Staff Picks: The Kiss of Deception
Catherine
The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson is the first book in a suspenseful, romantic and adventurous young adult fantasy series titled The Remnant Chronicles.
Staff Picks: Close Enough to Touch
Catherine
“One time a boy kissed me and I almost died…This tagline first drew me into Close Enough to Touch,” says Erin from the Napanee Branch of the County of L&A Libraries. Close Enough to Touch is a brand new contemporary romance novel by Colleen Oakley, author of Before I Go.
Staff Picks: Unearthed
Catherine
Jennifer from the Amherstview Branch of the County of Lennox & Addington Libraries recently enjoyed the memoir Unearthed: love, acceptance, and other lessons from an abandoned garden by Alexandra Risen, in anticipation of the author’s visit to the Napanee Branch on April 19th, 6:30pm.
New to the Archives: April 2017
Rob Plumley
Details about the Christian Guardian microfilm collection and an exciting new volunteer project about Watercombe Camp are highlighted in the April edition of New to the Archives.
Watercombe Camp Volunteer Project
Lennox & Addington County is home to many dedicated volunteers. An exciting volunteer project in the Archives is being headed up by Sarah Monnier, a third year student of history at Queen’s University.
New to the Archives: May 2017
Rob Plumley
Details about the Walter C. Bush fonds and a number of new additions are highlighted in the May edition of New to the Archives.
New to the Archives: June
Rob Plumley
Details about the Church family, program and souvenirs from the Napanee High School Reunion of 1978, and other new additions are highlighted in the June edition of New to the Archives.
Church Family Records
Malachi Church, born 24 Jun 1732 in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, married Elizabeth Mills on 30 April 1756 at Westfield, Massachusetts. They had two sons, Oliver Church (1756-1817) and Jonathan Mills Church (1760-1846). Malachi died in Quebec before his sons located to the Bay of Quinte.
5 Smartphone Apps that will Help your Business
Rob Plumley
Smart phones are in the hands of many business owners, however, they are often not used as effectively as they could be. In this workshop, learn about 5 mobile apps available on smartphones that will take your business to the next level.
Introducing Hoopla Digital
Catherine
Starting April 1st, County of Lennox & Addington Libraries will give users access to thousands of movies, television shows, music albums, eBooks, audiobooks and comics, all available for mobile and online access through a new partnership with Hoopla Digital.
Museum features works of paper artist and printmaker Wendy Cain
Rob Plumley
‘Tuesday Night at the Museum’ returns to the Lennox & Addington County Museum & Archives in Napanee on March 21st at 7pm. Talented paper artist and printmaker Wendy Cain will be on hand to speak about her special guest exhibit currently on display at the museum.
Lennox and Addington Begins Search for New CAO
Rob Plumley
Lennox and Addington County Council has engaged the services of Bill Bishop of HR Consulting Services to lead the search for a new Chief Administrative Officer to replace the incumbent, Larry Keech who is retiring on August 31, 2017. The job advertisement has been broadly posted on various websites including Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators, Ontario Municipal Administrators Association, Association of Municipal Clerks & Treasurers of Ontario, Canadian Municipal Jobs, Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association, as well as the County’s website.