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For the Love of Librarians

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Just in time for Ontario Public Library Week, enjoy these titles that were handpicked by your friendly neighbourhood librarian. @BurlONLibrary bpladult

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18 items

The Personal Librarian

The Personal Librarian

by Benedict, Marie

eBook - 2021

The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go-for the protection of her family and her legacy. The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go-for the protection of her family and her legacy. Show less

The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go-for the protection of her family and her legacy. The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go-for the protection of her family and her legacy. Show less

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The Librarianist

The Librarianist

by deWitt, Patrick

Book - 2023

Explore the life of a retired librarian who, after the death of his wife, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure, uncovering hidden truths and new connections along the way. Explore the life of a retired librarian who, after the death of his wife, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure, uncovering hidden truths and new connections along the way. Show less

Explore the life of a retired librarian who, after the death of his wife, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure, uncovering hidden truths and new connections along the way. Explore the life of a retired librarian who, after the death of his wife, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure, uncovering hidden truths and new connections along the way. Show less

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The Bad-ass Librarians of Timbuktu

The Bad-ass Librarians of Timbuktu

And Their Race to Save the World's Most Precious Manuscripts

by Hammer, Joshua

Large Print - 2016

To save precious centuries-old Islamic texts from Al Qaeda, a band of librarians in Timbuktu pulls off a brazen heist worthy of "Ocean's Eleven." To save precious centuries-old Islamic texts from Al Qaeda, a band of librarians in Timbuktu pulls off a brazen heist worthy of "Ocean's Eleven." Show less

To save precious centuries-old Islamic texts from Al Qaeda, a band of librarians in Timbuktu pulls off a brazen heist worthy of "Ocean's Eleven." To save precious centuries-old Islamic texts from Al Qaeda, a band of librarians in Timbuktu pulls off a brazen heist worthy of "Ocean's Eleven." Show less

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Funny Story

Funny Story

by Henry, Emily

Book - 2024

The quiet librarian, left by her fiancé, moved in with his new wife's ex. This book allows the reader to travel through loss and grief of a partner- but also the fun of finding a new way. The quiet librarian, left by her fiancé, moved in with his new wife's ex. This book allows the reader to travel through loss and grief of a partner- but also the fun of finding a new way. Show less

The quiet librarian, left by her fiancé, moved in with his new wife's ex. This book allows the reader to travel through loss and grief of a partner- but also the fun of finding a new way. The quiet librarian, left by her fiancé, moved in with his new wife's ex. This book allows the reader to travel through loss and grief of a partner- but also the fun of finding a new way. Show less

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That Librarian

That Librarian

The Fight Against Book Banning in America

by Jones, Amanda

Book - 2024

After speaking out against book banning, Amanda Jones received titles such as Peado, Groomer and was sent death threats. That Librarian draws the battle l...Show more After speaking out against book banning, Amanda Jones received titles such as Peado, Groomer and was sent death threats. That Librarian draws the battle lines in the war against equity and inclusion, calling book lovers everywhere to rise in defense of our readers. Show less

After speaking out against book banning, Amanda Jones received titles such as Peado, Groomer and was sent death threats. That Librarian draws the battle l...Show more After speaking out against book banning, Amanda Jones received titles such as Peado, Groomer and was sent death threats. That Librarian draws the battle lines in the war against equity and inclusion, calling book lovers everywhere to rise in defense of our readers. Show less

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Killer Librarian

Killer Librarian

by Kirwin, Mary Lou

Large Print - 2013

While on a literary tour in London that pays homage to mysteries, librarian Karen Nash is faced with a real-life mystery when another guest at the B&B where she is staying is murdered. While on a literary tour in London that pays homage to mysteries, librarian Karen Nash is faced with a real-life mystery when another guest at the B&B where she is staying is murdered. Show less

While on a literary tour in London that pays homage to mysteries, librarian Karen Nash is faced with a real-life mystery when another guest at the B&B where she is staying is murdered. While on a literary tour in London that pays homage to mysteries, librarian Karen Nash is faced with a real-life mystery when another guest at the B&B where she is staying is murdered. Show less

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A Delayed Life

A Delayed Life

The True Story of the Librarian of Auschwitz

by Kraus, Dita

eBook - 2020

Dita Kraus is a Holocaust survivor and the real-life Librarian of Auschwitz. As a young girl, she was entrusted with books that Auschwitz prisoners had managed to smuggle into the camp. Dita Kraus is a Holocaust survivor and the real-life Librarian of Auschwitz. As a young girl, she was entrusted with books that Auschwitz prisoners had managed to smuggle into the camp. Show less

