On Friday, March 20th the Economic Development Office hosted a webinar to provide more information to local businesses regarding the current significant challenges. For those of you who were not able to participate you are able to now view the webinar. We are hoping to have additional webinars next week, please stay tuned. If you are needing help with your business please get in touch with the Economic Development Office, we are here to help.
In light of recent world events, TumbleBooks is opening up their databases to all library users until August 31st. Take advantage of this trial to enjoy free ebooks and audiobooks for all ages, as well as educational tools for keeping kids on track while home from school.
TumbleBooks’ databases feature unlimited remote access. Patrons can read as many books as they want, when they want, and on any device. There are no check-outs, holds, or downloads.
As we all enter into the unknown territory of school closures, telework and remote learning, kid lit authors and illustrators have been stepping up to help. In order to support schools and public libraries forced to close due to the escalating COVID-19 outbreak, some of your favourite authors have been sharing storytime and read-aloud videos and live events.
Andree Duval, Relief Librarian, recently enjoyed The Empty Bed by Nina Sadowksy, an exciting internationally-set mystery.
The Empty Bed is Nina Sadowsky’s second thriller about The Burial Society, a private organization that helps people in danger. The story unfolds in alternating chapters voiced by several characters providing multiple perspectives on the main story and subplots. The intense pace of the novel delivers a cinematic feel.
Looking for some fun things to do with the kids over March Break? The County of Lennox & Addington Libraries are offering a variety of family-friendly events and activities during the school break. Click on any program title below for more details.
Monday, March 16th
Amherstview Branch, 2:00 pm
Please be aware of some exciting changes that will be taking place at our libraries effective April 1st, 2020.
We're reinstating Interlibrary Loan Services!
February: master of deception with its bright but frigid days. A 95 year old member of my family once told me that February is the sunniest month of the year. She obviously wasn’t talking about my disposition as I stared blankly at her, disbelieving. She’s 95 and has seen her fair share of Februaries, maybe this is the year I trust more. I just can’t get July out of my head whenever I think about this…
Lennox and Addington County Council will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd at 6:00 pm in the Committee Room of the County Court House at 97 Thomas Street East, Napanee. At that time, Council will consider results of an RFP for the Modernization of Development Processes in Lennox and Addington County. The meeting is open to the public.
Kristin Maloney reviews In the Hall with the Knife by Diana Peterfreund, a YA mystery novel that draws inspiration from the board game Clue. Here is her review:
