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The PEI Public Library Service's podcast on books, culture and everything related to the world of libraries.

  1. JAN 13

    The 2026 PEI Book Awards and Psychology Month at the Library

    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 Forms Psychological Association of PEI Website      Books mentioned in this episode:  Unmapped Dreams: The Charlottetown Stories by JJ Steinfeld Bastard of Fort Stikine by Debra A. Komar Bound by Theresa Redmond Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn

    21 min

  2. 11/14/2025

    Scary Story Writing Contest Winners

    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 Entries PEI 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 Hendrix Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker - coming soon!

    28 min

  3. 10/15/2025

    Explore the Public Archives and Records Office!

    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 Office Libraries and Archives website PARO Collections Database Memory PEI – PARO Description Database PARO Email: archives@gov.pe.ca   Books Mentioned in this Episode: The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 – Margaret Macmillan Storm Front – Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files, book 1)

    22 min

  4. 07/19/2025

    July 2025 - Collaborating with IRSA PEI & DiverseCity Festivals

    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 PEI IRSA PEI - official website DiverseCity Festival - official website EAL Volunteer Tutoring Program Canada Connects Program IRSA on Instagram IRSA on Facebook Books Mentioned in this Episode: One Hundred Years of Solitude - Gabriel García Márquez The House of Spirits - Isabel Allende Guardian Devil - Xavier Velasco (link to publisher's information) The Reappearance of Rachel Price - Holly Jackson

    33 min

  5. 05/27/2025

    Summer Literacy at PEI Public Libraries

    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 Alliance https://peiliteracy.ca/ Ready, Set, Learn tutoring program Gift of Reading Imagination Library Books Mentioned in this Episode: Every Monday Mabel - Jashar Awan Assassin's Apprentice - Robin Hobb Extra Yarn - Mac Barnett

    29 min

  6. 03/25/2025

    French Library Services at the PEI Public Library Service

    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-Village Bibliothèque publique Dr.-J.-Edmond-Arsenault (Charlottetown) Bibliothèque publique J.-Henri-Blanchard (Summerside) Books Mentioned in this Episode: Ce que je sais de tois - Éric Chacour What I Know About You - Éric Chacour Un Protestant Dans le Salon - Carolle Arsenault Kukum - Michel Jean Mes Première Belles Histoires

    34 min

  7. 01/27/2025

    Psychology Month at the Library

    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 PEI Library Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Mental Health Kits Sleep Aids White Noise Machines Fitness & Yoga Kits Board Games Hiking Backpacks Ice Skates Snowshoes Walking Poles Light Therapy Lamps

    21 min

  8. 10/31/2024

    Art at the Library

    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 Straub Blacksad by Juan Díaz Canales Little Shrew by Akiko Miyakoshi

    30 min
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The PEI Public Library Service's podcast on books, culture and everything related to the world of libraries.

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  • Creator
    PEI Public Library Service
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
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