Castlegar & District Public Library
 
September 2025  

Thanks for a great Summer Reading Club!
 
This summer’s theme was Colour Your Summer. Each week, we explored a different colour of the rainbow, with crafts and games all matching the theme of the week!
We're also so proud to share that we reached our reading goal of 1,250 books across all the groups! Way to go, readers!
Our end-of-summer party took place on August 15th, and what an amazing way to wrap up such an awesome summer! We had a tie-dye station, beaded bracelet-making, and even a SLIP N' SLIDE!
A huge thank you to all our local sponsors for helping support such a fun-filled program, and to our special guests for sharing their time with us!
We'll see you next summer!
 

Art Walk, June 6 - September 26 2025

Immerse yourself in the vibrant artistic tapestry of Castlegar with Art Walk! This unique self-guided walking tour transforms local businesses into micro-galleries, showcasing the diverse talents of our community's artists. More than just an exhibition, Art Walk is a celebration of collaboration, bringing together creators, businesses, and art enthusiasts in a shared love for our city.
 
Come by the library this summer to see work from local artists Vanessa Johnson, Lydia Buxton, Dan Saliken, and Laura Zaytsoff!
 
Virtual Author Talk
BC Libraries Present: Carol Off
Thursday, September 25, 6:30

https://www.crowdcast.io/@bclibraries-present


Join us for a virtual author event with journalist Carol Off in conversation with Aftab Erfan about her bestselling book, "At a Loss for Words".
Programs for children of all ages at the library this fall!
 
All programs are free! Each program has a capacity of 10, with a waitlist if the program is full. To register, visit the library in person, email us at info@castlegarlibrary.com, or give us a call at 250-365-6611!
 
Let's make this fall filled with learning, laughter, and library adventures! To see the full range of our programs, please check out our Library Events Calendar on our website.
 
Are you a teen in grades 8-12 looking for volunteer experience?
Become a Big Buddy in our Reading Buddies Program! Big Buddies meet regularly throughout the year with their Little Buddies between grades 2-4 to help them practice their reading skills. We'll have a Big Buddy Orientation on September 23rd—call or drop by the library to register!
 
Library Resource Spotlight For Adults
LinkedIn Learning
 
Learn business, software, technology and creative skills. Courses range from beginner to intermediate and expert level and can include quick tutorials to more in depth courses.
 
Use your library card and PIN to sign in! 
 
Hiking Backpack
 
Provided by the Kootenay Library Federation, BC Parks, and Adventure Smart.
 
Contains 45L backpack (red), an emergency bivvy sack, two headlamps, two sets of trekking poles, fire starter kit, first aid kit, compass, laminated packing guide, and ziplock bag of manuals.
Library Resource Spotlight For Kids
Playaway Launchpads 
 
Launchpads are tablets pre-loaded with educational games and activities for specific age groups. Browse tablets themed around developing literacy and STEAM skills for ages 3+.
 
See the Playaway tablets in our catalogue.
 
 
Baby Bundles
 
Learning for all ages! Check out one of our five Baby Bundle kits: alphabet, numbers, motion, social emotional, and STEAM. Each kit comes with books, a toy, and literacy prompts!
 
See the baby bundles in our catalogue.
 
 
New Titles!
All titles below link directly to our catalogue. 
Fiction
South of nowhere
by Jeffery Deaver

When a levee collapses in Northern California, Colter Shaw and his disaster response specialist sister, Dorion, race to locate a missing family and uncover whether sabotage, not nature, threatens the town's survival.
The Paris Express : a novel
by Emma Donoghue

Set on a fateful 1895 train journey to Paris, a diverse group of passengers--including politicians, a medical student, an inventor, and an anarchist--navigate personal ambitions and hidden motives, culminating in a disaster that forever changes their lives.
White king
by Juan Gâomez-Jurado

