Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode!  Krystal and Chloe are joined by local author Caitlyn Paxson, to chat about the release of her debut book A Widow's Charm and her journey to getting published. Caitlyn and Chloe also give some book recommendations, complete with spice ratings!  Timestamps for each section: In Studio with Caitlyn Paxson & Chloe Colwill (0:40) Wrap-Up (26:53)  Caitlyn Paxson's LinksCaitlynPaxson.comCaitlyn on Instagram (@CaitlynPaxson)PEI Public Library Links  -Programs and Events Calendar  -Facebook  -Instagram Library Books mentioned in this episode:A Widow's Charm by Caitlyn PaxsonSaint Death's Daughter by C.S.E. Cooney (Coming soon)A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasThe Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen (Coming soon)Ladies in Hating by Alexandra Vasti (Coming soon)The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu MandannaHeated Rivalry by Rachel ReidThe Long Game by Rachel Reid

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode!  Join Krystal in the library’s podcast studio as she talks to Beth Clinton, the Regional Librarian for the Central Region Libraries, about the 2026 PEI Book Awards. Later she’s joined by Dr. Christine Beck, a clinical psychologist and president of the Psychological Association of PEI, to talk about some upcoming programs for Psychology Month in February and some library resources that might help support your mental health throughout the winter and the year.  Timestamps for each section: 2026 PEI Book Awards with Beth Clinton (0:50)  Psychology Month with Dr. Christine Beck (6:33)  Wrap-Up (19:40)  PEI Public Library Links   -Programs and Events Calendar   -Facebook   -Instagram    Other Links:  PEI Book Awards Website -Details and Entry Criteria-Submission FormsPsychological Association of PEI Website   Books mentioned in this episode: Unmapped Dreams: The Charlottetown Stories by JJ SteinfeldBastard of Fort Stikine by Debra A. KomarBound by Theresa RedmondMindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode!In this special episode, Krystal is joined by Children and Teen Services Librarian, Michaela Krieger, and French Services Coordinator, Lori McAdam, as they share the winning stories from our first annual Scary Story Writing Contest. Chloe Colwill also makes an appearance to share some spooky book recommendations for adults.Timestamps for individual stories:The Legend of the Living Dead by Fiona Stewart (4:25)The Skeletons by Jeremiah Barbour (6:46) Where’s the Werewolf? by Melissa Abeywardane (9:16)Un soir effrayant de Parker Benstead (15:05)La nuit des fantômes de Gabrielle Beck (17:29)View the winning stories and their illustrations on our Facebook page here: Scary Story Winning EntriesPEI Public Library Links  -Programs and Events Calendar  -Facebook  -Instagram  Books mentioned in this episode:The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady HendrixBat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker - coming soon!

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode!In this episode, Krystal chats with Liam Richardson, the new PEI Provincial Archivist, about the Public Archives and Records Office (PARO), and all of the collections and services they offer to the public. PEI Public Library Links  -Programs and Events Calendar  -Facebook  -Instagram  Public Archives and Records OfficeLibraries and Archives websitePARO Collections DatabaseMemory PEI – PARO Description DatabasePARO Email: [email protected] Books Mentioned in this Episode:The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 – Margaret MacmillanStorm Front – Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files, book 1)

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode!In this episode, Krystal chats with Abril Guardado, the manager of Community Engagement with the Immigrant and Refugee Services Association of Prince Edward Island (IRSA PEI) about the ways our two organizations collaborate with each other and the DiverseCity Festivals happening across PEI this summer. She's also joined by Chloe Colwill to talk a bit more about the library's presence at DiverseCity!PEI Public Library Links  -Programs and Events Calendar  -Facebook  -Instagram  Immigrant and Refugee Services Association PEIIRSA PEI - official websiteDiverseCity Festival - official websiteEAL Volunteer Tutoring ProgramCanada Connects ProgramIRSA on InstagramIRSA on FacebookBooks Mentioned in this Episode:One Hundred Years of Solitude - Gabriel García Márquez The House of Spirits - Isabel AllendeGuardian Devil - Xavier Velasco (link to publisher's information)The Reappearance of Rachel Price - Holly Jackson

