County of Prince Edward Public Library & Archives
208 Main Street K0K 2T0 Picton, ON, Canada

Bring your creativity and ingenuity to this 8 week Minecraft series. Together we will create and manage our own world and learn about what communities need to thrive. No Minecraft experience required best for ages 8+. Find all the details and register online

THANK YOU to Prince Edward Fire and Rescue who contributed $1000 from their Christmas Tree Sales to the Picton Branch Library Expansion! This gift will be matched by an anonymous donor, doubling its impact. An anonymous donor has pledged $100,000 in a matching campaign. Every dollar you donate will be doubled, up to 100k but hurry! The deadline is December 31, 2020. The goal is to raise $100,000, which will generate $200,000 to this campaign. Make a donation in your name, or surprise a loved one this holiday season by donating a gift in their name at loveyourlibrary.ca [Image description: A large group of firefighters with Marlene Fraser, Alexandra Bake, Barbara Sweet, and Devon Jones. They stand in front of a fire truck along with Sparky, their mascot]

John le Carré Has Died at 89. Have you ever read one of his spy novels?

T-Minus 10 minutes until the fun begins! Join Joanna at the Spirit in the Square event at the Armoury Square in Picton! The show starts at 4:00 p.m.! [Image Description: Shadow Puppets projected on a blank wall]

Did you know you can borrow ROBOTS from the library? That's right! Discovery Kits are packed with all kinds of fun and educational technology that you can use to explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Not sure how to use them? No problem! Book a one-on-one appointment with a library staff member (in person or through video chat) and we'll help! Find the complete list here: https://www.peclibrary.org/discovery-kits/ [Image description: Dash, a blue robot, with accessories]

Here are the holiday hours for the Wellington Branch Library and Archives. Open Tuesday, December 22 from 11 - 1 p.m. Open Wednesday, December 23 from 11 - 1 p.m. Closed December 24-28. Open Thursday, December 29 from 11 - 1 p.m. Open Wednesday, December 30 from 11 - 1 p.m. Open Thursday, December 31 from 11 - 1 p.m. Closed January 1.

Here are the Holiday Hours for the Milford Branch Library. Open Tuesday, December 22 from 11 -1 p.m. Open Wednesday, December 23 1 - 4 p.m. Closed December 24-28. Open Tuesday, December 29 from 11 - 1 p.m. Open Wednesday, December 30 1 - 4 p.m. Open Thursday, December 31 11- 1 p.m. Closed January 1.

A weekly 20 min program for littles. We sing, dance, read stories and more. Check out all out kids programs at www.peclibrary.org/kids

Childhood is the best time to start language learning! One way to do that is by using Little Pim. Little Pim builds on your child's love of play, and features videos of real kids and lively animation to keep things fun and engaging. Find it at https://buff.ly/2wfacOw, and access using your County of Prince Edward Public Library card. If you need help accessing it, contact [email protected] [Image description: a cartoon globe and the Little Pim logo]

Young Actors! Join us for a virtual monologue workshop with an opportunity to perform on Picton's Main Street. Find all the details here: https://buff.ly/3dkw5xS [Image description: The Picton Branch Library with a blue tint, with the words "Monologues on Main" and the library logo]

Join us TOMORROW!

Do you have an Impressive Reader in your home? Members of the Impressive Reader Society are challenged to read as many books as they can each month and submit the titles they have read through our website for a chance to be named the Most Impressive Reader! Find out more at any branch of the library. [Image description: A child wearing a face mask in the Picton Branch Library holding an Impressive Reader sign]

Thomas King's latest novel was inspired by an eventful trip to Europe:

Kirkus shares some scary titles:

Christine is proud to be performing at this year's Monologues on Main. She is in 10th grade at PECI and is interested in the performing arts as a hobby. She loves musicals and reading and was on the radio performing a Shakespeare monologue this past spring. She enjoys dramatic performances but is very happy to be taking a spin on more of a comedy piece. Christine will be dazzling Main Street Picton with her hilarious monologue about familial-miscommunications. Don't miss this stellar performance! Follow the link to all the details!

If there's a young writer in your life... TWO $250 prizes available! Find all the details:

Discovery Kit Review! Thank you to Austin and Jackson for sending in this video of them experimenting with the Dash Discovery Kit! Head to https://buff.ly/2AkG33l and look for the Discovery Kit tab to place your hold today! #PECLibrary #PECMakers... [Video Description: two boys demonstrate the blue Dash robot on a table and on the floor]

Community Care for Seniors has a fundraiser that might be of interest!

Attention homeschoolers! Did you know your library can create custom programs to help you learn at home? Meet with us on Zoom for an interactive project and explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) topics. Contact Julie at [email protected] for more info and to book your time. [Image description: an adult and two children looking at a book together]

Join the Adventure League! We livestream a story together and then play games like sack races, giant mad libs, and cookie decorating. Wednesdays 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. or Saturdays 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Wellington Branch Library. Registration is required as the group will be eight (8) or less. Contact Joanna at [email protected] or 613-476-5962 to register. COVID 19 Prescreening required. [Image description: children sitting at picnic tables outside the Wellington Branch Library working on an activity]

Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m.

The results of a move are determined by the successful (or not) roll of the infamous D20 dice piece. The Library's D&D Makerclub info can be found at https://buff.ly/30fu6FS [Video Description: Roll of a D20 dice with a natural 20 to staff member Julie cuddling successfully with her cat, to a roll of a D20 with a natural 1, and pouring cereal all over a kitchen counter]

Young engineers might be interested in exploring this book: Rubber Band Engineer includes instructions for creating slingshot powered rockets, catapults & more! [Image description: the book "Rubber Band Engineer" with craft sticks and rubber bands laying on and beside it]

Though this year's Wellington Pumpkinfest is cancelled, here's a photo from a previous year when Captain Underpants dropped by for a visit. [Image description: Library staff member Jenn next to a large Captain Underpants]

Functional Fitness meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. online. Join us for chair based exercise combining warm up, cardio, resistance, flexibility and cool down. All welcome. Register at peclibrary.org or call (613) 476-5962. [Image description: people stretching in chair based exercise with the above text]

Here's the complete Giller Prize shortlist: