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solar eclipse
The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, blocking the sun from view for parts of Earth, either totally or...

Access Codes and Standards online

Find the latest codes and standards from CSA and other publishers through the Library. For more information, check out the Library’s Standards and Codes guide....

seed exchange workshop
Our Seed Exchange is now open!

Come by any of our library locations, and choose up to 5 packets of seed. Plant them at home, grow, enjoy, and share. At the...

open education week
Open Education Week is March 4 to 8

Open Education Week (OE Week) is an annual celebration and opportunity to actively share and learn about the latest achievements in Open Education worldwide! Open...

Black History Month
Black History Month

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the legacies of Black Canadians. This year’s theme is “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a...

fact or fiction workshop
Fact or Fiction?

News feeds, social media, AI, traditional news sources… How do you separate misinformation from “real” news? Discover useful tips and explore the Library’s news sources...

research guides
Get started with Research Guides 

A research guide is a collection of library resources on a particular subject curated by a subject specialist librarian. Each guide explores library resources such...

news stream
Bypass those paywalls!

Read the news for free through the Canadian Newsstream database. Access current Canadian news content from all the major Canadian newspapers, including The Globe and...

Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance

Every November 20 is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. It is a day to honour the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in...

A blue and white Métis flag flaps in the wind
November 12 to 18 is Métis Week

Métis Week celebrates the heritage, history and contributions of Métis people. The Métis are a distinct Indigenous people with a unique history, culture, language, and...