All Entries in the "Liz Zylstra" Category
Seniors benefit from library partnership programs
One of the ways the library is able to serve people across the County is through our partnerships. Our partnership with the Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors Association is one of the longest-standing. We’ve always shared information and resources and supported each other’s projects. When the library’s Picton Branch Library expansion fundraising committee decided […]
Libraries also help children to get out and play
Play has long been a key part of library services. In fact, it’s one of five early literacy practices that form the basis for early years library programs. (The others are sing, talk, read, and write). Through play, especially pretend and dramatic play, children learn to express themselves and put their thoughts into words. That’s […]
Art is ‘Rooted and Growing’ at the Bloomfield library
The Bloomfield Branch Library is alive with art this summer. Thanks to an initiative from the Friends of the Bloomfield Branch Library, artists from across Prince Edward County have their work on display in the branch. For example, local residents and visitors have been drawn in to the library by Rhonda Nolan’s inventive “Portal to […]
Library ‘friends’ support fun summer activities
The County of Prince Edward Public Library is a six branch library. If you have a membership for the Picton Branch, you can use that same card in Wellington, Ameliasburgh, or any other branch. Each summer we hear from people who decide to tour around and make a point of visiting each of the six […]
Summer fun at County library branches is free of charge
Summer is always a busy time at the public library as children are freed from their school desks to drop by and enjoy the many offerings of their neighbourhood branch. The active play room at the Picton Branch Library is a year-round hit, particularly after 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday storytimes. And it’s popular […]
Libraries are natural partners with museums
Libraries and museums are natural partners, particularly because the County of Prince Edward Public Library is home to the Archives (in Wellington). Recently I had the opportunity to meet with Cassandra Waldon and Jessica Chase of the County Museums to discuss ways we could continue to work together. We have long partnered on the Reconciliation […]
Find stories that reflect you – and others – at the library
At the County of Prince Edward Public Library, we know that representation matters. It’s important that people can find characters they can relate to in books, and have the opportunity to learn about other people’s lives as well. The library’s strategic plan identifies inclusion and diversity, including diverse backgrounds, perspectives and cultures as a priority […]
‘I didn’t know the library did that’
“I didn’t know the library did that!” This common refrain is echoed across each of the library’s six branches. Even the most stalwart library patron can be surprised by the available offerings, as new ideas and opportunities emerge regularly. For years, the library has provided access to a variety of municipal services – dog licenses, […]
Spring is time to ‘grow a reader’ and enjoy storytimes
This time of year, growth is everywhere. Seedlings are being tucked into the soil, children are trying on last year’s sandals and swimsuits to see what still fits, and families are preparing for a season of sports and other activities. An upcoming talk at the Bloomfield Branch Library will be of interest to anyone planting […]
Library helps you ‘pass’ the time in nature
There’s no question that school PA Days are public library days. School breaks provide the ideal opportunity for children and their grown ups to visit any of the library’s six branches, browse the collection and enjoy the toys and resources available. On Friday, May 29, Sandbanks Provincial Park will join us at the Picton Branch […]
