Your monthly guide to the latest news and events from your library!
 
 May 2021
Welcome
In compliance with Provincial and City of Quinte West health guidelines, our library buildings are currently closed to the public. The library will provide contactless pick up by appointment only. *Please enquire about delivery options. Call 613-394-3381 for assistance or visit www.library.quintewest.ca
 
Outside Return Bins remain OPEN at both locations and we are fine free on all items until further notice.
See what's NEW!
May is Mystery Month!
Celebrate Mystery Month with us! Grab a Mystery Month Kit that includes Solve the Mystery sheets, mystery puzzles, bookmarks with mystery titles, and more!
While supplies last. Call to arrange a contactless pickup: 613-394-3381
 

All Ages Cook-Off Kit!
Check out this month's All Ages Cook-Off Kit: Sugar Cookies!
FREE kits are available at both locations starting May 6th. Kit contains supplies to make 6 cookies. While supplies last.
Call to arrange a contactless pickup: 613-394-3381
 

Mystery Writing Contest
Can you tell a mysterious story in just 6 words?
Email your creation to vanessa.pritchard@quintewest.ca by May 22nd to be entered into a draw for mystery themed gift baskets. Please indicate the age of the author. Submissions may be shared on social media.
 
Kids Programs
Detective Training Kit!
Learn how to write invisible
messages, decode secret ciphers,
make morse code bracelets,
and other fun mystery themed activities.
FREE kits will be available at
both locations starting May 3rd.  
Recommended for ages 7+.  
While Supplies last.
Call to arrange for a contactless pickup: 613-394-3381
For more information email vanessa.pritchard@quintewest.ca.
Online Story-Time!
May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.
10am on 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.
 

Call to arrange a contactless pickup:
613-394-3381 
Adult Programs
Batik Art Wall Hanging
Make a flour and water Batik Art wall hanging!
Watch our instructional video posted to our Facebook and Instagram page on May 17th.
FREE kits are available at both locations starting May 17th.

While supplies last. 
Call to arrange a contactless pickup:
613-394-3381 
Mystery Month Kit
Celebrate Mystery Month with us!
Kit includes, Solve the Mystery sheets, mystery puzzles, bookmarks with
mystery titles, and more!
FREE kits are available at both locations starting May 5th.
While supplies last. 
Call to arrange a contactless pick up:
613-394-3381

Cook with us!
Make Cheese and Herb Shortbread with us following the recipe from the May 2021 issue of Canadian Living.
Find the recipe on-line using Flipster available through our website or on the app with your library card. Watch our Facebook video May 20th and comment with a picture of your finished recipe!
 

Borrow a Musical Instrument! Click here for more info!

Place a board game on hold here!

Get started with Linkedin Learning! Click here for more info!

Ask us about Interlibrary Loans! Email illo@quintewest.ca or call the Library!
Follow us on Social Media! 

             Quinte West Public Library   
7 Creswell Drive                                22 North Trent Street
Trenton, Ontario K8V 5R6                Frankford, Ontario K0K 2C0
(613) 394-3381                                  (613) 392-3381 ext. 7572                    www.library.quintewest.ca