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.
Learn with LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is home to over 16,000 self-paced online courses and are taught by industry professionals who are excited to share their knowledge with you.
LinkedIn Learning video contains courses and tutorials designed to develop skills in software, technology, creativity and business, taught by recognized industry experts. There are thousands of topics to choose from. Just check out the Subject List!
It offers a simple, time-saving login flow for patrons that only requires a library card number and PIN, without the need for a LinkedIn profile.
Whether you want to learn a new skill or get in touch with your creative side, there’s a course for everyone on LinkedIn Learning!
Knights In The Classroom
Join us and Knights In The Classroom on Tuesday, August 9th at the Renfrew Presbyterian Church Kirk Hall for 2 interactive presentations, “Evolution of Arms & Armour” & “Historical Martial Arts” 
These programs are an hour-long, and are geared towards tweens aged 8-12 (parental accompaniment required)
Register on our website or contact the Children’s Department at 613-432-8151 x.611
This program is free due to the generous sponsorship of Klinck Excavation 
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Big Library Read
Big Library Read begins today! 
Visit our digital collection through OverDrive/Libby to borrow the featured title “The Girl in His Shadow” by Audrey Blake – with no waitlists or holds!
An unforgettable historical fiction novel about one woman who believed in scientific medicine before the world believed in her.
BONUS: Use #biglibraryread for a chance to win a BLR giveaway basket. Learn more at www.biglibraryread.com