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A look into the many names of Niagara Falls

Maggie Hulett • Wednesday, June 7 2023

This column, written by Maggie Hulett, local history and collections technician, was originally published in Niagara this Week on Thursday, June 1. What we know today as the City of Niagara Falls has …

World Environment Day

Kaley Stewart • Monday, June 5 2023

June 5 marks the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day. A United Nations international day, World Environment Day celebrates environmental action and the power of governments, businesses and …

It’s game on at the Niagara Falls Public Library

Laura Chadwick • Friday, June 2 2023

This column, written by Laura Chadwick, information resources and connections librarian, was originally published in Niagara this Week on Thursday, May 18. Library cardholders can now borrow a …

Jewish Heritage Month

Kaley Stewart • Wednesday, May 24 2023

Did you know we celebrate Jewish heritage in May? A unanimous bill was passed by Parliament in 2018 to mark Canadian Jewish Heritage Month in May across Canada. This month is a chance for all of us …

The Best Mothers in Books

Kaley Stewart • Wednesday, May 10 2023

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and we wanted to give a shout out to some of the best mothers - and maternal figures - in literature. Motherhood can mean many things and we acknowledge that, …

Reese's Book Club Picks

Kaley Stewart • Tuesday, May 9 2023

Way back in 2017, Reese Witherspoon began her own book club, following in the steps of celebrities like Oprah who have been choosing and promoting their favourite books for years. Witherspoon chooses …

New Books for Spring

Kaley Stewart • Tuesday, April 25 2023

Does the new season have you looking for new books to read? You’re in luck! We have a list of some new books for all ages for you to check out this spring. These were all in our latest issue of the …

You can hit the right note at the Niagara Falls library

Laura Chadwick • Tuesday, April 18 2023

The Niagara Falls Public Library (NFPL) is proud to announce that we will be lending musical instruments! Library cardholders will be able to borrow guitars, ukuleles, violins, a banjo, a mandolin, a …

Canadian Film Day

Kaley Stewart • Tuesday, April 11 2023

Canadian Film Day is almost here! April 19th marks the tenth anniversary of National Canadian Film Day, a day to celebrate the amazing films that come out of our vast and diverse country. Because …

International Transgender Day of Visibility

Kaley Stewart • Friday, March 31 2023

March 31 marks International Transgender Day of Visibility. This day, founded in 2009, is a chance to celebrate transgender people and raise awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people …