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Library’s SASS group shares positive mental health messages for teens
This month, the County of Prince Edward Public Library was pleased to be invited to participate in a youth mental heath fair at PECI, organized by the municipality as part of its Community Safety and Wellbeing work. This fair brought together local resources students can rely on for help, information and more. Youth members of […]
Meet the authors, get their books, at County Local Author Book Fest
When you think of holiday shopping, the library may not be the first place that comes to mind – and for good reason. Most things at the library are available at no charge and available to everyone – an important core value of the public library. However, we value supporting local authors and providing an […]
Class of 2030 explores academic opportunities at PECI
The Class of 2030 explored the halls of Prince Edward Collegiate Institute (PECI) this week as “Panthers for a Day”. Grade 8 students from Athol, Sophiasburgh, CML in Wellington, Kente, St. Gregs and PECI were shown Pather Pride. “The energy-filled day allowed students to explore the rich academic and extracurricular opportunities we have at Prince […]
Let the library help you focus on mindful moments
There’s no question December can be a busy time for many people. Between holidays, travel, gift giving and wrapping and more, people often say they feel frazzled and worn out. Why not give yourself a gift this holiday season and join us at the Bloomfield Branch Library for a “Mindful Moments” session? Janice Duffy of […]
Milford branch exemplifies the value of the Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Milford Branch Library continue a long tradition of community support for the public library in South Marysburgh. The Milford library was started in 1951 through the efforts of Jeanne Minhinnick and Ann Farwell – former Toronto residents who operated a sheep ranch in South Bay. They personally donated 200 books, plus […]
Join the Reconciliation Reading Group; hear tales of Far-Flung Birding or join newcomers at the library
Learn more about the Reconciliation Reading Group; enjoy a presentation by photographer and explorer Kyle Blaney, and hear about the Newcomers group – three among several upcoming events at the County libraries. The Reconciliation Reading Group is a partnership between the County of Prince Edward Public Library and the County Museums. The most recent meeting […]
PECI grad awarded MROO scholarship
Brooke Spencer, of Picton, was one of 40 recipients across the province, to share in $120,000 in scholarships from MROO (Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario). The scholarships support recipients in post-secondary studies and all recipients are family members of current MROO members. Scholarships are awarded in nine zones across the province and a 10th which covers […]
‘Friends’ support County’s one library with six branches
The County of Prince Edward Public Library and Archives is a six-branch library system – or, as we call it, “one library with six branches.” This means that no matter where you live, work, or play in Prince Edward County, you can use any of the six branches. You can borrow a book in Consecon […]
Libraries strengthen social and educational needs
The Vital Signs Report for 2025 focuses on the systems and spaces that connect us and identifies the library as playing a key role in strengthening the social and educational infrastructure of the County. Stronger libraries mean stronger communities and the County is blessed with six libraries under the umbrella of the PEC Library. With […]
Library Week celebrates books and services and community at every branch
Ontario Public Library week – October 19-25 – is celebrated across the province and libraries of all sizes use the week as an opportunity to shine a light on value. The Ontario Library Association shares some key facts that may be surprising. In 2022, public libraries had 134 million visits a year, or 256 visits […]
