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Staff Picks: Our Table

Catherine

Patricia recently enjoyed Our Table, a children's picture book by Peter H. Reynolds that follows a young girl who is determined to reconnect her family after they drifted to separate interests and areas of the house.

Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Lindsey

Today is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day!!!  Join Prince Edward-Lennox and Addington Social Services in recognizing these wonderful professionals who have an amazing impact on children in our communities.  They have shown resilience and dedication during the course of the pandemic by offering our communities emergency childcare, EarlyON programming and continued licensed care all while ensuring high quality programs and enhanced safety to keep our children safe.  Today and every day we celebrate the positive influence child care workers and ear

Staff Pick: The Night She Disappeared

Catherine

Marg recently enjoyed The Night She Disappeared, the new psychological thriller by fan favourite Lisa Jewell. Here is her review:

Lisa Jewell is a favorite author of mine so I was excited to read her latest offering The Night She Disappeared and as usual I was not disappointed. This story has a captivating and intricately woven plot that kept me on the edge of my seat.

International Day of the Girl Child

Jennifer Robinson

The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights. Girls are breaking boundaries to create a world that is relevant for them and future generations.

 

Children’s Books

Our Ordinary, Extraordinary Lives Exhibit Now on Display

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The most meaningful memories of our lives are from ordinary moments. The moments of honest connection between a child and parent. The joy of discovery. The thrill of childhood play. The tender touch from a loved one.

Visitors to the Museum of Lennox & Addington are invited to view a new exhibition by Viara Mileva that addresses moments which often go unnoticed, and for which people don’t often pay attention to, the moments which we easily miss. The ‘everyday’ moments.

Staff Pick: ‘Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving

Catherine

Kristin recently enjoyed ‘Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving, a heartwarming picture book from Captain Underpants author Dav Pilkey. Here is here review:

From the author who brought us the widely popular Dog Man and Captain Underpants series comes a new, one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving tale!

Fall Reading Special

Catherine

Check out what the staff of L&A Libraries are most excited to read this fall. Many of these books have not been released yet, but you can place a hold on a title in the catalogue by clicking it's book cover. Get started here.

 

 

 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Jennifer Robinson

On September 30th we reflect on our obligation to reconcile the truth of the grievous historic injustice committed against First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples in the Canadian Indian residential school system. 

Staff Pick: Clark and Division

Catherine

Jennifer recently enjoyed Clark and Division by Edgar Award-winner Noami Hirahara, an atmospheric historical mystery based on real events. 

Return to pre-COVID hours

Catherine

Please note that effective Wednesday, September 1st, all branches will be returning to their pre-COVID hours of operation. 

Please note that we are limited to 50% capacity in order to ensure proper distancing. Masks are required at all times. Please see below for hours, capacity limits, and additional safety precautions. 

HOURS

Amherstview & Napanee:

Mondays 10am-8pm

Tuesdays 10am-8pm

Wednesdays 10am-8pm

Thursdays 10am-8pm

Fridays 10am-5pm

Saturdays 10am-5pm