Our brochures are now available with Winter 2022-2023 programs for children, families, t(w)eens, adults and seniors. There is something for everyone!
Winter Programs for Adults, T(w)eens and Seniors
Winter Programs for Children and Families
Outreach / Extension Services
Are you unable to leave your home
due to an illness or medical condition (short term or
long term)? Have no other options to receive library
materials?
If you reside within the Town of Renfrew, including one
of Renfrew’s senior residences or long-term care
facilities, we can deliver books (including large print),
audio books and/or movies to you!
Creative Aging – Nutritional Courses
The Renfrew Public Library will be hosting local nutritionist Melissa Verch to share her knowledge in our next Creative Aging Program. Topics covered over the four classes include healthy plate model, balanced snacks, budget friendly meal plans, cooking for one or two and guilt free food for festivities during the holidays. Classes will be Friday, November 18th, 25th, December 2nd and 9th from 3:00 – 4:00 PM. The program is for 55+, registration is required.
Interested in learning more about Melissa? Visit her website below:
Remembrance Day Special Exhibit
The library will be hosting a Remembrance Day Special Exhibit Thursday November 17th @ 5:00 PM by Sue McSheffrey. A display from the McDougall Mill Museum will come to life for this one-of-a-kind tribute to an eighteen year-old from Renfrew who died during the Battle of the Somme in World War I. The exhibit curator will capture your imagination by exploring his belongings and other artifacts sent home to his mother after the war! Registration Required by Nov. 15th.
ScotiaBank Giller Prize 2022
Congratulations Suzette Mayr, for winning the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize!
On November 7th, 2022, Suzette Mayr was named the winner of the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her novel, The Sleeping Car Porter.
Authors named in the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlist are:
Kim Fu for her short story collection, Lesser-Known Monsters of the 21st Century, published by Coach House Books
Rawi Hage for his story collection, Stray Dogs, published by Knopf Canada, an imprint of Penguin Random House Canada
Tsering Yangzom Lama for her novel, We Measure the Earth With Our Bodies, published by McClelland & Stewart, an imprint of Penguin Random House Canada
Suzette Mayr for her novel, The Sleeping Car Porter, published by Coach House Books
Noor Naga for her novel, If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English, published by Graywolf Press
Have a library card and interested in borrowing a novel from the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlist? Visit our catalogue to search for the title and place a reserve.
Book Lovers Day
Saturday, November 5th
10:00AM to 2:00PM
Audience 4-10yrs/Family
Drop in to celebrate all things Book Lovers enjoy! Book Prize Draw, Guessing Contest, Bookmarks, Book Bags, Authors & More…
Special Guest Appearance at 11:00am by Lawrie Barton Local author of To Catch a Sunbeam and other poems!
Registration is Required! Call 613-432-8151 ext. 611, email sklinck@renfrewlibrary.ca or register online by clicking the button below.
Exercise Your Right to Vote
Online voting polls are open now!
Continue reading “Exercise Your Right to Vote”First Nations Public Library Week
FNPLW OCtober 3rd – October 7th, 2022
Bekaa, Bzindaachagan | Wait and Listen
Since 2000, First Nation public libraries have used one week of the year to raise awareness of their resources, services, programs and activities. First Nations Public Library Week is celebrated the first week of October to coincide with Canadian Library Month.
First Nations Public Library Week is not only an opportunity to promote public library services but also to celebrate cultural uniqueness through creative library programming.
Bekaa, Bzindaachagan | Wait and Listen
Anishinabemowin, the original language of the Ojibwe people, is an active language that integrates concepts of the natural world and spirituality. Bekaa is a command that is told to people who are being impatient or brash. The act of waiting and listening to what someone has to say is a form of respect and offers listeners the opportunity to learn new perspectives. Bekaa, Bzindaachagan | Wait and Listen is a reminder for us to enrich our lives by listening to others imparting knowledge, perspectives, and history.
October is Canadian Library Month!
All month long, libraries and library partners across Canada are raising awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives.
More than just a place to find books, libraries promote cultural awareness, engage in the community, provide educational programs, support freedom of expression and so much more.
This year’s theme is : “One card, one million possibilities.”
Ontario Parks Passes
Want to enjoy the great outdoors? Borrow one of our provincial parks passes from the Beyond Books Collection! These passes provide complimentary day-use access for one vehicle and its occupants at more than 100 provincial parks.
Passes are not reservable for advanced dates, and as such must be picked up within 24 hours of reservation. The lending period is for 10 days, and the Library currently has 3 passes to lend.
The Ontario Parks library permit lending program is part of Healthy Parks Healthy People (HPHP), which aims to reduce barriers and make it easier for people to spend time in nature.