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Category Archives: Library News
Dyslexia Awareness Month
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and thanks to a micro grant from the International Dyslexia Association Ontario and its Read October campaign we have been able to add “decodable books” to our children’s collection! The Petawawa Public Library is happy to help raise awareness of dyslexia and the resources available in our own library.
Our New Circulation Desk!
We are excited to officially announce the completion of our new Circulation Desk(a.k.a. the Accessible Service Desk Retrofit). This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund. This is how it started. (Yes, that is duct tape holding the bottom together). This was our temporary service point. (We’ll just callContinue reading “Our New Circulation Desk!”
Library Logo Wins Award!
Congratulations to Auni Milne of Sumack Loft, the designer of our logo! The bear logo was submitted to LogoLounge, who selected it to be published in the next LogoLounge book. This book includes winning designs from around the world and is used by advertising agencies, communications companies, and graphic design boutiques as inspiration for theirContinue reading “Library Logo Wins Award!”
Planning your first ever camping trip?
Book a session with an Ontario Parks Ambassador.
Medici TV
Having fun isn’t hard, when you’ve got a library card… Check out Medici TV, it’s not just another streaming service!
Q & A with Jacob, our Co-op Student!
Jacob, a student from Nipissing University in the Bachelor of Education program, has just finished a placement here at the Petawawa Public Library. Here’s what he had to say about the experience.
Freedom to Read Week (Feb. 19 – 25)
Freedom to Read Week takes place every February in Canada. It’s a week to focus on issues of intellectual freedom. When groups or individuals interfere with this right by attempting to prevent or impede access to books or magazines, this is known as a challenge.
Christmas Cheer!
This year we are thrilled to offer a variety of holiday themed programs over the course of the afternoon.
Giving Tuesday Request
This Giving Tuesday, support information, education, creativity and discovery – support your local library! On Tuesday, November 29th, 2022, we invite our community to give back by donating to the Petawawa Public Library. We aspire to enhance learning, to inspire discovery and to foster connections through positive, informative, and accessible tools. We’ve been able toContinue reading “Giving Tuesday Request“