The Belleville Public Library

🕵️‍♂️ CANLIT CONFIDENTIAL 🕵️‍♀️

First, let's solve last week’s mystery!

🏒 LAST WEEK’S REVEAL:
It was none other than Ilya Rozanov from Rachel Reid’s smash-hit Game Changers series (including Heated Rivalry)!

🔍 THIS WEEK’S CLUE:
Can you name this Canadian literary figure?

"I’m a young East Coaster that heads west to the oil sands, trading cartoons for hard hats. My sharp wit and quiet observations reveal the human cost behind big money dreams."

💬 Think you’ve got it?
Drop your guess in the comments below! Check back next week for the answer, or stop by the library to place a hold on the book! 📖✨

🍂 Thanksgiving Holiday Closure 🦃

A friendly reminder that Belleville Public Library and the John M. Parrott Art Gallery will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving.

We wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving filled with good food and good company!

There’s no such thing as "not into horror"—you just haven't met the right cursed house, creeping shadow, or unhinged narrator yet. 🪓👀

Whether you think you only like "psychological suspense" or you're just afraid of the dark, there is a gateway book out there waiting to ruin your sleep schedule.

Looking for tools to support focus, stress relief, or emotional regulation? Try our Sensory Kits! 🎧✨

Designed to soothe, engage, and ground the senses, these kits offer a variety of tactile and visual tools so you or your young ones can explore what works best for you.

We offer 3 Youth Kits and 1 Teen/Adult Kit, featuring items such as:

🎧 Noise-reduction ear muffs

⏳ Calming liquid motion tubes

🧘 Textured stress balls & worry stones

🖐️ Flexible fidget sticks & textured mats

🌀 Marble maze mats (Youth kits)

🧩 Specialized fidget sets (Teen/Adult kit)

Borrowing Details:

📅 3-week loan (non-renewable | $1.00/day late fee)

💳 Free to borrow with a valid Belleville Public Library card

📦 Pickup & Return: Must be picked up and returned directly to the Circulation Desk (please do not return in the outside drop box!)

🎯 Place a Hold: Reserve online through our catalogue or call us at 613-968-6731 ext. 2035.

It's Final Cart Friday!!! Check out these titles on this weeks' Final Cart.

My Beloved - Jan Karon
Death at a Scottish Halloween - Lucy Connelly
Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt - Ben Reeves
The Bright Years - Sarah Damoff
Welcome to the Kokoro Cat Clinic - Syou Ishida
The Dog Park Murders - Angela Barker
The Bookshop Murders - Jennifer Gladwell
The Cinnamon Spice Inn - Harper Graham
Dragons, Heists, and other Retirement Plans - Meg Pennerson
The Body in the Garden - Katharine Schellman
Love Felt Like This - Julie Olivia
Lower City - Alex Spring
As the Snow Gathers - Mere Joyce
'Tis the Season to be Scary - Vicki Delany

For more new titles at our library, visit our catalogue - https://belleville.bibliocommons.com/explore/recent_arrivals

Ever wondered about the stories hidden in your family tree? 🌳✨

With Ancestry Library Edition, you get FREE access to billions of historical records right here at the Belleville Public Library.

Get access to:

📜 Census & voter records

💍 Birth, marriage, and death certificates

🚢 Immigration & passenger lists

🎖️ Military records and historical photos

How to access:
Simply drop by the library, connect to our Wi-Fi on your own laptop or log onto one of our public computers, and start searching.

🍂 Fall is here! Time to get cozy, get creative, and make the most of the season. 🍁

Whether you're looking for a fun weekend project, something to do with the kids, or a way to embrace those crisp fall days, we've got a book for you!

📚 Booklist: belleville.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/2023653159/3124577297

🍂📚

We are excited to host Canadian Handywoman Tammy Watson for a hands-on workshop! Build confidence using the essential hand tools every homeowner should know. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn!

Wednesday, November 4 from 6:00-7:30pm.

Ages 18+. Cost is $15 per person. Space limited! To register, call (613) 968-6731 Ext. 2037 or email [email protected]

📚 CanLit Confidential: Who Am I? 📚

🔎 Last week’s mystery revealed!
The character was Duddy Kravitz from The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz by Mordecai Richler. 🍁

Now, on to this week’s mystery…

🏒 “They call me the ‘Russian Robot’ of the NHL. I’m the captain of the Montreal Centaurs, known for my icy post-game interviews and my lethal slap shot. I’m the villain in everyone’s story—except for one person.”

🤔 Who is this famous Canadian literary character?

Think you know? Drop your guess in the comments! 👇

We’re Hiring: Part-Time, Temporary Library Assistant I! 📚🎨

Are you passionate about community connection, information service, and exceptional customer care? Belleville Public Library and John M. Parrott Art Gallery is looking for a enthusiastic, team-oriented Library Assistant I to join our team!

Position Details:

Type: Part-time, Temporary (Up to 8 months)

Hours: 42 hours per 2-week pay period (includes evening and weekend shifts)

Pay Rate: $28.32 / hour

🗓 Application Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026

👉 How to Apply:
Send your application to Audra Kent, Administrative Assistant, at [email protected] or drop it off at 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

Visit bellevillelibrary.ca/about-us/job-opportunities to view the full job posting.