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode!This episode is all about summer literacy! Krystal chats with Children and Teen Services Librarian, Michaela Krieger, about our upcoming Summer Reading Club program. She's also joined by Amanda Beazley to talk about some of the programs and initiatives offered by the PEI Literacy Alliance.PEI Public Library Links  -Programs and Events Calendar  -Facebook  -Instagram  PEI Literacy Alliancehttps://peiliteracy.ca/Ready, Set, Learn tutoring programGift of ReadingImagination LibraryBooks Mentioned in this Episode:Every Monday Mabel - Jashar AwanAssassin's Apprentice - Robin HobbExtra Yarn - Mac Barnett

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode!This episode is all about the wonderful French services offered through the PEI Public Library Service. Krystal chats with French Services Coordinator, Lori MacAdam, as well as Branch Technicians Yvonne and Sarah from two of our French library branches.PEI Public Library Links  -Programs and Events Calendar  -Facebook  -Instagram  French Library Branches:Bibliothèque publique d'Abram-VillageBibliothèque publique Dr.-J.-Edmond-Arsenault (Charlottetown)Bibliothèque publique J.-Henri-Blanchard (Summerside)Books Mentioned in this Episode:Ce que je sais de tois - Éric ChacourWhat I Know About You - Éric ChacourUn Protestant Dans le Salon - Carolle ArsenaultKukum - Michel JeanMes Première Belles Histoires

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode!In this episode Krystal is chatting with Dr. Christine Beck from the Psychological Association of PEI to talk about upcoming programs for Psychology Month in February.PEI Public Library Links  -Programs and Events Calendar  -Facebook  -Instagram  Psychological Association of PEILibrary Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Mental Health KitsSleep AidsWhite Noise MachinesFitness & Yoga KitsBoard GamesHiking BackpacksIce SkatesSnowshoesWalking PolesLight Therapy Lamps

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode!In this episode Krystal will be looking at some of the ways art is being displayed and enjoyed at libraries across PEI. Joining Krystal is Eddy Schwartz, a volunteer who organizes the art displays at the Summerside Rotary Library, Beth Clinton from the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, and Ashley McCloskey-Douse from the Stratford Public Library. From solo artist exhibits to community galleries and colouring projects, there are a variety of ways that we're incorporating art into our public library spaces. PEI Public Library Links  -Programs and Events Calendar  -Facebook  -X (formerly Twitter)  -Instagram  Books Mentioned in this Episode:Ghost Story by Peter StraubBlacksad by Juan Díaz CanalesLittle Shrew by Akiko Miyakoshi

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript for this episode! In this episode Krystal will be chatting about some of the different types of book clubs that are happening across the island at our libraries and in our communities. Joining Krystal is Emma-Lee Arsenault, who runs a chapter of the global Silent Book Club in Charlottetown, Jessica Doucette from the Tignish Public Library, Chloe Colwill from the Charlottetown Library Learning Center, and Chandra Gordon-Stanley from the Montague Rotary Library. Whether you're looking for a traditional sort of book club where everyone reads the same things and discusses it together; a chance to chat about your favourite books with others; or even the opportunity to get some silent reading done, socializing optional, chances are we have a book club that will suit you! PEI Public Library Links  -Programs and Events Calendar  -Facebook  -X (formerly Twitter)  -Instagram  -Youtube  The Silent Book Club (Global) The Silent Book Club Charlottetown on Facebook The Silent Book Club Charlottetown on Instagram  Books Mentioned in this Episode: This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward by Mark Lukach The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman (GoodReads link, title is coming soon to the library!) Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Secret Keeper by Genevieve Graham Come from Away by Genevieve Graham