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05/26/2026

Asian Heritage Month has been celebrated in Canada since the 1990s, but it wasn't until 2002 that May was officially recognized as the month to celebrate it across the country.
This year’s theme, “Honouring Asian Canadians: Stories that Built Canada,” is all about recognizing the important role Asian Canadians have played — and continue to play — in shaping Canada’s story.
Want to learn more? Check out the “Asian Communities in Canada” and “Asian Canadian Perspectives” collections from the NFB to explore stories, achievements, and contributions that help make Canada the diverse and vibrant place it is today.

05/21/2026

Happy International Tea Day - what’s your cup of tea? From the same Camellia sinensis plant come many varieties of tea — white, green, yellow, oolong, black, and dark (Pu-erh) — each shaped by how the leaves are processed.
A gentle reminder to slow down, take a breath, and enjoy life’s simple comforts - whether it’s a cozy morning cup or a calming afternoon pause.
Browse our collection to discover books that explore tea through storytelling, delve into its rich history, and guide you through the art of tea etiquette.

05/20/2026

Happy Bee Day! Did you know DC is a Bee Campus? The honey bees at Whitby Campus produce honey used in the food and drinks served at Bistro'67 and sold in Pantry, at Whitby Campus.

05/17/2026

It was only in 1990 that the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its International Classification of Diseases. However, that decision opened a door.

Communities around the world mark the anniversary each year, demanding that doors keep opening. Today, on May 17, we recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, a global moment of solidarity and resistance for LGBTQIA+ communities.

05/14/2026

Today is Moose Hide Campaign Day, a day of ceremony and action calling on people across Turtle Island to take a stand against violence toward women, children, and those on the gender continuum.

A moose hide pin shows your personal commitment to honour, respect, and protect women and children. These pins are considered gifts of medicine. You can pick up a moose hide pin (vegan option available) in the Library.

Watch the live streams of the Keynote address from Dr. Niigaan Sinclair, the rally, and fast-breaking ceremony in the Fireside Reading Room.

05/12/2026

Florence Nightingale was an English statistician and the founder of modern nursing.
In 1860, she established the world's first secular nursing school at St Thomas' Hospital in London.

Nightingale was an innovator in statistics, representing her analysis in polar area diagrams, also called the Nightingale rose diagram, which is similar to the modern pie chart.

Learn more about Nightingale's important work in our collection.

05/11/2026

This National Nursing Week, we recognize and celebrate the vital role nurses play in supporting health and well-being in our communities.
This year celebrates “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health,” highlighting the incredible impact nurses have in shaping health care, driving innovation and advocating for patient-centred care. Thank you for all that you do.

04/28/2026

Take a moment to pause and reflect. Today, we observe the National Day of Mourning to honour those who have been injured or lost their lives in workplace incidents. Let this day serve as a reminder of our shared effort to build a safe, supportive work environment.

04/27/2026

What is your favourite team sport and their team logo? Do you know who created it? Did you know that it might be protected by the Intellectual Properties rights?

World Intellectual Properties Day encourages creativity and innovation by celebrating the IP rights which include patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and copyright.

World Intellectual Properties Day encourages creativity and innovation by celebrating the IP rights, which include patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and copyright. , athletic performance and ensuring that sports events can be enjoyed from home.

04/24/2026

From April 27 to September 6, the Oshawa Campus Library will be open during the following hours:
⏰Monday to Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m.
⏰Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
⏰Closed weekends

The Whitby Campus Library hours remain the same.

04/23/2026

School librarian, Jennifer Powell, says that "Nonfiction=Learning through Information. Fiction=Learning through Imagination."

Today is World Book and Copyright Day, promoting reading, publishing, and copyright protection. It's meant to highlight books (print, audio, or ebook!) as tools for sharing knowledge and fostering cultural understanding.

How do you prefer to consume your books - audio, print, or ebook?
Do you have a favourite genre? Do you read both non-fiction and fiction for fun?

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Oshawa, ON
L1G8C4

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+19057213082

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http://durhamcollege.ca/library

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