Starting on Thursday, May 28, the Petawawa Public Library will be offering a contactless material pickup service.
You may request materials by:
Placing holds through our online catalogue or;
Calling us at 613-687-2227 to request materials (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm). If you are unsure of exactly what you would like to request, we can provide suggestions. We will also be offering a variety of themed surprise packs. You can request a Book Bundle, a Movie Mix, or a Variety Pack.
If there is no waiting list for an item we’ll aim to have it available within one working day after being requested but there may be occasional delays. Please do not come to the library until you have been notified by email (check your junk mail as the notice can go in there sometimes depending on your settings) or phone that your materials are ready for pickup.
Please note: You may return materials only through the external book return. Materials will be quarantined for at least 72 hours before they are checked in. Items in quarantine will show on your account during that time, but don’t worry, as fines will not accrue.
We are looking forward to providing you with physical materials again and are excited to see you from afar.
We would also like to inform you that we are currently working on our TD Summer Reading Program. We are still planning on launching this summer program in an effort to reduce the impact of the summer slide on children.
Last year we had over 200 children attend our in-library programs with over 350 children participating in the reading program. Our goal this year is to match that number. We will be using the program READsquared which can be downloaded as an app or used on the computer.
There are several ways to get points and gain badges.
Log your reading time, each minute equals a point.
Complete activities on the app/website (you can do them either from the app or the physical take-home kits and check it off as done).
Play and unlock the educational games available on the app/website.
Complete the reading challenges.
As we get into June we will be releasing more information about the summer program. We are using an online system in the event that we are not open or have limited capacity due to COVID-19. We hope that when parks open we will be able to do outdoor story time and programs.
If you have ANY questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call or email me at 613-687-2227 ext 2203 or kids@petawawapubliclibrary.ca
Thank you again from all the staff at the Petawawa Public Library. We look forward to seeing you again.
Liz Pombiere
Children and Teen Services Coordinator
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613-687-2227 | 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, ON, K8H 3H5