Public Library Blog

Library wall repair, by Rebecca Hunt

The damaged wall in the lower level of the Temiskaming Shores Public Library is set to be repaired starting on Monday, June 23, 2025. The parking area in front of the damaged section will be blocked off for the duration of the repairs. As well, the Fiction section in the lower level will be inaccessible to the public for a period of time.

If you know what you are looking for, we are hoping that library staff can collect the books you would like. Inquire at the Circulation Desk on the lower level...

Around the Fire, by AJ Giesen

The May long weekend has come and gone, but nature is still calling! 🏕

Grab your tent or hook up the trailer; it’s time to head out and enjoy the trees, the stars, and the quiet of the forest. ⭐

If you have little explorers in tow, there is nothing better than roasting marshmallows or cooking a spider-dog over the fire. 🔥

How lucky are we to live in such a beautiful part of the world? Let’s get outside and soak it all in!

 Here are some books that are kid-friendly to spark their interest in...

Graditude by Sharren Reil

It’s a new year and many of us have made new year resolutions of some flavor.  My resolution is to feel and express more gratitude!  But to really get at the root of gratitude, I had to get very sick for a long time!

Coming out the other end of two rare forms of rheumatoid arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis, has taught me that even in the most overwhelming of situations there are many things to be grateful for.  Both are diseases caused by extreme inflammation of the...

Book Pet-Peeves, by AJ Giesen

Everyone has that one “thing” that absolutely drives them insane for no rational reason, I believe the same goes for booklovers.

Do you have a bookish pet-peeve?

My biggest one is the size of a book. I cannot do hard cover books that are bigger than a regular paperback size… I won’t even consider reading them. Once again, super irrational, but a pet-peeve at that!

Here are some random bookish pet-peeves from the internet:

- stickers on book covers,

- random words that give the “ick” like munch and...

Baking Up Some Holiday Magic by AJ Giesen

Holidays always remind me of fresh baking. Whether it’s the smell throughout the house while I bake, or the thoughtful gift someone has given me. What a perfect way to enjoy the holidays.

Above are some cookbooks on baking…

I have learned that for a recipe to work for me, the easier the better. This one has never failed me. **Only issue is it contains peanut butter, but it could be replaced with an alternative.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

• 4 tbsp salted butter
• 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows
• ½...