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November 2023 |
Welcome to our monthly newsletter featuring all that's happening at your library. |
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Middlesex County Library is collecting ready to eat, calorie dense food items such as protein bars, granola bars and energy bars. Collected items will be distributed to community members in need.
Donations will be accepted at all branches until December 15th.
Do you know someone who may be in need of financial or food assistance? A list of resources and contact information for organizations that can help is available on Middlesex Family Connections.
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November 17th PA Day Programs
Need to keep the kids busy this Friday? We got you! Many Middlesex County Library branches are offering PA Day programs for families and school aged kids. Visit our online event calendar and select November 17 to see a full list of programs.
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Remembering with Tales & Trails
In honour of Remembrance Day, our Tales & Trails installations are currently featuring artwork and writing from local children thanking Veterans for their sacrifices, as well as local history items featuring stories of Canadians at war. These items will be available to view for the month of November: find a trail near you. |
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Middlesex County Connect Open Houses
Join staff from Middlesex County to learn about the Middlesex County Connect inter-community transit service. Get information about routes, accessibility, and even borrow a pass from the library!
Dorchester Library: Thurs, Nov 16, from 10 AM to 2 PM
Lucan Library: Wed, Nov 22, from 10 AM to 1 PM Ilderton Library: Wed, Nov 22, from 2 PM to 5 PM |
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Kanopy Update
This month, Kanopy switched from a ‘Play Credits’ system to a ‘Tickets’ system.
Previously, our patrons had 6 play credits each month. Under the new system, each cardholder will have 18 tickets each month. The amount of tickets needed to view content will vary from title to title. Learn more about how tickets work with this article from Kanopy support. |
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Now Available on Amazon Fire
cloudLibrary is now available from the Amazon App store! Users can now download the cloudLibrary app on their Amazon Fire tablet.
Curious about cloudLibrary? Checkout this Intro to CloudLibrary! |
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Krafty Kids
Join the EarlyON team to make seasonal crafts with your child. Each child will make three crafts to use as gifts or to decorate your home. Best suited for children 2-6 years. Spots still available for the Strathroy program on Saturday November 18 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and Ilderton on Saturday December 9 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.). Registration is required: email earlyon@middlesex.ca. |
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| Staff Picks | |
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| Becky Chambers |
Joining the crew of the aging Wayfarer, a patched-up ship that has seen better days, loner Rosemary Harper must unexpectedly risk her life when they are offered the job of a lifetime, which teaches her valuable lessons about love and trust, and that having a family isn't the worst thing in the universe.
Suggested by Katherine, Melbourne Branch Assistant |
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| Erica Bauermeister | When a devastating event breaks her heart open, aspiring writer Alice creates a stunning debut novel in which her words find their way to readers, from a teenager hiding her homelessness to a widower rent by grief, who, due to her book, find new paths forward.
Suggested by Sylvia, Parkhill Branch Assistant |
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| Jennifer McGaha |
In a hilarious, honest and heartbreaking memoir, a Pushcart Prize nominee, after experiencing an economic crisis of epic proportions, chronicles her unexpected journey from country chic to a 100-year-old, mice-infested, snake-ridden cabin in a North Carolina holler where she discovered the true meaning of home.
Suggested by Jamie, Lucan Branch Assistant |
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| Starring Halle Bailey |
In this breathtaking live-action reimagining of the beloved animated musical classic, a spirited young mermaid must follow her heart. She makes a deal with an evil sea witch that allows her to experience life on land, but that ultimately puts her life in jeopardy.
Suggested by Stan, Library Technician |
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| Sarah Polley |
Exploring the dialogue between her past and present, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director and actor, whose work is celebrated for its honesty, complexity and deep humanity, presents six essays exploring what it is to live in one's body, in a constant state of becoming, learning and changing.
Suggested by Shelah, Komoka Branch Assistant |
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| Christopher Paolini |
When fifteen-year-old Eragon comes to learn that he is a gifted Dragon Rider, he realizes that his destiny is to fight the evil powers that will bring complete destruction to the Empire and so leaves his quiet life as a farm boy to succeed in his one true mission in life.
Suggested by Heather, Strathroy Branch Assistant |
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| Ken Follett | A prequel to the best-selling The Pillars of the Earth follows the experiences of a young boatbuilder, a scholarly monk and a Norman noblewoman against a backdrop of the Viking attacks at the end of the 10th century in England.
Suggested by Mallory, Library Technologies Specialist |
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