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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

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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!

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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