Top Ten Most Borrowed: January 2026
In December Alberta readers enjoyed a variety of genres from culinary delights all the way to cozy sci-fis. With an Alberta library card the possibilities are endless! Discover new eBooks and eMagazines— and old favourites— through the Read Alberta Collection, available through all Alberta libraries.
eBOOKS
1.Beneath the Surface
Beneath the Surface: Poems and Their Stories R. Stacey Laforme
Published: Sep 14, 2025 by Durvile Publications
R. Stacey Laforme 
Published: Sep 14, 2025 by Durvile Publications
ISBN: 9781990735998
2. Blackfoot Ways of Knowing
Blackfoot Ways of Knowing: The Worldview of the Siksikaitsitapi Betty Bastien
Published: Jul 31, 2023 by University of Calgary Press
Betty Bastien
Published: Jul 31, 2023 by University of Calgary Press
ISBN: 9781773853086
3. 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
4. Law, Politics, and the Judicial Process in Canada, 5th Edition
Law, Politics, and the Judicial Process in Canada, 5th Edition Published: Jun 15, 2024 by University of Calgary Press
Published: Jun 15, 2024 by University of Calgary Press
ISBN: 9781773855202
5. The Longest Night
The Longest Night Lauren Carter
Published: Sep 08, 2025 by Freehand Books
Lauren Carter
Published: Sep 08, 2025 by Freehand Books
ISBN: 9781990601989
6. The People Who Own Themselves
The People Who Own Themselves: Aboriginal Ethnogenesis in a Canadian Family, 1660-1900 Heather Devine
Published: Jun 30, 2004 by University of Calgary Press
Heather Devine
Published: Jun 30, 2004 by University of Calgary Press
ISBN: 9781552384268
7. Resilient
Resilient George Michail
Published: Oct 15, 2025 by Renegade Arts Entertainment
George Michail
Published: Oct 15, 2025 by Renegade Arts Entertainment
ISBN: 9781998489176
8. Starship Librarians
Starship Librarians
Shannon Allen & JR Campbell
Published: Aug, 2025 by Tyche Books.
ISBN: 978-1-989407-86-8
9. 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
10. Alberta Comics: Love
eMAGAZINES
1.Creative Scrapbooker, Winter 2025-2026
Creative Scrapbooker is a quarterly paper crafting magazine. Look to this upbeat magazine for trend-setting techniques and ideas, step-by-step guides for beginner and advanced scrapbookers and card makers, in addition to a showcase of creative talent that will inspire your creativity.2. Alberta Outdoorsmen, December 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.
3. Alberta Views, December 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.4. Culinaire Magazine, December 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.
5. Alberta Outdoorsmen, June 2022
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.
6. Alberta Views, November 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. Birthing, Winter 2025
Birthing Magazine is the number one source for relevant, current information about pregnancy, birth and parenting alternatives in Alberta. Birth Unlimited is the publisher of Birthing Magazine and a volunteer-run organization that provides information, support, and community events for parents. Our mission is to inspire and empower women and families throughout the childbearing year and beyond.8. Calgary’s Child, 2025/2026 Winter Edition
Award winning Calgary’s Child Magazine is Calgary’s premier parenting magazine. For 30 years we have offered support, information and news on everything families need to grow up happy and healthy in the greater Calgary region.
9. Canadian Cowboy Country, December 2025-January 2026
A western lifestyle magazine that celebrates the heritage, culture, and lifestyle of farm and ranch life.
10. Faculty of Science Magazine, Contours, 2025
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.