Staff Picks: American Sherlock
Catherine
Andree Duval, Relief Librarian, recently enjoyed American Sherlock, a fascinating non-fiction book about one of America's earliest forensic scientists. Here is her review:
Spring Cleaning
Coleen McFarlane
Although the first day of Spring was “officially” March 19th this year, it is never too late to start your spring cleaning. Self-isolation and working from home, can make that nest of dust bunnies in the corner more annoying than ever. Sometimes we need some motivation (myself included) to start this project – my windows are calling!
Watch Business Support Webinar from April 3rd at 1pm
Rob Plumley
Lennox and Addington Economic Development hosted a Business Support Webinar on Friday, April 3 at 1pm.
We provided an overview of the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit and the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy.
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Staff Picks: Dance of Thieves
Catherine
Kristin recently enjoyed Dance of Thieves, the first book in a new YA series and a great read for those looking for a fantasy/adventure novel with just the right amount of romance! Here is her review:
Homeschooling Resources for Parents
Coleen McFarlane
Our Minister of Education announced March 31st public schools across Ontario will be out until at least May 4th in an effort to protect our children. Concerned parents are speaking out, worried about the help they need teaching their children from home.
Learn at Home Resources
Catherine
While the "new normal" has certainly been destabilizing, families who are home schooling can equip themselves with a wide variety of educational activities (both online and offline) to support learning. Below is a roundup of links that may give you some ideas.
April's Online Book Club
Coleen McFarlane
Need a chat with fellow bibliophiles? Did you miss your book club chat this month? Why not join us on our County of L&A Libraries Online Book Club on Goodreads– we have a monthly theme, a discussion board, and please, invite your friends to join.
For April the theme is “Celebrity Memoirs” – and we have a variety of options to choose from on Overdrive and Hoopla.
Mango Languages: a hidden gem!
Catherine
Mango languages is a language learning app that you have access to with your library membership. For no charge you have access to 70 languages, including ESL. It will teach you conversational language along with grammar explanations and cultural notes.
Gear Up for Gardening
Coleen McFarlane
With a little over seven weeks until the “traditional” May long weekend planting, it is time to think about your garden. Do you have the outline of your garden planned? Have you started your seedlings? Are you deciding between traditional versus vertical gardens? Or are you cleaning out your containers for your patio and need inspiration?
Hoopla's "Bonus Borrows"
Catherine
In order to provide relief to libraries and to provide more content to library patrons during this difficult time of sheltering at home, Hoopla Digital recently announced their new hoopla Bonus Borrows Collection with more than 1,000 top titles and hoopla favourites.