News | Lennox & Addington

New 'Art in the Library' Exhibit

April 27, 2017

Catherine

The County of Lennox and Addington Public Libraries are proud to support the community’s culture and talent. It is for this reason that we have started the “Art in the Library” program in partnership with the Greater Napanee Area Arts Association (GNAAA). A prominent feature wall was created at the Napanee Branch specifically for this program where artists can display their work.

The latest exhibit, starring Carol Jackson and Ric Campbell will run May 1st through June 30th.

Staff Picks: The Kiss of Deception

April 20, 2017

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

April 11, 2017

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

April 7, 2017

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

April 5, 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

April 5, 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

April 5, 2017

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

March 31, 2017

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

March 28, 2017

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

March 20, 2017

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.