SCL_BethZ | Oakville Public Library

SCL_BethZ

Library Staff

Strathcona County Library

I am the Adult Services Community Libraria...Read More

About

I am the Adult Services Community Librarian at the Strathcona County Library. I represent the library in the community and work to reduce barriers that make it hard for people to use the library. I love travel, board games, RPGs, archery and, of course, reading.

Specializations

Community-led libraries
Accessibility
Outreach
collection management

Areas of Interest

Science writing
Table-top games & gaming
Jazz music
Books with humorous footnotes & author notes
ancient history
travel and travel writing

My Rating Scale

I wish these stars were GOLD!

Almost perfect

Pretty darn good

Good

Meh, it's alright

Not so great

Not the worst, I guess?

Eh, not worth it

I feel guilty giving a book 0 stars

The worst. No really.

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Completed Shelf: Recently Added

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Recent Activity

SCL_BethZ created a list Mar 02 2026

General Recommendations

Cat tales

"Booklist to support a display on the A-Frame in late Mar 2026. Cozy fiction featuring cats (Japanese, mysteries, etc.). Non-fic about cats. Comics with cats. Crafting and diy projects. Cat psychology."

Cat tales

SCL_BethZ created a list Mar 02 2026

General Recommendations

Mythical Tales

"Companion list to A-Frame display."

Mythical Tales

SCL_BethZ created a list Nov 24 2025

General Recommendations

Delightfully Dysfunctional Families in TV & Film

"List to accompany a DVD display in the library from approximately Dec 1-14. The holidays bring families together - much to some folks' dismay. Sit back and enjoy the shows with families that just might be more dysfunctional than your own."

Delightfully Dysfunctional Families in TV & Film

SCL_BethZ rated a title Sep 03 2025

Salt & Lavender

Bull, Natasha

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SCL_BethZ added a title to their For later shelf Aug 26 2025

Monopoly X

Orbanes, Philip

"The incredible true story of how Monopoly games were used to smuggle escape aids to Allied servicemen in German P.O.W. camps...and more"-- Provided by publisher.

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