Dita Kraus is a Holocaust survivor and the real-life Librarian of Auschwitz. As a young girl, she was entrusted with books that Auschwitz prisoners had managed to smuggle into the camp. Dita Kraus is a Holocaust survivor and the real-life Librarian of Auschwitz. As a young girl, she was entrusted with books that Auschwitz prisoners had managed to smuggle into the camp. Show less

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The Librarian of Burned Books

The Librarian of Burned Books

by Labuskes, Brianna

Book - 2023

For fans of The Rose Code and The Paris Library, The Librarian of Burned Books is a captivating WWII-era novel about the intertwined fates of three women who believe in the power of books to triumph over the very darkest moments of war. For fans of The Rose Code and The Paris Library, The Librarian of Burned Books is a captivating WWII-era novel about the intertwined fates of three women who believe in the power of books to triumph over the very darkest moments of war. Show less

For fans of The Rose Code and The Paris Library, The Librarian of Burned Books is a captivating WWII-era novel about the intertwined fates of three women who believe in the power of books to triumph over the very darkest moments of war. For fans of The Rose Code and The Paris Library, The Librarian of Burned Books is a captivating WWII-era novel about the intertwined fates of three women who believe in the power of books to triumph over the very darkest moments of war. Show less

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The Last Librarian

The Last Librarian

by Legg, Brandt

Book - 2015

In the year 2098, there is no more war, no more hunger and no more pollution. But this future may only be safe if they can hide the past. The books must b...Show more In the year 2098, there is no more war, no more hunger and no more pollution. But this future may only be safe if they can hide the past. The books must be saved . . . the impossible task is up to an angry author, a brazen revolutionary and the last librarian. Show less

In the year 2098, there is no more war, no more hunger and no more pollution. But this future may only be safe if they can hide the past. The books must b...Show more In the year 2098, there is no more war, no more hunger and no more pollution. But this future may only be safe if they can hide the past. The books must be saved . . . the impossible task is up to an angry author, a brazen revolutionary and the last librarian. Show less

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The Librarian Spy

The Librarian Spy

by Martin, Madeline

Downloadable Audiobook - 2022

Posing as a librarian in Lisbon while working undercover as a spy gathering intelligence during WWII, Ava, as the battle in Europe rages, connects with a ...Show more Posing as a librarian in Lisbon while working undercover as a spy gathering intelligence during WWII, Ava, as the battle in Europe rages, connects with a woman who runs a printing press in occupied France through coded messages that bring hope in the face of war. Show less

Posing as a librarian in Lisbon while working undercover as a spy gathering intelligence during WWII, Ava, as the battle in Europe rages, connects with a ...Show more Posing as a librarian in Lisbon while working undercover as a spy gathering intelligence during WWII, Ava, as the battle in Europe rages, connects with a woman who runs a printing press in occupied France through coded messages that bring hope in the face of war. Show less

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The Librarian

The Librarian

by Morgan, Allie

Book - 2021

Recounted with wry humour and disarming charm, 'The Librarian' is an eye-opening account of a strange but wonderful community hub and a library that changed a life. Recounted with wry humour and disarming charm, 'The Librarian' is an eye-opening account of a strange but wonderful community hub and a library that changed a life. Show less

Recounted with wry humour and disarming charm, 'The Librarian' is an eye-opening account of a strange but wonderful community hub and a library that changed a life. Recounted with wry humour and disarming charm, 'The Librarian' is an eye-opening account of a strange but wonderful community hub and a library that changed a life. Show less

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Librarian Tales

Librarian Tales

Funny, Strange, and Inspiring Dispatches From the Stacks

by Ottens, William

Book - 2020

Here is the good, the bad, and the ugly of librarian William Ottens's experience working behind service desks and in the stacks of public libraries. Here is the good, the bad, and the ugly of librarian William Ottens's experience working behind service desks and in the stacks of public libraries. Show less

Here is the good, the bad, and the ugly of librarian William Ottens's experience working behind service desks and in the stacks of public libraries. Here is the good, the bad, and the ugly of librarian William Ottens's experience working behind service desks and in the stacks of public libraries. Show less

