Dryden Public Library
36 Van Horne Ave. P8N 2A7 Dryden, ON, Canada

In light of today’s announcement, the Dryden Public Library will be extending our facility closure for an additional 14 days. Curbside pick-up will be available throughout the closure. Pick-ups will be available on the following schedule: Monday: 10:00 am 3:00 pm... Tuesday: 10:00 am 3:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am 6:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am 3:00 pm Friday: 10:00 am 3:00 pm Saturday: noon 3:30 pm To order material for curbside pick-up, please visit our website or call 223-1475. We hope to reopen on Monday, January 25; please check back here for ongoing updates. https://libraryaware.com/27SNAH

DPL’s virtual resources are available 24/7 from the comfort of your own home! Check out some of our 2021 digital library resources by visiting: https://www.dryden.ca/en/explore/online-resources.aspx Auto Repair Source: Find service information, diagrams, part numbers, diagnostic codes, technical information and more for thousands of vehicles. You can search by the year, make and model of your vehicle. Novelist: Search for book recommendations, read a-likes and suggested... book lists, curated by librarians at EBSCO. Mango Languages: Learn a new language using Mango Languages online language courses. These self-paced lessons cover more than 70 languages. Activity Corner: Find arts and crafts activities for all ages, from children to adult. This site includes many knitting patterns, holiday décor ideas, wreath and floral arrangements, as well a tons of craft and activity ideas for kids. Flipster: Check out our virtual magazines. Our collection includes titles like HGTV Magazine, Garden Gate, Popular Woodworking, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Food Network Magazine, Cosmopolitan and more! Read in your browser, or download the Flipster App. A to Z World Travel: We might not be able to travel right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan your future dream vacation, or learn more about the sights, history and culture that can be found around the world. Visit A to Z World Travel to read profiles of cities around the world, as well as tips and tricks for traveling. A to Z World Food: Learn about cuisines from around the world and download recipes to try at home. Search by country to learn about the food culture and popular regional dishes in that country. Find recipes for popular dishes from each country.

Just because we can't have our usual Christmas Parade Open House or our Sensory Visits with Santa doesn't mean we can't celebrate the holidays at DPL! We have created this virtual advent calendar for our patrons - visit the link each day to see what surprises we've prepared for you! The calendar, and the countdown to Christmas, starts tomorrow!

The Dryden Public Library is excited to introduce our 2021 Children's Reading Challenge! Complete each task and you could win. Printouts available now at DPL https://libraryaware.com/27Q22V

We're excited to announce that the Dryden Public Library is taking part in the 2021 Forest of Reading program! Here's how you can get involved: 1. Register your child for their age category by calling or visiting the Library. 2. Visit DPL to pick up your reading passport and check out one of the nominated titles. (Limit of one nominated title at a time.)... 3. Read nominated books from now until April. Take part in virtual activities and take-home kits related to the nominated books. 4. In April vote for your favourite nominated title to win the Forest of Reading Awards. 5. Join us in May to see the winners announced at the virtual Festival of Reading! Contact DPL today to register! For more information visit the link below. https://libraryaware.com/2791A5

Looking for a book to get you through lockdown? Try one of these late-2020 releases that you may have missed during the holiday season! Order books and DVDs for curbside pickup at the link below, or by calling 223-1475. https://libraryaware.com/27PZNZ

Do you need some entertainment to get through the provincial lockdown? DPL is offering curbside pickup of books and DVDs! Curbside pickup is available from Monday, January 4 - Friday, January 8 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Pickup will also be available on Saturday, January 9 from noon - 4:00 pm. To order material call 223-1475 or visit drydenlibrary.ca... https://libraryaware.com/27PJKH

Are you looking for some holiday inspiration? Check out our selection of digital magazines using your web browser or by downloading the Flipster app. Find a new recipe, craft project, or decor inspiration - free with your library card! Click the link below to get started. https://libraryaware.com/276MKB

DPL will be closed from Thursday, December 31st to Sunday January 3 for New Year's. We appreciate all of your support over the past year, through COVID-19, our Library closure, and the installation of our new shelving. We are looking forward to taking a break to rest and relax as we close out this year, and we hope you get a chance to do the same. We look forward to seeing you back in the Library in 2021.

Don't miss this festive Christmas event happening this FRIDAY in Dryden!

December 10 is International Human Rights Day. Check out one of these non-fiction titles to learn more about the experiences of people living around the world. From the Canadian Far North to Mumbai, to Colombia - everyone has a story to share. Learning about the lives of others, their struggles and triumphs, helps connect us to the wider world. Visit DPL to borrow one of these titles today.

It's our last reader's advisory post of the year - so of course, we have to revisit some of the best books published in 2020. These books have received rave reviews, topped bestseller lists, and been selected by book clubs around the world. Thank you for joining us every Tuesday for new book recommendations. Let us know if you'd like to see our weekly Reader's Advisory posts continue in 2021.

Pete the cat is counting and so are we! Find a wide selection of Christmas movies and books at DPL today!

Support your Library! Stop by curbside this Saturday for a great deal on some gently used books. https://libraryaware.com/270S6Z