Top Ten Most Borrowed – October 2025
This October Alberta readers enjoyed a mix of backlist favourites and new releases. Discover new eBooks and eMagazines— and old favourites— through the Read Alberta Collection, available through all Alberta libraries.
eBOOKS
1. Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care
Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care: An Intercultural Perspective Carole Massing
Published: Jul 06, 2021 by Brush Education
Carole Massing 
, Mary Lynne Matheson
Published: Jul 06, 2021 by Brush Education
ISBN: 9781550598872
2. Starship Librarians
Starship Librarians
Shannon Allen & JR Campbell
Published: Aug, 2025 by Tyche Books.
ISBN: 978-1-989407-86-8
3. A Dark Death
A Dark Death
Alice Fitzpatrick
Published: Jun 01, 2025 by Stonehouse Publishing
ISBN: 9781988754628
4. A Murder in the Meadow
A Murder in the Meadow: Six Penny Cross Murder Mysteries
Victoria Chatham
Published: Sep 01, 2025 by BWL Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 9780228636854
5. A Story Can Be Told About Pain
A Story Can Be Told About Pain Lisa Martin
Published: May 01, 2025 by NeWest Press
Lisa Martin
Published: May 01, 2025 by NeWest Press
ISBN: 9781774391174
6. Alberta Comics: Love
Love Published: Sep 17, 2025 by Renegade Arts Entertainment
Published: Sep 17, 2025 by Renegade Arts Entertainment
ISBN: 9781998489572
7. Bitter Medicine
Bitter Medicine Clem Martini
Published: Mar 15, 2010 by Freehand Books
Clem Martini
Published: Mar 15, 2010 by Freehand Books
ISBN: 9781460400159
8. Colours in Her Hands
Colours in Her Hands Alice Zorn
Published: Sep 01, 2024 by Freehand Books
Alice Zorn
Published: Sep 01, 2024 by Freehand Books
ISBN: 9781990601781
9. Cut It Out
Cut It Out: 10 Simple Steps for Tight Writing and Better Sentences Laura Swart
Published: Mar 31, 2018 by Brush Education
Laura Swart
Published: Mar 31, 2018 by Brush Education
ISBN: 9781550597615
10. Mother Earth Plants for Health & Beauty
Mother Earth Plants for Health & Beauty: Indigenous Plants, Traditions, and Recipes
Carrie Armstrong
Published: Dec 01, 2020 by Eschia Books
ISBN: 9781926696645
Magazines
1. Alberta Outdoorsmen, October 2025
Alberta Outdoorsmen is designed to keep the hunters, anglers and trappers of Alberta up-to-date on the news, issues and events that surround hunting, fishing and trapping. Dedicated to maintaining our great outdoor heritage, Alberta Outdoorsmen tackles all of the issues head-on, providing insights through a great collection of outdoor writers and authors. If you love hunting, fishing and trapping, Alberta Outdoorsmen is the magazine for you.2. Alberta Views, October 2025
The magazine for engaged citizens, our writers provide perspective on the province’s politics, social issues and culture with in-depth analysis relevant to the public interest of Albertans. Recognized for its editorial excellence, Alberta Views has won Magazine of the Year at both the Western and National Magazine Awards.3. Culinaire Magazine, September 2025
Culinaire is a food and beverage magazine tempting tastebuds, engaging appetites and celebrating Alberta. The magazine highlights local people and shares their experience and success. Chefs, sommeliers, brewers, mixologists, restaurateurs, and local food and beverage experts share their secrets in Culinaire.4. filling Station, Issue 83
Experimental literary magazine that publishes art, poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and has been around for 25 years.
5. Alberta Craft, 2022 Volume 2
Alberta Craft Magazine is published by the Alberta Craft Council, a non-profit Provincial Arts Service Organization dedicated to promoting, developing and advocating for Fine Craft artists and contemporary Craft culture in Alberta. Alberta Craft Magazine is published twice annually and features exhibitions, artists’ interviews, and Craft events happening across the provinces. This magazine is for the Craft curious, enthusiasts, and artists.6. Alberta Views, April 2025
The magazine for engaged citizens, our writers provide perspective on the province’s politics, social issues and culture with in-depth analysis relevant to the public interest of Albertans. Recognized for its editorial excellence, Alberta Views has won Magazine of the Year at both the Western and National Magazine Awards.
7. Faculty of Science Magazine, Contours, Winter 2023
The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Science is a research and teaching powerhouse dedicated to shaping the future by pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the classroom, laboratory and field. Through exceptional teaching, learning and research opportunities, we competitively position our students, staff and faculty for future success. Contours is dedicated to highlighting the achievements of the Faculty of Science community, distributing to alumni and friends of the faculty.8. FreeFall, Spring 2025
FreeFall is a literary magazine publishing prose, poetry, non-fiction, and book reviews. We publish new, emerging, and established writers from all across Canada.9. Funicular, Volume 6 Issue 2
10. Info Edmonton, August-October 2025
A city magazine that showcases Dining, Shopping, Arts & Entertainment for both visitors and locals alike.