All Entries in the "BLOGS" Category
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 […]
Architect imagining challenge for steep space at back of Picton library
People who drop in to the Picton Branch Library admire the design by architect Brian Clark. He is a well-known and established architect who has been the recipient of several Prince Edward Home Builders Association awards for projects including the Grange Winery, Manor on Loyalist Parkway, and the Wellington Arena. He also designed the […]
Interlibrary loan gets you what you need to read
Public libraries are all about sharing. We share books and other resources with the community by making them freely available to everyone who wants to borrow them. We also share with other public libraries through a service called “Interlibrary Loan”. This refers to borrowing books from outside of Prince Edward County as well as loaning […]
Crafty business ongoing at County libraries
A group of keen knitters and yarn crafters have been meeting at the Milford Branch Library every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. for many years now. More than just an opportunity to work on their latest project, the group also provides an opportunity to catch up with neighbours, learn about the latest happenings in […]
Spending the $200 rebate to mutual benefit
Open Letter Mr. Doug Ford Premier of Ontario I received the $200 today that you promised me and my fellow Ontario citizens back in October 2024. I just wanted to thank you for the return of some of my 2023 provincial income tax and to let you know how that money will be spent to […]
Bloomfield library friends to host local authors, photographer
Friends of The Bloomfield Branch Library are continue to book interesting coming events – with local authors and a photographer. The Friends, with grant funding from the Ontario Seniors program, are planning an event for February featuring local authors Ele Pawelski and Ken Murray. On Friday, Feb. 21 from 2 to 3 p.m., they will […]
Focus group discussions suggest changes at County’s six library branches
If you dropped in to any branch of the library this fall, you may have received a survey asking for your thoughts on library services, collections and programs. This was one way the library board was seeking your advice on a new strategic plan setting the direction for the future. Prince Edward County Libraries CEO […]
Community is key to success of County’s libraries
One question we are regularly asked at the library is “How do you do it all?” How do we operate six branches, programs for everyone, book circulation, tech help and all of the myriad other pieces that make up modern library service? The answer is that we do it with your help – both in […]
