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Remembering Leo Cheverie: Friend, colleague, and outstanding Islander.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our longtime colleague and friend, Leo Cheverie (1962-2023), and feel blessed to have had him in our lives. A display highlighting Leo's recent advocacy and engagement has been set up in our lobby. We also invite you view this 2019 video interview with Leo from our 50 Years, 50 Voices project, which gives a great overview of his many (many) contributions to the Library and to UPEI as a whole.

Open Pages Author Series Welcomes Mike Conway

Charlottetown’s Mike Conway will speak about his book Home Plate, Blue Helmet at the next OpenPages event, Wednesday, April 26, at 7:00 pm in UPEI’s Robertson Library. The public is warmly invited. Light refreshments will be served and Conway’s book will be available for sale and signing.

OpenPages takes place in the new lounge on the main floor of the Robertson Library and features local authors discussing what inspired them, what they learned, what they want to share.

Graphic Nonfiction | New Display
We're excited to announce a new addition to the Robertson Library: a Graphic Nonfiction Collection!
Library Tours | Winter 2025
You can now register for guided library tours for the 2025 Winter Semester!
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays! The library will be closed starting December 24, with our reopening on January 2.
Library Hours | Winter 2025
You can view our upcoming hours of operation, covering now through February.
Coffee Break | Pop-up Surprise
Zoom through the last stretch of exam season with free coffee, available in the library lobby from 11am-2pm
Pop-up Surprises and Stress Free Zone
Every day between December 10th and December 19th, the Robertson Library will provide some sort of treat, craft, or activity to give your brain a break.
Public Library Pop-Up Surprise
On Tuesday December 10th, the public library visits you! Special guest Ray MacLeod will be in the Robertson Library from 2:30-4:30p
Exam Study Zones | Fall Semester
The entire upper floor of the library, with two exceptions, will become a silent zone.
Coffee at the Library | Giving Tuesday

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, come to the Robertson Library for a coffee/tea break! At 10:00 am, stop by the lobby with your reusable cup for a free coffee or tea and a little treat!

Library website update Thursday, Nov. 28
An update for the Library Website is scheduled on Thursday, Nov. 28 from 8-11 AM.
Interlibrary Loan Disruption | Canada Post Strike
Canada Post is the primary delivery agent for libraries across Canada. While their labour action continues, ILL services will be affected
Against Gendered Violence | Special Display
You can now visit our library’s special display to explore resources, stories, and educational materials inspired by the campaign.
Free Coffee and Tea at the Library!
Join us on Tuesday November 26th at 10:00AM in the Robertson Library lobby for a free coffee or tea and a treat.
Art Display | Trans Day of Remembrance
We're pleased to host an EDIHR art display honoring the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Friday, November 22nd, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Giving Tuesday | Robertson Library
Robertson Library and its revitalization project is the focus for UPEI’s Giving Tuesday event on December 3rd!
Literary Awards Special Display | 2024
The Library has the newest award-winning Canadian books for you to discover
Hindu Heritage Month
November is Hindu Heritage Month in Canada, for which the Library will be hosting a special display.
Remembrance Day
Robertson Library will be closed on Monday, November 11th
Open Access Week
Robertson Library will have a special display available in the library lobby from Oct 18th - Oct 28th.
Robertson Library Movie Night
Vote for the movie, then visit us on October 29th at 6:30pm when we screen the most popular choice!
Light Therapy Lamp | Info Session
Join us Monday Oct 21st at 12 noon in Robertson Library's computer lab (265)
Closed for Thanksgiving
Please note that Robertson Library will be closed on Monday, October 14th
Reading Week
The library has adjusted hours for reading break October 14 - October 20
Mikmaq History Month
We invite you to explore our special display in the library lobby dedicated to Mi'kmaq History Month.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Robertson Library will be closed this upcoming Monday, September 30th, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Gender Equality Week | Special Display
Our library is featuring a special display for the occasion, available from September 20th to September 27th
New Course Textbooks | Winter 2025
Robertson Library now has many new textbooks for Winter Semester courses!
Library Tours!
Robertson Library will be offering tours throughout September and October!
Postcards Home
Send a Postcard Home! On Tuesday October 1, celebrate World Postcard Day from 12p-3p at the Robertson Library
Late Semester Hours | Fall Semester 2024
You can view our upcoming hours of operation, covering now through December.
Labour Day Weekend
Our library will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labour Day. We will now be open this Saturday, Aug 31st.
EZProxy upgrade on August 26
The Library’s instance of EZproxy is being upgraded from version 7.2.8 to 7.3.8 beginning 4 PM on Monday, August 26.
Gold Cup Day
Robertson Library will be closed on Friday, August 16th for Gold Cup Day
Coffee Tuesdays
Free coffee and tea in the library lobby for the next four Tuesdays!
New OneSearch and EBSCOhost platforms
Robertson Library has switched to using the new platform for OneSearch and EBSCOhost.
Testing of Fire Alarms

Attention patrons: fire alarms will be tested Wednesday, July 31st. There are NO evacuation drills, so carry on your studies when you hear the test alarms.

Commemoration of the Great Upheaval

To commemorate The Great Upheaval, Robertson Library has created a special display that can be viewed in our lobby.

Plunkett Research Online (trial)

Profiles and data for companies and industries.

Printing Services Disruption

Due to a system upgrade, our patron Printing Services will be disrupted on July 25th, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Reunion Weekend

Join us at Robertson Library for UPEI’s Alumni Reunion Weekend, from July 25th to 27th!

Pride Season

Robertson Library Celebrates Pride Season!

In celebration of Pride Season, Robertson Library is exhibiting a special display found in our exhibit corner of the lobby.

Happy Canada Day!

Robertson Library will be closed on Canada Day, Monday July 1st. However, we remain open for Sunday, June 30th, and will return Tuesday July 2nd!

Happy Canada Day!

Catalogue unavailable Tuesday, June 18

The Library's catalogue https://islandpines.roblib.upei.ca/eg/opac/home will be unavailable Tuesday, June 18 to allow for a software upgrade.

National Indigenous History Month

This month we celebrate the history, achievement, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

Happy Convocation Week!

This week is UPEI's convocation week, running from May 14 to May 17th.

To UPEI's graduating class of 2024, a huge congratulations!

Robertson Library Revitalization

The University of Prince Edward Island has launched a $15-million fundraising campaign for the revitalization of Robertson Library.

Robertson Library Summer Hours

Here's our library's summer schedule, tailored to fit around all of your sunny adventures.

April is National Poetry Month in Canada

As April is National Poetry Month, Robertson Library has been highlighting poets associated with UPEI all month, and this week, we conclude this celebration with Dr. Laurie Brinklow.