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
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 …
Shani Mootoo, Peter Blendell & Shelagh Hurley
Prince Edward County authors Shani Mootoo, Peter Blendell & Shelagh Hurley join Liz Zylstra from the County of Prince Edward Public Library to discuss their latest books, what it’s like to write in and about ‘the County’ and more.
Prince Edward County Young Authors Writing Contest
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Writers ages 25 and under invited to submit a previously unpublished piece of writing (500 – 3000 words).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 …
David Frum in Conversation with Dr. Thomas Harrison
We are delighted to announce that on August 6 at 2:00 PM David Frum will join us for a discussion of his latest book, Trumpocalypse. He will be joined by Dr. Thomas Harrison. In 2018 the two discussed Frum’s previous book, Trumpocracy, at a packed Regent Theatre, supporting the library’s …
Second Generous Donation from Don Wakefield
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
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
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 …