Three great book sales; puppet and magic show ukulele and guitar lessons; and more at the County libraries
Administrator | Jun 27, 2025 | Comments 0
All branches of the library will be closed for Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1, but everybody is invited to attend three great book sales:
Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milford Branch Library. Expect books, art and baked goods. Donations are welcome.
On Canada Day, visit the Wellington Branch from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Wellington Library Book Sale.
Also on Canada Day at the Picton Branch, the book sale is on from noon to 4 p.m. Weather permitting, the sale will be in the new alley space.
Thanks to Wellington Home Hardware, Canadian flags 27 x 54 are available at each branch for $15 while supplies last.
Picton Flex Space
Starts Thursday, July 3, 2025
Runs eight weeks
5 pm–5:45pm
Age Group: Children to Adult
Join us for a beginner-friendly “Learn to Play Ukulele” series. No experience required, best for ages 10+
Beginner Guitar Lessons
Picton Branch Flex Space
Starts Saturday, July 5, 2025
Runs eight weeks
3 pm–3:45pm
Age Group: Children to Adult
Join us for a beginner-friendly “Learn to Play Guitar” series. Best for ages 10+
Make Time
Thursday, July 3
1:30-3:30pm
Wellington Branch
A new open studio time at Wellington Branch Library (an expansion of the library program “DiscARTed”) will The group will meet biweekly on Thursdays from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Please feel free to bring whatever you are working on: collage, book binding, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, rug hooking, sketching and painting etc. Please bring your own supplies. If you wish, discarded books will be provided for book art projects. Come on your own, come with a friend or spend time ‘making’ with others. Share, connect, communicate and create.
Thomas Harrison Walking Tour
Saturday, July 5 (corrected)
2 pm
Crystal Palace
Walk in Vice-President Richard Nixon’s footsteps on an ‘upstreet’ tour of Picton! Follow the path the VP took on his secret Canadian 1957 getaway to the County. Learn about PEC’s links to some of the most significant events in 20th century political history, including the VPs friendship with Picton’s Mayor. This short 1.5 hour walking tour, led by historian & author Thomas Harrison, will explore a largely unknown episode in Presidential & local history, why Nixon dropped into the County, who he met & what he did on his secret Canadian weekend. Ask your questions, enjoy the beauty of downtown Picton and finish the tour at the Royal Hotel!
Tour starts promptly outside the Crystal Palace and ends at the Royal Hotel. The walk is about 1 kilometre in total, across level paved ground. Please contact thomasharrison.author@gmail.com if you wish further information or would like to book a private tour.
Click HERE for tickets ($10) — proceeds support the Library
Imaginary Gary – Puppet and Magic Show
Thursday, July 3
2 pm
Picton Branch Flex Space
Join Imaginary Gary, Sheldon and the rest of the gang as they take you on a wild ride with a little magic, lots of giggles and pure imagination. Requires registration.
The Knitting Group of the Milford Branch Library invites you to a four-week series starting July 8 – on Tuesdays from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Ages eight and over invited. Materials supplied, or bring your own.
Discover 4H
Friday, July 18
Picton Branch Library
Have you wondered about 4-H? Leaders Jane Thompson and Lynn Ward will answer questions during Discover 4H – a one-day program Friday, July 18 at Picton Library which will include many 4-H activities such as animal care, gardening, sports, cooking, healthy eating, crafts, farm machinery and more.
Those aged 6-8 (as of Jan. 1) will meet from 10-11 a.m.
Those aged 9-12 will meet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Register by emailing janethompson1838@gmail.com and include the child’s name and age as of Jan. 1; any food or other allergies and the parent/caregiver name and phone number.
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.
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.
Curious about 3D Printing?
Want to create unique and one-of-a-kind items? Call the Picton Branch and book your time to learn more or to use
the 3D printer. We even have a new 3D scanner which makes it easier to replicate existing items. (613) 476-5962
One-on-one tech help
One-on-one help is available at any branch of the Library or vitually through Zoom or over the phone. Library tech help is friendly, flexible and free, so whether you want to learn about Facebook, the latest in AI, or just want help setting up a new cell phone or tablet, give us a call at (613) 476-5962.
We’re happy to help with any tech questions and if we don’t know the answer, we’ll work with you to try to find it.
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