After months of reading the best in Canadian fiction and non-fiction for adults, readers from over 100 Ontario libraries have chosen Katherena Vermette’s The Break as the 2017 Evergreen Award winner. It was also the local winner here in Lennox & Addington.
A powerful intergenerational family saga, The Break showcases Katherena Vermette’s abundant writing talent and positions her as an exciting new voice in Canadian literature.
Kristin reviews Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy, a new short story collection that will appeal to fans of other books by Cassandra Clare.
Kristin says, "The New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling collection of short stories revealing the adventures of Simon Lewis as he trains to become a Shadowhunter is now available in a beautiful hardcover edition at your library! I was very excited when this book was added to our collection and for long time fans of Cassandra Clare and her intoxicating fantasy world it is sure to be an instant hit!"
The next edition of "Archives Learning Labs" takes place at the Lennox & Addington County Museum & Archives in Napanee on Saturday, October 28th from 10am - noon.
Ron Tasker will discuss the restoration of the Ham House (1817), Bath, as it connects to the built heritage of early Ontario. He will also present finds made in the building and explore how they relate to individuals and significant local and world events.
On Thursday, October 26th at 7pm, visitors are invited to a new exhibit opening and talk at the Lennox & Addington County Museum & Archives in Napanee. Those in attendance will hear from long-time L&A County artist Tim Nimigan, as he unveils his exhibit entitled "Reflect: 40 Years of Art Making in L&A County".
If you are always on the lookout for something fresh and exciting to read, you may want to consider reserving one of the following novels to be released early in the New Year. You can see other books that are scheduled to be released in 2018 by clicking here.
The Food and Beverage (FAB) Region partners are pleased to announce a new video series showcasing several craft brewers in the region, including The Napanee Beer Company from Lennox & Addington County. Other highlighed brewers include 555 Brewing Co., Bancroft Brewing Co., and
With Lennox & Addington’s low operating costs you will have more money to put back into your business. With all your extra cash, you can now fund whatever you need to stay competitive.
Imagine: New machinery; more employees; an expansion...
If you think that living an active, rural lifestyle, and being able to run your business efficiently and effectively is impossible, think again. Every day, businesses make and move goods within Lennox & Addington County. Whether suppliers and customers are around the corner or around the world - because the location just makes sense.
Marg Wood of the Napanee Branch of the County Libraries recently enjoyed one of the biggest new releases in historical fiction. “I love historical fiction especially when it is grounded in fact!” she says. “Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate is based on a real-life scandal that occurred in the southern states between the late 1930s and the early 1950s.
Get your tickets for the County of L&A Libraries' 4th Annual Author Gala with Vicki Delany, author of Elementary, She Read.