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Programs for youth include 4H fun, Youth Collective, Discover YOUth and new ukulele and guitar lessons
Have you ever wondered about 4-H? It’s a long-running youth organization dedicated to encouraging participants to “Learn to Do by Doing.” As the 4-H Ontario website explains, “For over a century, 4-H Ontario has built youth into leaders in their communities and positive contributors to the world…In 4-H, youth find a place they can be […]
Hats off to PECI Class of 2025: ‘Make a difference every day’
The Class of 2025 was congratulated Thursday night with cheers, hoots, hollars, cowbells and an air horn celebrating achievements of 119 students at graduation ceremonies held in the Picton arena. Of those, 48 were named Ontario Scholars having earned a grade of 80 per cent or higher in six Grade 12 courses. “Today is a […]
Welcome, bienvenue, bienvenida, boozhoo, أهلا وسهلا to the County’s libraries
At the County of Prince Edward Public Library we’re committed to ensuring that everyone’s voices are heard. One of the library’s goals, as expressed in the 2025-30 Strategic Plan is to “welcome and celebrate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, cultures and experiences.” One way we’re working toward this goal is with our new authors series, in recognition […]
Awards honour PECI athletes in celebration of excellence
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute honoured students for excellence in sports this year – at school and beyond – during an awards ceremony Tuesday night held at the Regent Theatre. Applause and cheers thundered throughout the evening as family, friends and students cheered successes, and coaches shared praise for top athletes performing on the local, region, […]
Partnerships enhance fun events with the libraries
At the County library branches, we’re always looking for opportunities to partner with other groups and organizations in our community – this includes the municipal recreation committees who work hard to create events and programming to bring neighbours together. Recently the Athol Recreation Committee held a trivia night, and the library was able to lend […]
Tip-toeing through the tulips, tree planting and petrichor
Tree planting is a big part of the May gardening scene at my house this spring, and while they are not exactly trees as we imagine trees to be at this point, the recently acquired bare-root tree seedlings (or saplings), ranging from one-foot twigs to more sturdy four-foot specimens, need planting quickly. Around 25 tree […]
Meet local sci-fi and fantasy authors; explore reconciliation reading
If you like to read fantasy and science fiction, don’t miss an upcoming event at the County of Prince Edward Public Library rescheduled from a previous date due to an ice storm. “Celebrating Speculative Fiction in the County” is set for Saturday, May 31 at 2 p.m. at the Picton Branch Library. Thomas Harrison will […]
History buffs invited to linger at the libraries
History buffs have long been drawn to Prince Edward County to explore the history of the Loyalists, prohibition-era Rum Runners and much more. At the County of Prince Edward Public Library & Archives we field a wide range of inquiries on local history, everything from identifying graves in local cemeteries to finding just the right […]
Library connecting school children with popular authors
This spring we have had the opportunity to connect school children across the County with authors who come to share their books, their writing experiences, and their creativity. As part of the County Library Authors Festival, author and illustrator Peggy Collins brought her book Harley the Hero to the Wellington Branch Library and presented to […]
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 […]
