Staff Pick: The Whisper Man
Catherine
Shelby, a student Page at the library's Napanee Branch, recently enjoyed The Whisper Man by Alex North, a spine-tingling thriller that is getting a ton of buzz. Here is her review:
Meet Jennifer!
Catherine
If you are a patron of the library's Amherstview Branch, you are probably well acquainted with Jennifer. Here's a bit more about her and her work at the library.
What’s your favourite thing about working at the library?
GAME ON! - A Sport Exhibit Crosses The Finish Line
Joanne Himmelman
Over the last few weeks I have been changing out the exhibits and confirming exhibit plans for the next 3 years. I like to plan ahead so that my cycle changes out with reduced hiccups. I also collaborate with several people to come up with a plan that entices several demographics- this is not an easy task but I think we have hit the mark the last few years.
Staff Picks: The Rumour
Catherine
Marg reviews The Rumour by Lesley Kara, which she describes as an "intense, fast paced psychological thriller sure to keep you on the edge of your seat."
February at the Archives
Lisa Lawlis
Inspired by Time Travel with Elgin County Archives, I used our green screen to have some fun at the Archives! For more information about the program, please see the article in MAIGazine.
Staff Picks: Monkey & Cake series
Catherine
Chantell McMahon recently enjoyed a new juvenile easy reader series, Monkey & Cake, which is written by Drew Daywalt, the best selling author of The Day the Crayons Quit. This series is based on the friendship between Monkey and Cake and their silly, laugh out loud adventures depicted in the following three books. Click any of the titles below to place a hold in our online catalogue.
Musical Instrument Lending Library Opens in Bath
Catherine
As of this month, patrons of the County of Lennox & Addington Libraries can borrow musical instruments with their library card. The Bath Branch of the library is now home to a variety of guitars, drums, electric and acoustic instruments, wind instruments, and more. We expect that this collection will grow and evolve over time.
Staff Picks: Honey and Leonard
Catherine
Patricia recently read and enjoyed Honey and Leonard by Marc Paul Smith, a charming novel about a senior couple whose love conquers all. Here is her review:
Rural Economic Development (RED) Program Now Accepting Applications
Rob Plumley
The Province of Ontario is helping rural communities across the province attract investment, create jobs and boost economic development through the Rural Economic Development (RED) Program. The Program provides cost-share funding to support activities that create strong rural communities in Ontario, and opens doors to rural economic development through:
Maker Club is now S.T.E.A.M Quest!
Catherine
Formerly known as Maker Club, S.T.E.A.M Quest is a fun and interactive weekly program for kids and families. Kids will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through a variety of challenges and activies designed to turn kids from consumers to creators.
Some recent examples of activities: