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I bought a ukulele after a week of watching Adventure Time videos with my son. Such is the power of kids' cartoons. SOME kids' cartoons, I hasten to add. Many are terrible. Caillou, I'm...
Cartoons with Math Crossover Appeal
Staff Pick: The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
Early on in Nguyen’s debut novel, The Sympathizer, our conflicted protagonist recalls himself as a teenager, masturbating with the aid of a dead...
Judge a book by its format
If you wander the shelves in the library you can come across so many unique books. I wanted to share some of the really interesting formats and styles that I have found along the way.
what to do with leftover sour cream
When a recipe calls for a small amount of sour cream I feel my shoulders slump. For me the thought of having to buy a container of sour cream for 2 tablespoons or even a cup seems like a such a waste; there’s always some...
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By Kevin Harrison
Whatever your feelings towards Kanye West, it is clear that he is a heavy weight in the music industry. Ever since he came out with his sophomore album, ‘The College Dropout” over ten years ago, West...
Read More »Cookbooks for Those Who Can’t Cook
The culinary arts have never been my forte. I consider putting together a basic casserole to be a great personal achievement. In an effort to improve my beginner-level cooking skills, I have assembled a list of cookbooks that are great for a...
Steampunk
Love steampunk? Love making things yourself? Check out these great DIY steampunk books.
devil’s food cupcakes
Devil’s food conjures up something sinister. We’re all familiar with deviled eggs, devils on horseback (dates wrapped in bacon), chicken alla Diavola (devil’s chicken) etc. And according to What’s Cooking...
Read More »Planning a Wedding
If you are in the process of planning a wedding, you probably know that costs can add up very quickly. For those that are taking a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach, there are a lot of great resources at the library that can help guide you through...
One Book Nova Scotia 2016 – Have your say!
One Book Nova Scotia is seeking public input selecting the 2016 One Book! You can vote for your pick from our long list of 10 titles and be a part of this year's... Read More »