Port Colborne Public Library
310 King Street L3K 4H1 Port Colborne, ON, Canada

The Library is closed today, Monday, May 24 to observe Victoria Day. https://www.cbc.ca//the-f/why-do-we-celebrate-victoria-day

Community FYI, it's Farmers' Market Day!

Tomorrow, Friday May 21, is Take & Make day! We have the Good In Every Grain kits available, thanks to the generosity of the Grain Farmers of Ontario. The What's Growing On Seed Kits get you started with either wheat or soybeans. Grow your own plants, and check out the online resources for additional fun.

Are you new to Port Colborne? Want to borrow books? Want to try our online resources? Get the ball rolling with a few quick steps. Either visit us at the library, call 905-834-6512, or register online at https://portcolborne.niagaraevergreen.ca/eg/opac/register, then call us between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to confirm your details. While on the phone, we’ll assist in placing holds and then all you need to do is swing by the Library, show ID for verification and pick up your brand new card and books (or movies, or board games, or CDs, or audiobooks, or magazines). We have 4 different cards (young explorer, building, logo, kindness rocks) do you have a favourite?

Universal Class can now be found on the Libby app. On the Download Centre page, scroll down to Extras, click through to Universal Class logo. Click logo, click Get Access, click Continue to Universal Class, then sign in.

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Our February newsletter is here: http://bit.ly/3rdBk8r! In this issue: Curbside pickup... Five new Make & Take crafts I Read Canadian Day Freedom to Read Week *NEW* Books Recommended for Kids by Kids Teen Community Service Hours See more

Tomorrow begins 2021 Black History Month in Canada. In February we celebrate Black History Month and honour Black Canadians whose struggles and achievements have shaped our country. In December 1995, the Parliament of Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month, following a motion introduced by the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine. The motion was carried unanimously by the House of Commons. In February 2008, Sena...tor Donald Oliver, the first Black man appointed to the Senate, introduced the Motion to Recognize Contributions of Black Canadians and February as Black History Month. The motion received unanimous approval and was adopted on March 4, 2008. https://blackhistorysociety.ca/ https://byblacks.com/events https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/beingblackincanada https://www.etfo.ca//EquityResourc/pages/blackhistory.aspx https://bctf.ca/socialjustice.aspx?id=17660 https://www.rcinet.ca/bhm-en/ For virtual events, try Eventbrite - "black history month canada". See more

A new teen review! EP has reviewed Dachshund Through the Snow by David Rosenfelt. https://www.portcolborne.ca/.../featured-programs.aspx We are still looking for more teen book reviewers. If you want to give it a try, email us at [email protected]

For all our CELA users, great news about new access to Canadian content.

There were some questions from patrons about the Libby app and the new 3000+ magazines available for download. Check out this mini tutorial and see if it helps a bit. Touch your Libby icon, next limit your search by language preference and scroll down until you get to Magazines. Touch the text link, and touch and more for a list of subjects, select the subject you want. Touch the magazine cover of your choice and touch Borrow (scroll down for past issues). You get magazines for 14 days and they DON’T count against your check out limits on your account. From the main Libby screen you can perform a subject search as well, then just select Magazines.

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER Full version here: http://bit.ly/3mULo3L In this issue: Libraries in Niagara Cooperative ... New online catalogue: Evergreen A Card For Every Student Campaign with DSBN *NEW* eResources - RBDigital Magazines & Streaming Services & more! See more

Holiday eats and treats! The photos show a small sampling of what's available. Call us and we'll pick out some of our almost 500 recipe and cooking books to send home with you. If you are enjoying our Universal Class courses (or haven't tried one yet), there's one for pie baking and baking cookies. Curbside pick-up is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You will receive notification that your items are available, and you may come anytime during the curbside days to pick-up your items. Please contact us with any concerns or questions. Library staff is answering the phones 905-834-6512 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

Getaway from the everyday . . . COVID style. So many of us have missed our yearly travel plans. Here is a sampling of Canadian travel DVDs and books, visit our beautiful country from the comfortable familiarity of your couch. If you think some of the titles pictured may work for you, let us know. Place holds online or with a staff member on the phone. https://portcolborne.niagaraevergreen.ca/eg/opac/home... Curbside pick-up is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You will receive notification that your items are available, and you may come anytime during the curbside days to pick-up your items. Please contact us with any concerns or questions. Library staff is answering the phones 905-834-6512 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday. See more

Drive-thru toy and food drive, at the Fire Hall (3 Killaly Street W) on Saturday, November 28 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

For those of our patrons who have braved the new online catalogue, thank you. So many holds placed and handed out curbside in the last few days. For our patrons who are having some troubles, this post gives some tips and tricks. First tip; the Evergreen online catalogue can be reached through two links, a generic LiNC link , and a portcolborne link. If the port colborne link https://portcolborne.niagaraevergreen.ca/eg/opac/home is giving you a problem . . . use https://linc....niagaraevergreen.ca/eg/opac/home Accompanying this post are a series of screen shots showing what to expect when you access your account and place holds. Please contact us at 905-834-6512 if you have any troubles, we are here Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer the phone and arrange your curbside pick-up.

Staff Pick: Today's pick is DVD The Invisible Man, a suspenseful thriller that has you watching every scene for the next heart racing plot twist. If you are ready for a unique perspective, put it on hold and enjoy the movie.

Maybe you celebrate Christmas, maybe you have another holiday you observe. We have books for traditional Christmas decorations and crafts and fabulous craft books for hand-made gifts to exchange. Whichever holiday you participate in, it's never too soon to get started on handmade items! If you think some of the titles pictured may work for you and your family, let us know! Curbside pick-up is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You will receive notification that your items are available, and you may come anytime during the curbside days to pick-up your items. Please contact us with any concerns or questions. Library staff is answering the phones 905-834-6512 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

Community FYI, please share on FB or pass on the information about Port Cares gift registration. *And if you are looking for an opportunity to donate; this Saturday, November 28 for a drive-through holiday toy drive in support of Port Cares. We're asking the #PortColborne community to donate unwrapped toys for children ages 0 - 18 and non-perishable food items.... We look forward to seeing you at the Fire Hall (3 Killaly Street W) on Saturday, November 28 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more details http://portcolborne.ca/page/news&iArticle=3047

Community FYI. The Village Sanctuary is the old church across from the Post Office, 176 Elm Street.

'Cause nothin' lasts forever, even cold November rain ~ Guns N' Roses.