A brilliant forensic mind and key figure in the Red Queen project, Antonia Scott is forced into a deadly game by the psychotic mastermind Mr. White, and must solve three complex crimes to save her kidnapped ally.
Looking for you
by Alexander McCall Smith

In this latest installment of The Perfect Passion Company, our favorite matchmaker, Katie Donald, continues her unwavering endeavor to help the lonely hearts of Edinburgh find love.
Non-Fiction
Zodiac : a graphic memoir
by Weiwei Ai

As a child living in exile during the Cultural Revolution, Ai Weiwei often found himself with nothing to read but government-approved comic books. Although they were restricted by the confines of political propaganda, Ai Weiwei was struck by the artists' ability to express their thoughts on art and humanity through graphic storytelling. Now, decades later, Ai Weiwei and Italian comic artist Gianluca Costantini present Zodiac, Ai Weiwei's first graphic memoir.
Bond Investing for Canadians for Dummies
by Andrew Dagys

Bonds are a great choice for anyone looking to make a smart investment that will provide a steady income, and this book is a great choice for anyone ready to get started. With clear, jargon-free guidance on the best reasons to buy various types of bonds and what type of bonds to invest in, you'll be ready to minimize your investment risks by adding bonds to your portfolio.
The macramâe bible : the complete reference guide to macramâe knots, patterns, motifs & more
by Robyn Gough

"A comprehensive guide to the craft of macramâe with illustrated instructions for all the basic techniques, the knots and popular knot patterns as well as step-by-step instructions for projects. It includes all the classic macramâe knots and patterns as well as more contemporary designs such as leaves, wings, flowers and other motifs. In addition to the knot and pattern instructions there are step-by-steps for seventeen projects including large wall hangings and plant holders"
When things don't go your way : Zen wisdom for difficult times
by Hyemin

Drawing on Zen Buddhist philosophy and his own experiences, the internationally best-selling author helps you navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace by offering a new spiritual perspective that provides solace and courage when you need it most.
Teens
King cheer / : King Cheer
by Molly Booth

Stepping down as cheer captain to focus on her future, high school senior Leah is drawn back into the fray when the cheerleaders are pitted against the basketball team in a fight for glory, but to heal the rift, she must first heal herself. Illustrations.
Beasts of war
by Ayana Gray

Once a prisoner to Fedu, the vengeful god of death, Koffi has regained her freedom, but she is far from safe. Fedu will stop at nothing to hunt her down and use her power to decimate the mortal world. Koffi knows when Fedu will strike: during the next Bonding, a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event. To survive, Koffi will have to find powerful new allies quickly, and convince them to help her in the terrible battle to come
Sleep-deprived nation : why sleep matters
by Don Nardo

A lack of sleep is important and numerous medical studies indicate that large numbers of people in the modern world do not get enough sleep on a fairly regular basis.
Ariel crashes a train
by Olivia A. Cole

Afraid of her own mind and the violent fantasies she can't control, Ariel finds herself questioning everything when a summer job at a carnival brings new friends into her world who show her that just because she has OCD, she's not broken—and not alone.
DVDs/Blurays
Fallout

A story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there's almost nothing left to have. 200 years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the incredibly complex, gleefully weird and highly violent universe waiting for them above.
Outlander: The complete seventh season

In the seventh season of Outlander, Jaime, Claire, and their family are caught in the beginning of a geopolitical firestorm: the American Revolution. Their lives are complicated as armies march to war and British institutions crumble in the face of armed rebellion.
Wedding banquet

Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend, Min makes a proposal: a green card marriage with Angela in exchange for IVF treatments for her partner, Lee. Plans change when Min's grandmother surprises them with a Korean wedding banquet.
 
 
 
Find all new items HERE.

Closures:
 
The library will be closed on Monday, 1 September for Labour Day and Tuesday, 30 September for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
 
 

Castlegar & District Public Library
1005-3rd Street
Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2A2
250-365-6611

https://castlegar.bc.libraries.coop/