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Government we elect will have unprecedented tasks to perform
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sometimes we have to do things that we really don’t want to do but we know that doing those things are for the best in the end. New parents really don’t like getting up at 2am and 4am and 6 am to feed the baby. Who likes cleaning out the cat […]
Observing early spring days and finding colour
The early days of April are an interesting time for observing the land that makes up the garden, with some days more wintry than spring-like. April offers a prelude to what will come, excitement and anticipation growing for what may soon be. It’s that time of year that feels like we are on the cusp […]
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 […]
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 […]
