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Library plans interesting fall sessions during dog days of summer
Have you ever tried to do an online search for an ailment or symptom only to end up nearly misdiagnosing yourself using bad or unclear information? It’s not uncommon – it’s hard to find good information you can use online. To help you have access to reliable and quality information, this fall, the Prince […]
County’s library branches provide one-on-one tech knowledge
There’s no question that technology is changing and evolving all the time. At the County of Prince Edward Public Library, we’ve been providing help to accessing computers and the internet for decades. Library CEO Barbara Sweet has long identified access to technology and information as a key library service, and ensured that every branch of […]
Community partners helping others get excited about reading
At the library we truly believe that reading is worth getting excited about, and we’re so grateful to our community partners that help us achieve this goal. As part of our commitment to celebrating reading, we’re thrilled to share that the fifth annual Reading Roundup at Macaulay Village Park on London Avenue in Picton is […]
Stark sisters, community and friends helping to renovate Bloomfield Library branch
The Bloomfield Branch Library is a longstanding hub of activity in the village. In the last year, the library has been aided by an outstanding Friends group that works tirelessly to support their branch. Most recently, the group championed an application to the Stark Family Fund through the Community Foundation of Kingston and Area, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
