Library Blog
International Women's Day
Every year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. IWD has been celebrated for over 100 years, with the first official gathering taking place in 1911. Since that time, the global …
CBC Kids is coming to Niagara Falls
CBC Kids Book Club Live is coming to Niagara Falls Public Library! Meet your favourite CBC Kids pals, Janaye, Tony, and Gary the Unicorn, as they share their love of reading. With shows, songs, …
Niagara Falls Public Library is a place to be
A public library is more than a building filled with books. Yes, a library is a building. And we have lots of books, along with other borrowable stuff, from snowshoes to video games to musical …
Using Graphic Novels to Learn History
Learning about an important topic can often be a little daunting, for older and younger folks. Sometimes a great way to approach such a topic can be through fiction or graphic novels. It’s the latter …
96th Academy Awards Nominees
It's awards season! Earlier this year, the Academy Awards announced the nominees for this year's ceremony. We've gone through the list and determined what we have in our catalogue so you can catch up …
Freedom to Read Week
In 2024, Freedom to Read Week began Feb. 18 and ends on Feb. 24. Freedom to Read Week is one of the most important weeks of the year for libraries across Canada. This annual national event aims to …
Mystery Novels by Black Authors
Who’s looking for a new mystery or thriller (or five) to read? We’re a big fan of balancing our Black History Month reading with equal parts history and joy. This year we’re turning joy on its head …
Gardening board games to check out
We’ve come to the time of year when people start thinking about starting their gardens. Spring is around the corner, the time of year for new growth and pretty things sprouting from the ground. We …
Open Letter to Niagara Falls Community
Dear valued members of the Niagara Falls community, We extend our sincere gratitude for the positive engagement during the Niagara Falls Public Library Board’s council presentation of our 2024 …
Embracing the Art of Hygge
The days are finally getting longer! Still, have you noticed that spring can really drag its feet getting here? Until it does we have to contend with the long dark of Canadian winters, and that can …
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
On January 27, 1945, the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was liberated. Since 2005, January 27 has been recognized as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It’s a day to recognize the …
Family Literacy Day
We celebrate Family Literacy Day every January 27 and this year marks the 25th anniversary of this important initiative. But what is family literacy? ABC Life Literacy Canada says “family literacy …