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Information Hunters

Information Hunters

When Librarians, Soldiers, and Spies Banded Together in World War II Europe

by Peiss, Kathy Lee

Book - 2020

An unlikely band of librarians, scholars, soldiers, and spies went to Europe to collect books and documents to aid the Allies' cause. An unlikely band of librarians, scholars, soldiers, and spies went to Europe to collect books and documents to aid the Allies' cause. Show less

An unlikely band of librarians, scholars, soldiers, and spies went to Europe to collect books and documents to aid the Allies' cause. An unlikely band of librarians, scholars, soldiers, and spies went to Europe to collect books and documents to aid the Allies' cause. Show less

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How Can I Help You

How Can I Help You

by Sims, Laura

Downloadable Audiobook - 2023

A psychological thriller that delves into the unsettling dynamics of a small-town library, where a librarian's seemingly benign act of helping others leads to a web of secrets, manipulation, and dark consequences. A psychological thriller that delves into the unsettling dynamics of a small-town library, where a librarian's seemingly benign act of helping others leads to a web of secrets, manipulation, and dark consequences. Show less

A psychological thriller that delves into the unsettling dynamics of a small-town library, where a librarian's seemingly benign act of helping others leads to a web of secrets, manipulation, and dark consequences. A psychological thriller that delves into the unsettling dynamics of a small-town library, where a librarian's seemingly benign act of helping others leads to a web of secrets, manipulation, and dark consequences. Show less

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Dear Fahrenheit 451

Dear Fahrenheit 451

Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks : A Librarian's Love Letters and Breakup Notes to the Books in Her Life

by Spence, Annie

Book - 2017

In Dear Fahrenheit 451, librarian Annie Spence has crafted love letters and breakup notes to the iconic and eclectic books she has encountered over the years. In Dear Fahrenheit 451, librarian Annie Spence has crafted love letters and breakup notes to the iconic and eclectic books she has encountered over the years. Show less

In Dear Fahrenheit 451, librarian Annie Spence has crafted love letters and breakup notes to the iconic and eclectic books she has encountered over the years. In Dear Fahrenheit 451, librarian Annie Spence has crafted love letters and breakup notes to the iconic and eclectic books she has encountered over the years. Show less

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Ex Libris

Ex Libris

Stories of Librarians, Libraries & Lore

Book - 2017

This captivating compilation of science fiction and fantasy short fiction showcases stories of librarians -- mysterious curators, heroic bibliognosts, arcane archivists, catalogers of very special collections and libraries. This captivating compilation of science fiction and fantasy short fiction showcases stories of librarians -- mysterious curators, heroic bibliognosts, arcane archivists, catalogers of very special collections and libraries. Show less

This captivating compilation of science fiction and fantasy short fiction showcases stories of librarians -- mysterious curators, heroic bibliognosts, arcane archivists, catalogers of very special collections and libraries. This captivating compilation of science fiction and fantasy short fiction showcases stories of librarians -- mysterious curators, heroic bibliognosts, arcane archivists, catalogers of very special collections and libraries. Show less

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The Librarian

The Librarian

Quest for the Spear

DVD - 2005

An adventure film where a mild-mannered librarian, played by Noah Wyle, discovers his hidden destiny as a guardian of magical artifacts and must embark on a perilous quest to retrieve a powerful, ancient spear before it falls into the wrong hands. An adventure film where a mild-mannered librarian, played by Noah Wyle, discovers his hidden destiny as a guardian of magical artifacts and must embark on a perilous quest to retrieve a powerful, ancient spear before it falls into the wrong hands. Show less

An adventure film where a mild-mannered librarian, played by Noah Wyle, discovers his hidden destiny as a guardian of magical artifacts and must embark on a perilous quest to retrieve a powerful, ancient spear before it falls into the wrong hands. An adventure film where a mild-mannered librarian, played by Noah Wyle, discovers his hidden destiny as a guardian of magical artifacts and must embark on a perilous quest to retrieve a powerful, ancient spear before it falls into the wrong hands. Show less

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The Librarians

The Librarians

Season 1

DVD - 2016

A series about a group of quirky, resourceful librarians who protect a magical library and its ancient artifacts from supernatural threats, blending adventure, fantasy, and humor. A series about a group of quirky, resourceful librarians who protect a magical library and its ancient artifacts from supernatural threats, blending adventure, fantasy, and humor. Show less

A series about a group of quirky, resourceful librarians who protect a magical library and its ancient artifacts from supernatural threats, blending adventure, fantasy, and humor. A series about a group of quirky, resourceful librarians who protect a magical library and its ancient artifacts from supernatural threats, blending adventure, fantasy, and humor. Show less

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