All Entries in the "BLOGS" Category
Of birds, budding bulbs and indoor blooms (and baby bloom)
Bird activity in the late April garden is intense and often interesting, not as intense as it will be in the hopefully warmer month of May, but it’s a great time for watching a variety of birds return to the garden, as well as observing bird behaviour. It’s pure delight to hear joyful birdsong, especially […]
Library volunteers are top shelf; and more author events
Every spring, Volunteer Canada recognizes National Volunteer Week – this year from April 27 to May 3. Many dedicated individuals help enhance the offerings at the County’s libraries, and we’re so grateful for their assistance. A longstanding group of library volunteers includes the many individuals who provide home delivery of library materials to people who […]
Library Authors Festival celebrates the established, and the up and coming April 25-26
The County Library Authors Festival is an annual April tradition that celebrates both established, and up and coming Canadian authors. This year’s series, which returns April 24-26, is packed with interesting authors, each with a unique perspective and across a number of genres. The organizing committee aims for a balance between well-known authors and publishers […]
Government we elect will have unprecedented tasks to perform
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sometimes we have to do things that we really don’t want to do but we know that doing those things are for the best in the end. New parents really don’t like getting up at 2am and 4am and 6 am to feed the baby. Who likes cleaning out the cat […]
Observing early spring days and finding colour
The early days of April are an interesting time for observing the land that makes up the garden, with some days more wintry than spring-like. April offers a prelude to what will come, excitement and anticipation growing for what may soon be. It’s that time of year that feels like we are on the cusp […]
Flying the flag with elbows up; books sales and festivals
Many more residents across Prince Edward County are flying the Canadian flag thanks to a recent initiative by Picton Home Hardware. Close to 200 flags were sold for the low price of only $10, less than cost and they were “flying” off the shelves at the Picton Branch as people want to show their Canadian […]
Library branches in north end of County reach out to community
The Consecon and Ameliasburgh branches of the County of Prince Edward Public Library are “small but mighty” hubs of activity in the north end where neighbours meet, access library services, and connect with each other and the wider community. As part of the larger library system, they have access to all the same resources, […]
Read Canadian and you can do it later in the evening
Canadians across the country are paying attention to buying Canadian. They’re looking for Canadian flags on store shelves and seeking to ensure items are made in Canada whenever possible. At the library we are hearing more requests for Canadian titles. We’ve always put Canadian flags on our books and in the weekly new books e-mail […]
Council has dismissed its own policy with unusual disregard of the Official Plan
To the editor: In July of 2021 Prince Edward County received final approval of its updated Official Plan: “An Official Plan describes policies on how land in the community should be used. It is prepared with input from the public and helps to ensure that planning and development meets the community’s needs now and in […]
Active fun and learning replaces ‘children should whisper’ at the library
The Picton Branch Library has long been an active, exciting place for children and their families to spend time, play, and enjoy themselves. It has been decades since the “children should whisper in the library” philosophy has been in place, and all staff are dedicated to welcoming children as they are, which sometimes includes being […]
