What will happen to Stone in the Glen - once a quaint little town now run by a corrupt mayor who claims to be able to stop dragons? The town has been falling apart since the library burnt down. The people of the town have become distant from each other and keep to themselves. When one of the orphans from the Orphan House runs away and is taken in by the nice Ogress who lives next to the town, a local man mistakenly thinks the Ogress has abducted the child starting a whole sequence of events as the once idyllic town crumbles - will truth prevail in this fantastical story of once upon a time? Pick up a copy of The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill from the NNEC library today!
Fun fact The Girl From the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag is based on the setting of on an island in Nova Scotia!
This beautifully illustrated graphic novel is worth checking out - first love, LGTBQ+ and learning to be true to yourself make this a great coming of age story.
Stop by and pick up a copy of The Girl from the Sea from the NNEC library today.
After winning Olympic Gold in the 200 Meter Sprint in 1968, Tommie Smith took a stand against racial injustice by raising his black gloved fist on the podium during the American national anthem - but at what cost?
Pick up a copy of the Graphic Novel Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barns and Anyabwile at the NNEC library today and be inspired by Tommie's story.
A realistic fiction novel you won't want to put down!
All My Rage is a love story, a tragedy and an infectious teenage fever dream about what home means when you feel you don’t fit in." — New York Times Book Review
Writing Contest for Nova Scotia Youth!
Prizes offered for youth in different ages categories from age 10 - 17.
Send in your original prose about Sable Island and you could win! Research and idea links are found on the Sable in Words 2023 link above - check it out today! Happy Writing!
Contest closes April 14, 2023.
The 2023 Teen Readers Choice Award has begun!
Stop by the NNEC library and pick up a TRCA top 10 title today - read one, read some or read them all and have your say in this year's TRCA!
Exams are coming up quickly. Are you ready?
Have a look at these short videos from The Learning Portal- College Libraries Ontario for some useful tips on preparing notes, what to study and time management to name a few. Being prepared is key - good luck to all students on your exams! Click on the link below.
Learning Portal - Study Skills Videos
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