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Families dared to envision a future where their children were supported
Since 1965, Community Living Prince Edward has championed inclusion, and supported people with intellectual disabilities age 0 to 99+ to live their best possible life in Prince Edward County. Sixty years ago, a group of courageous and determined families came together, united by a common dream: they wanted more for their sons and daughters—a life […]
Borrow a C-Pen to help you read
Borrow a C-Pen from the library. It’s a convenient portable off-line assistive text reader for printed text. Scan text with this state-of-the-art device and have text read out to you aloud in real time. It scans text and reads it aloud (or through your own headphones). It makes it easier to understand written texts, whether you […]
Public asked for input on school board budget
Public consultation about the coming school board budget for 2025-2026 continues to Feb. 17. Public input is being sought as senior staff engage in the budget planning process for the 2025-2026 school year. HPEDSB invites the community to participate in a ThoughtExchange to ideas about the budget for Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board. […]
Join the Milford book club
The Milford book club is seeking new members. The group reads a little bit of everything – some recent examples include The Remains of the Day, by Kazuo Ishiguro, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Betty Smith and Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf. If you’re interested in joining, call the Milford Branch of […]
Fright Fest free movies – using your library card
Unleash your inner spirits with Kanopy’s Fright Fest – free movie service by using your library card! From horror classics to thrilling adventures, Fright Fest celebrates horror and fascination during this spooky season. Get your flashlight ready and start screaming… sorry, we meant *streaming* now at https://buff.ly/3ZIgArQ#FrightFestonKanopy Need help getting started with Kanopy? Call the […]
Community Living calls on residents to count down to Earth Day
What started as a great green idea in 2023 just sprouted even more momentum. Community Living Prince Edward has officially begun the countdown to Earth Day April 22 with another community call to action for County residents to share tips how they will support the earth. Starting now, and continuing throughout the year, County Advocates […]
Learn about species at risk on the County’s south shore
Home to about 40 species at risk, Prince Edward County’s south shore offers potential for their recovery – with a little help from friends. The local charity South Shore Joint Initiative launched the pocket guide to help people learn about these species, thanks to financial support from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. The […]
Free movies, music, tv shows with your library card
Use your library card to discover Hoopla – a one-stop spot for downloadable eBooks, music, and movies. All the hoopla is at the library! Hoopla puts your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Everywhere! Thousands of movies, television shows, music albums, e-books, audio books and comics are available free of charge to library card holders. […]
Golfers hit the greens to help with Home of My Own project
Swing. Sip. Sample. Repeat. That’s what golfers did at Wellington on the Lake Golf Course in support of Community Living Prince Edward on June 8. Since 2015, funds generated by the ‘Time for Nine – Wine and Dine’ golf tournament go to support people who live with intellectual disabilities to achieve personal outcomes, as well […]
Borrow a carbon dioxide monitor
Prince Edward County residents can now borrow a carbon dioxide (CO2) monitor from the library. High indoor CO2 levels can cause tiredness, headaches, and other symptoms. Increasing CO2 levels can show people that a space is not well ventilated. Other indoor pollutants can also increase within a poorly ventilated space. This includes respiratory particles and […]
