Top Ten Most Borrowed: July 2026
Summer means longer days and (hopefully) more time to read! This July, readers spent their free time with a variety of Alberta-published content, with Brush Education‘s Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care and Alberta Outdoors‘ Issue May 2026 leading the way. With your 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. 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. The Time of the Great Singing
The Time of the Great Singing Elizabeth Philips
Published: Jan 21, 2026 by Freehand Books
Elizabeth Philips
Published: Jan 21, 2026 by Freehand Books
ISBN: 9781997534099
3. The Office Tower Tales
The Office Tower Tales Alice Major
Published: Sep 01, 2012 by University of Alberta Press
Alice Major
Published: Sep 01, 2012 by University of Alberta Press
ISBN: 9780888646378
4. West End Murders
West End Murders Roy Innes
Published: May 15, 2008 by NeWest Press
Roy Innes
Published: May 15, 2008 by NeWest Press
ISBN: 9781927063064
5. Eden’s Daughter
Eden’s Daughter
Katherine Matiko
Published: July 2025 by Books We Love Ltd.
ISBN: 9780228636045
6. Recipe For Love
Recipe For Love
Dani Petrone
Published: November 2025 by Books We Love Ltd.
ISBN: 9780228638735
7. Damselflies of Alberta
Damselflies of Alberta: Flying Neon Toothpicks in the Grass John Acorn
Published: Sep 21, 2004 by University of Alberta Press
John Acorn
Published: Sep 21, 2004 by University of Alberta Press
ISBN: 9780888647573
8. Love Beyond Space and Time
Love Beyond Space and Time
Edited by Hope Nicholson
Published: September 2016 by Renegade Arts Entertainment
ISBN: 9780993997068
9. The Afterlife of Birds
The Afterlife of Birds Elizabeth Philips
Published: Sep 15, 2015 by Freehand Books
Elizabeth Philips
Published: Sep 15, 2015 by Freehand Books
ISBN: 9781460405277
10. Calm Your Mind, Warm Your Heart
Calm Your Mind, Warm Your Heart: Real Voices and Techniques to Support You Through the Ups and Downs of Cancer Catherine Phillips
Published: Apr 26, 2013 by Brush Education
Catherine Phillips
Published: Apr 26, 2013 by Brush Education
ISBN: 9781550594317
eMagazines
1. Alberta Outdoorsmen, May 2026
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. Canadian Cowboy Country, April-May 2026
A western lifestyle magazine that celebrates the heritage, culture, and lifestyle of farm and ranch life.
3. Culinaire Magazine, May 2026
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. Nature Alberta, Spring 2026
Nature Alberta Magazine is a leading publication dedicated to exploring nature in Alberta and delivering a strong voice for the greater appreciation and conservation of our natural environment. It is intended for a broad audience, from outdoor enthusiasts, committed naturalists, and researchers, students and educators, to backyard birders and members of local nature clubs. Published four times per year, each issue offers informative, educational, and engaging nature writing and photography that inspires readers to venture out and directly experience nature, deepens their connection with the natural world, and strengthens their commitment to protecting Alberta’s local habitats and wild places.
5. Alberta Outdoorsmen, April 2026
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 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.
7. Alberta Outdoorsmen, February 2026
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.
8. Alberta Outdoorsmen, January 2026
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.
9. Alberta Outdoorsmen, March 2026
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.
10. Alberta Views, April 2026
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.