Books by Indigenous Authors

Book Lists, COV

At the Prince Edward County Public Library we have noticed a continued interest in books by Indigenous authors, as library patrons want to stay informed and educated.  We’re sharing some of the popular titles here as a starting point. More titles are available and library staff at all branches of …

Tim Cook: Thursday, September 10 at 7 PM

COV, Events, Literally, Upcoming Events

Join Tim Cook for a lecture about his new book, The Fight for History: 75 Years of Forgetting, Remembering and Remaking Canada’s Second World War, a masterful account of the way the Second World War has been remembered, forgotten, and remade by Canadians since its end 75 years ago. Click HERE to …

Prince Edward County Young Authors Writing Contest

COV, Literally

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Writers ages 25 and under invited to submit a previously unpublished piece of writing (500 – 3000 words).  Writers under the age of 12 will be eligible for a prize of $250 sponsored and awarded by Tammy Noyes, Realtor at Century 21 Lanthorn.  Writers aged 13-25 will be eligible …

Pictured on the steps of the Picton Branch Library are: Don Wakefield, Chair of the Library Board Devon Jones, and Alexandra Bake, fundraising chair with fundraising mascot Chico.

Second Generous Donation from Don Wakefield

Expansion

Don Wakefield presented a second generous donation to the Library expansion project in memory of his wife Betty Wakefield. The expanded Picton Branch will include a room named in Betty’s memory. The Library Board and fundraising committee wish to acknowledge with sincere gratitude this donation, and the continued community support …

Book Club Sets

COV, Literally

If you have ever joined a book club, you will know that there are a number of benefits, from staying connected to friends to being inspired to read outside your comfort zone and more. If you’re a member of a group interested in meeting online but you don’t know where …