Learn mah jongg, new tech, photography and more at the County libraries

Learn to Play Mah Jongg in a two part series Wednesdays, March 19 and March 26, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ameliasburgh Branch Library. Register by calling 613-968-9327.

Workshop on new tech
Wednesday, March 25, 2 p.m.
Picton Branch library
Learn more about the library’s Bambu Lab 3D Printer and Xtool laser cutter and engraver, tools to creatively build, create and design. A workshop overviewing these two new resources is to be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 2 p.m. Space is limited to ensure everyone gets a chance to ask their questions, so please register at peclibrary.org or call (613) 476-5962. If you can’t make it to the workshop but you would still like to learn more, make a free of charge one-on-one appointment.

Armchair Travel: Chasing the Blues
Picton Branch
Thursday, March 27
2 – 3 pm
Josephine Matyas and Craig Jones, authors of Chasing the Blues and the Music Lover’s Guide to North America have criss-crossed North America in search of music’s historic sites, museums and festivals. You’re invited to come along for the journey (without leaving the Library)

Photography Roots and Tips For Storytelling
Bloomfield Branch
Friday, March 28
2 pm – 3 pm
Travel photography tips. Why return to film in a digital era?
10+1 Tips for digital photography
Don Kittle is a (mostly) analog photographer based in Bloomfield, Ontario where he’s often seen setting up large wooden cameras on tripods to photograph historical buildings and old barns. This summer he’ll be set up in his garden off Main Street to capture unique portraits of visitors using a modernized Calotype photography process (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calotype).

Online Safety
Friday, March 28 2-3 p.m.
Wellington Branch Library
Have you ever received an email that seemed a bit suspicious? Received a text from a number you don’t know wanting your personal information? On Friday, March 28, discover online safety at the Wellington Branch Library.
This talk will cover tips to help you avoid common scams and stay safer online. Bring questions. Register, or make a one-on-one appointment free of charge, by calling (613) 399-2023.

Storytime with SSJI – Animal Tracks
Picton Branch library
Saturday, March 29
10:30am – 11:30am
Picton Children’s Room at Picton Branch
Age Group:
Babies, Toddler, Children

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Newcomers Group
Picton Branch
Every Other Wednesday
10 am – 12 pm

This group meets at the Picton Branch Library and welcomes people who are new to the area to meet others with social time and guest speakers from community groups and volunteer organizations.
Previous iterations of the group have built lasting friendships leading to book clubs, dinner clubs and more.
Anyone is welcome, but we do ask for registration to help us anticipate numbers.
Contact the group’s leader – Judy by email : judyinpicton@gmail.com to register and for more information.

Secondary After School Social Club
Picton Branch
Tuesdays
3pm – 4:30pm
Secondary After School Club ( S.A.S.S.) Drop into the library after school on Tuesdays for fun new activities each week. Examples include art, podcasting, filmmaking and STEAM projects. Highschoolers and teens 13+ welcome to join.

These are just a few of the upcoming programs for January – visit  peclibrary.org to find upcoming events, the latest new books, and more.