All Entries in the "BLOGS" Category
People can borrow much more than books
You can borrow so much more than books from your public library. As the Friends of the Bloomfield Branch Library described it on a recent display they put together, the library has “books and beyond” – and you might be surprised to learn about all that you can access with your library membership. Thanks to […]
Roberts, Sorbara and Coyne in conversation about crisis
Andrew Coyne is one of Canada’s most esteemed political thinkers. You may recognize his name from his contributions to The National Post, Maclean’s, The Globe and Mail, or the Walrus, or recognize him from a weekly panel on CBC’s The National. He will join us as part of the County Library Authors Festival on Friday, […]
‘Readers are made on the laps of their parents’
Laugh with Captain Underpants. Practice responsibility with the Baby-Sitters’ Club. Explore Prince Edward Island with Anne of Green Gables. Gaze into the sky with Panda and Parrot in Stego-Cumulus. To have these experiences, and many more as they grow, young readers need a solid foundation from their earliest years, and that’s where the 1000 Books […]
Pining for spring: budding clivia, robin sightings and longer days
After what has been a very long winter of much too much snow and ice and cold, way too many overcast grey skies, fog and rain, now that we are almost closing out the month of March, I feel there is now light at the end of that long grey tunnel. Or at least that […]
Welcome spring and the coming Authors’ Festival and County Reads event
The birds are chirping, the snow is finally melting (again) and if you’re especially brave, the mittens and scarves tucked away. That can only mean one thing – the imminent return of the annual County Reads and the County Library Authors Festival. Each April, the County celebrates the written word through these events, organized by […]
Have a good laugh (and more) to add spark to body and mind
One of the great things about library programs is the opportunity to discover community resources you may want to explore further. Throughout the winter months we have been offering a range of programs with health and wellness information, all designed to provide free and no-pressure introductions to providers and resources in the community. This series […]
County libraries abuzz with spring break fun
Your lawn might still be covered in snow, and you may be tired of checking the school bus website for cancellations every day (like I am), but I am certain that despite all signs to the contrary, spring is on its way. At the County of Prince Edward Public Library, we are busily preparing for […]
Travel by book allows you to see the world without leaving home
One of the wonderful things about getting into a good book is the ability to feel like you’re traveling without ever leaving home. Some recent books I’ve read take you not only to new places, but different times as well. I’m certainly not alone in having read Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall – it […]
Explore the stars with your library card
You’re invited to “explore the stars with your library card”, thanks to a generous donation from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Belleville Centre. The group has been offering regularly scheduled talks at the Picton Branch Library covering a wide range of astronomical topics in partnership with the South Shore Joint Initiative. The group brings […]
Milford Branch Library more warm and welcoming thanks to ‘Friends’
The Milford Branch of the County of Prince Edward Public Library is even more warm and welcoming at its location on the main street in Milford. Thanks to an enthusiastic group of Friends of the Library, as well as some generous donations made specifically in support of the branch, it’s looking better than ever with […]
