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A Plain White Treasure Box

Alannah MacGregor

Do you know that feeling of joy when you’re unwrapping a gift and you’re pretty sure you know what to expect? You open the gift box, you unwrap the object and suddenly you’re holding something completely different in your hand! That was exactly what I felt this past week when opening a box of artifacts. 

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Genealogy, DNA and a New Pair of Eyes

Jim Sova

Let me start by saying I feel a bit like the guy who has been on the end of the bench most of the hockey game, but late in the 3rd period with everyone else tired and sore I am put in and I happen to be in front of the net when a shot from the point deflects off my leg and goes into the goal and we win the game.  Will I be recorded as scoring the winning goal?  Yes.  Was my play the main reason the team won? Not really.  Will I tell the story of my winning goal for years to come? Of course, I will!!

Museum of L&A Closed

Rob Plumley

Please note that the L&A County Museum & Archives is currently closed until January 27, 2022. Our apologies for any inconvenience. 

Vote for your Favourite Tree

Rob Plumley

It’s looking very festive in the Museum!  Community Christmas Trees are now on display until December 31st. View trees decorated by some of our amazing community groups and organization, including: 

County Forest Update

Beth

Herb Shaw and Sons Limited has completed the selected harvesting as prescribed in blocks 1, 5 and 6 of the County Forest.  Restoration of all roads and trails used in the logging operations have been completed to the satisfaction of the County’s onsite inspectors.  Cut inspections were performed at each block and are available for viewing here:

Staff Pick: Keeping Christmas

Catherine

Marg recently enjoyed Keeping Christmas by Dan Walsh, an emotionally charged, sentimental Christmas tale. Here is her review:

This time of the year I always look for a heartwarming Christmas tale to help get me into the holiday spirit. Keeping Christmas by inspirational author Dan Walsh was that book for me this year.

Staff Pick: Under the Whispering Door

Catherine

Karen from the library's Bath Branch recently enjoyed Under the Whispering Door, a contemporary low-fantasy novel that features author TJ Klune's signature quirk and charm. Read her review below:

Holiday Hours

Catherine

Please take note of our hours over the holiday season. Unless indicated below, we're open/closed regular hours. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

 

Amherstview & Napanee

December 24-27 - CLOSED

December 31 - CLOSED AFTER 1PM

January 1 - CLOSED

 

Bath, Tamworth & Yarker

December 23-27 - CLOSED

January 1 - CLOSED

Staff Picks: My Dog Banana

Catherine

Looking for a read-aloud with whimsy? This silly yet sophisticated picture book is a gift that will make kids AND parents laugh-the perfect story for reading aloud!

My Dog Banana is funny, features diverse characters, and serves as great lesson in judging people and situations based on perception but not fact.

Reserve My Dog Banana here

Canadian History Week

Jennifer Robinson

Explore Canadian heritage through these works that depict a significant person, event or story in Canadian history. They reflect and celebrate social values such as tolerance, fairness, courage and resourcefulness.

 

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