News | Lennox & Addington

$36 Million for Rural High-Speed Internet Announced

July 26, 2018

Rob Plumley

Internet access is more than just a convenience: communities, businesses and institutions need it to offer new services and create new opportunities. That’s why, through an investment of over $10.8 million, the Government of Canada is helping 21 communities and up to 38 institutions in eastern Ontario get online with new or improved high-speed Internet access. Of the 21 communities that will benefit from this investment, one is an Indigenous community.

The 2018 Discover L&A MEGA Geocaching Event is on August 18th

July 24, 2018

Rob Plumley

The 6th Annual Discover L&A County MEGA Geocaching Event is on August 18, 2018 at the L&A County Museum & Archives in Napanee. Thanks to everyone that logged a will-attend so far. If you have family/friends that are coming that haven't yet logged, please remind them do so. It helps us out greatly for planning purposes.

Romantic reads for summer

July 24, 2018

Catherine

Aside from the mystery genre (in all of its forms), romance is easily the most popular genre of the book world. Circulation statistics for our romance books at the library have always been steady but with the advent of library e-books being offered in the last couple years we are seeing just how significant is the demand for romance among our readership.

Staff Picks: The Life We Bury

July 24, 2018

Catherine

Shelby, a Library Page at the Napanee Branch, recently enjoyed The Life We Bury by Allen Eskins. Here is her review:

Driftwood Theatre performs Rosalynde (or, As You Like It) at the Macpherson House on August 8th

July 23, 2018

Rob Plumley

Gather your friends and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee on Wednesday, August 8th at 7pm. Renowned Toronto based-theatre company Driftwood Theatre will be performing one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies, renamed Rosalynde (or, As You Like It) outdoors under the tent.

Local tourism attractions and their literary pairings

July 16, 2018

Catherine

Looking for something interesting to do this summer? Depressed at the prospect of not being able to go on a far-flung vacation? Well, you should note that there are a surprising number of world-class attractions right here in your backyard. Here are five destinations in Lennox & Addington that should be on your radar…and the books that would be perfect to take with you on each adventure!

Dark Sky Viewing Area

No time to read?

July 3, 2018

Catherine

When I’m out and about, people so often say to me, “I just don’t have the time to read.” My feeling is that regardless of your family commitments, employment and packed social calendar, if you love books, you will find the time. Here is how to make it happen:

Unlikable characters and the character-driven reader

July 3, 2018

Catherine

A character-driven reader is someone who reads in order to get into the head of an interesting character. This is different from those who read for setting, storyline or prose. A book with character as its biggest appeal is a book in which readers feel so connected with the characters that when the book is over, they feel they lost someone dear to them. However, there is more than one type of character-driven reader and there is more than one type of character-driven book.