Tim Cook: Thursday, September 10 at 7 PM

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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

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Writers ages 25 and under invited to submit a previously unpublished piece of writing (500 – 3000 words).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 …

Book Club Sets

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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 …

Heritage Home Historic Designation

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Liz Driver of Prince Edward Heritage Committee (PEHAC),  homeowner Braydon Scully and Archivist Molly McGowan: A Conversation about why and how you may wish to designate your heritage home.Liz Driver is a member of PEHAC, which is an advisory committee to the Prince Edward County Council. She is also a …

Popular Children’s Books 2019

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Parents who grew up reading about Stacey, Claudia, Kristy and Mary-Anne will be delighted to share the story of The Baby-Sitter’s Club series with their children through this graphic novel adaptation.  The second book in the series, The Truth About Stacey, was the second most popular children’s novel in 2019. …

Anti-Racism Reading List

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If you’re interested in reading about race, here are a few starting points. Contact your local branch for more suggestions “Elegantly written and powerful in several areas: moving personal recollections; profound cultural analysis; and guidance for moral redemption. A work to relish.” – Toni Morrison Available as a print book, …

Cheryl Bruce and Jennifer Sommer of the Spectral Musings Podcast

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We were joined by Cheryl Bruce and Jennifer Sommer who have recently started a podcast entitled Spectral Musings. Based in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Spectral Musings is a podcast that delivers titillating tales of hauntings and history, in our backyard and beyond. As you will hear in their interview they …

County Writers: Andrew Binks

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Andrew Binks is a writer, playwright and poet with two books to date: The Summer Between and Strip. He is also a writing teacher who leads the Open Word Studio. We were delighted to have him join us for our three-question interview.What are you reading? The Friend by Sigrid Nunez Collections …

County Writers: J.D. Carpenter

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J.D. Carpenter is the author of four books of poetry: Nightfall, Ferryland Head (Missing Link Press, 1976); Swimming at Twelve Mile (Penumbra Press, 1979); Lakeview (Black Moss Press, 1990); Compassionate Travel (Black Moss Press, 1994); and five novels: The Devil in Me (McClelland & Stewart, 2001); Bright’s Kill (Dundurn Press, 2005); 74 Miles Away (Dundurn Press, 2007); Twelve Trees (Dundurn Press, 2008); The County …

County Writers: Laurie Scott

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Laurie Scott is the author of In Like a Lion, the first in a planned series of crime novels.  Born and raised in Prince Edward County, she spent the majority of her career as a teacher here. She is retired and lives in Picton, Ontario. About In Like a Lion: …