Exciting News! Excellente Nouvelle!

📣 Exciting News from RPL! 🌟 We are so grateful to be funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors program for our Golden Growth project for seniors! 🙌🍁 The Golden Growth project involves engaging seniors through volunteering, mentoring, and community activities. Golden Growth is a well-rounded project that fosters community connection, intergenerational learning, accessibility, and cultural inclusion. ✨ The project will roll out in three exciting phases:

🌱 Cultivate Phase: Volunteer to help build a beautiful sensory garden and explore the world of Indigenous plants! 🌿🌸

💻 Connect Phase: Seniors can participate in technology workshops (led by a senior instructor) covering a variety of exciting and useful topics. 📱💡

🎨 Create Phase: Bilingual storytelling, creative writing, and art workshops designed especially for seniors will be offered! 🖌️📖

👉 We’re kicking things off with the Cultivate Phase! Want to get involved?

📞 Call us at 613-432-8151 ext. 606 or

📧 Email mwoodfine@renfrewlibrary.ca

Stay tuned and grow with us! 🌼🌟

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📣 RPL a une excellente nouvelle à partager ! 🎉

Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer que la Bibliothèque publique de Renfrew a reçu un financement partiel du programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés du gouvernement du Canada pour notre projet Golden Growth ! 🙏🇨🇦 🌿 Le projet Golden Growth vise à mobiliser les aînés par le bénévolat, le mentorat et les activités communautaires. C’est un projet complet qui encourage les liens intergénérationnels, l’accessibilité et l’inclusion culturelle.

📆 Le projet comprend trois phases passionnantes :

🌸 Phase Cultiver : Faites du bénévolat pour aider à créer un magnifique jardin sensoriel et découvrez des plantes autochtones!

💻 Phase Connecter : Participez à des ateliers technologiques couvrant une variété de sujets utiles et intéressants!

🎨 Phase Créer : Des ateliers bilingues de contes, d’écriture créative et d’arts seront proposés aux aînés!

👉 Nous commençons avec la phase Cultiver ! Vous souhaitez participer ?

📞 Appelez la bibliothèque au 613-432-8151 poste 606 ou

📧 Envoyez un courriel à mwoodfine@renfrewlibrary.ca

Venez grandir avec nous ! 🌼📚

May Adult & Teen Programs

May at Renfrew Public Library: A Month of Inspiration and Fun!

May is here, and we’re bringing a lineup of exciting programs to our community. Whether you want to learn how to watch documentaries on Kanopy or listen to music on HOOPLA; receive financial guidance from a professional; or play some wicked D&D, there’s something for everyone! Mark your calendars and join us for a month of inspiration, connection, and learning!

Financial Guidance
📅 Wednesday, May 14th & 28th @ 4PM
Drop in for FREE one on one financial guidance from Edward Jones Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner Kasia Maves

Tech Tuesdays
📅 Tuesday, May 6th & May 20th @ 10AM
Learn how to use Hoopla, Kanopy and PDFs!

ONTRAC Pop-Up
📅 Tuesday, May 13th @ 2-4PM
Ontrac Renfrew will be at the library to chat with patrons about their resources and help those looking for a job get connected!

📌 Register for all events here or call 613-432-8151 x.606

New Volunteer Opportunity: Senior Gardeners

Are you a senior who enjoys gardening and wants to help the library create a sensory garden out our front door? The Renfrew Public Library has a new volunteer opportunity for seniors to help us plan, plant and upkeep a sensory garden for our community to enjoy!

What is it?
Senior volunteers will lead the planning of the sensory garden, including which plants to include, where to place the accessible flower beds and how to incorporate sensory elements that appeal to touch, smell and sight. Your input will be vital in the design of the garden layout to ensure it meets accessibility standards and is a welcoming space for all. You’ll work alongside other volunteers to build and plant the accessible flower beds. You will be hands-on in preparing the garden; planting and maintaining the space; using your knowledge and skills to create a thriving environment!
Seniors fluent in English, French and Anishinaabemowin will be actively involved in creating multilingual signage for the sensory garden. Your participation will ensure the garden is inclusive and celebrate the linguistic diversity of the community.

As a volunteer you will:
• Commit to volunteering from May to October to help plant and cultivate the garden.
• Be available during daytime hours (May to October) at least twice/month
• Be available to help maintain the garden on an ongoing basis!

Why volunteer?
• Connect with your peers and community. Make new friends!
• Increase mental well being through physical activity and social interaction
• See the fruits of your labour and fix our mud patch! Feel a huge sense of accomplishment from creating a beautiful garden for all our community to enjoy.
• Learn about different types of plants and species and increase your knowledge of gardening!

Requirements:
• Able to handle light to moderate physical activity during gardening sessions
• Ability to travel to library
• Senior citizen

If you’re interested, please contact Madeline at mwoodfine@renfrewlibrary.ca or 613-432-8151 x.606

April Adult & Teen Programs

April at Renfrew Public Library: A Month of Connection and Fun!

April is here, and we’re bringing a lineup of exciting programs to our community. Whether you want to create or enhance your resume, polish your Zoom skills or enjoy some Canadian films for National Canadian Film Day, there’s something for everyone! Mark your calendars and join us for a month of discovery, connection, and learning!

