Your monthly guide to the latest news and events from your library!
 
 March                                           2021
The Library is now reopened to the public. Health and safety measures are in place which include health screening, mask wearing, social distancing, hand hygiene and contact tracing. The library will be continue to offer contactless pickup by appointment
for anyone who cannot come into the library for any reason.
Delivery options are also available.
Please call the library to make an appointment or to enquire about delivery.
613-394-3381 or visit www.library.quintewest.ca 
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
 
See what's NEW!
All Ages Cook-Off 
Monday, March 1,  
Both Locations 
Check out this month's All Ages Cook- off kit. Hot Chocolate Bombs!
FREE kits available at both locations starting March 1st when you show your library card!
New Adult Graphic Novels
Check out our brand new Adult Graphic Novels! Browse our display at the Trenton Branch or place a one on hold through our website or by phone. www.library.quintewest.ca  613-394-3381
Fast Lane is Back!
Fast Lane books give readers the chance to borrow some of its most popular fiction titles and have them for a shorter loan period. The titles in this collection cannot be placed on hold, increasing the likelihood there will be something of interest waiting on the shelf at each visit.

Hot Chocolate Bomb Kits!
Pick up a FREE Hot Chocolate bomb kit! Kits are available at both locations starting March 1st. Please show your library card. While supplies last.
Due to high demand, 1 kit (makes 2 bombs) per person and up to 2 kits per family.
Watch our Facebook video, airing on March 1st, for instructions! 
Contact the Library for more info. 613-394-3381
 
Kids Programs
Online Story-Time!
March 1, 8, 15,  22, and 29 , 10am
Our Facebook Page
Join Miss Vanessa for a virtual story and craft demonstration Mondays at 10am on our Facebook Page. FREE craft kits can be picked up at both locations to follow along with the video. 
St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
Monday, March 8, Event Time
Both Locations
FREE kits are available at both locations starting March 8th when you show your library card. Kit contains supplies for setting up your group activity scavenger hunt! 
Open to all ages. While Supplies last. For more information email vanessa.pritchard@quintewest.ca.
Adult Programs
Canvas Art Grab & Go Craft
Monday, March 8,  
Both Locations
Make a unique mixed medium art piece! All supplies included.
FREE kits available at both locations starting March 8th when you show your library card.
Instructional video posted to our Facebook page on March 8th.
While supplies last. 
Cook with Us!
Make Keema and Chapitas along with us following the recipe in the March 2021 issue of
The Food Network Magazine! Find the recipe on-line using Flipster Available through our website or on the app with your library card. Watch our Facebook Video posted on March 18th and comment with a picture of your finished recipe!
READ 2021!
Have you signed up for Read 2021? 📚
Track your reading this year! Receive a FREE canvas bag and reading tracker when you sign up. When you reach your reading goal, bring in your tracker to claim your FREE book prize! One prize per registration. 12, 50, and 100 reading goal trackers available.
Contact the library to register! 613-394-3381

Borrowing the Cricut Maker!
Did you know you can borrow the Cricut Maker for in-library use? FREE with your library card! Available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
To save time the patron should set up an account at Cricut Design Space and create their design before they borrow the Cricut. Patrons must bring their own material.
Please contact the library to borrow the Cricut Maker 613-394-3381 or email: circ@quintewest.ca

Ontario Parks Passes!
This pass allows you to park your vehicle at any Ontario Provincial Park, any day of the year.  This pass is a 1 week loan and can be placed on hold.
 
Don't have a library card? Sign up online and have access 24/7!
Ask us about Interlibrary Loans! Email illo@quintewest.ca or call the Library!

Coming Soon! Linkedin Learning
Learn relevant professional skills on LinkedIn Learning. 
Courses cover leadership, project management, mental wellness, sales, job hunting, cloud computing, Python, Excel, data science, digital marketing, photography, videograpy and more!

Quinte West Public Library
7 Creswell Drive                                   22 North Trent Street                   
Trenton, ON  K8V 6X5                        Frankford, ON  K0K 2C0
(613) 394-3381 ext. 3323                    (613) 394-3381 ext. 7572
                www.library.quintewest.ca