Discover Local History at the Rosetown Archives
By Brittany Booth
Rosetown Librarian and Archivist
Did you know the Rosetown Archives are located inside the library? The archives contain a wealth of information about the history of our area, including records of early settlers, family histories, photographs, RM maps, and stories from many of our surrounding rural communities. Three separate photograph collections are also available for public viewing on MemorySask.
The archives are accessible by appointment only. To book a visit or make an inquiry, call 306-882-3566 or email rosetownarchive@gmail.com.
New at the Library
The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson (Adult Fiction) follows Caroline Lash as she arrives in Greenhead, Massachusetts, and falls for local man Van Whittaker. When Van’s ex-girlfriend Bailey discovers she is pregnant with his child, long-standing friendships are shaken, Caroline is pushed aside, and her response sets the entire town buzzing.
In The Very Definition of Love by Sophia Benoit (Romance), Harriet Bancroft is content to spend her time compiling a dictionary of 1816 slang rather than searching for a husband. After finding herself in a compromising situation with the notorious Lord Alexander, she insists on a marriage of convenience, only to discover that love may have other plans.
Based on a True Story by Sarah Vaughan (Thriller) centres on famed children’s author Dame Eleanor Kingman, who receives a threatening email on the eve of her birthday celebration. As secrets from her past threaten to surface, Eleanor becomes determined to uncover who is behind the message.
Historical fiction readers may enjoy A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict. The novel follows Eunice Carter, Manhattan’s first Black female prosecutor, and Polly Adler, a high-end brothel owner, as they join forces in a dangerous effort to bring down notorious mob boss Lucky Luciano.
For fantasy fans, Nobody’s Quest by Alyssa Day takes readers to the war-torn world of Altarra. When an unlikely hero from the lowest caste is chosen to lead a final quest against a conquering goddess, a diverse band of companions must come together to save their world.