Remember to subscribe so you never miss a video!