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Mango Languages: a hidden gem!

Catherine

Mango languages is a language learning app that you have access to with your library membership. For no charge you have access to 70 languages, including ESL. It will teach you conversational language along with grammar explanations and cultural notes.

Gear Up for Gardening

Coleen McFarlane

With a little over seven weeks until the “traditional” May long weekend planting, it is time to think about your garden. Do you have the outline of your garden planned? Have you started your seedlings? Are you deciding between traditional versus vertical gardens? Or are you cleaning out your containers for your patio and need inspiration?

Hoopla's "Bonus Borrows"

Catherine

In order to provide relief to libraries and to provide more content to library patrons during this difficult time of sheltering at home, Hoopla Digital recently announced their new hoopla Bonus Borrows Collection with more than 1,000 top titles and hoopla favourites.

State of Emergency FAQs

Lindsey

What is a public State of Emergency?
A State of Emergency is a situation in which a government is empowered to perform actions or initiate policies to protect the health and safety of residents.

Is the County of Lennox & Addington in a State of Emergency?
On Thursday, March 26th, 2020 at 1pm, Warden Marg Isbester declared a State of Emergency for the County of Lennox & Addington to help contain the spread of COVID-19.

Joys of Birding

Coleen McFarlane

As you open your door this morning, take a moment to listen to the sounds of bird calls. For me, this is one of the best reminders that Spring is upon us. In the County of Lennox & Addington we have more than 350 species of birds to enjoy! For more info on birding in L&A click here

Lennox and Addington County Declares State of Emergency due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Lindsey

Press Release: Lennox and Addington County Declares State of Emergency due to COVID-19 Pandemic

At 1:00 pm on March 26, 2020 Warden Marg Isbester declared a State of Emergency for the County of Lennox and Addington. This declaration implements the emergency plan of the municipality and will help protect the health, safety, well-being and property of residents. This declaration of a State of Emergency is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.

Accessing Library Services from home

Catherine

Did you know you can access ebooks, audiobooks, movies, research resources, language learning software, and more without ever having to leave your house?

Staff Picks: How to Catch a Mole

Catherine

Karen Nordrum from the Tamworth Branch recently enjoyed the non-fiction title How to Catch a Mole by Marc Hamer, a English gardener, poet and...molecatcher! Here is her review:

Educational Activities for Self-Isolation

Catherine

While the sudden disappearance of daycare, school and other daily routines may be destabilizing, parents can combat by equipping themselves with a wide variety of educational activities (both online and offline) to effectively pass the time.

The following are some that we suggest you give a try.

COVID-19 Updates for Lennox & Addington County

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COVID-19 HOMEPAGE


For further updates or questions email us directly at: info@lennox-addington.on.ca.

 

March 26, 2020 - Lennox & Addington County Declares State of Emergency Due to COVID-19 Pandemic