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‘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, […]
Students celebrate Words Matter Day: ‘Say it Forward’
What happens when 15,000+ students and 2,000+ staff celebrate a common event? They create a powerful wave of positive change. On May 20 classrooms and offices throughout Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) were united in celebrating Words Matter Day, a highlight of the year-long campaign to foster safer, more respectful and inclusive […]
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 […]
Go to the library for help filing your census (and other tech needs)
As you may know, Statistics Canada is conducting data for the 2026 census. If you have already received an envelope in the mail and are wondering what to do with the “access code” and website address within, know that the library can help. You are welcome to use the public access computers at any branch […]
Make stronger connections for better mental health
Feeling connected and part of your community is important. Isolation and loneliness are described by the World Health Organization as being widespread, with 16 per cent of people experiencing loneliness – a serious issue impacting physical and mental health, quality of life, and even longevity. This year the Canadian Mental Health Association has declared May […]
Where April showers, even the white kind, will indeed bring May flowers
One of the beautiful things about the early days of spring is seeing the garden come to life. Now, admittedly, it’s a bit of a slow-motion process at this time of year, and especially so this year it seems. But the garden is coming to life and there are happenings, if you look closely, and […]
Bring your broken items to the Repair Cafe
In 2009, a woman named Martine Postman, of Amsterdam, had an idea that would eventually spread across the world. With a passion for environmental sustainability, she envisioned a place where people could come together to fix their broken items, rather than sending these items to the landfill. The idea, now called a Repair Cafe, has […]
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, […]