Financial Guidance
📅 Wednesday, April 16th & 30th @ 4PM
Drop in for FREE one on one financial guidance from Edward Jones Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner Kasia Maves

Tech Tuesdays
📅 Tuesday, April 8th @ 10AM
Learn how to use Zoom and Facetime!

Canada Book Day : Authors Event
📅 Saturday, April 26th @ 11:30AM
We are partnering with “In A Bind” bookstore to host an Authors Event to celebrate Canada Book Day! Come meet 10 local authors and illustrators – books will also be available for sale

Author Talks include Terry Edwards, T.J Riopelle, Amanda Sterzyck and more!

📌 Register for all events here or call 613-432-8151 x.606

March Adult & Teen Programs

March at Renfrew Public Library: A Month of Discovery and Fun!

March is here, and we’re bringing a lineup of exciting programs to Renfrew Public Library! Whether you want to sharpen skills as an ESL educator, enhance your tech skills, paint some memories, or challenge your brain with trivia, there’s something for everyone. Mark your calendars and join us for a month of learning, connection, and fun!

How To Teach ESL
📅 Friday, Mar. 7 @ 3:30 PM
Do you want to learn how to teach ESL or communicate properly with those who can’t speak English? Join us Friday, March 7th! Hosted by Lana Johnson & Local Immigration Partnership

Tech Tuesdays
📅 Tuesday, Mar. 11 & 25 @ 10 AM
March 11th : Ancestry Library edition workshop! Learn how to find family records
March 25th : Learn all about Libby and e-books & e-audiobooks

Pet Portrait Art
📅 Tuesday, Mar. 11 @ 11 AM
Learn how to paint a portrait of your pet! Ages 10+

Harry Potter Trivia
📅 Thursday, Mar. 13 @ 6:30 PM
Test your knowledge of the wizarding world as you and your friends compete in fun, friendly battle of wits. Ages 10+

📌 Register for all events here or call 613-432-8151 x.606

(NOW CLOSED)We Are Hiring!

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY AT THE RENFREW PUBLIC LIBRARY

We have an opening for the following position:

Summer Reading Club Coordinator

Apply now and become a part of our library team! Check out the job posting HERE

For additional information and to submit your application, contact:

Maggie Murdock, Chief Librarian
Renfrew Public Library
Renfrew, Ontario

Email: mmurdock@renfrewlibrary.ca

Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Apply today!

February Adult Programs

February at Renfrew Public Library: A Month of Learning, Fun, and Connection!

February may be the shortest month of the year, but we’re packing it full of exciting programs at Renfrew Public Library! Whether you’re looking to brush up on your tax knowledge, dive into tech skills, enjoy a cozy coffee chat, or explore the stars, we’ve got something for everyone. Mark your calendars and join us for these fantastic events!

CRA Basics
📅 Friday, Feb. 7 @ 4 PM
Tax season is approaching! Learn everything you need to know to maximize your benefits and incentives while ensuring you file your taxes correctly. This session will help you feel more confident when submitting your return.

Tech Tuesdays
📅 Tuesday, Feb. 11 & 25 @ 10 AM
Join us every other Tuesday for a hands-on tech skills session! Topics will be decided by the group, so whether you need help with email, social media, or using e-books, we’ve got you covered.

Galentine’s Day Board Game Café
📅 Thursday, Feb. 13 @ 6 PM
Celebrate friendship and fun at our special edition of Board Game Café! Bring your best gal-pals and enjoy a night of classic board games. This event is open to any female-presenting folks who want to have a lighthearted and laughter-filled evening.

OVC Coffee Chat
📅 Thursday, Feb. 20 @ 6 PM
Calling all coffee lovers! Ottawa Valley Coffee experts will be here to share their brewing secrets and offer delicious samples. Learn how to make the perfect cup of coffee at home!

Recipe Sharing Potluck
📅 Saturday, Feb. 22 @ 12 PM
Bring your favorite dish—and the recipe!—to share with the group. Not only will you leave with a full stomach, but you’ll also go home with a mini-cookbook featuring all the shared recipes. A perfect way to swap culinary inspiration!

Astronomy in Action Dome
📅 Wednesday, Feb. 26 @ 5 PM or 6:30 PM
Step inside a giant inflatable planetarium and experience the stars like never before! This immersive 360-degree theatre will take you on a journey through space, teaching you all about the wonders of the universe.

Silent Group Read
📅 Friday, Feb. 28 @ 6 PM
Need some quiet time? Join our Silent Group Read for a cozy and relaxing evening. The library will provide warm beverages and a peaceful atmosphere—just bring a book to enjoy. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a busy month.

📌 Register for events here.

We Are Hiring!

Job Opportunity: Student Page at Renfrew Public Library

Are you a high school student looking for a part-time job? Join the Renfrew Public Library as a Student Page and help support our daily operations!

📅 Apply by: Monday, January 27th, 2025, at 4:00 PM

📩 How to Apply:
Submit your resume (MS Word or PDF format) to jfleming@renfrew.ca.

Job Ad with full details below:

Job Ad – Library Student Page_January 2025Download

Holiday Hours

🎄📚 Holiday Hours at the Renfrew Public Library 📚🎄

As the holiday season approaches, please take note of our special hours:

DECEMBER

📅23rd: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📅 24th – 26th: CLOSED
📅 27th: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📅 28th: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📅 30th: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📅 31st: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

JANUARY

📅 1st: CLOSED
📅 2nd: return to regular hours!

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Renfrew Public Library! 🎅✨