All Entries in the "Liz Zylstra" Category
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
